MINUTES

OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE

TOOELE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION

HELD NOVEMBER 06, 2013

Chairman Julie Pawlak called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The time, place and agenda of the meeting had been provided to the Tooele Transcript Bulletin and to each member of the governing body by delivering copies of the notice and agenda at least two days before to each of them.

1. ROLL CALL. Chairman Julie Pawlak, called the roll which showed Jill Thomas, Todd Castagno, Julie Pawlak, Bryan Coulter, Bill Hogan, and Martie Leo present. Also present were Kerry Buetler, Tooele County Planner, Jerry Houghton, Tooele County Recorder,

2. PUD 2013-6 PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAN FOR SPIRAL SPRINGS PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, LOCATED ON BOTH SIDES OF ROSE SPRINGS ROAD, NORTH OF ERDA WAY. Kerry Beutler, Planner, presented the staff report. Joe White gave an update on the ownership signatures. There is one signature missing. The owner is out of state so he is unable to obtain it. The owner stated he has no issue with signing the amendment. The applicant has met all other requirements. Todd asked what the time constraints were. Joe indicated they have three USDA loans about to begin. Bryan made a motion to approve PUD 2013-6. Martie seconded the motion. All concurred.

3. SUB-2012-3 FINAL PLAT FOR BEEHIVE BUSINESS CENTER LOCATED WEST OF AND ADJACENT TO SR-36 SOUTH OF SUNSET ROAD. There are 19 commercial lots, none of which will have access to State Road 36. Kerry stated he received a call from Butch Johnson, representing the owner of the land to the south of the business center. He recommended a second road so they will not be using the owners land. The county already agreed to the access that is there, a second road is not allowed. Kerry presented staff’s recommendations of the final plat with these conditions. 1) That they complete UDOTs construction plans; 2) They complete the cost estimate; 3) Lots 10-19 will have no access to Highway 36; 4) Construction and ongoing maintenance of the drainage easement associated to the retention pond shall be the responsibility of the developer; 5) Building for these lots shall be current with the IRC Fire Code. Martie asked about the existing easements on the property. Joe White indicated they do have documents that indicate what can be done with the easement. It is on the final plat. Bill made a motion to approve SUB 2012-3 Final Plat with the final conditions. Bryan seconded the motion. All concurred.

4. RECESS PUBLIC MEETING AND OPEN PUBLIC HEARING Bryan Coulter move to recess the public meeting and open the public hearing. Bill Hogan seconded the motion. All concurred.

5. PUBLIC HEARING Those in attendance were: Ed Roberts, Eric Bjorklund, Shanna Draper, Corrie Norman, Keith Fryer, Dayne Applegate, Aaron Peterson, Richard Warburton, Christian Reidling and Joe White. Kerry presented the staff report. Alpine Academy is concerned for the safety and security of the residents. The road does not serve any other lots, other than Alpine Academy. Eric Bjorkland presented info about Utah Youth Village. Julie asked for any public comments. There were none. Bill moved to close the public hearing and open the public meeting.

6. VAC 2013-2 RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION OF THE PUBLIC DEDICATION OF WHISPERING HORSE DRIVE TO BE MADE A PRIVATE ROAD, LOCATED EAST OF AND ADJACENT TO DROUBAY ROAD, NORTH OF ERDA WAY.

Kerry presented the staff report. Eric Bjorkland presented info about Alpine Academy.

7. REZ-2013-5 REQUEST TO AMEND THE TOOELE COUNTY ZONING MPA FROM MULTIPLE USE 40 ACRE MINIMUM (MU-40) TO RURAL RESIDENTIAL 10 ACRE MINIMUM (RR-10) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF AND ADJACENT TO HICKMAN . Kerry presented the report for the Rezone. Rural residential requires 60 feet of road, right now it is only 30 feet. They need to meet the county road requirements. This would be the first Rural Residential in the area. Staff recommends, because of the substandard road infrastructure, that it would be premature until the zoning has been changed. Bryan Coulture stated that all land owners would have to agree to the widening of the road. The cost of widening the road would be the person requesting the work be done’s responsibility. Dave Applegate mentioned they would like four lots. Kerry mentioned the possibility of accessory homes. The planning committee discussed the traffic issues.

8. RECESS PUBLIC MEETING AND OPEN PUBLIC HEARING

Bill moved to close the public hearing and open the public meeting. Martie Leo seconded the motion. All concurred.

9. PUBLIC MEETING Kerry presented the report for the Rezone. Dave Applegate mentioned they would like four lots. Kerry mentioned the possibility of accessory homes. The planning committee discussed the traffic issues. Eddie Roberts owns property on both sides. Stated that Applegate cut fences to access property. There have been nothing but problems in the area. There is a private road at the west end of the property, trouble with trespassing, no utilities in the area. He is against the rezone. Bill discussed the nature of the roads. Applegate indicated that they got permission from the property owner to the north, but he wasn’t the property owner. A-20 would be fine. Jill moved to close the public hearing and open the public meeting. Bill seconded the motion. All concurred.

10. VAC 2013-2 RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION OF THE PUBLIC DEDICATION OF WHISPERING HORSE DRIVE TO BE MADE A PRIVATE ROAD, LOCATED EAST OF AND ADJACENT TO DROUBAY ROAD, NORTH OF ERDA WAY.

Bill moved to recommend vacating the public dedication of Whispering Horse Drive. They recommended that the Commissioners make it a private road. Martie seconded the motion. All six approve. All concurred.

11. REZ-2013-5 REQUEST TO AMEND THE TOOELE COUNTY ZONING MAP FROM MULTIPLE USE 40 ACRE MINIMUM (MU-40) TO RURAL RESIDENTIAL 10 ACRE MINIMUM (RR-10) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF AND ADJACENT TO HICKMAN CANYON ROAD, WEST OF THE INTERSECTION WITH MUD SPRING ROAD. Planning Commission discussed the concerns with widening the road. Bill moved to deny the REZ-2013-5 request. Bryan seconded the motion. All concurred.

12. ADJOURNMENT. Bill made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 p.m. Bryan seconded the motion. All concurred.

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