Anita Weston, Reporter
Rich Civic Times
GARDEN CITY, Utah. March 7, 2018. The Public Hearing agenda of the Garden City Planning Commission included several new ordinances that had been written. Also included on the agenda was information concerning a new PUD called Bear Lake Escape that will be built on the east side of Third West across from the City Offices. The public could ask questions concerning these items.
One of the Commission members asked why there was going to be a retention pond so close to some homes near this PUD. It was noted that when construction takes over open areas, there is water runoff from sidewalks and roads. This water needs to be taken care of, so it is collected in a retention pond and soaks down into the ground at that location to keep it from running onto other properties.
The City had asked Zan Murray, City Engineer, to look over the preliminary plat that had been submitted to the City concerning this PUD. He had responded with several suggestions and some requirements that had not been done. Matt Nielsen, the developer, reported that he had taken care of all the items listed in that letter.
It was noted that in a residential area, no stand along building can be built on a lot that doesn’t have a home.
The Public Hearing was closed, and the regular meeting was called to order at 5:15 p.m.
The Commission discussed the Bear Lake Escape development plan of a PUD along 300 West (behind the Season’s) consisting of approximately 14 townhomes and will include 54 other units.
This item had been submitted as a subdivision but fits the ordinances of a PUD. This project will need to be rezoned at the first P&Z meeting in April, since this item was not on the current agenda. After the development is completed, an HOA will be created to take care of the maintenance of the grass areas, the sidewalks, and the bike path.
The front of the buildings will face Third West. The setbacks for the buildings meet the required distance. It was suggested that a dumpster area be set aside, or else use black cans. The black cans would require that the HOA to assist with them when people don’t stay in the area long enough to put them out and bring them back into their area.
It was suggested that the PUD may have to decide about getting a common mail box area for the townhomes. Apparently, the post office in Garden City has all the current boxes assigned.
Nielson noted that he is currently planning to have his road down through the PUD meet with the road by the Seasons. However, that hasn’t happened yet, so he has made plans for a good turnaround on the east end of the PUD if necessary. That will work until or unless the road can go all the way to First West.
There will be a bulk water meter for the PUD and will part of the HOA’s dues. The State of Utah has changed the specifications on building roads and it was suggested that Nielson investigate this matter.
The Commission made a motion that this development plan for Bear Lake Escape be approved with the condition that this area be rezoned as a PUD at the next P&Z Meeting. The motion passed.
Ordinance #18-03 is an ordinance changing the definition of open space. The ordinance defines open space as any open piece of land that is undeveloped. This land is then divided into two categories—active and passive. After a short discussion, the motion was made and passed to accept this ordinance.
Ordinance #18-04 is an ordinance changing the percent of open space required within subdivisions. During the discussion, it was decided that some wording changes needed to be made, and the Commission decided to keep the percentages the same as in the past. The motion was made and passed to accept the ordinance with the suggested changes.
Ordinance #18-05 is an ordinance changing the definition of an accessory building. The Commission made quite a few changes. The motion was made and passed to accept the ordinance with the changes that were made.
Ordinance #18-06 is an ordinance dealing with residential storage structures. After a short discussion, the ordinance was approved.
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