NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ST. GEORGE,
WASHINGTON COUNTY, UTAH
Public Notice
Public notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of St. George, Washington County, Utah, will hold a regular meeting in the City Council Chambers at the St. George City Offices located at 175 East 200 North, St. George, Utah, on Thursday, February 20, 2025, commencing at 5:00 p.m.
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
Call to Order
Invocation
Flag Salute
1. Mayor's recognitions and updates.
2. Consent Calendar.
a. Consider approval of a Transportation Improvement Program Funds (TIF) Cooperative Agreement between St. George City and UDOT for the 700 East Roadway Improvements.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The 700 East Cycle Track and Pedestrian Improvements project will design and construct a two-way protected bike lane (trail) and pedestrian improvements on 700 East from 600 South to the beginning of the existing Temple Springs trail at approximately 200 North. The project intent is to improve pedestrian safety along the corridor and provide trail access within existing public right of way. The City was awarded a UDOT grant to fund 60% of the project with a 40% local match. The cooperative agreement describes the scope of work and matching funds required by the City.
b. Consider approval of a Landscape Maintenance Agreement between the City of St. George and Utah Tech University for landscaping on 700 East.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: As part of the 700 East Cycle Track and Pedestrian Improvements project, a planted median will be installed from 600 S to 100 S on the east side of the roadway separating the multi-use path and vehicle traffic. The City has coordinated with Utah Tech University to maintain the addition of landscaped areas within the median.
c. Consider approval of a UDOT Local Government Contract with UDOT and Horrocks Engineers for the design of the SR-7 Exit 5 Interchange Project.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: This agreement is for the design of the Exit 5 Interchange on SR-7. The proposed interchange will connect the 3000 E corridor (Southern Hills Dr) on the north of SR-7 and also Rimrunner Dr on the south. UDOT will be administering the project. The project will be funded by federal dollars and local match funds. The design of the interchange is estimated at $1,728,104.90.
3. Public hearing and consideration of Ordinance No. 2025-012 approving the vacation of a public utility and drainage easement as described in Doc. No. 20170025075.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: This easement was granted to the City of St. George as public use across parcel SG-6-3-12344 by Doc. No. 20170025075, recorded on the 19th day of June, 2017. The Joint Utilities Commission recommended approval.
4. Public hearing and consideration of Ordinance No. 2025-013 approving the vacation of a portion of an existing public cross access and municipal utility easement, and also a drainage easement located on Lots 5, 6, and 7 of The Fields at Mall Drive Phase 2 Partial Amendment A.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The subdivision plat for The Fields at Mall Drive Phase 2 Partial Amendment A was approved by the City of St. George Land Use Authority on the 12th day of July, 2024 and recorded in the Office of the Washington County Recorder on the 1st day of August, 2024. The Joint Utilities Commission recommended approval.
5. Public hearing and consideration of Ordinance No. 2025-014 approving the vacation of a portion of an existing municipal utility easement located between Lots 58 and 59 of Cottam Cove Phase 5.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The subdivision plat for Cottam Cove Phase 5 was approved by the City of St. George Land Use Authority on the 20th day of September, 2022 and recorded in the Office of the Washington County Recorder on the 23rd day of September, 2022.
6. Consider approval of Ordinance No. 2025-015 amending an approved PD-C (Planned Development Commercial) zone on approximately 0.43 acres located east of River Road and south of 900 south, with conditions from the Planning Commission. (2025-PDA-001 - 951 S River Road Commercial)
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The subject property is in a PD-C (Planned Development Commercial) Zone. When the PD-C zone was approved by the City Council in 2006, the approval was to allow all uses listed in the AP (Administrative Professional) zone. The project includes a 5,000 square foot building on a 0.43 acre site. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the request on January 28, 2025 and recommend approval of the amendment with conditions.
7. Consider approval of Ordinance No. 2025-016 re-approving the Flats at Grand View PD-R (Planned Development Residential) zone on approximately 8.93 acres to amend the approved Flats at Grand View development with conceptual site plan and elevations, located generally at 1600 West and Skyrocket Road., with a condition from the Planning Commission. (Case No. 2025-PDA-007 - Flats at Grand View at Green Valley)
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: In February of 2021, Grand Views was granted PD zoning allowing a total of 431 units. Additionally, the initial 240 apartment units were also approved at that time. In September of 2021, City Council approved a zone change on the subject property which allowed 50 units which was later updated to 60 units. The applicant allowed the approvals to lapse and is now ready to move forward. As such, the applicant is requesting reapproval of the PD approvals. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on January 28, 2025 and voted 6-0 to forward a positive recommendation with a condition.
8. Consider approval of Ordinance No. 2025-017 amending the existing Rillisante Villas at Divario PD-R (Planned Development Residential) zone on approximately 24.10 acres to amend the approved Rillisante Villas development with conceptual site plan and elevations located generally on the west side of the intersection of Canyon View Drive and Gap Canyon Parkway, with conditions from the Planning Commission. (Case No. 2025-PDA-006 - Rillisante Villas)
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: In April of 2021, the City Council voted to approve a zone change on the property from R-1-10 to PD-R. In November of 2023, some minor amendments to the site and architecture were made and approved by the City Council. The current applications makes further changes to the site layout and building elevations. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the request on January 28, 2025 and recommend approval of the amendment with conditions.
9. Appointments to Boards and Commissions of the City.
10. Reports from Mayor, Councilmembers, and City Manager.
11. Request a closed meeting to discuss litigation, security, property acquisition or sale or the character and professional competence or physical or mental health of an individual.
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Christina Fernandez, City Recorder Date
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