2.                  MINUTES APPROVED.  The Commission reviewed the minutes of the meeting held January 9, 2008 and January 17, 2008.  Eugene Beck moved to approve the minutes as presented.  Steve Kunzler moved to second.  The motion carried with all in favor. 

3.                  PUBLIC HEARINGS (7:00) - CHANGES TO REQUIREMENTS FOR RM-11 ZONE.    At 7:04 p.m., Blake Zobell opened a public hearing to receive comments concerning a proposed amendment to the Zoning Code changing required minimum lot width in the RM-11 zone to 70 feet and changing required side yards in the RM-11 zone to 8 feet on each side. Paul Hinrichs remarked that we had forgotten to notice the intended changes to the R-1-6 and R-1-8 zones and that this will require another notice and hearing. He further explained that the Planning Commission had discussed this change in the minimum setback requirements for lots in RM-11 because the existing requirements make it virtually impossible to develop any multiple housing units. Hearing no further comments, Blake Zobell closed the hearing at 7:06 p.m. 

4.                  PUBLIC HEARING (7:05) – CREATION OF A HIGHER DENSITY ZONE TABLED.   At 7:06 p.m. Blake Zobell explained that the public hearing scheduled to receive comments concerning a proposed amendment to the General Plan with its corresponding map and Richfield City’s Land Use Ordinance with corresponding map establishing a new zoning designation for density higher than provided by RM-11 of the current General Plan and Ordinance would be tabled.    He explained that the party who had made this request was not ready to make a presentation, so the matter was tabled.

5.                  PUBLIC HEARING (7:10) – PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO GENERAL PLAN TABLED.    At 7:06 p.m. Blake Zobell explained that the public hearing to receive comments concerning a proposed amendment to the General Plan and zoning map allowing the zoning of the property located at approximately 100 East 900 South to be changed from the RM-11 zone (Multiple Family Residential) to a higher density residential zone would be tabled.  He explained that the party who had made this request was not ready to make a presentation, so the matter was tabled.   

6.         AMENDMENTS TO REQUIREMENTS FOR RM-11 ZONE RECOMMENDED.   Blake Zobell stated that the changes the Planning Commission is proposing affects “Table 31-3 on the Table Of Development Standards For Residential Zoning Districts” of the current zoning code.  He also stated that the proposed changes are what use to be in place before the recent amendments to the Land Use Ordinance.  This change would make the minimum lot width 70 feet for any development in the RM-11 zone.  It would also change the minimum side yard to 8 feet for all development in this zone. Paul Hinrichs pointed out that we have always allowed single-family residential development in this zone, as well as multiple family development.  He wondered if we should not look at creating a separate zone for just multiple residential housing.  Paul Hinrichs reported that he had been visiting with Tooter Ogden, who is planning to develop his property north of Richfield.  He is considering having multiple housing or twin homes mixed with single-family homes.  Pat Hansen was not sure that this would be a good area for mixed use.  She had some concerns about people not wanting to build a nice home by multiple residential units.  Others were not sure this would make for a viable project.  There was further discussion about the Planning Commission not allowing developers to develop projects that are not viable and end up sitting vacant. Sue Southwick arrived. Stan Chappell moved to recommend a change to the minimum requirements for minimum lot width to 70 feet and the minimum side yard requirement to 8 feet for all development in the RM-11 zone.  Steve Kunzler moved to second.  The motion carried with all in favor. 

7.         HOME OCCUPATION PERMITS.  The Planning Commission reviewed two applications for a Major Home Occupation Permit.  Those applications were filed by Wendy McGee, who requested approval to conduct a daycare business at her home located at 192 East Center (RM-11 zone) (C-1 use); and Jennifer Sergeant, who requested approval to conduct a family group daycare at her home located at 145 East 200 North (RM-11 zone) (C-1 use). 

a.                  Wendy McGee was not present, so her application was tabled.  

b.                 Jennifer Sergeant explained that she currently has a daycare in her home but she is now asking to have a group daycare and the addition of one employee.  Stan Poulson arrived. Blake Zobell read the ordinance on page 206 and 207, which defined a group daycare.  The citation dealing with an employee is on page 210 under the use for Home Occupation (major), which allows one employee.  Blake Zobell stated that the Commission has also allowed a temporary employee to act in the stead of a daycare provider in their absence. Pat Hansen moved to approve the application filed by Jennifer Sergeant requesting approval to conduct a family group daycare at her home located at 145 East 200 North (RM-11 zone) (C-1 use) and allow the employment of one person who is not a family member.  Sue Southwick moved to second.  The motion carried with all in favor.  

8.         CONSTRUCTION PLANS FOR MOUNTAIN LAND SUPPLY APPROVED.   Blake Zobell stated that they were at the last meeting and were asked to come back with elevations and colors for the building along with a landscaping plan.  Paul Hinrichs pointed out that greenery was added to their plans along the street side and xeriscaping on the north and south boundaries.  Paul Hinrichs estimated that one-third of the square footage would be landscaped.  He suggested that the area where the retention pond is located be cleaned up and maintained. Since the last meeting, the parking lot was addressed and it should be rearranged.  The engineer suggested a driveway on both sides of the building.  Currently there is only one-way in and out.  Mountain Land Supply would be willing to make this change. Paul Hinrichs reported that Jones & DeMille finished reviewing these plans and had a few changes.   Blake Zobell noted the plans showed a combination of metal siding and cultured stone.  When asked the color it would be, Bryan Johnson stated that it would be gray.  The painted roof would be black.  Blake Zobell asked if all the mechanical equipment would be in the back.  Paul Hinrichs told Brian Johnson that if they did put air coolers on the roof they needed to be screened with material similar to the roofing.  He stated that this review by Jones and DeMille would ensure that all the technical aspects of the plans comply with our ordinance. Sue Southwick moved to approve the construction of a building for Mountain Land Supply to be located on Red Hills Drive (north of Winkel Distributing) (MG zone – C2 use) subject to an additional driveway, the shielding of all mechanical whether in the back or on the roof, and a color scheme of black and/or gray; and recommend approval to the City Council.   Stan Poulson moved to second.  The motion carried with all in favor. 

9.         ANNEXATION RECOMMENDED – CLUFF PROPERTY.  The Planning Commission reviewed a Petition for Annexation filed by Whit Cluff and Errol Childs requesting annexation of property located at approximately 1300 South between 500 West and Airport Road.  The Planning Commission discussed the location of the property in relation to the current City boundary. The law states that the annexation cannot create an unincorporated island or peninsula.  There was some concern about this creating a County island.  Paul Hinrichs pointed out that this is already a county island; we would just be annexing a portion of an existing island.  There was some discussion about this being legal.   Stan Poulson moved to recommend annexation of property owned by Whit Cluff and Errold Childs located at approximately 1300 South between 500 West and Airport Road to the City Council with a stipulation that the road along the south be included in the annexation.  Sue Southwick moved to second.  Blake Zobell asked that the motion include the Planning Commission decision that this annexation does not create an island it is only makes the existing unincorporated island smaller.  The motion carried with all in favor.   

10.       PROPOSED SIGN ORDINANCE DISCUSSED.  Blake Zobell contacted Lorraine Gregerson about the sign ordinance and the Planning Commission discussion about the small signs in the planter strip at Albertsons.  She was going to discuss these signs with the Chamber and get back with him on their opinion.  He has not heard from her. Stan Poulson wondered if the Chamber had a copy of the changes made by the Planning Commission to the ordinance.  Blake Zobell stated that the Chamber was invited to come and get a copy, but he does not know if this has happened.  Paul Hinrichs felt that the matter should be set for a public hearing at the next Planning Commission meeting.  There was some discussion about having the changes made by the planner before that meeting.  Paul Hinrichs recalled that Michelle Curtis was going to make the changes to keep the process moving.  Blake Zobell instructed Paul Hinrichs to have Michelle Curtis make the changes discussed at their last meeting and set it for a public hearing at the next meeting.  Steve Kunzler asked about non-conforming signs.  There was some discussion about who polices these signs.  Paul Hinrichs and Charles Billingsley keep track of these signs. 

11.       OTHER BUSINESS.  Items for next agenda 

12.       MEETING ADJOURNED.  The meeting adjourned at 7:57 p.m.  

PASSED AND APPROVED March 5, 2008.