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, August 19, 2021 commencing at 5:00 p.m.  
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
Call to Order											
Invocation
Flag Salute

1.	Canvass of the 2021 Municipal Primary Election.

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  State law requires the canvassing of the Primary Election no later than 14 days after the election.

2.	Consent Calendar.

a.	Consider approval of an award of bid to Stilson Brothers Construction for the Little Valley Pickleball Courts Resurfacing Phase 2 Project.

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  The project includes resurfacing of six courts in two colors at Little Valley Pickleball Courts. Due to the old surfacing wearing off, these courts are becoming slippery and could potentially become dangerous to use.  Staff recommends awarding the bid to Stilson Brothers Construction for the Little Valley Pickleball Courts Resurfacing Phase 2 Project in the amount of $32,000.

b.	Consider approval to award bid to Tri-State Electric for the Dixie Drive at Sunbrook Drive traffic signal project.

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  This will be for the installation of a new traffic signal. This was a formal bid. Only one (1) bid was received.  Staff recommends awarding the bid to Tri-State Electric in the amount of $209,186.

c.	Consider approval of a Reimbursement Agreement between St. George City and Washington City.

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  A portion of 1450 South that is being constructed by St. George City extends through Washington City to the existing 3650 South (Washington City). This agreement is for Washington City to reimburse St. George City for their portion of the project in the amount of $757,257.52.  Staff recommends approval.






3.	Public hearing and approval of the Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the 2020 program year of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  On or about  September 3, 2021, the City will submit a Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER), for the 2020 Program Year, to the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD). The CAPER is a financial and public benefit summary of the City's use and expenditures of federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The report evaluates how the City used these federal funds during the past program year to carry out priorities identified in the City's adopted 2020 Annual Action Plan.   A public comment period was held from August 13th to September 1st.  Staff recommends approval.

4.	Public hearing and consideration of an ordinance approving the adjustment of a common municipal boundary line with Washington City.

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  The Council adopted a resolution indicating the intent to consider adjusting a common boundary line with Washington City in the vicinity of 2450 South and Crimson Way.   The purpose of the adjustment is to align boundaries of adjoining properties with the new boundary which alignment will more easily facilitate development and reconstruction of future roads and utility infrastructure without creating islands of land within the boundaries of the City.  Staff has published the required public notice; no written protests have been received.  Staff recommends approval.

5.	Consider approval of a petition to designate a local landmark site for the Frederick Blake Home on approximately 0.21 acres located at 135 South 100 East Street.

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  The proposal is a petition to designate a local landmark site for the Frederick Blake Home. The Planning Commission and the Historic Preservation Commission recommended approval.

6.	Consider approval of an ordinance amending the Desert Canyons PD-R (Planned Development Residential) zone in order to review elevations and site layout on approximately 12.43 acres located at Desert Canyon Parkway along Castillo Drive and Street 9 shown on the plan known as  Desert Providence at Desert Canyon.  Case No. 2021-ZCA-049

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  The underlying general plan is Residential with adjacent zoning of PD-R (Planned Development Residential).  The Planning Commission recommended approval.  

7.	Consider approval of an ordinance amending Desert Canyons PD-R (Planned Development Residential) zone to review elevations and site layout on approximately 4.25 acres located just south of Desert Providence and east along Castillo Drive  south of Southern Parkway known as Desert Reserve Ph. 3 at Desert Canyon.  Case No. 2021-ZCA-050

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  The underlying general plan is Residential  with adjacent zoning of PD-R (Planned Development Residential).  The Planning Commission recommended approval.


8.	Consider approval of an ordinance amending the Desert Color PD-R (Planned Development Residential) zone for a 175-unit pod to be known as Desert Color Regency Plat 'A' on approximately 60.79 acres located east of I-15, south of Southern Parkway, and west of Auburn Hills. Case No. 2021-ZCA-036

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  The proposal is for a single and multi-family project consisting of 175 attached and detached (duplex and single family) units with a density of approximately 2.9 dwelling units per acre.  The underlying general plan is RES (Residential).  The Planning Commission recommended approval.

9.	Consider approval of an ordinance amending the Ventana Ridge PD-C (Planned Development Commercial) zone for a name change to Nichols Landing, a conceptual site plan, elevations, and colors and materials to be known as Nichols Landing on approximately 6.22 acres to be located at the southeast corner of 2450 South Street and River Road.

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  The proposal is for a commercial development which was originally approved as the Ventana Ridge PD-C on February 1, 2018. The underlying general plan is COM (Commercial). The Planning Commission recommended approval.

10.	Consider approval of an ordinance changing the zone from R-1-10 (Single Family Residential minimum lot size 10,000sf) to R-2 (Multiple Family Residential) on approximately .41 acres located on Bloomington Drive, Lot 29 Bloomington Country Club Phase 11.

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  The underlying general plan land use is MDR (Medium density Residential) with adjacent zoning of PD-R (Planned Development Residential), R-3 (Multiple Family Residential), and OS (Open Space). The Planning Commission recommended approval.

11.	Consider approval of an ordinance changing the zone from R-1-10 (Residential Single Family, 10,000 sq ft minimum lots) to PD-R (Planned Development Residential) on approximately 34.24 acres generally located southeast of the Gap Canyon Pkwy and 1790 West intersection known as Divario Planning Area 1.  Case No. 2021-ZC-048

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  The proposal is for a multi-family project consisting of 500 units with a density of 14.6 dwelling units per acre.  The underlying general plan is MDR (Medium Density Residential) with the Divario development agreement allowing up to 15 units per acre.  The Planning Commission recommended approval.

12.	Consider approval of an ordinance changing the zone from R-1-10 (Single Family Residential 10,000 sq. ft. minimum lot size) to R-1-7 (Single Family residential 7,000 sq. ft. minimum lot size) on approximately 9.782 acres located south of Southern Parkway and west of Desert Canyons Parkway known as Desert Solace Ph. 4.   Case No. 2021-ZC-051

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  The underlying general plan is Residential with adjacent zoning R-1-10 (Single Family Residential 10,000 sq. ft. minimum lot size), R-1-12 (Single Family Residential 12,000 sq. ft. minimum lot size) , & C-2  (Commercial).  The Planning Commission recommended approval.

13.	Consider approval of an ordinance changing the zone from AP (Administrative Professional) & R-1-10 (Single Family Residential minimum of 10,000 sq. ft. lots) to PD-R (Planned Development Residential) on approximately 6.34 acres located at 950 West Valley View Drive known as Desert Garden Cove.  Case No. 2021-ZC-035

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  The underlying general plan is MDR (Medium Density Residential) and LDR (Low Density Residential) with adjacent zoning of AP (Administrative Professional) & R-1-10 (Single Family Residential minimum of 10,000 sq. ft. lots.  The Planning Commission recommended approval.

14.	Consider approval of a hillside permit to allow the applicant to develop a proposed townhome development to be known as Desert Garden Cove on approximately 6.35 acres located on the east side of Valley View Drive just south of Sunset Drive.  Case No. 2021-HS-003

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  The proposal is a hillside development permit for a  parcel that has a hillside containing slopes greater than 40%. Some of this slope area was created with an old dirt access road to the existing city water towers. The flatter more developable area has had some prior grading activities creating small insignificant areas of slopes 30% or greater of which this application is proposing to develop.  The Planning Commission and Hillside Review Board recommended approval.

15.	Consider approval of a hillside permit to allow a single-family, half acre minimum lot size subdivision to be known as Knetta's Knoll on approximately 32.84 acres located at the intersection of Riverside Drive and Foremaster Drive. Case No. 2021-HS-004

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  The proposal is a hillside development permit for Knetta's Knoll. Approval of the hillside permit would allow the development of a single-family development on the knoll.  The Planning Commission recommended approval with conditions as outlined in the staff report.

16.	Consider approval of the preliminary plat for Knetta's Knoll, a 21-lot residential subdivision located at the intersection of Foremaster Drive and Riverside Drive on the east side.

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  This proposed preliminary plat is located at the intersection of Foremaster Drive and Riverside Drive on the east side.  The Planning Commission recommended approval.

17.	Consider approval of the preliminary plat for Abberly Farms Amended and Extended, adding an additional residential lot for a total of seven (7) lots  located along Seegmiller Drive at approximately 3300 East.

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  This proposed subdivision is located along Seegmiller Drive at approximately 3300 East.  The Planning Commission recommended approval.






18.	Consider approval of the preliminary plat for Regency at Desert Color Plat A, a 175-lot residential subdivision located along Spine Road in the Desert Color development.

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  This proposed preliminary plat is located along Spine Road in the Desert Color development.  The Planning Commission recommended approval.

19.	Consider approval of the preliminary plat for South Desert Townhomes, a 132-lot residential subdivision located at approximately White Dome Drive and 2500 East in the Southern Hills development.

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  This proposed subdivision is located at approximately White Dome Drive and 2500 East in the Southern Hills development.  The Planning Commission recommended approval.

20.	Consider approval of the preliminary plat for Southern View PD, a 123-lot residential subdivision located on the south side of White Dome Drive at approximately 2500 East.

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  This subdivision is located on the south side of White Dome Drive at approximately 2500 East.  The Planning Commission recommended approval.

21.	Consider approval of the preliminary plat for US Food Chef's Store, a 2-lot commercial subdivision located at the southwest corner of the intersection of 3050 East and Panther Way (750 North).

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  This proposed subdivision is located at the southwest corner of the intersection of 3050 East and Panther Way (750 North). The Planning Commission recommended approval.

22.	Consider approval of a resolution reauthorizing the St. George Arts Commission and providing for organization of the commission and describing its activities and functions.

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  This will update the 1990 resolution that originally created the Art Commission.  It clarifies and updates some of the duties of the board members.  Staff recommends approval.

23.	Appointments to Boards and Commissions of the City.

24.	Reports from Mayor, Councilmembers, and City Manager.

25.	Request a closed session to discuss litigation, property acquisition or sale or the character and professional competence or physical or mental health of an individual.




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Annette Hansen, Deputy City Recorder		Date

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