1 2 3 4 5 Present: 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Excused: 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 49 50 Approved Minutes ofthe February 2, 2021 Sean Monson Clinton Drake Lloyd Cheney Francisco Astorga Curtis Poole Darlene Baetz Sam Bawden BOUNTIFUL CITY PLANNING COMMISSION Commission Chair Commission Members City Attorney City Engineer Planning Director City Planner Recording Secretary Commission Members Jesse Bell, Jim Clark, Lynn Jacobs (vice-chair), Sharon Spratley, and Councilwoman Kendalyn Harris 1. Welcome and Introductions. Chair Monson opened the meeting at 6:30 pm and welcomed all those present. 2. Approval of the minutes for January 5, 2021. Commissioner Jacobs seconded the motion. VOTE: The motion passed unanimously (5-0). Commissioner Bell arrived at 6:341 p.m. MOTION: Commissioner Spratley made a motion to approve the minutes for January 5, 2021. 3. Consider approval ofa Conditional Use Permit for: an Accessory Structure over 10% ofl lot size located at 17 East 1400 South, Kirk Tomas, owner Kirk Tomas was present. City Planner Curtis Poole presented the item. City Planner Poole stated the applicants submitted the Conditional Use Permit application for a building footprint greater than ten percent (10%) after the City initiated the Land Use Code changes regarding accessory structures. The applicant proposes to build a new detached garage behind the home. The total of all accessory structures is approximately 1,763 square feet which is under the 15% of the maximum allowed. Thej proposed landscaping for this project is 46% which will meet the required total 40%1 landscaping and the 50% landscaping in each oft the front, side, and rearyard. The structure will have a height of the sidewall of 11 feet and the pitch of the roof will be less than 15 feet. The land use code permits the heights oft the sidewall to be no more than 15 feet and the height should not be more than 20: feet, which is measured to the average roof line height. City Planner Poole indicated that the Planning Commission has additional criteria and conditions available to them that can be considered when reviewing accessory structures that require a The proposed garage is to be pushed back in the yard behind the house, which does not show much ofthe building from the street. There are eighteen properties on the street that have detached garages with many oft these that have similar street facing façades. There was not one component such as height, color, or brick that was similar in all these garages. Staffreviewed this item andi recommended Conditional Use Permit. Bountiful City Planning Commission Approved Minutes February 2,2021 Page2of5 approval with the three (3) conditions outlined in the published staffi report. 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 City Planner Poole on behalf of the Planning Department, recommended that the Planning Mr. Tomas was concerned about condition #2 and presented to the Commissioners photographs of neighboring garages. He felt that the brick recommended by staff would not be in keeping with the home façade. He stated that he asked several times during this approval process and was assured that the structure could be made from metal. Mr. Tomas noted that the roof will be metal and there are several accessory structures on the street that have used the same medium. He stated that he chose City Attorney Clint Drake stated there had been a strong push from homebuilders and developers to Planning Director Francisco Astorga discussed the Bountiful City code does not have a requirement forn materials for single-family dwellings or detached structures. Ini response tol Mr. Tomas' concerned about his interaction with the Planning Department staff, he stated the Planning Department works Chair Monson felt that the recently amended accessory structure code should have addressed the City Engineer Lloyd Cheney indicated that he would like to double check the utility easement for the placement of the building SO the project would not be returned to the Planning Commission for reapproval. To accommodate the proposed building on a utility easement, could be accomplished thru an easement release process or to adjust the setbacks. He noted that there are a number of City Attorney Drake stated the Planning Commission has the final say for this item and can accept Commission approve the Conditional Use Permit. this type of material due to the cost. mandate by state code to not require certain materials as aj permitted use. on items until the last minute to mitigate any issues that may arise. acceptable building façade materials. different looks for metal products that don't have the feel ofi metal. all the conditions or can choose to accept some or new ones. Chair Monson opened the public hearing at 7:02 p.m. Darlene Tomas who resides at 17 East 1400 South felt that the siding does match the house and did not feel that the garage would have a negative impact in the neighborhood. Chair Monson closed the public hearing at 7:04 p.m. Commissioner Spratley felt thisi is one instance but that it could set aj precedence and could be broader Commissioner Jacobs felt that if the City is asking for a specific medium that it needs to be very specific for the applicants. He felt that this project is reasonable looking compared to other structures Chair Monson stated the Planning Commission spent a great deal of time addressing the amended ordinance but felt that the code needs to be specific with the types of material required on the than just this item. in the neighborhood. Bountiful City Planning Commission Approved Minutes February 2,2 2021 Page3of5 accessory structure. He felt that this could be an ongoing issue that the City will need to address. Councilwoman Harris noted that the City needs to give the applicants direction and perhaps readdress the materials for the future projects. She felt that the Commission should not punish the applicants MOTION: Commissioner Jacobs made a motion to approve the Conditional Use Permit for 17 East 1400 South for an accessory structure with al building footprint greater than ten percent (10%) and to not exceed fifteen percent (15%). His motion included removing condition of approval no. 2 recommended by Staff outlined in the published Staff Report and adding a condition of approval which indicates that any issues concerning public utility easements along the west property line be VOTE: The motion passed 4-2 with Commissioners Bell, Clark, Harris and Jacobs voting aye and 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 for an area ofthe code that needs to be readdressed. resolved with City Staff. Commissioner Bell seconded the motion. Commissioners Monson and Spratley voting nay. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. Complete all redline corrections. 2. Install a six foot (6) tall solid fence on the west side of the property to mitigate potentially negative views from the adjacent property; or increase the west side yard setback to six feet (6') and install landscape buffering which would include tall shrubs or trees along the west side of the proposed accessory structure to mitigate potentially negative views from the adjoining 3. Any issues concerning public utility easements along the west property line be resolved with Planning Director Astorga indicated that he did not feel that a work session would be needed to make achange toi the Accessory Structure codel but proposed an alternative which would consider proposing toi include a sentence in the next Omnibus Land Use Code Amendments to read that "All accessory structures, whether a Conditional Use Permit is needed, shall match the house or shall have materials 4. - C-A-L Ranch - Consider approval of a Conditional Use Permit for general retail store with outsidestorage, located at: 535 SI Main St, Scott Woodrow representing C-A-LE Ranch, applicant. property. City Staff. consistent with residential housing". Scott Woodrow was present. City Planner Curtis Poole presented the item. City Planner Poole noted the City has been approached many times for proposed projects at this site, but this is the first proposal that would keep this site as is. The applicant is proposing a general retail store with outside storage that requires a Conditional Use Permit in this zone. The yard area will be surrounded by a rod iron fence with a black screen material to eliminate the view from the public. Thej proposed project will have a propane station refilling small canisters and will have a green house on at temporary basis for a few months out of the year. The propane station will need approval from State Fire Marshal. The applicant is proposing to update and increase landscaping around the property. A completed landscape plan will be approved at the building permit process. There will be an increase ini the: number of! parking stalls. They yard area will include extra landscaping and have rod iron fencing with brick pillars around the property. Bountiful City Planning Commission Approved Minutes February 2,2021 Page 4of5 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 Commissioner Jacobs disclosed that he has several friends in this neighborhood but felt it would not Chair Monson opened and closed the public hearing at 7:24 p.m. as no one made any comments. Scott Woodrow noted that there willl bes security fencing around the yard andi is working with the State Fire Marshal to get the final approval for the location of the propane refilling station. He stated the business will include clothing, sporting good, tools, gardening, fencing, chicken supplies, and will add ini items that best suit the area. The property willl be kept primarily the same, with several updates to the signage, restriping the parking lot and landscaping. The pedestrian passageway will be refreshed and will: remain open; and will be room for the pedestrians during the 90 days that the green house is up. The trees and landscaping will be cleaned up and will remain ifj possible. City Engineer Lloyd Cheney noted there isa a very large fiber optic line on the west side ofthe property MOTION: Commissioner Spratley made a: motion to approve the Conditional Use Permit for general retail with outside storage located at 535 South Main St. Councilwoman Harris seconded the motion. harm his judgement for this item. which would not allow large trees to be placed in this area. VOTE: The motion passed unanimously (6-0). CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. Complete all redline corrections. 2. Receive approval from the State Fire Marshall on the placement of the propane tank and ensure the placement oft the outside storage area, the "Yard," not be placed on any utility easements. 3. Replace any visible asphalt showing outside the Yard fence on the west, south and east, with 4. Submit detailed landscape plan to be approved by Staff with building permit application for MOTION: Commissioner Jacobs made a motion to approve the Conditional Use Permit in written form for general retail with outside storage located at 535 South Main St. Councilwoman Clark landscaping. internal remodel. seconded the motion. VOTE: The motion passed unanimously (6-0). 5. Planning Director's report, review of pending applications and miscellaneous business. 1. The Trails Development Implementation Plan will be presented to the City Council on February 2. UTA has changed the Bus Rapid Transit route going to Farmington Station Park instead of the Woods Cross Frontrunner station and will eliminate the stop at 350 West 500 South in Bountiful. Bountiful City is excited for this change. UTA technical recommendation is to go to the 3. The Farmers Market will be run by the Planning Department this year. The City did not want to 4. The Barbacoa Grill site will be demolished with aj proposed quick oil change business. 5. The Omnibus Land Use Code Text Amendments will take place in March. 9. University ofUtah. see this to end and is asking for volunteers. Bountiful City Planning Commission Approved. Minutes February 2, 2021 Page5of5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 6. The Marie Callender's: site has an applicant who is proposing to demolish the building and will be proposing a mixed-use building with commercial on the ground floor and residential on the 7. The Planning Department would like to tidy up used outlined in the Mixed-Use Zone to be 8. The City Council had ai recent Work Session about updating the General Plan. The City Council Chair Monson ascertained there were no other items to discuss. The meeting was adjourned at 8:12 upper floors. consistent with uses allowed ini the Commercial Zone. iss supportive oft taking care of this in the near future. p.m. SpanPlnens Sean Monson Planning Commission Chair