All present included Mayor Hart,
Council Member Mike Scott,
Council Member Kevin Smith,
Council Member Sharon Barton,
Council Member Sharon Gillespie,
and
Council Member Lance Anderson.
STAFF:
City Manager Dale Coulam,
City Attorney Bryan Pack,
Director of Finance Cade Visser,
Parks and Recreation Director Marc Christensen,
and
City Recorder Kari D. Jimenez.
EXCUSED: None.
Audience: Michael Cook, Dan Beck, James Barden, Barbara Lewis, Gail Fulde, Tiffany Wynn, Wayne Pennington, Jenny Christiansen, Bonnie Kline, Frankie Fleming, and others who did not sign in.
Mayor Hart acknowledged there was a quorum present.
Council Member Sharon Barton led the Flag Salute.
Council Member Sharon Barton gave the Invocation.
Council Member Mike Scott referred to agenda item 5)C and disclosed that the individual recommended for appointment is his spouse. There were no other disclosures or conflicts of interest with items on this meeting's agenda.
The Motion may be accessed at time stamp 00:45:42.
Public Hearing Notice
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The application is complete and the proposed change is in compliance with Ivins City Ordinances. The Planning Commission held a Public Hearing on March 18, 2025 and recommended approval. Mayor Hart opened the Public Hearing. Residents who live adjacent to the area had questions and concerns regarding obstruction of their views, the homes being duplexes or higher density housing and the homes being more than one-story in height. It was clarified that the applicant was entitled to build up to the allowed height of 25', which could be one or two-story homes and the zone the applicant is requesting is single-family and duplexes would not be allowed. There being no other comments in person or through the Zoom application, Mayor Hart closed the Public Hearing. The discussion may be accessed at time stamp 01:02:48.
Staff Report
Application
Map
Ordinance
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The Mayor and City Council agreed that this zone was consistent with the surrounding existing homes and is actually a lower density than the adjoining homes. They also agreed that this subdivision project would assist in removing some of the existing bamboo. The discussion may be accessed at time stamp 01:04:52.
MOTION: Council Member Lance Anderson moved to approve Ordinance No. 2025-07, an Ordinance of Ivins City Utah, approving a Zoning Amendment from RA-1 (Residential Agriculture) to R-1-7.5 (Residential Single Family, lot size 7,500 square feet) located at approximately 200 West 200 South. Tim and Gia Best-Owners/Applicants
SECOND: Council Member Sharon Gillespie
VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.
| Council Member Mike Scott |
AYE |
| Council Member Kevin Smith |
AYE |
| Council Member Sharon Barton |
AYE |
| Council Member Sharon Gillespie |
AYE |
| Council Member Lance Anderson |
AYE |
The Motion may be accessed at time stamp 01:12:44.
Roll call vote. All Council Members were present and voted in favor.
Public Hearing Notice
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The application is completed but the proposed zone/land use text amendment request is not cohesive with City Ordinances in that the parking of moving trucks are not defined in the Ordinances and historically this use has been purposely identified as not allowed. Mayor Hart opened the Public Hearing. Representatives of the applicant and moving company all reside in Ivins, expressed the need for this type of service and convenience for Ivins residents and suggested that the parking could be limited to one (1) or two (2) trucks and parked on-site and not on the street. One representative referred to Ivins General Plan, citing the support of local businesses and other information expressed in the General Plan. There had been a logistical issue where a number of trucks were dispatched to the Ivins location, which caused parking on the street and concerns for residents but that has since been addressed. One resident lives in the area of this location and was concerned about parking on the street but was okay with this use if the trucks could be parked inside of the property. There being no other comments in person or through the Zoom application, Mayor Hart closed the Public Hearing. The discussion may be accessed at time stamp 01:14:02.
Staff Report
Application
Table of Uses Non Residential Zones
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: Applicants residents identified that the moving truck rental use had been occurring for one (1) year and only became known due to the logistical issue that caused a number of trucks to be parked on the street. The Mayor and City Council discussed the Table of Uses as it relates to Goods and Services. The Mayor and City Council were supportive of this idea if the use was limited, parking was on-site, there were no issues with access by the Fire Department if there was a need, permitting it through a Conditional Use Permit and it being a allowed as an accessory use to the current storage unit. It was felt overall that this was a valuable service for Ivins residents if their concerns could be addressed. The Building and Zoning Administrator and the City Attorney will work with the applicants to explore options. It was clarified that the Council did want to allow this in the C-1 zone but wanted to explore allowing it as an accessory use to the current storage unit and then go through the Conditional Use Permit process, providing as much detail as possible in the Table of Uses for this item. The discussion may be accessed at time stamp 01:28:06.
MOTION: Council Member Sharon Gillespie moved to continue this discussion regarding an amendment to the Table of Uses, allowing moving trucks and trailer rentals, as an accessory use to the current storage unit. Benjamin Gottfredson-Owner/Applicant.
SECOND: Council Member Sharon Barton
VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.
| Council Member Mike Scott |
AYE |
| Council Member Kevin Smith |
AYE |
| Council Member Sharon Barton |
AYE |
| Council Member Sharon Gillespie |
AYE |
| Council Member Lance Anderson |
AYE |
The Motion may be accessed at time stamp 01:49:52.
Memorandum of Understanding
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: This is a renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding for Rocky Vista University to use the Ivins City Council Chambers and Park Facilities. The discussion may be accessed at time stamp 01:52:38.
MOTION: Council Member Kevin Smith moved to approve the First Addendum to Memorandum of Understanding for Rocky Vista University to use Ivins City Facilities
SECOND: Council Member Lance Anderson
VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.
| Council Member Mike Scott |
AYE |
| Council Member Kevin Smith |
AYE |
| Council Member Sharon Barton |
AYE |
| Council Member Sharon Gillespie |
AYE |
| Council Member Lance Anderson |
AYE |
The Motion may be accessed at time stamp 01:54:02.
Memo
Entries
Judging Info
A presentation was provided by Michele Adams with the Ivins City Arts Commission regarding selections for the Art-on-Loan Program. A copy of the presentation is available as an attachment to this agenda and the discussion may be accessed at time stamp 01:54:54.
MOTION: Council Member Mike Scott moved to approve the Arts Commissions selections for the Art-on-Loan Program
SECOND: Council Member Sharon Gillespie
VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.
| Council Member Mike Scott |
AYE |
| Council Member Kevin Smith |
AYE |
| Council Member Sharon Barton |
AYE |
| Council Member Sharon Gillespie |
AYE |
| Council Member Lance Anderson |
AYE |
The Motion may be accessed at time stamp 01:57:50.
Resolution
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The recommendation for appointment to the Arts Commission is Patty Dupre. The discussion may be accessed at time stamp 01:58:26.
MOTION: Council Member Sharon Gillespie moved to approve Resolution No. 2025-04R, a Resolution of Ivins City, Utah, appointing a member to the Arts Commission - Patty Dupre
SECOND: Council Member Lance Anderson
VOTE: The motion carried.
| Council Member Kevin Smith |
AYE |
| Council Member Sharon Barton |
AYE |
| Council Member Sharon Gillespie |
AYE |
| Council Member Lance Anderson |
AYE |
| Council Member Mike Scott |
ABSTAIN |
The Motion may be accessed at time stamp 01:59:38.
Roll call vote. All Council Members were present. Council Member Mike Scott abstained. All other Council Members voted in favor.
Resolution
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The recommendation for appointment as the Building Official/Interim Zoning Administrator and Building/Zoning Department Head is Rob Dalley. The discussion may be accessed at time stamp 02:01:42.
MOTION: Council Member Lance Anderson moved to approve Resolution No. 2025-03R, a Resolution of Ivins City, Utah, appointing a Building Official/Interim Zoning Administrator and Building/Zoning Department Head
SECOND: Council Member Sharon Gillespie
VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.
| Council Member Mike Scott |
AYE |
| Council Member Kevin Smith |
AYE |
| Council Member Sharon Barton |
AYE |
| Council Member Sharon Gillespie |
AYE |
| Council Member Lance Anderson |
AYE |
The Motion may be accessed at time stamp 02:08:56.
Roll call vote. All Council Members were present and voted in favor.
Staff Report
Ordinance
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The City has adopted various International Codes through 2020 and the Utah Legislature has adopted newer versions of the Utah State and International Construction and Fire Codes. This Ordinance will update Chapters 1 through 7 of Title 14 of the Ivins City Code, bringing Ivins Ordinance in line with State law. The discussion may be accessed at time stamp 02:09:56.
MOTION: Council Member Lance Anderson moved to approve Ordinance No. 2025-08, an Ordinance of Ivins City, Utah, amending Title 14 of the Ivins City Code entitled "Buildings and Construction"
SECOND: Council Member Sharon Barton
VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.
| Council Member Mike Scott |
AYE |
| Council Member Kevin Smith |
AYE |
| Council Member Sharon Barton |
AYE |
| Council Member Sharon Gillespie |
AYE |
| Council Member Lance Anderson |
AYE |
The Motion may be accessed at time stamp 02:10:16.
Roll call vote. All Council Members were present and voted in favor.
Staff Report
Map
2025 Annexation DRAFT Policy Plan
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The City Council asked Staff at the first of this year to start the process for it to come before the City Council. It has gone before the Planning Commission and is before the City Council with the Planning Commission's recommendations. The plan and map identifies some areas that overlap Santa Clara's plan. The City Council expressed the need to educate the public up front and prior to the Public Hearing. The City Attorney will provide some language in a Staff Report. The Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, April 17, 2025. The discussion may be accessed at time stamp 02:11:38.
Housing Affordability Ivory Homes Letter
Housing Affordability - The Push for Housing Affordability
2025 Legislative Session Info
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The information available as an attachment are to get the discussion going and started at the Planning Commission as it relates to flexible zoning and what can be done at the City level to assist in housing affordability. The discussion may be accessed at time stamp 02:21:30.
Washington City Short Term Rental Ordinance March 2025
Washington City Specialty Business License Requirements March 2025
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: A Council Member referred to changes made by the State as it relates to short-term rentals and information that another City is doing with requirements for short-term rentals. A copy of the information is available as an attachment to this agenda and the discussion may be accessed at time stamp 02:42:48.