PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - Meeting of February 24, 2022 - Logan, Utah
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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
Meeting of February 24, 2022
Logan City Council Chambers (290 N 100 W Logan, UT 84321) www.loganutah.org
Minutes of the meeting for the Logan City Planning Commission convened via electronic session
Thursday, February 24, 2022, Chair Lucero called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
Commissioners Present: Jessica Lucero, Roylan Croshaw, Sandi Goodlander, Jordy Guth, Ken
Heare, David Lewis
Commissioners Excused: Regina Dickinson
Staff Present: Russ Holley, Mike DeSimone, Tanya Rice, Kymber Housley, Kamilla Schultz, Jeannie
Simmonds (City Council)
Commissioner Heare moved to approve the amended minutes from the January 27, 2022 and the
minutes from the February 10, 2022 meeting as submitted. Motion seconded by commissioner
Croshaw. The motion was approved unanimously
PUBLIC HEARING
PC 22-002 1600 Park Avenue-Phase 4 Change -Withdrawn by Applicant. [Design Review
Permit] Marty McFadden/River Valley Development, authorized agent/owner, request a design
review permit to amend their previously approved phase 4 design by replacing the two
proposed buildings on the northwest corner with one building. The project is located at
approximately 200 W 1600 N in the Commercial (COM) zone; TIN 04-082-0019. (Bridger
Neighborhood)
PC 21-069 Lloyd Estates -Continued from the February 10th meeting. [Subdivision Permit]
Riley Duke/Cache Cal Holdings, authorized agent/owner, request a subdivision permit to
subdivide 7.23 acres into 44 single family home building lots located at approximately 200 West
600 North in the Traditional Neighborhood Residential (NR-6) zone; TIN 05-045-0016. (Bridger
Neighborhood)
STAFF: T. Rice reviewed the revised preliminary plat as requested by the Planning
Commission responding to the issues raised at the January 13, 2022, hearing.
The revised preliminary plat addresses the following issues:
1. Redesign of the preliminary plat to accommodate the required 80’ of dedicated right
of way on 200 West.
2. Provides a turn-around/road stub on the west end of 700 North as the third street
connection. This turn-around is located on an adjacent parcel west of the subject site
and is closely aligned with Crystal Ave, a private road. The adjacent property owner
has provided written consent for the location of the hammerhead, however, unless
access to the private road is prevented with a clear turn around (curbing, bollards),
written consent from all property owners along Crystal Ave. is required.
3. Northern boundary irrigation line labeled as Existing Northwest Field Lateral on the
preliminary plat/civil plan.
Planning Commission Minutes - February 24, 2022 1|PageAs listed in condition number 3, the applicant will need to provide a written plan to prevent access through Crystal Ave. Or provide authorization from property owners to approve a third street connection through property Tax ID # 05-045-0006, 05-045-0029 & 05-045-0003 prior to final plat approval. PROPONENT: Riley Duke said that they are prepared to meet the current conditions. PUBLIC: No public comments were made. COMMISSION: Croshaw asked if the retention pond in the Northwest corner was inside this subdivision. T. Rice stated that there are two retention ponds, one in the Northwest corner and one in the Southwest corner of the subdivision. Commissioner Lucero asked about possible wetlands on the property. Kamilla Schultz, City Engineer said that there is a portion of the property on the east side that may include wetlands, this will need to be delineated by a wetland’s specialist to determine any needed mitigation. Commissioner Guth asked about the stub on 700 North and if this is a viable option. Mike DeSimone, Community Development Director said that the stub is viewed as a potential connection through the property to the West. Crystal Drive is a private driveway that is not sufficient for traffic. LDC allows a stub to be the third access where there is an option to connect to an existing street with future development. R. Holley talked about the options to continue 700 North through the adjacent property to the west to connect to 400 West. Commissioner Guth asked if it should still be considered viable if the adjacent property owner could not agree to the connection. Kymber Housley, City Attorney stated that the proposed stub is a viable option because it can be connected whether the property owners come up with an agreement or not. Historically, the commission has only denied a stub option if it is not a possible connection due to physical limitations. MOTION: Commissioner Guth moved to conditionally approve a subdivision permit for PC 21-069 with the revised conditions of approval and findings for approval as listed below. Commissioner Lewis seconded the motion. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 1. All standard conditions of approval will be recorded with the Subdivision Permit and are available in the Community Development Department. 2. Forty-four (44) lots are approved with this subdivision permit. 3. Provide written plan to prevent access through Crystal Ave. OR provide authorization from property owners to approve third street connection through property Tax ID # 05-045-0006, 05- 045-0029 & 05-045-0003 prior to final plat approval. 4. Standard streetscape improvements shall be in place prior to the issuance of final occupancy for all building lots. 5. Street trees are required every thirty feet on center prior to the final Certificate of Occupancy for each home. If occupancy is desired outside of the planting periods a landscape bond for street trees may be approved. 6. Setbacks for buildings shall be reviewed and approved at the time of the building permit application. 7. Provide 10’ public utility easement on all property lines at the bounds of the subdivision and 5’ public utility easement on all other property lines. 8. Final plat shall be recorded within one (1) year of this action. If the project is to be phased, a phasing plan shall be submitted to the Planning Commission for review & approval. Each phase shall be recorded in compliance with the deadlines established in the Land Development Code. 9. Prior to issuance of a Building Permit, the Director of Community Development shall receive a written memorandum from each of the following departments or agencies indicating that their requirements have been satisfied: Planning Commission Minutes - February 24, 2022 2|Page
a. Engineering - contact 716-9160
• Dedicate right of way as necessary to ensure an 80’ roadway on 200 West. 200 West is
considered a future collector street in City Master Plans and shall be constructed to
those standards for pavement and access.
• Provide water shares or in-lieu fee for all indoor and outdoor demands to City system per
State Sourcing requirements.
• Construct curb, gutter, sidewalk, and pavement along 200 West and 600 North per City
standards.
• Provide storm water detention/retention per City standards for the development. This
includes the retention of the 90% storm event onsite using Low Impact Design methods.
• Provide a geotechnical report that at a minimum provides the following information: 1)
California Bearing Ratio of proposed road subgrade for pavement section design, 2)
Historical High-Water Elevation, and 3) native soil percolation rates for storm water
design.
• Provide City with copies of recorded easements for sewer line and access to 700 N from
adjacent property owners for this development
• Provide 15-ft wide access road to allow access and maintenance to sewer and manhole
at north end of development.
• Provide an Army Corps approved Wetland Delineation and mitigation plan for all right-of-
way to be dedicated to Logan City prior to any road construction activities.
• Clearly define the storm water pond areas on the plat. The pond areas shall be
maintained and operated by the HOA for the development. Add a note to plat clarifying
this requirement. City recommends that these ponds be placed on common area not a
private lot with an easement. Provide City with Storm Water Maintenance Agreement for
review and approval prior to being recorded with County Recorder.
b. Water/Cross Connection - contact 716-9627
• All landscape irrigation system’s fed from Logan City water must have a high hazard rated
backflow assembly installed and tested. All backflow assemblies must be tested within 10
days of turning water into them and annually thereafter.
• All points of use of water must comply with the 2018 IPC and State of Utah Amendments
and the Utah Admin Code 309-305 during and after construction. Project shall comply with
all current plumbing codes, Utah State Amendments and the Utah Division of Drinking
Water rules and regulations including, but not limited to, those pertaining to backflow
protection and cross connection prevention.
c. Light and Power - contact 716-9722
• Customer will be responsible for all cost of relocation of Logan City Power if Power is
disturbed.
• Logan City Light and Power requires 1-Line Diagram, a logan city load data sheet, a digital
site plan in Auto CAD (DWG) format, a 10’ Public Utility Easement (PUE) on all property
lines that face a roadway, and a 5’ easement on all other property lines.
• Contact Matt with Logan Light and Power for Power Location and a meet on site. (435-
716-9722)
d. Environmental - contact 716-9627
• An all-weather turn around will need to be provided on the west side of 700 N.
e. Fire - contact 716-9515
• Provide fire apparatus access plan, fire flow analysis, and fire hydrant locations.
Planning Commission Minutes - February 24, 2022 3|Page• A complete fire flow analysis shall be provided by applicant. Required fire flow will be
determined using the type of construction, fire area square footage and if fire sprinklers
are installed.
• Need Fire Flow Report
• Fire hydrants will be required within 600 feet of all buildable area on lots.
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL
1. The proposed subdivision is compatible with surrounding land uses and will not interfere with the
use and enjoyment of adjacent properties because the subdivision meets the minimum lot sizes
and maximum allowed densities for the NR-6 zone.
2. The Subdivision Permit conforms to the requirements of Title 17.48 concerning hearings,
procedures, application requirements and plat preparations.
3. The project meets the goals and objectives of the Logan General Plan by providing new
residential housing in areas with existing services and infrastructure.
4. 200 West and 600 North provide adequate access and utility services to the subdivision.
5. The project met the minimum public noticing requirements of the Land Development Code and
the Municipal Code.
Moved: J. Guth Seconded: D. Lewis Approved: 6-0
Yea: Guth, Lewis, Goodlander, Heare, Croshaw, Lucero Nay: Abstain
PC 22-012 Cytiva-Logan Expansion [Design Review & Conditional Use Permit] David
Johnson/Hyclone Laboratories LLC, request a design review permit for a new addition to the
existing structure that will house a manufacturing area, utility, and maintenance and process
support. The conditional use is to allow for the height of the building. This project is located at
approximately 1725 Hyclone Road in the Industrial Park (IP) zone; TIN 02-083-0016; -0018.
(Woodruff Neighborhood)
STAFF: R. Holley reviewed the request for a design review and conditional use permit for a 4-story
expansion in the middle of the Cytiva campus located near 1800 South and Hwy 89. The proposed
building height exceeds the base standard of 48’, triggering a Conditional Use Permit to allow the
building height increase of up to 80’. Their proposal is for an 80-foot-tall building, the commission
will need to determine if the proposal is compatible with the surroundings. Since the new building
will be set back from the neighboring streets it will not appear to be much higher than the surrounding
buildings. The Land Development Code requirements for circulation, setbacks, lot coverage, and
open space have all been met. The expansion will be built on an existing parking lot, and a new
parking lot, that exceeds the minimum requirement of 200 stalls, will be built on the west side of the
property next to 1000 West. The IP zone requires 30% transparency in the building design. As
proposed the transparency is at 20% on the east façade, that is 200 feet from Hyclone Road, and
20% on the west façade, that is 600 feet from 1000 West. The planning commission has the authority
to allow up to a 10% variance on the fenestration.
Commissioner Goodlander asked what the fenestration % is on the existing building to the west that
sits closer to 1000 West. R. Holley said that building is a warehouse and has zero fenestration.
Commissioner Guth said she is ok with allowing the proposed 20% transparency.
PROPONENT: David Johnson explained that the 80 foot building will house manufacturing
equipment and the translucent panels were used to bring light in, but not let people see in to the
mechanical and manufacturing space. There are more windows on the main floor portion that
Planning Commission Minutes - February 24, 2022 4|Pagehouses the offices, conference room, and break room. Commissioner Lucero asked how many
additional employment opportunities this expansion will bring. David Johnson said this
expansion will open roughly 80 new jobs.
PUBLIC: No public comments were made.
COMMISSION: Commissioner Goodlander said she is ok with allowing the 80 foot building height
and the 20% fenestration. Commissioner Guth agreed and said that the design serves a function
and is quite nice. Commissioner Croshaw said he agrees with commissioner Guth and Goodlander
and that this it is a handsome building that blends in nicely with the rest of the campus.
Commissioner Lewis said that he is ok with the height and does not think the 20% fenestration is an
issue considering how set back it is and the surrounding buildings. Commissioner Heare said that
he agrees with what has been said and feels that the expansion will be an improvement to the site.
MOTION: Commissioner Croshaw moved to conditionally approve a design review & conditional
use permit for PC 22-012 with the amended conditions of approval and findings for approval as listed
below. Commissioner Goodlander seconded the motion.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. All standard conditions of approval will be recorded with the Design Review and are available
in the Community Development Department.
2. The Conditional Use Permit authorizes the 80-foot-tall building.
3. The Planning Commission accepts the building façade designs as proposed.
4. A Boundary Line Adjustment shall be submitted and approved by the City Engineer that
eliminates or correctly adjusts the existing interior property line prior to a Building Permit.
5. The project shall provide at least 200 parking stalls.
6. A performance landscaping plan, prepared in accordance with §17.32 of the LDC, shall be
submitted for approval to the Community Development Department prior to the issuance of
the building permit. The plan shall include the following:
a. Open Space and Useable Outdoor areas shall total a minimum of 20%.
b. A total of 20 trees and 50 shrubs per acre of project area associated with this
building expansion.
7. All dumpsters shall be visually screened or buffered from public streets by using fencing,
walls and landscaping.
8. Rooftop mechanical and/or building wall mechanical equipment shall be placed out of view
from the street or screen from view from the street.
9. Exterior lighting shall be concealed source, down-cast and shall not illuminate or cast light
onto adjacent properties.
10. No signs are approved with this Design Review Permit. All signage shall be approved and
permitted by staff in accordance with the Land Development Code.
11. No fences are approved with this Design Review Permit. All fences shall be approved and
permitted by staff in accordance with the Land Development Code.
12. Surface storm-water retention and detention facilities shall not be located in front yard areas
unless landscaped in a manner that entirely screens and buffers the pond areas. If located in
rear-yard or areas out of view from the public, landscaping and buffering is not necessary.
13. Prior to issuance of a Building Permit, the Director of Community Development shall receive a
written memorandum from each of the following departments or agencies indicating that their
requirements have been satisfied:
a. Environmental—contact 716-9760
• Customer will need to work with the Environmental Department on relocation of current
roll offs.
b. Engineering —contact 716-9160
Planning Commission Minutes - February 24, 2022 5|Page• Provide water shares/rights or an In-Lieu fee for increased demand to City water system.
These requirements shall include both indoor and outdoor increases as determined by
City code and State Administrative Rule R309-510-7.
• It appears that the new addition may require Property Line Adjustment between parcels
0016 and 0018. If this is the case, it will also require the vacation of a pubic utility
easement (PUE) on parcel 0016 and the dedication of a new PUE on the property line.
• Plans did not show any utility drawings. The issues will be addressed with the Building
Permit review and approval process.
• Ensure that all SWPPP, Storm Water Maintenance Agreement, and Private Utility
Agreements are current and reflect all changes implemented with this addition and site
improvement
c. Fire —contact 716-9515
• Fire Code Compliance will be handled during plan submittals. No other comments at
this time.
d. Light and Power —contact 716-9722
• Logan City Light and Power; Requires 1-Line Diagram, A Logan City Load Data
Sheet, A Digital Site Plan In Auto CAD (DWG) Format and PUE’s Public Utility
Easement 10’ Easement On All Property Lines That Face A Road Way, And A 5’
Easement On All Other Property Lines.
• Contact Matt with Logan Light and Power for Power Location and a meet on site.
e. Water —contact 716-9627
• The buildings water main needs to have a RP (ASSE1013) installed and tested on the
water main as it enters the building before any branch offs or possible connections.
Properly sized drain required to serve the backflow assemblies dump port.
• All landscape irrigation system’s fed from Logan City water must have a high hazard
rated backflow assembly installed and tested. All backflow assemblies must be tested
within 10 days of turning in water to them and annually thereafter.
• Fire suppression systems that are connected to Logan City water (with no added
chemicals) must have a minimum DC (ASSE1015) installed and tested. Fire risers and
B/F assemblies must be installed as per Logan City standards.
• All points of use of water must comply with the 2018 IPC and State of Utah Amendments
and the Utah Admin Code 309-305 during and after construction. (cooling, heating,
processing, treating etc.). Project shall comply with all current plumbing codes, Utah
State Amendments, Utah Division of Drinking Water rules and regulations including, but
not limited to, those pertaining to backflow protection and cross connection prevention.
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL
1. The proposed project is compatible with surrounding land uses and will not interfere with the
use and enjoyment of adjacent properties because of the building design, site layout,
materials, landscaping, and setbacks.
2. LDC 17.43.080 authorizes the Planning Commission to make design adjustments on
aesthetical issues and requirements if they are consistent with surrounding areas and do not
compromise future approvals.
3. The proposed project provides required off-street parking.
4. The proposed project complies with maximum height, density and building design, open
space standards and is in conformance with Title 17.
5. The project met the minimum public noticing requirements of the Land Development Code and
the Municipal Code.
6. Hyclone Road and 1000 West provides access and is adequate in size and design to
sufficiently handle all traffic modes and infrastructure related to the land use.
Planning Commission Minutes - February 24, 2022 6|PageMoved: R. Croshaw Seconded: S. Goodlander Approved: 6-0 Yea: Guth, Lewis, Goodlander, Heare, Croshaw, Lucero Nay: Abstain: PC 22-013 261 East 300 North Apartments [Design Review Permit] Matthew Olsen/Don Olsen, request a design review permit for a new 3-story, 5,934 SF, 12 unit apartment building. The existing grandfathered 5 plex will be demolished. This project is located at 261 East 300 North in the Mixed Residential Medium (MR-20) zone; TIN 06-045-0007. (Adams Neighborhood) STAFF: T. Rice reviewed the request for a design review permit to construct a new 3-story, 12 unit apartment building that with have 4 apartments on each floor. The proposal includes the demolition of an existing home on this parcel, a parking area in the rear of the property and landscaping areas throughout the site. As proposed the design meets density, setbacks, parking, design, open space, landscaping, and lighting. The building frontage, however, is required to be at 60% in the MR-20 zone. Currently as proposed, the frontage is at 58%. The Planning Commission will need to determine if a 2% reduction on the building frontage along 300 North is considered justified as per the Land Development Code. Commissioner Lewis asked if there is any proposed bicycle parking or if that needed to be added as a condition. T. Rice said that a condition will be added. PROPONENT: Don Olsen said that they will get some bicycle parking added to the design to meet that condition. He mentioned the existing house on property, and how it has several issues that would need to be addressed to renovate. They determined that economically it was a better option to demo the existing home and construct a new 12-plex. PUBLIC: No public comments were made. COMMISSION: Commissioner Guth said that the proposal meets all the requirements, but that she does have some concern with the 3-story building being so close to and overlooking the neighboring single family homes. T. Rice said that the property to the East is a triplex. Commissioner Heare said that most of the homes surrounding this project appear to be rentals, and this apartment building will be an improvement. Commissioner Lewis said that he is okay with the 2% reduction on the frontage and mentioned that citizens of Logan should take better care of these older, historic properties. MOTION: Commissioner Goodlander moved to conditionally approve a design review permit for PC 22-013 with the amended conditions of approval and findings for approval as listed below. Commissioner Guth seconded the motion. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 1. All standard conditions of approval will be recorded with the Design Review Permit and are available in the Community Development Department. 2. This permit authorizes a building of 12 apartments 24 parking stalls. 3. The Planning Commission approves 2% reduced building frontage along 300 North for this project. 4. A performance landscaping plan, prepared in accordance with §17.32 of the LDC, shall be submitted for approval to the Community Development Department prior to the issuance of the building permit. The plan shall include the following: Planning Commission Minutes - February 24, 2022 7|Page
c. Open Space and Useable Outdoor areas shall total a minimum of 8,100 SF.
d. A minimum of 13 trees and 31 shrubs/perennials shall be provided.
e. Street trees shall be provided where they currently do not exist at every 30 feet on
center along 800 North.
5. All dumpsters shall be visually screened or buffered from public streets.
6. Rooftop mechanical and/or building wall mechanical equipment shall be placed out of view or
screened from view from the street.
7. Exterior lighting shall be concealed source, down-cast and shall not illuminate or cast light
onto adjacent properties.
8. No signs are approved with this Design Review Permit. All signage shall be approved and
permitted by staff in accordance with the Land Development Code.
9. No fences are approved with this Design Review Permit. All fences shall be approved and
permitted by staff in accordance with the Land Development Code.
10. Surface storm-water retention and detention facilities shall be in areas away from public streets
and buffered from view.
11. A minimum of 12 parking stalls shall be provided.
12. Prior to issuance of a Building Permit, the Director of Community Development shall receive a
written memorandum from each of the following departments or agencies indicating that their
requirements have been satisfied:
a. Fire Department—contact 716-9515
• Fire sprinklers required, fire alarms required, additional fire hydrant located within 100 ft
of the Fire Department Connection (FDC) Required.
b. Environmental—contact 716-9153
• Minimum 60 ft. straight on access required. Approach must be level, no down or uphill
slopes.
• Minimum inside measurement for a double enclosure is 24 ft. wide by 10 ft. deep.
• Minimum inside measurement for a single enclosure is 12 ft. wide by 10 ft. deep.
• Place bollards in the back of enclosure to protect walls.
• Gates are not required, however if desired, they must be designed to stay open during
the collection process.
• Barrel hinges are suggested for the gates. We need the full 12 ft. clearance so gates
must be designed to open completely.
c. Engineering —contact 716-9160
• Provide water shares/rights or In-Lieu fee for increased indoor and outdoor water
demand to City system. These requirements shall be determined per City code and per
Utah Administrative Rule R309-510-7.
• Provide storm water detention or retention per City Storm Water Design Standards.
• Cap any unused existing City utility service connections at the City main for service
being capped.
• Provide a private utility agreement for all water lines (mainly fire) located on private
property.
• Storm water drainage and ponds will be reviewed and approved as part of the Building
Permit process.
• City does not allow installation of 1.5” water meters. Install 2” meter with a 2” line from
the City water main to the water meter. Water service line can be upsized on property
side of the meter.
d. Water —contact 716-9627
• The buildings water main/s needs to have a DC (ASSE1015) installed and tested on the
water main/s as it/they enters the building/s before any branch offs or possible
connections. Because of three stories high hydraulic rule.
Planning Commission Minutes - February 24, 2022 8|Page• All landscape irrigation system’s fed from Logan City water must have a high hazard
rated backflow assembly installed and tested. All backflow assemblies must be tested
within 10 days of turning in water to them and annually thereafter.
• Fire suppression systems that are connected to Logan City water (with no added
chemicals) must have a minimum DC (ASSE1015) installed and tested. Fire risers and
B/F assemblies must be installed as per Logan City standards.
• All points of use of water must comply with the 2018 IPC and State of Utah Amendments
and the Utah Admin Code 309-305 during and after construction. (cooling, heating,
processing, treating etc.). Project shall comply with all current plumbing codes, Utah
State Amendments, Utah Division of Drinking Water rules and regulations including, but
not limited to, those pertaining to backflow protection and cross connection prevention.
e. Light and Power —contact 716-9722
• Requires 1-Line Diagram, A Logan City Load Data Sheet, A digital site plan in Auto CAD
(DWG) Format.
• PUE’s Public Utility Easement 10’ Easement on all property lines that face a roadway,
and a 5’ easement on all other property lines.
• Contact Matt for power location and a meeting on site.
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL
1. The proposed project is compatible with surrounding land uses.
2. The proposed project complies with maximum height, density and building design, open
space standards and is in conformance with Title 17.
3. The proposed project provides required off-street parking.
4. The project meets the goals and objectives of the MR designation within the Logan General
Plan by providing a range of housing options for all stages of life.
5. The project met the minimum public noticing requirements of the Land Development Code and
the Municipal Code.
6. 300 North provides access and is adequate in size and design to sufficiently handle all traffic
modes and infrastructure related to the land use.
Moved: S. Goodlander Seconded: J. Guth Approved: 6-0
Yea: Guth, Lewis, Goodlander, Heare, Croshaw, Lucero Nay: Abstain:
PC 22-014 Land Development Code Amendment-Park Strips [Code Amendment] Russ
Holley/Logan City are requesting an amendment to the Land Development Code and
specifications concerning parks strips along all types of streets. Landscaping standards, street
trees, and ground cover treatments.
STAFF/ PROPONENT: R. Holley reviewed the request for an amendment to chapter 17.32-
Landscaping of the Land Development Code. This proposed code amendment corrects
inconsistences in the Land Development Code and the Logan City Municipal Code Title 12.
Proposed language changes allow for more flexibility in landscape design within the park strip area
to reduce water consumption and overall maintenance. The term “xeriscape” is better defined and
assigned a minimum plant-to-mulch ratios. Successful and aesthetically pleasing xeriscape
designs may be standardized and made available to the public in the future. Limitations for street
trees within the sight distance triangle are given to improve visibility and traffic safety. Lastly,
allowances are made for downtown areas with atypical park strip designs.
Planning Commission Minutes - February 24, 2022 9|PageThe city currenting has a wide range of park strip widths and landscape applications throughout. In older core neighborhoods, park strips are very wide (10’-15’), covered in turf grass and planted with mature trees. Newer areas and neighborhoods tend to have narrower park strips with a variety of landscaping. Commercial and industrial areas of the city also have a variety of park strip widths and design. In some areas of the city, curb and gutter does not exist making the park strip area harder to identify. The Municipal side changes include eliminating the term “planting strip” and the mandatory uniform width of 8 feet. Depending on the street classification, park strip widths vary to match the differing infrastructure and rights-of-way widths. Proposed amended code language: Planning Commission Minutes - February 24, 2022 10 | P a g e
PUBLIC: Jeanie Simmonds asked if the proposed amendments are in line with what the state legislature has been discussing regarding park strips. R. Holley said that the proposed amendments are in line with the legislature. Hillary Shugart mentioned that it would be beneficial if the public had more education on what type of plants are best for this area and watering them correctly to not waste water. COMMISSION: Commissioner Guth asked if growing food in the park strip would be allowed. R. Holley said that the park strip is not an ideal space for food production. Other than the requirements for park strips to be 30% plant material that does not get over three feet tall, no thorns or spikey plants, and no obstructing the sidewalk, the options are open. Planning Commission Minutes - February 24, 2022 11 | P a g e
MOTION: Commissioner Goodlander moved to forward a recommendation of approval to the Municipal Council on PC 22-014 for a code amendment. Commissioner Guth seconded the motion FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL 1. Utah State Law authorizes local Planning Commission to recommend ordinance changes to the legislative body (Municipal Council). 2. The Code Amendments are done in conformance with the requirements of Title 17.51 of the Logan Municipal Code. 3. Elements of the proposed Code Amendments are consistent with the Logan City General Plan. 4. The proposed Code Amendments will bring better consistency in code language and offer more resources to citizens for park strip landscaping options. Moved: S. Goodlander Seconded: J. Guth Approved: 6-0 Yea: Guth, Lewis, Goodlander, Heare, Croshaw, Lucero Nay: Abstain: Meeting adjourned at 7:09 p.m. Minutes approved as written and digitally recorded for the Logan City Planning Commission meeting of February 24, 2022. ___________________________ ____________________________ Michael A. DeSimone Jess Lucero Community Development Director Planning Commission Chairman ____________________________ Amanda Pearce Administrative Assistant Planning Commission Minutes - February 24, 2022 12 | P a g e
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