Approved Minutes ofthe August 17, 2021 Sean Monson 2 3 4 5 Present: 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 BOUNTIFUL CITY PLANNING COMMISSION Commission Chair Commission Members City Attorney City Engineer Planning Director Asst City Planner Recording Secretary Sam Bawden, Jesse Bell, Jim Clark, Sharon Spratley and Councilwoman Kendalyn Harris Clinton Drake (attending via conference call) Lloyd Cheney Francisco Astorga Kendal Black Darlene Baetz 14 Excused: Commission Member Lynn Jacobs (vice-chair) 1. Welcome. Chair Monson opened the meeting at 6:31 pm and welcomed all those present. 2. Approval of minutes for July 6, 2021. MOTION: Commissioner Spratley made a motion to approve the: minutes for July 6, 2021 with one correction on page 4 line 13 "Mr. Steven Beyer....". Commissioner Bell seconded the motion. VOTE: The motion passed unanimously (6-0). 3. 260 North 500 West - Deseret First Credit Union Zoning Map Amendment from Heavy Commercial to Mixed-Use Professional Office, Brian Knowlton, applicant- Planning Director Brian Knowlton was present. Planning Director Francisco Astorga presented the item. Francisco. Astorga The west side of the property was re-developed in 2020 as the new site of the Deseret First Credit Union building. The current request is to amend the zoning designation from Heavy Commercial to Mixed-use Professional office for the property. The proposed amended zone change included plans Staffdoes not support the amended zone change att this site because the current Bountiful City General Plan does not support the change. The plan does not include urban characteristics including wide sidewalks and community gathering spaces. Staff recommends the Planning Commission forward a negative recommendation to the City Council because the current proposal does not integrate with Mr. Knowlton discussed the negative staffr recommendation which includes the possible uses for this leftover portion ofa aj parcel ofl land and noted that he is working with Deseret Credit Union. He feels that several of the design characteristics are subject to the interpretation of Bountiful City staff. He noted that there is a sidewalk but that it does stop at the drive thru area. Mr. Knowlton noted that this tob build23 3-story buildings with townhouses and artist studios. the existing structures and layout ofthe site. proposal is a desire to meet the code. Bountiful City Planning Commission Approved Minutes August 17,2021 Page2of4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 Chair Monson opened the public hearing at 6:53 p.m. Alan Arbuckle resides at 475 East Pages Lane and thej previous owner oft the property that First Credit Union is on. He discussed his concern for the safety for individuals wanting to use the sidewalk as they are crossing the parking lot and the driveway needed for the proposed east properties. Planning Director Astorga noted there is a driveway with an easement to the south for traffic for the east buildings. Chair Monson closed the public hearing at 6:56 p.m. Councilwoman Harris asked what objections are more spirit oft the law and what objections are more letter of the law. Planning Director Astorga discussed the urban characteristics on page 14 of the Planning Commission packet and noted that the word "shall" does not give the City flexibility and he finds that applicants request doesn't meet the listed items, for example, they meet the open space Mr. Knowlton discussed the percentage oft the development of the mixed-use zone and noted that the project will have sidewalks on both sides of the property. He feels that these are interpretations and the words that were used was "such as" in conjunction with "shall". Hei recognized that the gathering spaces may be a little weak but didn'tbelieve that he needed all of the items as required. He wanted to get this item before the Commission to allow feedback. He noted that the City Loft project was Commissioners discussed the concern of the size, safety due to the interruption of the sidewalk with the drive-thru traffic pattern. Planning Director Astorga also stated the concern ofthe sidewalk which Commissioner Bawden clarified that staff is using the adopted general plan code from 2009 for the review of this item and that staff is recommending denial of this zone change based only on the MOTION: Commissioner Spratley made a motion to forward a negative recommendation to City percentage, but it isn't a usable space for the proposed development. approved for vertical mixed use and is very similar to this project. does not continue thru the drive-thru area. current design oft this project with the existing building. Council. Commissioner Clark seconded the motion. VOTE: The motion passed unanimously (6-0). 4. 1545 South Main - Thirst Drinks Fast-Food Restaurant with drive-up Conditional Use Permit, Alex Winder, applicant - Assistant City. Planner Kendal Black Item 4 was presented along with item. 5. 5. 1545 South Main - Thirst Drinks Fast-Food Restaurant with drive-up Preliminary and Final Architectural and Site Plan Review, Alex Winder, applicant - Assistant City Planner Kendal Black Alex Winder was present. Assistant City Planner Kendal Black presented the item. Bountiful City Planning Commission Approved Minutes August 17,2021 Page3of4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit for a change of use from an automobile sales use to a fast-food restaurant with a drive-up use and an approval for a preliminary and final architectural and site plan review. The proposed plan would include a drive-through on the south side with the removal of a masonry wall and the southwest drive access would be closed with landscaping in its place. The drive-thru lanes will be painted, and the current canopies are to remain inj place. Bountiful Code requires 6 stacking spaces for a drive thru and the proposed plans include The Police Chief and City Engineer were concerned about the possible problems with traffic spilling out onto the public street and the angled parking with the exit at the northwest driveway. The proposed plan will have 2 lanes with 15 stacking spaces, no walk-up services and added signage for 15 stacking spaces. entering and exiting the property to help with the employee angled parking. Chair Monson opened the public hearing at 7:23 p.m. George West ist the current owner ofthe property and resides at 3921 West 2400 North in Plain City. He stated his appreciation for the hard work ofthe owners have put forward and feels that this business isag good fit at this location. Chair Monson closed the public hearing at 7:25 p.m. Assistant City Planner recommended the Planning Commission approve the Conditional Use Permit and the preliminary and final architectural and site plan review with the conditions outlined. MOTION: Commissioner Spratley made a motion to approve the Conditional Use Permit Council with the one condition outlined by staff. Councilwoman Harris seconded the motion. VOTE: The motion passed unanimously (6-0). MOTION: Commissioner Spratley made a motion to forward a positive recommendation to City Council with the one condition outlined by staff. Commissioner Bell seconded the motion. VOTE: The motion passed unanimously (6-0). CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. Prior to applying for a building permit the Applicant shall: a. Show plans to add one (1) street tree between the two (2) drive accesses on the street frontage of 200 West, and three (3) street trees in the new landscaped area on the western and b. Show plans to add one (1)ornamental tree and/or shrubs to meet the Code ini the two (2) new landscape areas next to the building (one (1) on the east side and one (1) on the west side). Add trees and shrubs in the southwest corner, where the drive access is being closed off and d. Show the plan to add sign stating "Exit Only - Do Not Enter" or similar sign to the northwest southwestern Main Street frontage. filled with landscaping, and along the Main Street frontage. drive access. Bountiful City Planning Commission Approved Minutes August 17, 2021 Page 4of4 WITHDRAWN - 419 West 500 South - Duerden's Zoning Map Amendment from General Commercial to Heavy Commercial, Steven Duerden, applicant. (Tabled from July 61 to ai future 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 meeting.) Planning Director. Astorga stated the applicant withdrew this item. The meeting was adjourned at 7:29 p.m. Sear S Planming Commission Chair