CHAIRMAN AND COMMISSIONERS:   The meeting was called to order at 05:31 p.m. All present included Chairman Dennis Mehr, Commissioner Todd Benson, Commissioner Adel Murphy, and Commissioner John Reed.

City Council Members:  Mayor Chris Hart, Steven Jolley, Barbara Rusick, Steve Roberts, George Elwell, and Cheyene McDonald.
Staff: City Manager Judy Gubler, Building and Zoning Administrator Kevin Rudd, and Deputy City Recorder Martha Wilson.
Audience: Todd Muse and Brent Ence.

A.	Acknowledgement of Quorum

Chairman Mehr acknowledged there was a quorum. Commissioner Mike Scott was excused for personal reasons. 

B.	Flag Salute

Commissioner Benson led the Flag Salute.

C.	Invocation

Commissioner Murphy led the Invocation.

D.	Disclosures

There were no disclosures or conflicts of interest with this meeting’s agenda.

A.	Presentation on "Longer Vision/Shorter Agendas."  Craig Call

City Manager Judy Gubler introduced Craig Call, Executive Director of the Utah Land Institute.  Mr. Call conducted a training session for the Planning Commission and City Council members focusing on the ideal and goals of the Land Use Regulation process, what regulation process could be changed, what will influence the community within the next ten years, and how to maximize the chances that the improvements occur. Also, discussed the essential role of appointed officials, issues that can and cannot be delegated to staff or other committees, conducting public hearings, state statute requirements for public hearings, communicating information to the public, prioritizing important and urgent issues, etc. (a copy of the training session information available at Ivins City office.) 

A.	Consider approval of a Commercial Business License for Red Mountain Market located at 374 S. 200 E.  Muse Grocery Co., Todd Muse, applicant.

Kevin Rudd explained that there had been an existing market at this location. This market will have groceries and a deli similar to the previous market. Public Safety, the Fire Department and Building and Zoning signed off on the inspections. There is an existing sign permit that was taken out by Roy’s Market, and this applicant is proposing to replace the sign. The applicant submitted a copy of the sign and the dimensions.  There will be some indirect lighting on the sign.  The proposed sign and lighting complies with the Sign Ordinance. Staff recommends approval of the business license.
Commissioner Reed asked if the light is above the sign and directs light down on the sign.
Kevin Rudd stated that is correct.
Commissioner Benson asked if the parking was adequate.
Kevin Rudd explained that a Conditional Use Permit was issued to the Ence’s commercial project prior to the business licenses for the market. The commercial project was built in phases. This was the last phase of the project, and the Conditional Use Permit was amended and the the parking areas, garbage areas, etc. are under this permit and are in compliance. 

MOTION: Commissioner John Reed moved to approve a Commercial Business License for Red Mountain Market located at 374 S. 200 E.  Muse Grocery Co., Todd Muse, applicant.
SECOND: Commissioner Todd Benson

VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.

Chairman Dennis Mehr	AYE
Commissioner Todd Benson	AYE
Commissioner Adel Murphy	AYE
Commissioner John Reed	AYE
Commissioner Mike Scott	ABSENT

A.	Continue discussion of the Zoning Ordinance.

Nicole McDermott with Form Tomorrow sent a letter outlining a work plan for Ivins City Commercial Development Standards (a copy available at Ivins City office) which includes: Consolidation, Standards, Diagrams and Final Report. 
Staff will contact Form Tomorrow to confirm a date when they will be available to meet with the Commission and confirm whether there should be a work meeting.
Commissioner Murphy suggested that the Commissioners review the definitions and discussions before meeting with Form Tomorrow.
Chairman Mehr requested that this agenda item be on the March 30, 2010 agenda for any further discussion.

B.	Consider approval of the Ivins City Planning Commission minutes for March 2, 2010.

MOTION: Commissioner John Reed moved to approve the Ivins City Planning Commission minutes for March 2, 2010.
SECOND: Commissioner Todd Benson

VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.

Chairman Dennis Mehr	AYE
Commissioner Todd Benson	AYE
Commissioner Adel Murphy	AYE
Commissioner John Reed	AYE
Commissioner Mike Scott	ABSENT

A.	Planning Commission (None)

B.

Chairman

Chairman Mehr reported that he attended the Utah Land Use Seminar and Craig Call was one of the speakers. The discussions focused on public meetings, public hearings and he talked about allowing an applicant or expert to speak in a meeting even if it’s not a public hearing. He also spoke on exparte, how information should be channeled, and about a Pending Ordinance. A Pending Ordinance gives time for the Commissioners to review information and prevents the rush on City Hall for applications. If the ordinance is approved, all the applications that come in during the revision time are subject to the new ordinance.  He asked Kevin Rudd if that could apply to the overall revision of the Zoning Ordinance.
Kevin Rudd explained that the City Council is the body that would pass a Pending Ordinance.  Craig Call felt that the Pending Ordinance is better than a Temporary Land Use Regulation. The Council did pass a Temporary Land Use Regulation during the drafting of the Sensitive Lands Ordinance. Both a Temporary Land Use Regulation and a Pending Ordinance has to be completed within six months.
Chairman Mehr explained that if an application meets the requirements of the ordinance, the Commission approves the application and if not conditions can be applied. City attorneys should furnish the context for the decision to be made but the decision is made by the Commission.

C.	Building & Zoning Administrator, Kevin Rudd (None)

D.	City Attorney, Dale Coulam (None)

E.	Items to be placed on future agendas

Continue discussion of the Zoning Ordinance.

MOTION: Commissioner Adel Murphy moved to adjourn  
SECOND: Commissioner Todd Benson

VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.

Chairman Dennis Mehr	AYE
Commissioner Todd Benson	AYE
Commissioner Adel Murphy	AYE
Commissioner John Reed	AYE
Commissioner Mike Scott	ABSENT

The meeting adjourned at 7:16 P.M.