HIGHLAND CITY PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Highland City Council Chambers, 5400 West Civic Center Drive, Highland Utah 84003
VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION
YouTube Live: http://bit.ly/HC-youtube
Email comments prior to meeting: planningcommission@highlandcity.org
7:00 PM REGULAR SESSION
Call to Order - Audrey Moore, Chair
Invocation - Commissioner Jerry Abbott
Pledge of Allegiance - Commissioner Audrey Moore
1. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES
Please limit comments to three minutes per person. Please state your name.
2. CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR ELECTIONS
According to Section 2-203 in the Development Code, at its first meeting in July of each year, the Planning Commission shall elect one of its members as Chair and a second member as Vice-Chair. A vacancy in the position of Chair shall be filled for the unexpired term by election at the next meeting of the Planning Commission. A person may be elected to serve consecutive terms as Chair.
3. CONSENT ITEMS
Items on the consent agenda are of a routine nature or have been previously studied by the Planning Commission. They are intended to be acted upon in one motion. Commissioners may pull items from consent if they would like them considered separately.
a. Approval of Meeting Minutes General City Management - Jill Powell, Planning Commission Secretary
Regular Planning Commission Meeting - June 27, 2023
b. Highland Mains Signage Land Use (Administrative) - Kellie Smith, Planner & GIS Analyst
The Planning Commission will consider the interpretation of signage regulations in the Development Agreement between Highland City and MNG Highland Development, LLC and decide whether to allow the developer to meet the requirements of the underlying CR Zone.
4. PUBLIC HEARING/ORDINANCE: TEXT AMENDMENT - ALCOHOL SALES Development Code Update (Legislative) - Kellie Smith, Planner & GIS Analyst
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a request by MNG Highland Development, LLC to amend Article 4.35 CR Zone in the Development Code to allow for alcohol sales in the CR Zone. The Planning Commission will take appropriate action.
5. PUBLIC HEARING/ORDINANCE: TEXT AMENDMENT - PROFESSIONAL OFFICE ZONE Development Code Update (Legislative) - Kellie Smith, Planner & GIS Analyst
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a request by Patterson Homes to amend Article 4.9 in the Development Code to remove references to the original landscape plan and architectural details adopted with the Zone in 2003. The Planning Commission will take appropriate action.
6. PUBLIC HEARING/ORDINANCE: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT - ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN General Plan Update (Legislative) - Kellie Smith, Planner & GIS Analyst
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a proposal by Highland City Staff to add an Active Transportation Plan to the Highland City General Plan. The Planning Commission will take appropriate action.
7. PUBLIC HEARING/ORDINANCE: TEXT AMENDMENT - SENSITIVE LANDS Development Code Update (Legislative) - Rob Patterson, City Attorney
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a proposal by Highland City Staff to add regulations and restrictions in the Development Code regarding the subdivision, development, and use of land subject to geologic hazards such as steep slopes, wetlands, unstable soils, and other hazards.. The Planning Commission will take appropriate action.
8. PLANNING COMMISSION AND STAFF COMMUNICATION ITEMS
The Planning Commission may discuss and receive updates on City events, projects, and issues from the Planning Commissioners and city staff. Topics discussed will be informational only. No final action will be taken on communication items.
a. Future Meetings
- August 1, City Council, 7:00 pm, City Hall
- August 15, City Council, 7:00 pm, City Hall
- August 29, Planning Commission, 7:00 pm, City Hall
- September 5, City Council, 7:00 pm, City Hall
Legislative: An action of a legislative body to adopt laws or polices.
Administrative: An action reviewing an application for compliance with adopted laws and policies.
ADJOURNMENT
In accordance with Americans with Disabilities Act, Highland City will make reasonable accommodations to participate in the meeting. Requests for assistance can be made by contacting the City Recorder at (801) 772-4505 at least three days in advance of the meeting.
ELECTRONIC PARTICIPATION
Members of the Planning Commission may participate electronically via telephone, Skype, or other electronic means during this meeting.
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING
I, Kellie Smith, the City Planner, certify that the foregoing agenda was posted at the principal office of the public body, on the Utah State website (http://pmn.utah.gov), and on Highland City's website (www.highlandcity.org).
Please note the order of agenda items are subject to change in order to accommodate the needs of the Planning Commission, staff and the public.
Posted and dated this agenda on the 20th day of July, 2023. Kellie Smith, City Planner
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Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
FOR SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS
Any individual with a qualified disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the City Recorder at (801) 772-4505 at least 48 hours prior to the Commission meeting.