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BLUFFDALE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA Thursday, November 12, 2020

Notice is hereby given that the Bluffdale City Planning Commission will hold a public meeting on Thursday,

November 12, 2020, at 5:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible. There are additional ways to participate in this meeting:

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Please put the Agenda item number in the subject line. All comments can be read aloud if you indicate to do so. All comments received will be forwarded to Planning Commission and will be included in the public record.

PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS MEETING 5:30 PM 1. Roll Call.

2. Public Forum - To bring items not already on the agenda before the Planning Commission.

Legislative Items

3. PUBLIC HEARING, CONSIDERATION AND RECOMMENDATION on a proposed City initiated Text Amendment Application to Repealing Bluffdale City Code (BCC) 11.230, Enacting BCC 3.80, and amending BCC 3.10, Staff Presenter, Todd Sheeran.

Discussion Items

4. Planning Commission Business (planning session for upcoming items, follow up, etc.). 5. Adjournment.

Dated: November 10, 2020

Grant Crowell, AICP City Planner/Economic Development Director

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SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, November 12, 2020

Present:

Members: Debbie Cragun, Chair Kory Luker Johnny Loumis, Jr. Stephen Walston Ulises Flynn

Excused: Holly Brown

Staff: Grant Crowell, City Planner/Economic Development Director Todd Sheeran, City Attorney Natalie Hall, Emergency Program Manager/Production Team Tiffini Shinsel, Development Coordinator Warren James, Fire Chief

Chair Debbie Cragun called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

The meeting was held at City Hal l and made available electronically via live streaming. Public comments were accepted via email. Comments were invited by email and were to be read and made part of the public record.

PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS MEETING

1. Roll Call.

All Planning Commission Members were present with the exception of Holly Brown.

2. Public Forum - To Bring Items not Already on the Agenda before the Planning Commission.

There were no pub I ic comments.

Legislative Item

3. PUBLIC HEARING, CONSIDERATION, AND RECOMMENDATION on a Proposed City Initiated Text Amendment Application to Repealing Bluffdale City Code (BCC) 11.230, Enacting BCC 3.80 and Amending BCC 3.10. Staff Presenter, Todd Sheeran.

City Attorney, Todd Sheeran, presented the staff rep01t and gave an overview of the proposed text amendments making a PowerPoint presentation.

Slide# 2 explained why cities have regulations and provide a basis by which the needs of citizens are best met. Approaches include the use of zoning and the creation of a General Plan. The slide included renderings of what can happen when zoning goes awry.

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Slide # 3 described the use of a Land Use Table that specifies which uses are compatible with the different zones.

Slide # 4 provided a historical review of the drafting of the Home Occupation Ordinance being considered. The C ity Council passed a "Notice of Pending Ordinance" on June 24, 2020. The City then had a legal obligation to finalize the ordinance within 180 days. The process had been substantial and included many different types of meetings with a wide range of stakeholders.

Slide # 5 reviewed what consti tutes a Home Occupation Business, which involves the use of a residential dwelling for conunercial activities. Mr. Sheeran enumerated what a home occupation is not. Consequently, the proposed ordinance has no bearing on activities that do not constitute a home occupation.

Slide# 6 identified the purpose of home occupations, which includes the opportunity to operate as an accessory use when compatible with the neighborhood; encourage appropriate forms of economic and community development within a residential zone; to guide inappropriate businesses to locate in conunercial zones; and to protect the peace, quiet, and safety within all residential neighborhoods.

Slide # 7 enumerated a li st of General Regulations. Mr. Sheeran emphasized that all regulations must be met. In paiiicular, the business owner must be a resident of the dwelling where the business is being conducted. Vehicle adve1tising has limits to minimize distractions in neighborhoods. Deliveries must be limited to the hours between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Hours of operation are flexible and can be from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.rn. Outdoor storage, if needed, must be screened or covei·ed so that it is away from the public view. Signage must be non-illuminated and cannot exceed four square feet. Mr. Sheeran stated that yard space has been debated by staff. It will not be regulated by percentage; however, it wi ll be determined on a case-by-case basis. He clarified that "yard space" refers to the use of back and side yards for the business .

Slide # 8 described how the distinction between M inor Horne Occupations and Major Horne Occupations wi ll be made. Each w ill also include exceptions business owners can apply for with the City. Minor Home Occupations will not incur a fee; however, a fee will be charged for Major Home Occupations. Both types of home occupations will be subject to City Code. Currently, in Bluffdale, there are over 600 commercial enterprises and they are spread pretty evenly over M inor Home Occupations, Maj or Horne Occupations, and Commercial. Mr. Sheeran reported that people who currently operate home occupations wi ll not be detrimentally impacted by the proposed ordinance.

Slide # 9 set forth the make-up and role of the City 's Business Licensing Committee. The Home Occupation Ordinance will be moved from the Land Use Section to the Business Licensing Section of the C ity Code. If there are clear parameters, it will be easier for staff to ensure adherence to the business licensing regulations. The Business Licensing Committee wi ll consist, at the minimum, of the City Engineer, Business L icense Offi cial, City Planner, Fire Department, and Legal Office. Mr. Sheeran next reviewed the areas that would fa ll under the purview of the Business Licensing Committee. He clarified that the Committee would on ly make decisions related to special exceptions and other issues such as yard space.

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Slide# IO identified the traffic requirements for Minor and Major Home Occupations. The proposals include the baseline requirements and special exceptions that could be applied for. A distinction would be made for a business that is a seasonal activity or daycare. An outside consultant was retained to help the C ity determine the most viable limit for vehicles and trips. The slide included comparative regulations that exist in Rive1ton, Draper, and Sandy. Mr. Sheeran was not sure how the vehicle calculations were defined.

Slide # 11 addressed the parking requirements. The slide included the current and proposed allowances, along with the proposed special exceptions. All parking must be off-street to minimize the flow of traffic and the neighborhood feel of the residential area. The special exception would allow for on-street parking, contingent upon careful vetting by the City. Commissioner Walston observed that when people park on bike lanes, a significant danger is posed to bicyclists.

Mr. Sheeran explained that the Code wi ll specify that parking cannot " impede vehicular and pedestrian traffic." That way, if a street does have a bike lane, there could be no on-street parking to impede the bike lane. Mr. Sheeran stated that a street would need to have at least 24 feet of clearance to qualify for a special exception. The key consideration is that parking cannot impede traffic. Mr. Crowell noted that currently, the City does not have an official prohibition on parking on bike lanes; therefore, such a regulation would have to be added to the City's Traffic Regulations. Mr. Sheeran noted that Mr. Crowell is an avid proponent of bike lanes, so he recogn ized the concern expressed by Commissioner Walston. Mr. Sheeran reviewed the regulations that are in force in the cities of Rive1ton, Draper, and Sandy.

Slide# 12 specified the allowances for employees of home occupations. Minor Home Occupations would sti ll be zero and Major Home Occupations would be one. The Specia l Exception would allow up to four employees, provided that number does not have a major impact on the neighborhood. Mr. Sheeran next reviewed the regulations that are in force in Rive1ton, Draper, and Sandy.

Slide # 13 addressed the allowed number of customers. Currently, for childcare businesses, if there are three or fewer children, it would be considered a Minor Home Occupation. Ifthere are four to 12 chi ldren, it would be considered a Major Horne Occupation. The proposed numbers would be three clients per day for a Minor Home Occupation and six per day for a Major Home Occupation. Childcare facil ities would be considered a Major Home Occupation and allow 12 children per day and eight children at the same time.

The thi rd row of the table was for Seasonal Child Group Activities. It would allow 16 per day and eight at the same time. The Special Exception fo r regular Home Occupations would be 12 per day. The Child Care Special Exception would be 16 per day and 12 at the same time. The Special Exception fo r Seasonal Child Group Activities would be 24 per day and 12 at the same time. The traffic numbers were kept a bit lower for the Seasonal Child Group Activi ties to foster carpooling and walking/biking to minimize the impact on traffic in a neighborhood. Mr. Sheeran likewise rev iewed the regulations established in Riverton, Draper, and Sandy.

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Slide # 14 addressed the number of business vehicles allowed at a Home Occupation. For Minor Home Occupations, one business vehicle is allowed; two for a Major Home Occupation; and tlu·ee as a Special Exception. Bluffdale has large properties where more flexibility is feasible. Mr. Sheeran also reviewed the regulations in Rive1ton, Draper, Sanely , and South Jordan.

Slide# 15 dealt wi th anima ls. Currently, Bluffdale does not allow animal home occupations. The proposal was to allow fo r animal home occupations as a Major Home Occupation. They would be divided into the categories of training and grooming. The allowance would be for five animals per day and two at the same time. The Special Exception wo uld be 10 animals per day, five animals at the same time for training, and three animals at the same time for grooming.

Slide# 16 addressed the area of the home that can be used for Home Occupations. The three location types addressed included home, garage, and accessory building. A Minor Home Occupation should be unnoticeable to a neighbor. Mr. Sheeran emphasized that no more than 50% of a garage may be used to encourage the use of garages for the parking of vehicles. It was noted that accessory buildings are common in Bluffdale, so the regulation wou ld be generous for accessory buildings.

Slide # 17 was a summation of the presentation and provided the Proposed Home Occupation Table. Column 1 listed the different criteria. Column 2 listed the specifications for Minor Home Occupations. Column 3 listed the specifications for Major Home Occupations. Column 4 li sted the specifications for Special Exceptions. Mr. Sheeran explained that people are allowed to apply for up to two Special Exceptions to allow for fl exibility. He clarified that if someone applied for a Customer Special Exception, they would not need to apply for a Traffic Special Exception because the additional traffi c would be a natural outgrowth of the additional customers.

Slide # 18 contained pictures depicting the businesses that would constitute proh ibited uses. The meeting packet contains a list of those prohibited uses, which include storage units, mortuaries, j unkyards, medical offices, back yard mechanics, and tattoo parlors.

Slide # 19 contained two changes to the Home Occupation Table that were requested by residents. The first was to eliminate the 17 vehicle trips in the Special Exception box for Traffic. The amount of traffic would be dictated by the number of clients. The second request was to eliminate the daily allowance of 24 customers in the Special Exception box fo r Seasonal Child Group Activities and retain the 12 chi ldren at the same time. Therefore, if there were 30-minute sessions from 8:00 a.m. to 4 :00 p .m., that would equate to 16 sessions of 12 clients for a daily total of 192 clients, which is permitted. Mr. Sheeran noted that staff wo uld not support that, but the requestor is present to make the case for thi s proposal.

In response to Commissioner Walston' s quest ion regarding staffs op1rnon of the proposed elimination of the vehicle trips. Mr. Sheeran stated that when staff looks at citizen complai nts, they also consider how enforcement can take place. Velucles can be counted, so neighborhood impact can be determined. Ultimately, the City Council will have to determine what the traffic allowances will be. · He commented that Bluffdale is fairly generous compared to su rrounding cities.

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Mr. Sheeran clarified that Code Enforcement, the Fire Department, the Police Department, and other stakeholders have been consulted to determine how the City can be flexible within the thresholds proposed. Chair Cragun confirmed that the Business Licensing Committee wi ll consider requests for Special Exceptions. Mr. Sheeran stated that the Business Licensing Conunittee includes a wide spectrum of City employees to ensure thorough discussion and vetting of Special Exception requests. He remarked that the proposed Code was difficult to craft because of Bluffdale' s uniqueness and residential feel. Mr. Sheeran explained that the daily trip calculations were based on national standards for the average trips per day for a single-family home, which is about 10.

fn response to Commissioner Walston's question regarding who the appellate body would be if an applicant does not agree with a decision of the Business Licensing Conunittee, Mr. Sheeran said it would be the City 's Appeals and Variance Hearing Officer. That individual would study the decision of the Business Licensing Committee to determine whether an error was made. There must be legally defensible reasons for approving or denying any Special Exception. Commissioner Walston next asked if there would be any role for the Plaiming Conm1ission in considering Special Exceptions. Mr. Sheeran replied that it might be appropriate for a member of the Pla1ming Commission to serve as a member of the Business Licensing Committee.

Chair Cragun asked if there was a process for getting feedback from the neighbors regarding a Special Exception request. As she has pondered the proposed ordinance, she felt there was a ce1tain element of circumventing zoning and a blutTing of lines between neighborhoods and businesses. Mr. Sheeran stated that notic ing requirements have been a challenge in Bluffdale. Neighbor concerns typically involve personal preference rather than what is legally defensible based on the facts.

Chair Cragun opened the public hearing.

Stacie Fuller and Kaylie Powers identified themselves as a mother-daughter duo and the owners of Fuller' s Swim School, which is located at 1711 West River View Drive. Ms. Powers explained how home-based businesses work and stated that Fuller' s Swim School has been in operation for eight years. The Fullers are li felong residents of Bluffdale. Ms. Powers noted that a great deal of progress has been made on the City Code, which they intend to follow. In the past, there was no direction, which was why their business encountered problems. She noted that many of their students can walk to the swim school .

Ms. Powers opined that businesses such as dance schools, the swim school, and horse camps still do not fit within what is being proposed because there is uncertainty that separates Major Home Occupations and Commercial businesses. She observed that daycares have children that are on-site all day, so the customer and traffic impact is minimal and the provider is paid for caring for a child all day. To the contrary, businesses such as the swim school, a dance company, or horse camp run 30-rninute sessions, ai1d limiting the number of customers would not work since clients pay much less for a session than for all-day child daycare.

The allowance for l 2 children at the swim school at one time would have a minimal impact on the neighborhood. In addition, the parking would off-street. Limiting swimming lessons to only 24 per day would not be financiall y feasib le, nor would it cover the needs of the families interested in sending

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their children to the swim school. Eliminating the dai ly cap would not necessarily mean that there would be 12 students per JO-minute session during all eight hours of operation. It would depend on the demand. Ms. Powers emphasized that the ir lot is large enough to accommodate off-street parking.

Ms. Fuller reported that with all of the delivery services that exist, it would be diffi cult to determine the number of trips per clay exclusively for the Home Occupation.

Commissioner Flynn asked Mses. Fuller and Powers what their maximum number of students per clay would be. Ms. Powers was unable to give a specific number since it costs a certain amount to keep the pool open. They would have to recalculate their business model because they had been operating differently than what the new regulations would allow. They could provide those figures once the City Code is enacted. The current cap of 24 would allow for only one hour of lessons per clay, which would pose a serious hardship to the school. Ms. Fuller explained that they have been operating with a business license for eight years, not realizing they were out of compliance with the City Code. They were notified of their non-compliance just this year.

Chair Cragun observed that Mses. Fuller and Powers referenced dance companies. She wanted to know if there are dance companies or other such businesses in Bluffdale with frequent customer turnover. Emergency Preparedness Manager, Natalie Hall reported that they fall within the current City Code. Mr. Sheeran added that the City Code classifies them as instructional studios, which means they can accommodate four to 12 students per day. There is a dance company, but it is in a Commercial zone. There are also some in residential neighborhoods. In response to Chair Cragun's question as to whether any other business besides Fuller's Swim School would be negatively impacted by the new City Code, Mr. Sheeran stated that if they are classified as a Major Home Occupation, they would easily fall within the standards being proposed.

Mr. Sheeran confirmed that the major problem is with Seasonal Child Group Activities, noting that that was the reason the owners of Fuller' s Swim School were in attendance. In response to Commissioner Walston's question regarding whether any other seasonal businesses are facing the same problem, Mr. Sheeran stated that the only other seasonal business is the Independence Swim Schoo l. The owner said she would like to have more customers per clay and inquired as to how many exceptions she can apply for. She indicated that if the regulation of 24 students per clay were to pass, she could make it work but she would have to revise her business model. That person had b~en operating without a business license, so she was working tlu·ough other details to ensure that her business would be compatible with City Code.

Commissioner Loumis noted that the City Council is expecting the Planning Commission to forward a recommendation. In addition, the owners of Fuller's Swim School needs to know how they will be affected. He was uncertain as to how the proposed limits would be presented to the City Council. Mr. Sheeran indicated that he will present the Planning Commission recommendation to the City Council. He would also show the City Council what Fuller's Swim School is proposing and let them make the final determination. In response to Commissioner Loumis' question regarding whether there would be fl exibility since there is off-street parking, Mr. Sheeran stated that off-street parking would be a requirement for a Special Exception. There is a fine balance between granting propeity

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owners the right to use their property as they see fit and preserving peace and quiet for the neighbors . It was noted that traffic and noise are the main sources of complaints.

Commissioner Walston asked about the viability of dividing the regulations into half-day proportions. Mr. Sheeran stated that the numbers proposed were in line with what other municipalities are doing. The main issue was traffic congestion that occurs between class sessions. The draft ordinance specifies that if there are more than 12 students per day , a Traffic Circulation and Parking Plan would need to be submitted and approved. In response to Chair Cragun ' s question regarding the obligation of the business owner to enforce their circulation and parking requirements, Mr. Sheeran stated that it is the burden of the business owner to ensure compliance.

Commissioner Flynn reported that when the new Ordinance is adopted, there will need to be a plan to ensure that Home Occupation applicants are fully aware of the changes to the Home Occupation business license requirements. Ms. Hall explained that new app lications and checklists wil l be sent to all business owners once the new Ordinance is implemented. Mr. Sheeran emphasized that a new application is completed each year when a business license is renewed.

Fire Chief, Warren James stated that it will be a great relief to him and his staff to no longer have to inspect every Home Occupation. The self-inspection checklist, which will include a pictme of the fire extinguisher and smoke detector, will ensure that the safety requirements are being followed. The other concern is on-street parking. The Fire Code requires at least 20 feet of clearance for fire trucks. In most subdivisions, that clearance does not exist if there is a car parked on the street. Another important issue is fire hydrant access and access from street corners so trucks can make turns without clipping a vehicle. He was highly complimentary of Mr. Sheeran, Ms. Hall, and staff for working with the Fire Department to address critical safety issues. Chief James stated that the Fire Department is committed to providing someone to serve as a resource at Planning Commission Meetings.

Mr. Sheeran remarked that having Chief James serve on the Business Licensing Committee was important because he will look at things with a perspective that wi ll be important to the safety of the citizens of Bluffdale.

There were no further public comments . Chair Cragun closed the public hearing.

Commissioner Flynn stated that there needs to be a limit on the daily allowance that Fuller's Swim School is asking for. There needs to be a number that the City Council would likely approve. Commissioner Loumis was amenable to passing something and then letting Mr. Sheeran suggest a number that might be agreeable to everyone. Commissioner Walston stated that for hjm, the issue was one of mitigation so that the neighbors are not being bothered but the needs of the Fullers are being met. Commissioner Flynn observed that the Planning Commission could include a number in its motion. Commissioner Luker remarked that it might be advisable to include a specific time frame, as well as to include the transition time between class sessions, which would lead to a more viable number.

Chair Cragun stated that Bluffdale already has very flexible allowances, compared to surrounding cities, so she was reluctant to stretch the limits too far. In addition, if the numbers are too skewed,

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the resu lt would be a de facto commercial enterpri se in a residential zone. Therefore, if the numbers are allowed, as requested by Fuller's Swim School, it would be more compatible with the criteria of a commercial zone instead of a residential zone. The proposed ordinance is City-wide, so the exception would compromise the value of hav ing allowed uses in zones. Commissioner Walston countered that perspective by saying that in the instance of the Fuller' s Swim School, the allowance could be viewed as grandfathering an existing business into this residential area. Any restriction that is enacted will have a significant impact on the swim school compared to what they have been doing.

Mr. Sheeran explained that grandfathering ca1mot take place because they are already out of compliance with the existing Code. In addition, they would be applying for a new business license thi s year, so they would have to comply with the new City Code. Chair Cragun reiterated that the proposed City Code would be applied City-wide, so it needs to be applied uniformly throughout Bluffdale. Consequently. Chair Cragun was in favor of forwarding a favorable recommendation for the proposed Ordinance, as presented.

Debbie Cragun moved to forward a positive recommendation to the City Council for the proposed City-initiated Text Amendment Application to repealing Bluffdale City Code (BCC) 11.230, enacting BCC 3.80, and amending BCC 3.10, as recommended by staff.

Ulises Flynn suggested a friendly amendment to add the sizing, possibly doing like a gap behveen things just as another, not necessarily to extend like this number, but mainly as a way to keep the overlap from happening to traffic.

Debbie Cragun clarified that she was not interested in adding that to her motion.

Ulises Flynn made a substitute motion to forward a positive recommendation to the City Council for the proposed City-initiated Text Amendment Application to repealing Bluffdale City Code (BCC) 11.230, enacting BCC 3.80 and amending BCC 3.10, with the recommendation that we have some kind of a time limit between coming and going that helps alleviate the traffic situation. The motion failed for lack of a second.

The original motion made by Debbie Cragun also failed for lack of a second.

There was fu11her discussion to identify how a su itable motion could be crafted. Commissioner Walston's concern was that even if Commissioner Fly1m' s suggestion was included in the motion, there was still a need to accommodate the number. Discussion ensued on how to address the issue of the number because they cannot be so high that they would rival a commercial establishment. The Fuller's Swim School is at an awkward juncture between being a Major Home Occupation and a Commerc ial business.

In response to Conm1issioner Walston' s question on whether the Planning Commission could make a recommendation on what the Seasonal Special Exception number would be, Mr. Sheeran said the Plarming Commission could make a recommendation to exclude the Seasonal and then say the Planning Commission was inclusive on that part of the Code. Commissioner Walston opined that the Planning Conrn1ission was in favor of everything else. Chair Cragun concurred with that observation.

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Mr. Sheeran asked for guidance on how to explain to the City Council why this issue was being held up. Commissioner Loumis suggested that the Chair make the motion again. Commissioner Flynn informed the owners of Fuller's Swim School that they need to provide a number for the City Council ' s consideration because this agenda item cannot be delayed any longer because of the legal deadline the City is facing to take action.

Mr. Sheeran reported that the item was noticed for the November 18 City Council Meeting. Conu11issioner Walston felt that a limit of 24 people per day was not a viable number for a seasonal pool operation. He opined that greater accommodation needed to be made for this kind of service or business, especially since all of the parking is off-street and other problems have been mitigated. Mr. Sheeran asked how the traffic number would be addressed if more clients were allowed. Mr. Crowell stated that traffic, parking, and other mitigation issues are commonly addressed, so they could be addressed in the motion.

In response to Chair Cragun 's question regarding whether he has enough information to explain to the City Council why the Plaiming Commission was inconclusive on the Season Special Exception, Mr. Sheeran replied in the affirm ative.

Stephen Walston moved to fonvard a positive recommendation to the City Council for the proposed City-initiated Text Amendment Application repealing Bluffdale City Code (BCC) 11.230, enacting BCC 3.80, and amending BCC 3.10, with the exception of the proposed regulations for Seasonal Child Group Activities. Kory Luker seconded the motion. Vote on motion: Stephen Walston-Aye; Kory Luker-Aye; Johnny Loumis, Jr.-Aye; Ulises Flynn-Aye; Debbie Cragun-Aye. The motion passed unanimously, with the one section being inconclusive.

Discussion Items

4. Planning Commission Business (Planning Session for Upcoming Items, Follow Up, Etc.).

Mr. Crowell reported that the Planning Commission Meeting times will change to 6:00 p.m. in 2021.

Mr. Crowell explained that although this meeting took place in person, if the Planning Commission opted to go a different direction in terms of meeting modali ty, he could send it through. Meetings either need to be all virtual or face-to-face. Each modality has pros and cons and each involves Ms. Hall. Mr. Crowell. stated that the meeting modality will be considered in light of the current COVID-19 situation in Utah.

Conm1issioner Walston recommended going remote at least through January because of the critical situation in which Utah currently finds itself, and it wi ll get worse over the next few weeks. Mr. Crowell offered to share the consensus with the Mayor and City Council. Chair Cragun stated that the Planning Commission has held virtual meetings, which went well. Commissioner Loumis stated that due to health concerns involving his wife, he is facing significant unknown factors in his life. Currently, the Planning Conm1ission only has one meeting scheduled for December. Commissioner Walston strongly preferred in-person meetings, but if safety demands, virtual meetings were certainly acceptable.

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Mr. Crowell remarked that it is easier to accommodate pedestrians by constructing sidewalks to begin with since cities do not remain rural forever. Sidewalks are more expensive Jo install after the fact. Miscellaneous di scussion took place on design guidelines for cities. The importance of keeping bike lanes clear of cars was emphasized by an accident Commissioner Walston had that could have been catastrophic.

5. Adjournment.

The Planning Commission Meeting adjourned at 6:47 p.m.

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