Anita Weston, Reporter
Rich Civic Times
GARDEN CITY, Utah. December 4, 2019. Norm
Mecham requested that the Planning Commission look at his Phase 2 of
Waterdance. He showed the plans for his next building phase which will be on
the south half of the property. In this
phase he would like to build eight small town homes and 9 tri-plex condos. There will be a turnaround on the road on the
outside of phase 2. That makes it easier
for working as well as for people as they buy the units. He has met the requirement for parking, for
green space, setbacks etc.
The
Commission made the motion and passed it to approve phase 2 as a preliminary
plan.
There
was a discussion of phase 2 of the preliminary plan for Long Ridge
Subdivision. Jeff Jorgensen, engineer, explained the concept plan and gave copies of the plan to the various
commission members. He noted that there
were some issues about a power pole in the subdivision that has been deeded to
Garden City. It was also noted that
there already is a utility easement going through the Subdivision.
There
were some changes made to several of the lots and information about some of the
roads that will be part of the subdivision were discussed. It was suggested that Homestead Road which
will be 80’ wide should be roughed in on the map. It will not be asphalt until
Phrase 3 is built.
It
was suggested that areas will need to be determined where sanitation dumpsters
will be placed or if black cans would be more appropriate.
It
was noted that they might add a small residential cluster development with
about a half a dozen cabins. There is no
lake view on that property, but it is close to the trail head area which might
appeal to some people. They will start
closing on lots in the spring.
The
motion was made to give approval for the preliminary phase 2 with the contingency that The City Engineer’s
list of suggestions be followed and that Paradise Parkway in the lower section
be 80’ wide. The Commission told Mr.
Jorgensen that he can now take the information to the City Council for their
approval as well.
Mark
Smoot reported on having food trucks during the summer. He said there were three problems with food
trucks. Last summer, they came too late. The second problem was there were no places
where those individuals running the food trucks could live or stay. Commissary issues were very
challenging. Where were they to get the
needed groceries in a short time at a commercial rate.
There
are still a couple of trucks or containers that haven’t been moved. He noted that they were supposed to be off
the property shortly after summer crowds were gone.
Smoot noted that he would manage the area.
He added lights, music, and fire pit, and planted some grass. He also brought in tables and shelters where
people could sit down to eat.
The
truck owners already had transient license from their hometown, but still had
to register to get a transient business license in Garden City. That license was overpriced so that the truck
owners lost money.
Smoot reported that he is starting to set up schedules now for next
summer. Last year, they just didn’t get
any traction, and no one made any money.
Mr. Smoot thought if the truck owners were work with local as well as Montpelier
that they could perhaps be able to get the needed food items in a timely
manner.
He
also recommended that the trucks be open all week long, not just on the
weekends. He also thought that some of
the food trucks could cooperate and work with Conestoga to see how they were
getting meals for campers etc. There
need to be more than just two or three, and they should be lined up in a
different fashion. They also need to
have more than a toasted cheese sandwich for their menu. Mr. Smoot also thought that people do stay
for six or seven days a week and there needs to be more places for campers and
camping.
Smoot thinks it is worth trying for another summer. He thinks the food trucks should be into
Garden City at least by Father’s Day and plan to stay until the middle or end
of August. They should get their permits
and paperwork done before they open and make sure they know about sales tax and
a transient license.
Smoot has made an ice-skating pond where the food trucks were. He has the lights in place, lots of ice skates
that can be rented from the Epic building, which is just across the road on the
north. There will be lots of music and
fun. Hopefully, the locals will take
advantage of this skating rink and have a fun winter.
It
was suggested last meeting that the Planning Commission write up a
campground/RV Ordinance. The talked
about how many acres should be in such an area. They determined that perhaps
four to acres would be appropriate. They
also decided that utilities such as water, sewer connection or a dump site, as
well as electricity needed to be available.
Susan House was asked to write up the ordinance and present it at the
next meeting.
