CHAIRMAN AND COMMISSIONERS:
The meeting was called to order at
05:30 p.m. All present included
Chairman Jeff Loris,
Commissioner Bryan Pack,
and Commissioner Mike Scott.
Staff Attending: Dale Coulam-City Manager-Attorney. Mike Rodriguez-Building and Zoning Administrator and Sharon Allen-Deputy City Recorder.
Audience Attending: Lynette Miller, Cameron Kelsch, Jon Graff, Bryan Pack, Kade Ence, Kathy Barth, Rich Bryant, Sharon Barton, Shelley Moeller, Connie Butterfield, Becky Clay, as well as others that did not sign in.
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Flag Salute--Chairman Jeff Loris |
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Invocation--Commissioner Bryan Pack |
Chairman Jeff Loris stated that he worked on Movara's structural design. No ownership or financial interest in the project. No other conflicts.
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REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS -- |
Mike Rodriguez stated this is for Hidden Springs RV Resort located between 200 West and Main Street on the south side of Highway 91. This is a 24.5 acre parcel. The proposed plan includes 110 RV sites, 26 stand alone cottages, and 10 tent sites. It will also include a clubhouse, registration area for guests along with a pool and a spa. Two separate bathhouses with restrooms and showers to service the different RV sites and a variety of recreational uses and amenities included as the project gets built out. There are some significant frontage improvements that need to be done on Highway 91 to be able to allow access in and out. The applicant provided elevations to some of the buildings. It has a farmhouse type of architecture. The clubhouse structure will meet height restriction. Dale Coulam stated that there will be an acceleration lane and a deceleration lane, and a left hand turn lane on Highway 91. Jon Graf stated the horses will be down in the corner to access the trails, and there will only be small corrals.
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BUSINESS LICENSES -None |
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PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION ITEMS— |
Mike Rodriguez stated that Movara Villas is part of Movara Fitness on Highway 91. They are proposing 20 two-story one bedroom studio villas, approximately 709 sq ft each on 1.5 acres of a 5.25 acre site. They will have covered patio parking area with living areas and then sleeping area above. The site plan shows them clustered close together. They will have to amend the original project plan to allow the proposed ten feet between buildings. These will be available for private use and for sale and also for guests that may stay and utilize the facility. Chairman Jeff Loris opened the Public Hearing. Richard Bryant inquired on what impact fees the developer would pay. Mike Rodriguez stated they will be charged as a residential unit so each one will be charged separately. Kade Ence inquired if they need a zone change, and also if they were for sale or only for Movara members? What will the use be? Mike Rodriguez stated the zoning is a Mixed Use, which is multi-family and commercial, with a residential component. They will be for sale to the public but also by guests coming to use the facility at Movara Fitness. Hearing no further comments, Chairman Jeff Loris closed Public Hearing.
Commissioner Bryan Pack inquired what amending the project plan entailed. Was it just because it was a little different than this new plan? It still complies with our ordinances? Mike Rodriguez stated the original project plan had a different configuration of how these units would be constructed. There were some larger buildings with two stories that had a number of units within each building. They have changed to this single villa concept. Commissioner Bryan Pack inquired if the changes are still within the zoning requirements and design guidelines? Mike Rodriguez stated the uses they are proposing are consistent with what was approved originally. Dale Coulam stated the distance between buildings shows 10 feet. Normally a side setback is 10 ft for each unit. The project plan can vary from zoning district requirements as long as it is approved. It is required to go through a public hearing as well. The use itself isn't changing, these are facilities that can be used by Movara guests and it fits the mixed use concept fine but there are specifics that need to be listed int he project plan so we can't make a recommendation, until the project plan comes forward with it. We can then make a project plan recommendation at the same time as the preliminary plan recommendation. Chairman Jeff Loris stated that they are low-level structures 20 ft at the most. Very small and low level. Commissioner Mike Scott stated that he remembers the prior plan and he likes this concept better. Chairman Jeff Loris stated we will table this until we have the project plan.
MOTION: Commissioner Bryan Pack moved to table recommendation regarding a Preliminary Plan for Movara Villas, located at approximately 290 Fitness Way. Movara Fitness Resort-Owner. Cameron Kelsch-Applicant.
SECOND: Commissioner Mike Scott
VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.
| Chairman Jeff Loris |
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| Commissioner Bryan Pack |
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| Commissioner Mike Scott |
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Dale Coulam stated that the parts of Chapter 12 for reference all have to do with a prohibition of renting out accessory dwelling units, such as casitas. It requires no separate utilities from the primary dwelling unit and a deed restriction saying the owner will not rent it. It does not allow for the sale independent of the primary home so those things prohibit renting these out. When Rocky Vista University first came and their housing wasn't done, students needed places to go and people wanted to rent out their casitas. Some were excited about doing that because their casita had outlived its purpose. Currently it can only be used by non-paying family and guests. There is a need in our community for housing to accommodate small families or the elderly. With that need existing statewide and here as well, the question has arisen whether these units should be legalized? As it was presented to the Planning Commission the initial inclination was we don't have a preference, so let's see what the public says before contemplating this more. We want to hear from the public if accessory dwelling units should be made available to rent. Chairman Jeff Loris opened the public hearing. Sharon Barton stated she sent an email to Commissioner Mike Scott and Dale Coulam. She was not for or against the idea, but she felt the opportunity should be made available to people. Kade Ence inquired what was allowed in neighboring cities? He assumed it was allowed. He didn't know there was a city ordinance stating it wasn't. Dale Coulam stated he had recently reviewed St George's ordinance and it seemed they had prohibitions similar to ours. Hearing no further comments Chairman Jeff Loris closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Mike Scott stated he would like to have the whole Planning Commission here. Commissioner Bryan Pack stated he is okay with relaxing the rules on this but he knows Commissioner Adel Murphy feels differently. This is only one tool of affordable housing. He would like to look at affordable housing overall. If we relax it, we should not do Airbnb, but it is just for the affordable housing component of it. For families or the elderly. Chairman Jeff Loris stated exactly. Not short term rentals, but long-term rentals, people that are in need of housing that can't afford it otherwise. He would like the Planning Commission to all be here. Dale Coulam stated the attached tab is the ordinance that currently exists. Commissioner Bryan Pack stated like to have this at neighborhood meetings.
MOTION: Commissioner Bryan Pack moved to table recommendation on relevant portions of Chapter 12 regarding Accessory Dwelling Units.
SECOND: Commissioner Mike Scott
VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.
| Chairman Jeff Loris |
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| Commissioner Bryan Pack |
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| Commissioner Mike Scott |
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DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS— |
Commissioner Mike Scott stated that he made the revisions we discussed at last meeting except on the 3rd page 16.07.512 his note was cryptic but it was about eliminating single story bonus in that table and increasing bonuses for building heights under 20 feet from 3% to 6%. Open space we took out those sections, Item 2 and 16.07.501B; and also 16.07.513, the lot reduction issue. If we remove his confusion note, this is what we came up with last meeting. Commissioner Bryan Pack stated then we are ready to put in ordinance form. Dale Coulam stated that Commissioner Lance Anderson wanted to take on Lot Averaging Overlay. But we can put this to rest and bring that other part up next meeting. We can continue the discussion next meeting. Chairman Jeff Loris stated detention basins don't need to just be vegetative. It could also be landscaped, or terraced open space and put down decorative rock and weed barrier, etc. then we don't have the dust.
MOTION: Commissioner Bryan Pack moved to continue recommendation of proposed Overlay Amendments to Chapters 7 and 8 of the Zoning Ordinance.
SECOND: Commissioner Mike Scott
VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.
| Chairman Jeff Loris |
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| Commissioner Bryan Pack |
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| Commissioner Mike Scott |
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MOTION: Commissioner Bryan Pack moved to approve the Ivins City Planning Commission minutes for February 5, 2019.
SECOND: Commissioner Mike Scott
VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.
| Chairman Jeff Loris |
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| Commissioner Bryan Pack |
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| Commissioner Mike Scott |
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Building and Zoning Administrator, Mike Rodriguez |
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City Attorney, Dale Coulam |
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Items to be placed on future agendas |
Mike Rodriguez stated that we have a few final plats coming and a couple flag lots. Chairman Jeff Loris stated Kanta Village is coming.
MOTION: Commissioner Mike Scott moved to approve ADJOURNMENT
SECOND: Commissioner Bryan Pack
VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.
| Chairman Jeff Loris |
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| Commissioner Bryan Pack |
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| Commissioner Mike Scott |
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