SALT LAKE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION Minutes
451 South State Street, Room 126
Present from the Planning Commission were Chairperson Judi Short, Kay (berger) Arnold, Andrea Barrows, Robert "Bip" Daniels, Arla Funk, Jeff Jonas, Vice-Chairperson Max Smith, Stephen Snelgrove and Mike Steed. Diana Kirk and Craig Mariger were excused.
Present from the Planning Staff were Planning Director William T. Wright, Deputy Planning Director Brent Wilde, Margaret Pahl, Ray McCandless and Bill Allayaud.
A roll is being kept of all that attended the Planning Commission meeting. Ms. Short called the meeting to order at 5:20 p.m. Minutes are presented in agenda order, not necessarily as cases were heard by the Planning Commission. Tapes of the meeting will be retained in the Planning Office for a period of one year, after which, they will be erased.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ms. Funk moved to approve the minutes of Thursday, January 6, 2000 subject to the discussed corrections being made. Ms. Barrows seconded the motion. Ms. Arnold, Ms. Barrows, Mr. Daniels, Ms. Funk, Mr. Jonas, Mr. Smith, Mr. Snelgrove and Mr. Steed voted "Aye". Ms. Kirk and Mr. Mariger were not present. Ms. Short, as Chair, did not vote. The motion passed.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARING – Case No.410-427 by Century East L.L.C. requesting a conditional use approval of a 38 acre industrial planned development located at 3150 West 1820 South in a Light Industrial "M-1" zoning district.
Ms. Margaret Pahl presented the staff report outlining the major issues of the case, the findings of fact and the staff recommendation, a copy of which is filed with the minutes.
The Planning Commissioners then asked questions of Ms. Pahl relating to the case.
Mr. Willis Boyd, the petitioner, was present for this portion of the meeting and stated that he was in agreement with the staff recommendation.
Ms. Short opened the hearing to the public and asked if anyone wished to address the Planning Commission. Upon receiving no response, she closed the hearing to the public and opened it for Planning Commission discussion.
Planning Commission Meeting January 20, 2000
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Motion for Case No. 410-427:
Mr. Smith moved, based on the findings of fact, to approve Case No. 410-427 for a planned development as proposed on the site plan subject to the following conditions:
1. Final approval be given through the building permit review process.
2. The Planning Director have final approval of the landscaping plan.
Mr. Steed seconded the motion. Ms. Arnold, Ms. Barrows, Mr. Daniels, Ms. Funk, Mr. Jonas, Mr. Smith, Mr. Snelgrove and Mr. Steed voted "Aye". Ms. Kirk and Mr. Mariger were not present. Ms. Short, as Chair, did not vote. The motion passed.
PUBLIC HEARING – Case No. 410-387 by TCI Cablevision of Utah requesting a conditional use to install a ground mounted electrical equipment cabinet that includes a back-up generator located at approximately 1027 East Fuller Avenue in a Moderate Density Multi-Family Residential "RMF-35" zoning district;
AND, Case No. 410-405 by TCI Cablevision of Utah requesting a conditional use to install a ground mounted electrical equipment cabinet that includes a back-up generator located at approximately 130 E. Second Avenue in a High Density Multi-Family Residential "RMF-75" zoning district;
AND, Case No. 410-418 by TCI Cablevision of Utah requesting a conditional use to install a ground mounted electrical equipment cabinet that includes a back-up generator located at approximately 404 North 1405 East (Virginia Street) in an Open Space "OS" zoning district;
AND, Case No. 410-421 by TCI Cablevision of Utah requesting a conditional use to install a ground mounted electrical equipment cabinet that includes a back-up generator located at approximately 1250 W. California Avenue in a Single Family Residential "R¬1/5,000" zoning district.
Ms. Funk disclosed that TCI Cable has made a partial payment to her to put a cable box on property that she owns located at 160 South 1300 East and that she has no personal or financial interest in the placement of boxes anywhere else in the City. Ms. Funk then stated that when the Planning Commission considers placement of the box at the above address, she will recuse herself from voting. Having disclosed this, Ms. Funk feels that this will not preclude her providing unbiased opinions during this proceeding and all future proceedings.
Mr. Ray McCandless presented the staff report outlining the major issues of each case, the findings of fact and the staff recommendations, a copy of which is filed with the minutes.
The Planning Commissioners then asked questions of Mr. McCandless relating to the cases.
Ms. Barrows spoke concerning approved conditional use applications and the fact that the approvals run with the land not the owner. Ms. Barrows then asked what happens when the land is sold to a new owner. Mr. Wright responded by stating that conditional use approvals run with the land regardless of property owners. He then stated that change in property ownership could impact lease agreements between the petitioner and the previous owner of the property. Lease agreement discussions would not involve Salt Lake City.
Mr. Larry Cox, representing AT&T, was present for this portion of the meeting to answer questions and address concerns.
Ms. Barrows addressed the community council notification process and asked if the petitioner is contacting the community council's for each specific location.
Mr. Cox responded by stating that he went to each community council meeting prior to specific sites being selected and received general approvals.
The Planning Commission members then recommended to Mr. Cox that approximately one month before the specific sites are heard at the Planning Commission meetings a letter be sent to the appropriate community council chair(s) identifying the sites. Sending the letter will give the community council chair(s) an opportunity to respond to each specific site.
Ms. Short opened the hearing to the public and asked if anyone wished to address the Planning Commission.
Mr. Nate Vorwaller, a concerned citizen, spoke concerning Case No. 410-405 located at 130 East Second Avenue. Mr. Vorwaller then asked if the proposed cabinet can be moved slightly to the east (near an existing pole) because the proposed location of the cabinet is in the middle of a driveway that is used on a regular basis. Mr. Vorwaller then asked about accessibility during construction of the cabinet.
Mr. Cox responded by stating that the cabinet can be moved closer to the pole. He then stated that construction typically takes half of an afternoon on two separate days which means that traffic would not be impaired for a long period of time.
Mr. Michael Weber, a concerned citizen, spoke concerning Case No. 410-418 located at 404 North 1405 East (Virginia Street). Mr. Weber then stated that he is also speaking for two of his neighbors. He and his neighbors are opposed to the proposed location because they feel that there is already too much of a concentration of utilities at this location. Mr. Weber then asked if the cabinet could be placed at another location such as behind the Shriner's Hospital. If the cabinet gets approved for the proposed location, Mr. Weber then asked that there be heavy landscaping so that the cabinet will be totally closed off. Mr. Weber then spoke concerning the noise level of the cabinet.
Mr. Cox addressed the noise level of the cabinet by stating that in the event of a power outage, the system will draw power from its battery supply for 10 to 15 minutes before the generator starts and will run only during the power outage. The generator will be tested once a month for 10 to 15 minutes during the middle of the day. The noise emitted by the generator is similar to an air conditioning unit.
Ms. Arnold asked if there were any cabinets that have been installed where she could go to listen to the noise levels. Ms. Arnold was given a location of an installed cabinet.
Mr. Cox then addressed the proposed location. He stated that behind Shriner's was not a good location because there is no existing cable. The site being considered seemed like a good location because of the existing utility boxes already at that location.
Ms. Mary Ann Astin, a concerned citizen, spoke concerning Case No. 410-387 located at 1027 East Fuller Avenue. Ms. Astin then stated that Fuller Avenue is a dead-end street that does not get plowed when it snows. Fuller Avenue also turns downward on a rather sharp grade. Therefore, on snowy days the street becomes very, very slippery and hazardous. On occasion, cars will not be able to stop and will jump the curb. Ms. Astin stated that she is concerned that the cabinet will get hit if a car loses control.
Mr. Cox stated that the cabinet could be moved behind an existing telephone pole
Ms. Arnold asked what would happen if a car hit one of the cabinets. Mr. Cox stated that there are safety cut-off valves which will stop the flow of gas as soon as the pipe breaks away.
Ms. Arnold then asked if TCI could place some barriers in front of the cabinet to stop a car in the event that it jumps the curb. Mr. Wright stated that he feels that it would not be fair to place the responsibility of stopping the vehicles on TCI because they are not causing the problem. Mr. Wright then stated that an option would be to have all of the property owners help TCI with the costs of placing barriers which will prevent cars from hitting the cabinet.
Mr. Smith stated that the Planning Commission needs to be careful that we do not start making the cabinets more pronounced visually by our corrective measures. He also feels that landscaping, in some cases, is not a good idea because if the landscaping is not taken care of properly, it becomes an eyesore.
Upon receiving no further requests to address the Planning Commission, Ms. Short closed the hearing to the public and opened it for Planning Commission discussion.
Motion for Case No. 410-387:
Mr. Steed moved, based on the findings of fact, to approve Case No. 410-387 located at 1027 East Fuller Avenue subject to the following conditions as listed in the staff report (underlined portion added by the Planning Commission):
1. No propane tanks be used.
2. All City departmental requirements be met including obtaining the applicable building permits from the City's Building Services and Licensing Division, public way permits from the City's Engineering Division or revocable permits from the Property Management Division and resolving any franchise agreement issues with the City Attorney's Office.
3. The cabinets, including the cement pad, be removed within 90 days if they no longer are needed or used and any lease with property owner terminated.
4. A surety bond or cash bond be posted assuring removal of the equipment and pad.
5. All utilities and cables be placed underground.
6. If TCI or its related entities install cabinets underground, or partially underground, in other community, TCI will retrofit this equipment within one year of availability of this technology, provided, TCI shall not be required to retrofit any equipment before the expiration of five years of the date of its approval. When new technology becomes available, the Planning Commission will no longer accept and/or approve above ground cabinets.
7. All lease agreements with property owners shall contain a 'hold harmless' language to sufficiently protect the property owner from liability.
8. As this site is located near a stairway, for safety, the cabinet should be located as close to the fence as possible and any potential "hiding places" behind the cabinet eliminated.
9. A lease agreement will need to be signed with the property owner as this site is on private property.
10. The cabinet be placed on the west side of the utility pole.
Ms. Barrows seconded the motion. Ms. Arnold, Ms. Barrows, Mr. Daniels, Ms. Funk, Mr. Jonas, Mr. Smith, Mr. Snelgrove and Mr. Steed voted "Aye". Ms. Kirk and Mr. Mariger were not present. Ms. Short, as Chair, did not vote. The motion passed.
Motion for Case No. 410-405:
Mr. Steed moved, based on the findings of fact, to approve Case No. 410-405 located at 130 East Second Avenue subject to the following conditions as listed in the staff report (underlined portion added by the Planning Commission):
1. No propane tanks be used.
2. All City departmental requirements be met including obtaining the applicable building permits from the City's Building Services and Licensing Division, public way permits from the City's Engineering Division or revocable permits from the Property Management Division and resolving any franchise agreement issues with the City Attorney's Office.
3. The cabinets, including the cement pad, be removed within 90 days if they no longer are needed or used and any lease with property owner terminated.
4. A surety bond or cash bond be posted assuring removal of the equipment and pad.
5. All utilities and cables be placed underground.
6. If TCI or its related entities install cabinets underground, or partially underground, in other community, TCI will retrofit this equipment within one year of availability of this technology, provided, TCI shall not be required to retrofit any equipment before the expiration of five years of the date of its approval. When new technology becomes available, the Planning Commission will no longer accept and/or approve above ground cabinets.
7. All lease agreements with property owners shall contain a 'hold harmless' language to sufficiently protect the property owner from liability.
8. This site is located in the Avenue Historic District. Approval from the Salt Lake City Historic Landmark Commission should therefore be required.
9. A lease agreement will need to be signed with the property owner as this site is on private property.
10. AT&T negotiate with the property owner to install the cabinet on the east side of the utility pole allowing the Planning Director to have final approval of the exact location.
Mr. Snelgrove seconded the motion. Ms. Arnold, Ms. Barrows, Mr. Daniels, Ms. Funk, Mr. Jonas, Mr. Smith, Mr. Snelgrove and Mr. Steed voted "Aye". Ms. Kirk and Mr. Mariger were not present. Ms. Short, as Chair, did not vote. The motion passed.
Motion for Case No. 410-418:
Mr. Snelgrove stated that he feels that placing additional utility boxes in a public park where similar utility boxes have already been placed is more preferable rather than developing a new place in the park.
Ms. Funk moved, based on the findings of fact, to approve Case No. 410-418 located at 404 North 1405 East subject to the following conditions as listed in the staff report (underlined portion added by the Planning Commission):
1 No propane tanks be used.
2 All City departmental requirements be met including obtaining the applicable building permits from the City's Building Services and Licensing Division, public way permits from the City's Engineering Division or revocable permits from the Property Management Division and resolving any franchise agreement issues with the City Attorney's Office.
3 The cabinets, including the cement pad, be removed within 90 days if they no longer are needed or used and any lease with property owner terminated.
4 A surety bond or cash bond be posted assuring removal of the equipment and pad.
5 All utilities and cables be placed underground.
6 If TCI or its related entities install cabinets underground, or partially underground, in other community, TCI will retrofit this equipment within one year of availability of this technology, provided, TCI shall not be required to retrofit any equipment before the expiration of five years of the date of its approval. When new technology becomes available, the Planning Commission will no longer accept and/or approve above ground cabinets.
7 All lease agreements with property owners shall contain a 'hold harmless' language to sufficiently protect the property owner from liability.
8 AT&T work with the Planning Director to determine what, and if any, landscaping will be appropriate.
Mr. Snelgrove seconded the motion. Ms. Arnold, Ms. Barrows, Mr. Daniels, Ms. Funk, Mr. Jonas, Mr. Smith, Mr. Snelgrove and Mr. Steed voted "Aye". Ms. Kirk and Mr. Mariger were not present. Ms. Short, as Chair, did not vote. The motion passed.
Motion for Case No. 410-421:
Mr. Steed moved, based on the findings of fact, to approve Case No. 410-421 located at 1250 West California Avenue subject to the following conditions as listed in the staff report:
1 No propane tanks be used.
2 All City departmental requirements be met including obtaining the applicable building permits from the City's Building Services and Licensing Division, public way permits from the City's Engineering Division or revocable permits from the Property Management Division and resolving any franchise agreement issues with the City Attorney's Office.
3 The cabinets, including the cement pad, be removed within 90 days if they no longer are needed or used and any lease with property owner terminated.
4 A surety bond or cash bond be posted assuring removal of the equipment and pad.
5 All utilities and cables be placed underground.
6 If TCI or its related entities install cabinets underground, or partially underground, in other community, TCI will retrofit this equipment within one year of availability of this technology, provided, TCI shall not be required to retrofit any equipment before the expiration of five years of the date of its approval. When new technology becomes available, the Planning Commission will no longer accept and/or approve above ground cabinets.
7 All lease agreements with property owners shall contain a 'hold harmless' language to sufficiently protect the property owner from liability.
8 A landscaping plan should be provided to and approved by the Planning Director.
Mr. Snelgrove seconded the motion. Ms. Arnold, Ms. Barrows, Mr. Daniels, Ms. Funk, Mr. Jonas, Mr. Smith, Mr. Snelgrove and Mr. Steed voted "Aye". Ms. Kirk and Mr. Mariger were not present. Ms. Short, as Chair, did not vote. The motion passed.
PUBLIC HEARING – Continuation of the consideration of the proposed 10-Year Master Plan for Westminster College. The College is asking the Planning Commission to review and comment on its new master plan that includes concepts for new buildings, new landscaped areas, and new parking structures. Westminster College is located between 1300 East and 1200 East, and south of 1700 South in Sugar House.
Mr. Bill Allayaud presented the staff report outlining the major issues of the case, the findings of fact and the staff recommendation, a copy of which is filed with the minutes.
Ms. Peggy Stock, President of Westminster College, addressed the Planning Commission at this time. She believes that a successful master plan for the future must adhere to the following guidelines:
1. Supports a student body of 2,500 students.
2. Is contained within the College's 27 acres.
3. Improves the sense of community in campus life.
4. Encourages pedestrian movement throughout the campus.
5. Preserves Emigration Creek.
6. Continues the award winning architectural style of the existing buildings.
Ms. Stock then stated that Westminster College must maintain the overall aesthetic appeal that has lead to the campus having been described as a jewel. The College is here tonight to put forward a master plan, a blueprint for building the future, not just a plan for parking. The parking that is being built is mandated by the City to support the buildings in the plan. Ms. Stock then stated that in an effort to be good neighbors, the College has been very public about their master plan and have tried to address all concerns by holding multiple open houses and neighborhood meetings. Ms. Stock continued by asking the Planning Commission to endorse the master plan so that the College may continue their mission of providing high-quality very personalized education to the students.
Mr. Steve Morgan, Executive Vice-President of Westminster College, addressed the Planning Commission by reviewing what has been done since the last Planning Commission meeting to resolve the concerns of the Commission and the neighbors.
Mr. Morgan distributed a handout outlining the issues and concerns that have been raised and the College's responses and proposed solutions, a copy of which is filed with the minutes. Using the handout, Mr. Morgan then addressed the College's responses and proposed solutions. The issues and concerns included things such as operational issues, the northwest parking structure, traffic volumes, the stadium parking structure, the southwest parking structure, proposed residence hall and Burma Road and Foster Hall parking. Mr. Morgan then asked the Planning Commission to consider the merits of the whole plan, not just the parking, recognizing that the College will be back to the Commission with each of these structures through the conditional use process. The College has tremendous momentum developing behind the master plan already in the community. Mr. Morgan that stated that he hopes that the Planning Commission's endorsement of the plan will add to the community's support and recognize the contribution this great College is making in our community.
The Planning Commissioners then asked questions of Mr. Morgan relating to the proposed master plan.
Ms. Barrows spoke concerning the eco-passes and why the College is now deciding to recommend them to their students.
Mr. Morgan responded by stating that several years ago all of the students were surveyed and a program was started. What remains of the program is subsidized bussing for faculty and staff because there is not a high interest. Now, the College is receiving Federal money that will be beneficial because there will be virtually no expense to the College for the bus passes. Therefore, the College will be providing free bus passes which will be strongly encouraged among all of the students.
Ms. Short opened the hearing to the public and asked if anyone wished to address the Planning Commission.
Ms. Helen Peters, representing the Sugar House Community Council, spoke concerning Westminster College's willingness to meet with the community council and the neighborhood to address their concerns. She feels that the College has been very responsive to the neighborhood. Ms. Peters then stated that most of the concerns boil down to two issues: modifications or building of parking structures and traffic impacts. She realizes that it is a very difficult situation to find a solution for both sides. However, Ms. Peters recognized that the College has been working to find solutions. She believes that Westminster College is considered an asset in the Sugar House community, therefore, the Sugar House Community Council asked the Planning Commission to endorse their 10-Year Master Plan.
Ms. Tilly Van Egmond, a resident bordering Westminster College, distributed some photographs showing some of the nice ambiance of the College. Ms. Van Egmond recognized the role that Westminster College plays in the Sugar House community and also acknowledge the positive impacts of the College. She then addressed her concerns about issues such as traffic, aesthetics, population densities, environmental and neighborhood impacts. These issues have been raised in multiple meetings but have yet to be resolved to the satisfaction of some of the neighbors. Ms. Van Egmond then stated that she feels that Westminster College has failed to find major alternatives to their parking plans. The parking structures and residents halls are not a good part of this master plan. She believes that approving a plan for three parking structures and a dormitory in a residential area, over residents objections, is setting a bad precedence for the future of Salt Lake City. Ms. Van Egmond also believes that additional parking should be placed on the northeast side of campus where there is no neighborhood opposition. Therefore, she respectfully insists that the Plan not be approved until such issues be resolved in a better thought out plan.
Mr. Steve Graham, a resident on Blaine Avenue, stated that the master plan in general is very good except for the College's lack of addressing the traffic flow on Blaine Avenue. Mr. Graham then stated that he would like to see the plan be approved conditioned upon some acceptable traffic restrictions placed on Blaine Avenue. Mr. Graham continued by stating that he surveyed as many residents as he could on Blaine Avenue concerning three different choices including traffic calming, a cul-de-sac, or limited access. The majority of the residents recommended having a cul-de-sac at the end of Blaine Avenue.
Ms. Ruth Price, a concerned citizen, stated that she believes that Westminster College has a great Plan. However, she has some concerns with the College's recommendation to add paved walkways on both sides of Emigration Creek. She feels that the paved walkways will attract unwanted activities that will eventually create security issues and will be harmful to the natural surroundings and the wildlife. Ms. Price is, however, in favor of keeping the natural path in tact near the creek. She then asked the Planning Commission to vote in favor of the plan subject to preserving the natural surroundings and the wildlife.
Ms. Sue Armitage, a member of the Sugar House Community Council, stated that she lives on a busy street, near Westminster College and a popular park. Traffic is in her front yard. She realizes it is not a perfect world and so she lives with the traffic. She continued by stating that colleges and universities are living things, as living things they either grow or die. In making its master plan, she believes that Westminster College has made significant compromises in accordance with the wishes of the surrounding residential community. Ms. Armitage also believes that the College well realizes that it impacts the residential area and has done its best to mitigate those impacts. It is unreasonable to expect that the streets surrounding a college or university would have no more traffic or noise than a strictly residential area. Ms. Armitage then stated that it defies logic to think that none of the opposing neighbors knew of the impacts potentially created by living next to a college when they moved there.
Mr. Ron Weber, a resident bordering Westminster College, stated that he lives near the proposed southwest parking structure. Over the past few years he has watch the campus improve with the very handsome Giovale Library, attractive new dormitories, a masonry wall and substantial improved landscaping. He continue by stating that a private college is always in competition with many other colleges to attract quality students and faculty. Mr. Weber then stated that he has no objections to any of the three parking structures proposals or the soccer field subject to a few specific comments. Realizing that the major cost of the soccer field parking structure is due to the addition to the soccer field above, building the structure partway underground should be seriously considered. Mr. Weber sees no problem with the north and southwest parking structures subject to proper lighting design, shielding and traffic calming. In summary, he believes that Westminster College has the right to provide the facilities necessary to remain a viable competitive college. This campus is a jewel in our midst, therefore, he recommends that the master plan be approved.
Mr. Carl Triolo, a resident bordering Westminster College, stated that he feels that sometimes the taxpayers are not heard. He also feels that sometimes the College's plans are misrepresented. Mr. Triolo then spoke concerning the traffic by stating that the streets surrounding the College were not designed to accommodate the amount of traffic the College is recommending. He is concerned about the increased traffic impact the additional parking spaces will create on 1700 South.
Mr. Dan Hoffman, a resident bordering Westminster College, acknowledged the powerful role that Westminster College does plan in the community. He then stated that he is concerned about issues such as traffic, aesthetics, population densities, environmental and neighborhood impacts. More specifically, the proposed parking structures and dormitory. Mr. Hoffman continued by stating that he would also like to see the access off of 1200 East into the southwest parking structure closed. He also feels that the parking on the southwest corner be moved to the northeast corner because 1300 East is better suited to handle the increased traffic impacts rather than the quiet residential streets. Mr. Hoffman then stated that the he believes that the master plan still has issues that have not been resolved. Until these issues are resolved, he recommends that the Planning Commission not endorse the master plan at this time.
Upon receiving no further requests to address the Planning Commission, Ms. Short closed the hearing to the public and opened it for Planning Commission discussion.
Ms. Funk spoke concerning the Emigration Creek trail. She feels that there should be access to the trail, however, it ought to be minimal because she is concerned about the ecological system. Ms. Funk would also prefer that the trail be preserved in its natural state and that there not be paved walkways.
Mr. Jonas asked what the College's proposal is for a paved walkway near the creek. Mr. Allayaud stated that the College is proposing a paved walkway on the south side of the creek coming up from Garfield Avenue. The Staff has recommended that there be paved walkways on both sides of the creek which will be placed outside of the gully not down next to the creek. Mr. Allayaud then stated that unfortunately, he does not believe that there is much habitat remaining to preserve. He has also visited the College on numerous occasions and has found that security is exceptional on the campus, therefore, he does not see how having a paved walkway will affect security concerns. If anything, the security will be heightened.
Ms. Arnold asked why the trail is being paved because she feels that the natural paths should remain. Mr. Allayaud stated that there are ways to go in and out of the campus from all directions. The College wants to have a paved walkway on the south side of the creek to get people from the dorm area to the street. Having paved walkways is also a public service for the neighbors who walk through there on a regular basis.
Specific issues concerning the parking structures and the impact the traffic will have on the neighborhood were discussed at this point. Mr. Smith then suggested that the Planning Commission not focus on the specific issues at this time because the master plan as a whole needs to be considered.
Mr. Smith stated that he is concerned about the pedestrian connections to the campus. He feels that, to the extent possible, as the master plan matures that there be a seamless connection to the neighborhood as possible. Mr. Smith believes that it could be accomplished very nicely through more accentuated pedestrian entrances to the campus.
Ms. Barrows stated that Westminster College has an incredible front door. She would like to see Westminster College also have a great back door. She feels that the master plan is moving in the right direction to provide a nice back door to the neighbors.
Mr. Jonas stated that he feels that Westminster College has gone out of their way to involve the community. The increase over the next ten years is going to be approximately 250 students. Hopefully, with good traffic planning, a lot of the problems will be solved which will result in the College being a wonderful asset in the community.
Motion for the proposed 10-Year Master Plan for Westminster College:
Mr. Smith moved to endorse the proposed 10-Year Master Plan for Westminster College with the following areas of concern to be recorded:
1 The College shall work with UDOT and the City Transportation Division to determine an appropriate financial contribution to make towards the installation of left turn signals for 1300 East traffic at 1700 South.
2 With the assistance of a professional traffic consultant, the College shall study parking/traffic patterns in the southwest corner of the campus using gated entrances and card passes that restricts use of the parking lot to on-campus residents. This study shall be done for at least one Fall or Spring Semester prior to any application for a parking structure in the southwest area.
3 The parking structure to be built in the southwest corner of campus shall not be constructed so that a third level of parking or a building can be accommodated. Additionally, this parking structure shall be set back the maximum amount possible and in no case less than 25 feet from the top of the stream bank.
4 The parking structure on the west side of the campus with a playing field above shall be a conditional use. This structure shall not encroach upon the riparian corridor and shall be set back the maximum amount possible and in no case less than 25 feet from the top of the stream bank.
1 The City shall consider the playing field on top of the parking structure as open space for the purpose of meeting zoning requirements.
2 The College shall consider pedestrian connections along Emigration Creek with the understanding that it should not intrude into the riparian corridor.
3 That the traffic flow on Blaine Avenue be further studied and a positive plan be developed for mitigation of those issues.
4 That further pedestrian connections to the campus be studied.
Ms. Funk seconded the motion. Ms. Arnold, Ms. Barrows, Mr. Daniels, Ms. Funk, Mr. Jonas, Mr. Smith, Mr. Snelgrove and Mr. Steed voted "Aye". Ms. Kirk and Mr. Mariger were not present. Ms. Short, as Chair, did not vote. The motion passed.
OTHER BUSINESS
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
Verene Froisland, Secretary