CHAIRMAN AND COMMISSIONERS:
The meeting was called to order at
05:30 p.m. All present included
Chair Jeffrey Loris,
Commissioner Lance Anderson,
Commissioner Adel Murphy,
and Commissioner Bryan Pack.
STAFF: City Attorney Dale Coulam, Building and Zoning Administrator Kevin Rudd, Deputy City Recorder Martha Wilson
AUDIENCE: Claudette Larsen, Mike Crockett, Duane and Julie Schmidt
Chair Loris acknowledged there was a quorum. Commissioner Mike Scott was excused.
Commissioner Murphy led the Flag Salute.
Chair Loris led the Invocation.
There were no disclosures or conflict of interest with this meeting's agenda.
Kevin Rudd reported the property is located at 400 West and 200 North. The applicant is proposing fourteen (14) lots. The Quail Cove Subdivision is north of this property and has the same zoning (R-1-10) as this parcel. To the south of the property is Tenaya Estates and to the west is Tenaya Sands subdivisions. The average lot sizes are approximately 11,000 square feet. The Technical Review Committee (TRC) reviewed the Subdivision Ordinance which would require a connecting road at the end of the cul-de-sac to 200 North. However, there is an exception to the rule if the connection prevents full development of the approved densities and does not violate the Transportation Plan. As the TRC reviewed this we believed this met the exception. By putting in a road they would lose a lot. Another factor is that 200 North is higher and a connecting road would cause the height of the cul-de-sac to be raise, which in turn would also raise the house pads. This would negatively impact Tenaya Estates. Staff would prefer not raising the property heights any more than necessary.
Commissioner Pack inquired about the length of the road to the cul-de-sac.
Kevin Rudd stated the road is approximately 500' feet to the cul-de-sac but it is well under the 750' length limitation.
Commissioner Anderson inquired about the distance from 200 North to the entrance of the road.
Kevin Rudd stated approximately 160'.
Commissioner Anderson inquired if that was enough distance for two streets entering onto a major collector.
Kevin Rudd stated yes.
Chair Loris inquired about the grading contours and asked if the cul-de-sac will be high enough to drain to 400 West.
Kevin Rudd stated yes. On the lots that back up to Tenaya Estates rather than build the lots up to create a flat lot there will be a building pad and the backyard will drop off to a natural grade. This will also help with privacy. There will be a drainage system in the backyards of these lots.
Commissioner Anderson favored installing a drainage system instead of grading to drain back to the street.
Kevin Rudd stated that the drainage pipe will be put in as close as possible to the back fence and will gravity feed along all the back lots. If there are rain gutters, it will be just the collection of surface water.
Chair Loris was concerned based on the water drainage problems with SunCrest West Subdivision and Anthem Estates.
Kevin Rudd noted that Ence Homes now puts drains in every home in the backyards. They have learned if they don't there will be drainage problems.
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BUSINESS LICENSES (None) |
Kevin Rudd displayed the plot plan showing the existing home, the proposed casita/guesthouse and future detached garage. The casita is more like a pool house than a casita. The casita is 30% of the existing living space which totals 744 square feet. This total square footage does not include the detached garage. The detached garage does not require a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). It's on the plan because the applicant will be applying for a building permit.
Commissioner Anderson inquired about the size and restrictions of the detached garage.
Kevin Rudd stated this detached garage cannot exceed 60% of the existing footprint of the home including the footprint of the existing garage. The proposed garage is well under what could be built.
Chair Loris asked for clarification on the casita. Does the 744 square feet represents 30% of the footprint of the house minus the garage and is that the maximum size of the casita?
Kevin Rudd stated that is correct. The applicant wanted to build a casita and a detached garage, with the casita as big as possible. The floor plan of the casita has two baths, a guest room, recreational room and kitchen. It has a 4/12 pitch roof with a total height of thirteen feet (13'). The casita is in compliance with the Casita Ordinance. In reference to how many buildings can be on a property, the ordinance states there can be one detached garage, a casita, and accessory sheds, etc. as long as it is not built greater than 25% of the rear yard. The calculation for this property allowed 4,180 square foot of building space. However, some subdivisions do have restrictive covenants that limit the amount of accessory buildings. Applicants are advised to check their CC&R's, homeowners association and/or architectural committee.
Chair Loris inquired about the CC&R's for this subdivision.
Kevin Rudd stated there are numerous detached buildings in Chancel Cliffs. The CC&R's imply they can have accessory buildings but it is left up to interpretation. However, this is in compliance with the City's Zoning Ordinance.
Chair Loris opened the Public Hearing and noted that the Commission received a letter from Ruben Garnica stating he was in favor of the casita. There being no other comments the Public Hearing was closed.
MOTION: Commissioner Adel Murphy moved to approve a Proposed Class IV Conditional Use Application for a Casita/Guesthouse located at 852 E. Sand Hollow Drive. Duane and Julie Schmidt, applicants
SECOND: Commissioner Bryan Pack
VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.
| Chair Jeffrey Loris |
AYE |
| Commissioner Lance Anderson |
AYE |
| Commissioner Adel Murphy |
AYE |
| Commissioner Bryan Pack |
AYE |
| Commissioner Mike Scott |
ABSENT |
MOTION: Commissioner Bryan Pack moved to approve the Ivins City Planning Commission minutes for July 15, 2014
SECOND: Commissioner Adel Murphy
VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.
| Chair Jeffrey Loris |
AYE |
| Commissioner Lance Anderson |
AYE |
| Commissioner Adel Murphy |
AYE |
| Commissioner Bryan Pack |
AYE |
| Commissioner Mike Scott |
ABSENT |
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Planning Commission (None) |
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C. |
Building & Zoning Administrator, Kevin Rudd (None) |
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City Attorney, Dale Coulam (None) |
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Items to be placed on future agendas |
1. Discuss Chapter 18 & 19 in September.
MOTION: Commissioner Lance Anderson moved to adjourn
SECOND: Commissioner Bryan Pack
VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.
| Chair Jeffrey Loris |
AYE |
| Commissioner Lance Anderson |
AYE |
| Commissioner Adel Murphy |
AYE |
| Commissioner Bryan Pack |
AYE |
| Commissioner Mike Scott |
ABSENT |
The meeting adjourned at 5:53 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Martha S. Wilson, CMC
Deputy City Recorder