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Zoning Commission
Tuesday, March 21, 2017 6:00 PM
City Commission Chamber – 121 N. Rouse Avenue
1. 06:00:20 PM (00:02:18) Call meeting to order (Garberg)
Present Were:
Julien Morice
Jordan Zignego
George Thompson
Eric Garberg
Commissioner Chris Mehl
B. 06:00:34 PM (00:02:32) Changes to the Agenda
2. 06:01:00 PM (00:02:58) Approve Meeting Minutes:
2-21-2017
MOTION: Julien Morice motioned to approve minutes for 02-21-2017.
MOTION SECONDED: Jordan Zignego
ALL IN FAVOR: Motion Carries
D. 06:01:20 PM (00:03:18) Public Comment – Please state your name and address in an audible tone
of voice for the record. This is the time for individuals to comment on matters falling within the
purview of the Committee. There will also be an opportunity in conjunction with each action
item for comments pertaining to that item.
Please limit your comments to three minutes.
E. Action Items:
06:01:39 PM (00:03:37)
1. 17032 2017 Crescent Cross Annexation Zone Map Amendment (WerBell)
E of Huffine Lane and South Cottonwood Road - Lot 3A-1, Minor Subdivision 454C and a portion
of Road Lot 2-MS 454
Proposed amendment of the City Zoning Map for the establishment of an initial zoning
designation of R-5, residential mixed-use high density district for one tract of record totaling
28.087-acres and adjacent right-of-way in association with a Part 46 annexation petition
06:06:11 PM (00:08:09) Mitch WerBell reviewed criteria of evaluation for Crescent Cross Annexation.
Development Review Committee (DRC) recommended approval on March 1st, 2017. Zoning Commission
will forward a recommendation to the City Commission on April 10th.
06:07:06 PM (00:09:04) Q& A between Zoning Commission & WerBell
06:11:14 PM (00:13:12) Applicant Chris Budeski with Madison Engineering presented on behalf of
annexation. Budeski noted that the irrigation ditch along with the 50 foot setback would remain county
zoning. The annexation would begin at the setback.
06:14:24 PM (00:16:22) No public comment.
06:14:44 PM (00:16:42)
MOTION: George Thompson motioned to adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application
17032 and move to recommend the city commission approve the crescent cross annexation and zone
map amendment with contingencies required to complete the application process
MOTION SECONDED: Jordan Zignego
Discussion:
06:15:18 PM (00:17:16) Thompson noted that he thought this was an exciting opportunity to
introduce a mixed use development into the South Cottonwood area as it will provide nice infill
within the residential area. He supported his motion.
06:16:15 PM (00:18:13) Julien Morice voiced concern that R-5 zoning does not have lot coverage
restrictions and would provide opportunity for very tall buildings that may be controversial.
06:17:52 PM (00:19:50) Erik Garberg voiced support for some potential commercial
developments on the west side of town and noted that the residential development would be
more affordable than Black Olive.
ALL IN FAVOR: Motion Carries
06:20:18 PM (00:22:16)
2. 17067 Costco Catamount Parcel Annexation and Zoning (Rice)
5889 E Valley Center Dr. This application proposes annexation with initial zoning of B-2 Commercial for
4.68 acres for a future expansion of Costco.
06:23:47 PM (00:25:45) Mayana Rice points out that while the applicant’s intended use is to expand
Costco, the B-2 zone request is appropriate for other uses as this parcel is surrounded by other B-2 to
promote consistency.
06:24:33 PM (00:26:31) Rice reviewed criteria of evaluation and noted that the project met all criteria.
Staff is recommending approval.
06:26:11 PM (00:28:09) Applicant Clint Litle with DOWL presented on behalf of annexation and zoning.
Litle noted that they are working with appropriate sources to ensure the correct process with the
wetlands.
06:27:44 PM (00:29:42) Q& A with Zoning Commission and applicant
MOTION: Julien Morice motioned to adopt the findings presented in the staff report for application
17067 and move to recommend the city commission approve the annexation and zone map amendment
with contingencies required to complete the application process
MOTION SECONDED: George Thompson
Discussion:
06:31:04 PM (00:33:02) Morice commented that this annexation and zone amendment makes
sense with the surrounding area.
ALL IN FAVOR: Motion Carries
F. FYI/Discussion
06:32:00 PM (00:33:58) George Thompson encouraged the Zoning Commission to review the line
drawings of the transportation plan throughout the area, put together by the TCC so that they’re
considering transportation plans when making decisions going forward.
06:33:11 PM (00:35:09) Erik Garberg noted that a grass roots organization would like to come speak
with the Zoning Commission and asked to consider putting them on the agenda if they follow up.
G. 06:34:08 PM (00:36:06) Adjournment (Garberg)
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