Garden City Planning Commission

Anita Weston, Reporter

Rich Civic Times

GARDEN CITY, Utah. April 5, 2017.  The Planning Commission approved the definition of “Agricultural Tourism” and added this item to the Hillside Estates zone.

Approval of the preliminary PUD Development Plan along 200 North was granted.  This PUD will include five commercial buildings and 27 vacation rental houses on 6.09 acres.  This PUD is being constructed by Mark Smoot.

There was a long discussion concerning the above development.  Lance Bourne, Chairman of the Commission, noted that the utility easement has to be ten feet wide in order for utility vehicles to be able to get into the area and put in power as well as service it after it is in place.  He also noted that the road must be a minimum of  20’ wide.  Average emergency vehicles are 9’3” wide.  He noted that pushing snow in such a small area will be a nightmare.  There are no sidewalks included in the plan.  However, there is a children’s playground.  Lance said that all of the children going to the playground will have to walk down the road which is really a rather dangerous idea.

There are a couple of places where corner lots have been created.  There is not enough open area in those spots to allow for good visibility for entering or leaving the roadway. Again, there is a big probability for accidents in these locations.

It was noted that since this is a preliminary plan, that the builder closely look into the problems of road width—at least 24’ would be best.  The visibility on the corner lots needs to be considered, and the utilities area is at least 10’ in width.  The motion was made to allow the PUD to go forward, but that special negotiations will be needed to meet the requested changes.

Parking and Architectural Standards for Blue Water Resort were presented to the Commission.  Currently there is a remodel on the condo’s being made.  There is need for additional parking and utilities at 2126 South Bear Lake Boulevard.  Ray Elliott asked that the Commission approve the plan concerning the parking and utilities.  The motion was made and approved to allow for these changes be made.

Clair Webb asked that the architectural Standard and Parking for Bridgerland Adventure Park be approved.  This park is located on the southwest side of Eagle Feather in Shundahai (west of Logan Road).  It was noted that the zip line height has been changed to 56’.  Mr. Webb noted that he will be building restrooms and will be using septic tanks because of the distance that the park is from the sewer line.  Approval was granted.

The Commission took some time to discuss road widths, street parking, and other areas where changes in the ordinances were needed.  It was noted that sidewalks in subdivisions should be required.  Also, adding conduit for fiber optics and future communications possibilities also needs to be included in the requirements for development in the area.