Rich Civic Times
GARDEN CITY, Utah. May 4, 2016. Mayor John Spuhler spoke to the Planning Commission. He wanted to let the Commission know that the City has an excellent attorney. “Tony Martenell does a very good job for the City,” he said. “ He also is very reasonable in his billing. Most of the time when the City needs advice, they contact the League of Cities because they do not charge any fee at all.”
When members of the Planning Commission have questions, they should contact the mayor first. If the mayor decides additional legal information is needed, he will contact either the League of Cities or Tony for the needed information.
Mayor Spuhler thanked the individuals on the Commission for their time and work. He noted that he feels they are doing a super job. He asked them to continue.
Rulon Crosby presented his preliminary plat to the Planning Commission. This is the third or fourth time that he has come to the Planning Commission. The Commission noted that perhaps the ordinance wasn’t written as clearly as it should have been. However, everyone on the Commission noted that with the road going down between the two homes, it does turn the lots into corner lots. As a result, the 20’ set backs are required and necessary. It was noted that all cities require that much of a set back on corner lots to allow drivers entering the highway have a clear view and able to enter other road safely.
All members of the committee said they would pass on their opinion to the City Council to deny the subdivision.
Crosby was not pleased but noted that he would go to City Council and asked for an exception.
There needed to be a clarification of a fence between Don Huefner’s and Water’s Edge, at approximately 50 South Bear Lake Blvd. and 138 South Bear Lake Blvd. Don Huefner requested that Water’s Edge put up a 7’ privacy fence. Water’s Edge felt a 6’ fence would be adequate.
The Commission asked Huefner why he wanted such a high fence. He noted that he is tall enough that he can see over a 6’ fence and would prefer the 7’ one. A higher fence would also help reduce noise.
Water’s Edge developers are planning on moving one of the existing buildings that is on the property over near Huefners and use it to store equipment and supplies. It would be nice to have a building close to the construction site that would keep equipment and supplies safe, clean, and dry. The Commission discussed this matter for quite some time before deciding that a 7’fence was approved.
Bob Peterson talked with the Commission asking if they had divided duties among the various members of the Commission to make their work easier. It was noted that if each individual became very familiar with certain ordinances, not everyone would need to be well versed in all of the ordinances. Bob felt that the Commission would become more technical and able to answer questions more quickly and accurately.
After some discussion by the members of the Commission, they decided that they would all begin working on the various definitions that go along with the ordinances. They would then decide if they wanted to specialize.
The Commission was asked if they would like to change the meeting time from 5 p.m. to 5:30. Most members wanted to keep the meeting at 5. They said if there was a public hearing scheduled, it could be set for 5 and then the meeting could start at 5:30. Then, no one would need to take off work early or be confused on whether they needed to be there at 4:30 or 5 as in the past.
It was noted that work at Jake’s Place did not conform or follow the information that was presented to the Commission prior to the renovations that are currently being made. They had requested engineering plans in order for the remodel to take place. Apparently, no engineering had been done nor submitted as requested.
The members of the Commission need to make sure that when conditions are given to individuals and their requests, follow-up is necessary. Members of the Commission are responsible to make sure conditions are met. They noted that someone would go and talk with those working at Jake’s Place.
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