1 2 3 4 5 6 Present: 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  Approved Minutes August 18, 2020 6:30 p.m. Sean Monson Spratley Curtis Poole Yvette Donosso Lloyd Cheney Darlene Baetz  Chair Commission Members City Planner Assistant City Attorney City Engineer Recording Secretary  Sam Bawden, Jesse Bell, Jim Clark, Lynn Jacobs, and Sharon  14 Excused Members:  Councilwoman Kendalyn Harris; Clinton Drake - City Attorney and Francisco Astorga - Planning Director  1. Welcome and Introductions.  Chair Monson opened the meeting at 6:30 pm and welcomed all those present.  2. Approval of the minutes for August 4, 2020.  Commissioner Spratley made a motion to approve the minutes for August 4, 2020 with one Page 3 line 36 and 37 should read "Commissioner Jacobs disclosed that he does live in the area of Commissioner Clark seconded the motion. Voting passed 6-0 with Commission members Bawden, 3. Consider: forwarding a recommendation to the City Camal-lanrDermatoeg Preliminary and Final Site Plan approval for commercial business, located at 19 West 500 South, Andrea Brooks and Andrea Bahr, applicant and Spencer Anderson representing JZW Architecture were The Applicant, Spencer. Anderson, requests Preliminary and Final Architectural and Site Plan approval for the construction of a new multi-tenant commercial development located at 19 West 500 South. The property is located within the C-G (General Commercial) Zone and is surrounded by commercial uses in the C-G and DN (Downtown). Zones. The property is located to the east of Natural Grocers and west of the StarWest Computer building and Baskin Robbins. Multi-tenant commercial buildings are located across 500 South tot the north in the DN Zone and Key Bank is The proposed plan is to demo both buildings and build a new building in this location. The proposal submitted by the Applicant shows the total building square footage to be 6,370, which will be divided into a three (3) floors. Bahr Dermatology will be housed int the main and basement  correction.  the proposed gun range site but felt that he could, give an unbiased opinion."  Bell, Clark, Harris, Jacobs, Monson and Spratley voting aye.  and Brooks Bahr, applicants - Curtis Poole  present. City Planner Poole presented the staff report.  located to the south oft the property.    Bountiful City Planning Commission Approved Minutes August 18, 2020 Page 2of7  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  floors. A future tenant, which would likely be aj professional office or similar use, would occupy the The existing property has two drive entrances and the applicant proposed the east drive will be closed and the west access will be revised to move it 5: ft from the property line and will create a landscape berm. This will ease the traffic on 500 South. The elevations show the proposed building with great color and architectural design. The northwest and west elevation of the building The landscape plan shows at total of3,010 square feet of landscaping which is roughly sixteen percent (16%) ofthe property. Code requires ai minimum of fifteen percent (15%) landscaping. The landscape plan also shows the Applicant is] providing the required three (3) street trees andi is providing one (1)a additional tree over the required minimum ofnon-street trees. The. Applicant is requesting relief of the landscape buffer along sections oft the west and south east property lines and side yard setback on the north east property line. This would permit the Applicant to accommodate the building and required parking on the irregular shaped lot. Staffrecommends: that the Planning Commission forward to the City Council a recommendation of approval for the Preliminary and Final Architectural and Site Plan for the proposed Multi-Tenant  second floor.  will feature large windows and a glass entryway.  Commercial Development subject to the following conditions: 1. Complete any and all redline corrections.  2. Record utility easements as required by Bountiful Light and Power. 3. All damaged curb, gutter and sidewalk along 500 South shall be replaced. 4. Continue to work with Staff on location and orientation of the dumpster. 5. Each Tenant shall apply separately for signage meeting the standards of the Code. 6. Pay fees and post an acceptable bond in the amount determined by the City Engineer.  7. Sign a Public Improvement Development Agreement.  Commissioner Spratley asked if the landscape buffer reliefn needs to be added in the conditions. Mr. Poole noted that the Commission would be approving the landscape reduction with the forwarding  toC City Council.  Engineering Director Cheney noted 500 South is a City street.  Commissioner Bell discussed his concern about customers negotiating the tight fit for the parallel parking against Natural Grocers parking lot. Mr. Anderson noted there is a minor grade change with this property. Mr. Poole stated the proposed plan has the exact number of parking spaces of25 (twenty-five) spaces needed for this site. The applicant and Natural Grocers doesn'th have shared Commissioner Bell made a motion to forward a recommendation of approval to the City Council for the Preliminary and Final Architectural and Site Plan for Construction ofar new Multi-Tenant Commercial Development at 19 West 500 South with the seven (7) conditions outlined by staff and would recommend the applicants work with staff for the shifting oft the parking spaces. Commissioner Jacobs seconded the motion. Voting passed 6-0 with Commission members  parking and there is no fence between the properties.  Bawden, Bell, Clark, Jacobs, Monson and Spratley voting aye.    Bountiful City Planning Commission Approved Minutes August 18, 2020 Page 3of7  I 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  4. CONTINUED - Consider forwarding a recommendation to the City Council amending the Bountiful City Land Use Code to allow indoor gun ranges via a Conditional Use in the General Bryan Green and Kristopher Jeppsen, applicants and Chris Hart with Action Target were present. This item has been continued from August 4. The Applicants, Bryan Green and Kristopher Jeppsen, have submitted a formal request to amend the Land Use Code toj permit indoor shooting ranges in the commercial subzones as a Conditional Use Permit. The Applicants are in negotiations to purchase the old Rite Aid site, 535 South Main Street, with the purpose of redeveloping the site into a recreational indoor shooting range. Thej property is located in the C-G(General Commercial): )subzone Mr. Poole stated the Commission members had reviewed this proposal and held aj public hearing at its August 4, 2020: meeting. The Commission voted to forward a positive recommendation of approval to the City Council on a vote of3-1; however, Code requires any action made by the Planning Commission receive four (4): yes votes. The Commission voted to continue the item fora future meeting where more commissioners would be present with a 4-0 vote. The Commission discussed adding additional language that indoor shooting ranges would only be allowed on properties greater than three (3) acres and directed Staff to review the current properties in the C-G subzone where and indoor shooting range would bej possible. Based upon the analysis there are eight (8) properties in the C-G subzone and four (4) in the C-H subzone larger than three (3) acres. The Planning Commission may choose to proceed with a discussion and motion to forward a recommendation to the City Council, or the Commission may also choose to reopen the public  Commercial (C-G) subzone. - Curtis Poole City Planner Poole presented the staffi report.  which currently does not permit indoor or outdoor shooting ranges.  hearing.  The Planning Commission may consider the following recommendations:  1. Forward a positive recommendation to the City Council as presented by Staff or as amended. 2. Forward ai negative recommendation to the City Council outlining reasons for the negative recommendation (with some specifics why the recommendation was a negative). Staffrecommends the Planning Commission reviews and consider forwarding a positive recommendation of approval for an amendment to the Land Use Code to allow indoor shooting ranges to be permitted as a conditional use in the C-G (General Commercial) subzone along with  specified parameters for approval.  Chair Monson reviewed the options for this item: 1. Reopen the public hearing.  2. Reopen the public hearing but hearing only from new speakers. 3. Do not reopen the public hearing but letting the applicant present.  Commissioner Spratley made a motion to reopen the PUBLIC HEARING but hearing from new speakers. Commissioner Bell seconded the motion. Voting passed 6-0 with Commission members  Bawden, Bell, Clark, Jacobs, Monson and Spratley voting aye.    Bountiful City Planning Commission Approved Minutes August 18,2020 Page4of7  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 6:54 p.m.  Walter Gasser (2299 Wood Hollow Way) stated he is ai realtor and is concerned about the project ini the commercial zone. He feels that this is an inappropriate place for the proposed shooting range and the building would take a significant amount of money to redesign for a shooting range. picture of] Bountiful City and the type of population being drawn into the city. She feels that this Brandon Jensen noted that when the Lions Clubi is closed, the people wanting to shoot are continuing up the mountains and making and leaving messes. He stated he is in favor ofthis Dean Collinwood (1694 Stoneridge Dr) stated the applicants met with his to discuss the parking issues. Hei is concerned about the distance oft the building from the south residents' bedroom window. He asked that the studies be made available to the Commission members on air pollution Brett Hart (Monterey Circle) stated he is a firearm instructor, supporter of firearms and is the chairman for the Lions Club. He is concerned about the future of the Lions Club range ifthe shooting range is built and would like to speak with the applicants about the impact oft the new Cherie Green (1651 East Viewcrest Dr.) stated this site would be easy for citizens to get to and the business would have more than just shooting. Thej proposed business would include ai restaurant with training and education of guns and would be a great opportunity tol bring a unique business for Mark Hutchings (260 S )noted the proposed project would be a great opportunity for a safe indoor shooting range in all weather. He stated his desire to enjoy this business ini this town. Bountiful Resident (184 W 1400 South) noted the importance of gun safety and gun education and should be part oft this city. She feels the proposed project would be a good fit at this location ini the Austin (Crestwood Dr) stated that he grew up shooting rifles but just bought al hand gun and has had to travel a distance to receive education and training. There are some outdoor options but not Kevin Green (Viewcrest Dr) feels that this project would be a destination location with the property is on ai main artery for Bountiful. The customers coming to the shooting range would be likely to Trevor Gasser (Farmington) manages the property next door that shares the wall of the proposed project. He feels that this property could be better used for a grocery store or higher end tenant. He discussed the amount of noise his current tenants are hearing between the shared wall is great.  Melanie Jeppsen  wanted to ask the Commission members to look at the overall  project would be al huge economic resource for the area.  project.  and noise as discussed from Chris Hart.  shooting range.  families to enjoy.  commercial zone.  many indoor ranges.  spend more money in Bountiful.    Bountiful City Planning Commission Approved Minutes August 18, 2020 Page 5of7  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  Bret Hutchins (455 Oakview Lane) stated that he is for the shooting range. He discussed his personal experience about another shooting location and stated the shooting noise was low and could still carry on a normal conversation. He stated that he is not an expert but understands the tenants concern about the noise and engineering but feels that it wouldn't be an issue.  Chair Monson closed the PUBLIC HEARING at 7:26 p.m.  Bryan Greene noted the concern for this type of business and feels that it is fair tol be concerned. He feels that there are ai number of misconceptions and bej providing the data to staff that has been requested. The applicants would love to work with Bountiful in a meaningful way and bring revenue to the city. There is concern about the opportunity for this space and businesses and the Kris Jeppson noted the business owner does not want noise associated with this shooting range that would impact the restaurant, classrooms, child care, and sales. The applicants would like to take all Chris Hart discussed the local zoning, Osha indoor ranges, EPA covers outside oft the range. The filtration system would have an 99.8% for the air that is exhausted from the range. Mr. Hart noted that there is no smell inside or outside. He presented the studies oft the noise reports to the Commission members. The project would be building al bunker inside the building to allow for the lack ofnoise. He spoke about the normal everyday noise that includes lunchtime at the project Commissioner Bell asked about the noise from the gun and impact oft the bullet. Mr. Hart stated the noise from the muzzle would be 165 decibels and the impact of the bullet would be at 110 decibels. Commissioner Jacobs asked about the level of noise at night. Mr. Hart discussed most cities are not equipped to monitor the noise from this business but could possibly hire aj private entity to monitor Commissioner Bawden discussed that he has been looking at ranges in other cities and that they are int the commercial zone and that these ranges are less than 3 acres in size. He recognizes that this property has been vacant for 3 years and feels that the Planning Commission members do the best to determine what is best for Bountiful. He is concerned that the 3 acre parcel minimum is ai really good assessment but is not concerned about the noise or the build for neighbors. He would like to Commissioner Spratley stated the 3 acre size limit was discussed as a possible option in the last meeting. This would allow stricter guidelines for shooting ranges in the General Commercial zone. Commissioner Jacobs stated that he agrees with Commissioner Bawden that this item is a: zone text amendment. We need tol have protections in the zone text amendments sO that other applicants are Chair Monson noted that the Planning Commission is an advisory board but the City Council makes  citizen'ss safety.  oft the noise out oft this project.  location of96 decibels and ai normal speaking voice of70 decibels.  these businesses.  see this business location be an extension ofl Main Street.  held to the same standards. the final decision on this item.    Bountiful City Planning Commission Approved Minutes August 18,2 2020 Page 6of7  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  Mr. Poole reminded the Commissioners that ift this project is approved it will still come back to the Mr. Hart stated that most of the states shooting range are in the commercial zone and shares space with other businesses. Some ranges in other cities have the business in: residential zones and have Commissioner Spratley asked ift the decibel level was a condition for other cities. She asked about the age limit that has been proposed for this range. Mr. Greene stated five (5)years and younger can'taccess the range but can access the child care which is available for young children. Six(6) years can access the range with guardian but without shooting. Eight (8) thru seventeen (17) can be Commissioner Spratley spoke about the 3 acre minimum and likes the minimum for these types of business. She would like to see the decibel maximum be noted in the amendment. Mr. Hart feels that it would be difficult to test the decibel noise with the passing traffic. Mr. Jeppson stated that the age limits on the shooting range is an operational decision and noting Chair Monson commends the applicants for this presentation, and the thoughtfulness and reasonableness. They have approached this issue with ai manner that everyone could approach every political issue. He is concerned about this type of business be allowed in all oft the commercial zone without the restrictions oft the amended text. He stated his concern this type of business being located and allowed in the heart of the city and doesn't] have a problem for this business in the other parts of the commercial zone but doesn'ti feel that this location is the right Commissioner Bell also commends the applicants for this presentation and how they have held themselves. He feels that the businesses and technology has changed. Mr. Bell agrees that the City needs toi find land uses and businesses that contribute to a tax base. He didn'tt think that this type of business would be looking at this location and had hoped for a restaurant and to demo the building and to rebuild. He thinks the parking lot enhancement are important. He feels that this project is thinking out of the box and likes that the applicant is proposing to invest in our City. Commissioner Jacobs stated that he is still in favor of this text amendment. The shooting range would be different from other cities who have only restaurants and stores on their Main St. He thinks that is very creative and sees the value in this project bringing people to our Main Street. Commissioner Clark noted that he still feels that this is not the right location for a shooting range and feels that if this is allowed then the whole zone is wide open for these type ofl business. Commissioner Spratley stated that she came to the meetings with thoughts about not having a shooting range in this location. This is an opportunity for the city and does feel that this is agood  Planning Commission for a Conditional Use Permit approval and Site Plan.  had: no problems with noise or security.  on the range and shoot with guardian.  the industry standards could be different.  location.  Main Street needs tol have ai new use that could help other businesses.  fit for this building which has been empty for too long.    Bountiful City Planning Commission Approved Minutes August 18, 2020 Page7of7  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  Mr. Poole: noted that zone amendment would make alcohol not allowed for this type of business. Commissioner Spratley made ai motion to forward aj positive recommendation to City Council to allow shooting ranges in the General Commercial zone and that the applicant bring data to the City Council who would address the maximum decibel with internal and external maximums and an age Commissioner Jacobs made a motion to forward aj positive recommendation to City Council to allow shooting ranges in the General Commercial zone with the change to #71 that will read "Minors shall not be permitted on the shooting range unless accompanied by an adult at all times, and at no time shall a child under the age of eight (8) be allowed to discharge or handle firearms on the shooting range." and to the addition of#10 that will read "A sound study shall be performed and submitted with the application indicating decibel levels at the property lines and on the interior of Commissioner Bawden seconded the motion. Voting was 4-2 with Commissioners Bawden, Bell, 5. Planning Director's report, review of pending applications and miscellaneous business.  limit for the shooting range. No second was given and the motion failed.  neighboring properties ifo connected by a shared/party wall." Jacobs and Spratley voting aye and Clark and Monson voting nay.  a. Next Planning Commission meeting will be on Sept 1, 2020.  Chair Monson ascertained there were no other items to discuss. The meeting was adjourned at 8:41  p.m.  Seon Séan Monson Planning Commission Chair