July 16, 1998

SALT LAKE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION Minutes

451 South State Street, Room 126

Present from the Planning Commission were Chairperson Max Smith, Vice-Chairperson Judi Short, Gilbert lker, Aria Funk, Fred Fife, Craig Mariger and Mike Steed. Andrea Barrows and Diana Kirk were excused.

Present from the Planning Staff were Planning Director William T. Wright, Deputy Planning Director Brent Wilde, Lisa Miller, Doug Wheelwright and Margaret Pahl.

A roll is being kept of all who attended the Planning Commission meeting. The meeting was called to order at 5:40 p.m. by Mr. Smith. 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.

PETITIONS

Petition No. 400-98-25 by Steven Evans requesting to close a portion of March Street (2935 West) between 500 South and Gillespie Avenue (540 South) in an

Industrial "M¬2" zoning district.

Ms. Lisa Miller 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.

Mr. Steven Evans, the petitioner, was present for this portion of the meeting and stated that he was in agreement with the staff recommendations.

Mr. Smith opened the hearing to the public and asked if anyone wished to address the Planning Commission. Upon receiving no response, he closed the hearing to the public and opened it for Planning Commission discussion.

Motion for Petition No. 400-98-25:

Mr. lker moved, based on the findings of fact, to forward a favorable recommendation to the City Council for Petition No. 400-98-25 to close a portion of March Street (2935 West) between 500 South and Gillespie Avenue (540 South) subject to the following conditions as listed in the staff report:

1. Declare the property surplus so that it may be offered for sale to Mr. Steven Evans.

2. Require an easement over the water and sewer lines as directed by Public Utilities.

Planning Commission Meeting July 16, 1998

Ms. Funk seconded the motion. Ms. Short, Mr. lker, Ms. Funk, Mr. Fife, Mr. Mariger and Mr. Steed voted "Aye". Ms. Barrows and Ms. Kirk were not present. Mr. Smith, as Chair, did not vote. The motion passed.

Petition No. 410-286 by Barry Herbster requesting a conditional use for the construction of a tavern. The Boiler Room. in the basement of an existing laundromat located at 247 South 500 East in a Residential Mixed Use "RMU" zoning district.

Mr. Max Smith noted that this request has been withdrawn by the petitioner.

Consideration of a proposed amendment to the Subdivision Ordinance (City Code Title 20) relative to bond and security requirements for public improvements in new subdivisions.

Mr. Doug Wheelwright 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. Mr. Wheelwright distributed the latest version (third draft) of the proposed amendment to the Subdivision Ordinance (a copy is filed with the minutes). Mr. Wheelwright then stated that Mr. Mariger has been very helpful in revising the ordinance and making it much better then the first draft.

Mr. Boyd Ferguson, Assistant City Attorney, was present for this portion of the meeting.

A brief discussion followed concerning the changes and the proposed ordinance.

Motion for proposed amendment to the Subdivision Ordinance:

Mr. Mariger moved to forward a favorable recommendation to the City Council to amend the Subdivision Ordinance as provided in the draft. Mr. Steed seconded the motion. Ms. Short, Mr. lker, Ms. Funk, Mr. Fife, Mr. Mariger and Mr. Steed voted "Aye". Ms. Barrows and Ms. Kirk were not present. Mr. Smith, as Chair, did not vote. The motion passed.

Petition No. 410-314 by William Stirling. representing Kids First. requesting a conditional use for a children's day care center on the vacant property located at 581 North Redwood Road in a Residential "R-1-5000" zoning district. In association with this petition. the petitioner is also requesting a preliminary four lot subdivision.

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.

Mr. William Stirling and Mr. Jim Davis, the petitioners, were present for this portion of the meeting and stated that they were in agreement with the staff recommendations.

Motion for Petition No. 410-314:

Mr. Steed moved, based on the findings of fact, to approve Petition No. 410-314 for a children's day care center and preliminary four lot subdivision based on the following conditions as listed in the staff report:

Conditional Use

1 Approval is contingent upon UDOT approval for access to Redwood Road.

2 The Planning Commission grant authority to the Planning Director to approve the final architectural and landscaping plans.

3 Truck deliveries be lirnited to the hours between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Subdivision

1. That there be compliance with all departmental requirements.

Ms. Short seconded the motion. Ms. Short, Mr. lker, Ms. Funk, Mr. Fife, Mr. Mariger and Mr. Steed voted "Aye". Ms. Barrows and Ms. Kirk were not present. Mr. Smith, as Chair, did not vote. The motion passed.

PLANNING ISSUES Zoning Ordinance refinements discussion. The Planning Commission members did not have any additional comments to discuss

at this time.

OTHER BUSINESS

The Planning Commission discussed inviting Mr. Craig Mecham back to the subcommittee to review the issues brought up at the June 18, 1998 public hearing which lead to the denial of Petition No. 410-271 located at approximately 2170 South 1300 East.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.