CLEARFIELD CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA AND SUMMARY REPORT
March 26, 2024 - POLICY SESSION
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55 South State Street
Third Floor
Clearfield, Utah
7:00 P.M. POLICY SESSION
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Shepherd
OPENING CEREMONY:
Pledge of Allegiance
Solemn Moment of Reflection
Council Member Wurth
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
February 13, 2024 - work session
February 13, 2024 - policy session
February 27, 2024 - work session
February 27, 2024 - policy session
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. PUBLIC HEARING ON AN AMENDMENT TO THE MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF THE CLEARFIELD STATION MASTER DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (MDA) WITH CLEARFIELD CITY, UTAH TRANSIT AUTHORITY (UTA), AND CLEARFIELD STATION PARTNERS, LLC FOR THE CLEARFIELD STATION PROJECT LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY 1250 SOUTH STATE STREET (TINs: 12-066-0138, 12-882-0001, 12-882-0004, and 12-882-0005)
BACKGROUND: The Clearfield Station Master Development Agreement was executed between Clearfield City, Utah Transit Authority (UTA), and Clearfield Station Partners, LLC in August 2021. As part of the Master Development Agreement (MDA) there is a Master Development Plan (MDP) that functions as the zoning and development regulations for the Clearfield Station site owned by UTA. The first project within the Clearfield Station site is for future properties identified in the MDP as Mixed-Use Residential (MUR) C & D. The development team has submitted a site plan application that is scheduled to be reviewed by the Planning Commission on April 3rd, 2024, following the final decision of this amendment by the City Council on March 26th, 2024.
As part of the planned development for this project the development team, their architects, and City Staff were able to identify necessary amendments to provide more clarity and flexibility for the Clearfield Station site. The amendments are regarding the following: Ground level & Icon Signage, Increase in sizing for Temporary Signage, Project Pylon & Monument Signage, Prohibited Signage, Front Setbacks and Street Level Permitted Uses.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive public comment.
2. PUBLIC HEARING TO REVIEW THE 2024-2025 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN
BACKGROUND: As an entitlement Grantee of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Clearfield City is required to develop an Annual Action Plan (Plan). The Plan outlines how the City will allocate its allotment of CDBG funds during the upcoming Program Year, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. Clearfield City expects to receive approximately $200,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, funding cycle. HUD regulations require two public hearings during the preparation of the Plan. As required, a notice was posted on May 6, 2024, that the required 30-day comment period will begin on March 26, 2024 and conclude with the second public hearing on May 14, 2024. This public hearing is being held to gather information from the public concerning the needs within Clearfield City. Community organizations may present requests for assistance with their operational costs. The finalized Plan will be presented to the Council May 14, 2024.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive public comment.
SCHEDULED ITEMS:
3. OPEN COMMENT PERIOD
The Open Comment Period provides an opportunity to address the Mayor and City Council regarding concerns or ideas on any topic. To be considerate of everyone at this meeting, public comment will be limited to three minutes per person. Participants are to state their names for the record. Comments, which cannot be made within these limits, should be submitted in writing to the City Recorder at nancy.dean@clearfieldcity.org.
The Mayor and City Council encourage civil discourse for everyone who participates in the meeting.
4. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE DeMOLAY PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE MONTH OF MARCH 2024. DeMOLAY MONTH IN CLEARFIELD CITY
BACKGROUND: DeMolay is a character-building organization consisting of young men between the ages of 12 to 21 who are seeking to prepare to become better leaders within the community. The organization has carried out civic services for over eighty years.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the DeMolay Proclamation declaring the month of March 2024, DeMolay month in Clearfield City and authorize the Mayor's signature to any necessary documents.
5. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE 2024-04 APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF THE CLEARFIELD STATION MASTER DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (MDA) WITH CLEARFIELD CITY, UTAH TRANSIT AUTHORITY (UTA), AND CLEARFIELD STATION PARTNERS, LLC FOR THE CLEARFIELD STATION PROJECT LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY 1250 SOUTH STATE STREET (TINs: 12-066-0138, 12-882-0001, 12-882-0004, and 12-882-0005)
RECOMMENDATION: After careful consideration of the information presented, the Clearfield City Council moves to:
1. Approve Ordinance 2024-04 approving the amendments to the Master Development Plan of the Clearfield Station Master Development Agreement with Clearfield City, UTA, and Clearfield Station Partners, LLC for the Clearfield Station project located at approximately 1250 South State Street, and authorize the mayor's signature to any necessary documents;
2. Deny Ordinance 2024-04 approving the amendments to the Master Development Plan of the Clearfield Station Master Development Agreement with Clearfield City, UTA, and Clearfield Station Partners, LLC for the Clearfield Station project located at approximately 1250 South State Street; or
3. Table consideration of Ordinance 2024-04 approving the amendments to the Master Development Plan of the Clearfield Station Master Development Agreement for the Clearfield Station project located at approximately 1250 South State Street and request additional time to consider the proposal.
COMMUNICATION ITEMS:
A. Mayor's Report
B. City Council's Reports
C. City Manager's Report
D. Staffs' Reports
**ADJOURN AS THE CITY COUNCIL**
Dated March 20, 2024.
/s/Chersty Titensor, Deputy City Recorder
The complete public notice is posted on the Utah Public Notice Website - www.utah.gov/pmn/, the Clearfield City Website - clearfield.city, and at Clearfield City Hall, 55 South State Street, Clearfield, UT 84015. To request a copy of the public notice or for additional inquiries please contact Nancy Dean at Clearfield City, Nancy.dean@clearfieldcity.org & 801-525-2700.
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