COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS CITY
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Notice is hereby given that the Cottonwood Heights Planning Commission will convene on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at Cottonwood Heights City Hall (2277 E. Bengal Blvd., Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121) for its Work Session and Business Session meetings.
1. Work Session - 5:00 p.m. - City Council Work Room
2. Business Session - 6:00 p.m. - City Council Chambers
Both sessions will also be broadcast electronically on Zoom. For those who wish to attend virtually, please register in advance for these meetings by visiting: www.ch.utah.gov/planningcommission, and clicking on 'Planning Commission Zoom Links.' Alternatively, the public can also hear audio of the open portions of the meeting by connecting to the live broadcast at https://www.youtube.com/@CottonwoodHeights/streams or http://mixlr.com/chmeetings.
5:00 p.m. Work Session
1.0 Form Based Code Discussion (45 Minutes)
As part of its General Plan update process, the city is working on a form-based code district and ordinance. Commissioners will share their feedback on the latest draft, in anticipation of scheduling the project for public hearing at an upcoming meeting.
2.0 Review Business Session Agenda (15 Minutes)
The Commission will review and discuss agenda items.
3.0 Adjourn
6:00 p.m. Business Session
1.0 Welcome and Acknowledgements
1.1 Ex parte communications or conflicts of interest to disclose
2.0 General Public Comment
This is an opportunity for individuals to make general public comments that do not relate to any projects scheduled for public hearing under the 'Business Session' section of this agenda. Please see the Public Comment Policy on the reverse side of this agenda for more information.
3.0 Consent Agenda
3.1 Approval of Planning Commission Minutes from July 19, 2023
3.2 Approval of Planning Commission Minutes from August 2, 2023
3.3 Approval of Planning Commission Minutes from September 6, 2023
3.4 Approval of Planning Commission Minutes from October 4, 2023
4.0 Adjourn
Next Planning Commission Meeting: December 6, 2023
Public Comment Policy
Verbal public comments are accepted during the 'General Public Comment' component of the 6:00 p.m. Business Session (but not during the 5:00 p.m. Work Session). Please note that public comment periods are an opportunity for individuals to share public comments as they see fit but are not an opportunity for 'question and answer' dialogue. Questions should be directed to city staff at planning@ch.utah.gov.
Verbal comments provided during the public comment period will be limited to three minutes per individual, or five minutes per a spokesperson who has been asked by a group that is present to summarize their concerns.
Alternatively, written comments submitted to staff via email at planning@ch.utah.gov. For written comments to be entered into the record and distributed to the Planning Commission prior to the meeting, they must be submitted to staff by 12:00 p.m. MST on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, the day prior to the meeting. Comments received after this deadline will be distributed to the Planning Commission after the meeting.
Meeting Procedures
Items will generally be heard in the following order:
1. Commission Chair Introduces Item
2. Staff Presentation
3. Applicant Presentation (If applicable)
4. Commission Chair Opens Public Hearing (If item has been noticed for public hearing)
5. Commission Chair Closes Public Hearing
6. Planning Commission Deliberates
7. Planning Commission Motions and Votes on Item
Planning Commission applications may be tabled if: 1. Additional information is needed in order to act on the item; or 2. The Planning Commission feels there are unresolved issues that may need further attention before the Commission is ready to make a motion. No agenda item will begin after 9:00 pm without a unanimous vote of the Commission. The Commission may carry over agenda items, scheduled late in the evening and not heard, to the next regularly scheduled meeting.
Notice of Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations or assistance during this meeting shall notify the City Recorder at (801) 944-7021 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. TDD number is (801) 270-2425 or call Relay Utah at #711.
Confirmation of Public Notice
On Friday, October 27, 2023, a copy of the foregoing notice was posted in conspicuous view in the front foyer of the Cottonwood Heights City Offices. The agenda was also posted on the City's website at www.cottonwoodheights.utah.gov and the Utah public notice website at http://pmn.utah.gov.
DATED THIS 27TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2023
Attest: Paula Melgar, City Recorder
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA):
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations or assistance during thismeeting shall notify Paula Melgar, City Recorder, at 801-944-7021 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.
Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
Commissioners may participate in the meeting via electronic or telephonic communication. If a Commissioner does participatevia means of this type, their voice will be amplified in such a way that allows those present at the meeting to hear them.