CHAIRMAN AND COMMISSIONERS:
The meeting was called to order at
05:30 p.m. All present included
Chair Adel Murphy,
Commissioner Anderson,
Commissioner Jeffrey Loris,
and Commissioner Mike Scott.
STAFF: City Attorney Dale Coulam, Building and Zoning Administrator Kevin Rudd, and Deputy City Recorder Martha Wilson
AUDIENCE: Alice Hunt, Charice Hunt, Jenny Johnson, Claudette Larsen, Jay Page, Dianna Morwood, and Steve Roberts
Chair Murphy acknowledged that there was a quorum. Commissioner Benson was excused.
Commissioner Scott led the Flag Salute.
Commissioner Loris led the Invocation.
There were no disclosures or conflict of interests with this meeting's agenda.
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REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS (None) |
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BUSINESS LICENSES (None) |
Kevin Rudd displayed the Preliminary Plan for Ivy Place Subdivision and indicated that the location is between 100 South and 200 South and between Main Street and 100 West. There are 15 lots and the property is zoned R-1-7.5 (Single Family Residential - Minimum Lot Size 7,500 sq ft). The lots are approximately 9,000 square feet or larger. The three (3) lots that front 100 South will have walkout basements because of the slope difference. A storm drain will be installed to the back of the lots. All the lots comply with the zoning regulations for width and size. The street is a public street that complies with the Transportation Master Plan. The Technical Review Plan reviewed the Preliminary Plan and recommends approval since it complies with the Land Use Ordinances.
Chair Murphy and Commissioner Loris noted that the smallest lot is 8,888 square feet and it is well over the minimum zoning requirement of 7,500 square feet.
Kevin Rudd explained that there was some concern about the zoning of R-1-7.5 with the lots being zoned smaller but because of the configuration of the subdivision 7,500 square foot lot sizes could not be done. These are reasonably sized lots and comply with the ordinance.
Chair Murphy opened the Public Hearing.
Jenny Johnson was excited about the development because she would not have a weed field next door. She asked if a block wall would be installed around the development like it had been done in other developments. She commented that all the residents would like to have a wall installed, and a wall would help in selling the lots. She asked if it could be a stipulation in the plan.
After no further comments Chair Murphy closed the Public Hearing.
Kevin Rudd explained that the subdivision Jenny Johnson was referring to is the Color Country Community Subdivision. Those block walls were voluntarily installed and it is not required by City ordinance. The only time that the City requires a wall is when it is a commercial project next to residential but with residential to residential there is no City requirement.
Dale Coulam also explained sometimes there are developments that receive some bonuses, etc., and in exchange for that there are concessions given by the developer that are put into a Development Agreement. This project is a standard development and it does not include a Development Agreement.
MOTION: Commissioner Mike Scott moved to recommend approval of a Preliminary Plan for Ivy Place Subdivision located on approximately 50 East between 100 South and 200 South. Walter G. Page Trust, owners, and Jay Page, applicant
SECOND: Commissioner Jeffrey Loris
VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.
| Chair Adel Murphy |
AYE |
| Commissioner Anderson |
AYE |
| Commissioner Jeffrey Loris |
AYE |
| Commissioner Mike Scott |
AYE |
| Commissioner Todd Benson |
ABSENT |
Kevin Rudd reported the Commission previously discussed amending the ordinance regarding wall signs located on the face of commercial buildings. Most of the wall signs are located on the parapet. An example is the Red Mountain Market. The current sign ordinance is very restrictive in that it allows a maximum of thirty (30') square feet regardless of the size of the building. Staff discussed the restrictiveness of the ordinance with the City Council, and they felt it was appropriate for the Commission to review the ordinance and make a recommendation. Staff is recommending the following: "The maximum wall sign area per building facade shall not exceed one (1) square foot per lineal foot of wall with a maximum sign area of 100 square feet." This is a reasonable formula that allows signage as the wall gets larger.
The other proposed amendment is the Special Event signage. Rather than coming up with a detailed regulation it was decided that under Exempt Signs, which is signage for special events, it does not require a permit but all special event signage needs to be reviewed by the Technical Review Committee.
Chair Murphy asked if permit fees would be charged for the the signage.
Kevin Rudd advised that it would be exempt.
Dale Coulam clarified that there would be a permit fee to hold a Special Event but not for the signs.
Chair Murphy opened the Public Hearing and hearing no response closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Scott agreed with the language as submitted for the signage. It reflects the Commission's previous discussions.
Commissioner Loris stated that it makes sense to increase the size for commercial businesses so they can display what they are advertising.
Commissioner Anderson referred to the language "no higher than the eve line or the top of the parapet." He felt it should be lower than the eve of the building.
Commissioner Loris stated that most companies make their own design. Do we want to limit them?
Commissioner Anderson just felt it looks better sitting on the wall instead of being part of the wall.
Kevin Rudd drew some examples of how he would interrupt the ordinance based on a pitched roof and flat roof. On a pitched roof it will be below the eve line. It can be put on the eve line as long as it is not above the parapet.
Commissioner Scott brought up the point that if they are required to drop the sign below the eve line, they could drop it an 1/8 of an inch below and still meet the requirement. Some math or a formula would need to be applied.
Commissioner Loris commented that they might be getting into micro managing. Most people can design something that looks nice and will drop it down so that it is more pleasing to the customer. He commented that the language was written well.
After the discussion, the Commissioners agreed to leave the language as submitted.
The Commissioners were also okay with the change to the special event signs ordinance.
MOTION: Commissioner Jeffrey Loris moved to recommend proposed amendments to the Ivins City Code, Zoning Regulations Title 16 Chapter 21 Signs, amending Section 16.21.116 Allowed Signs, Table 21-1 and Section 16.21.118 Exempt Signs, Table 21-2. Ivins City, applicant
SECOND: Commissioner Mike Scott
VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.
| Chair Adel Murphy |
AYE |
| Commissioner Anderson |
AYE |
| Commissioner Jeffrey Loris |
AYE |
| Commissioner Mike Scott |
AYE |
| Commissioner Todd Benson |
ABSENT |
MOTION: Commissioner Mike Scott moved to approve of the Ivins City Planning Commission minutes for June 18, 2013
SECOND: Commissioner Jeffrey Loris
VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.
| Chair Adel Murphy |
AYE |
| Commissioner Anderson |
AYE |
| Commissioner Jeffrey Loris |
AYE |
| Commissioner Mike Scott |
AYE |
| Commissioner Todd Benson |
ABSENT |
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Building & Zoning Administrator, Kevin Rudd |
Dale Coulam reported that at the last meeting the City Council expressed their gratitude to the Planning Commission for their hard work on some difficult and lengthy ordinances such as the design guidelines and keeping other ordinances updated during a slow time for the Commission.
Also, there will be a discussion at the City Council about the Sensitive Lands Committee to familiarize the Council Members so that when they get a report from the intern students they will know some history.
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Items to be placed on future agendas |
MOTION: Commissioner Anderson moved to adjourn
SECOND: Commissioner Jeffrey Loris
VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.
| Chair Adel Murphy |
AYE |
| Commissioner Anderson |
AYE |
| Commissioner Jeffrey Loris |
AYE |
| Commissioner Mike Scott |
AYE |
| Commissioner Todd Benson |
ABSENT |
The meeting adjourned at 5:54 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Martha S. Wilson, CMC
Deputy City Recorder
CHAIRMAN AND COMMISSIONERS:
The meeting was called to order at
05:30 p.m. All present included
Chair Adel Murphy,
Commissioner Anderson,
Commissioner Jeffrey Loris,
and Commissioner Mike Scott.