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Millcreek Community Council Minutes March 1, 2022, 6:30pm 1. Introductions: a. Mayor: Jeff gave an update on his work at the State legislature as well as his trip to DC,, on behalf of Millcreek and the Wasatch Front Regional Council. b. City Council members:Cheri Jackson, Dist. 3, Sylvia Catten, Dist. 1, Thom DiSirant, Dist. 2 c. Community Council members: i. Members Present: Allen Sowards, Daniel Blaser, Amber Measom, Robert Brough, Hilary Lambert, Lynda Bagley, Chip Spencer, Jamie Walker, Sahara Hayes ii. Members excused: Diane Angus, Quenton Wells, iii. Moderator: Jamie Walker iv. Minutes taken by: Hilary Lambert v. 3 minute timer: Sahara 2. Police Report: Detective Christian Thompson a. Calls for service: 2,721 b. Total cases: 836 c. Total citations: 530 (Increased, due to the hiring of a new traffic cop) d. Booking arrests: 57 e. Crimes were relatively average in number and type; there were a number of graffiti incidents and the city graffiti task force had them removed the very next day f. We discussed questions, including biggest traffic problems (speeding, mostly on 3300S, and school zone enforcement, as well as texting and driving) g. A reminder of code 11.20.130 rules on no street parking when there is snow 3. Review and approve February Minutes a. Amber motioned, Allen seconded; minutes approved with 2 abstentions from absent members 4. Applications: You can find all of them linked in this document a. CU-21-20 Mistercarwash 4181 S State St. i. Allen motioned, Amber seconded; unanimously recommended by the council b. ZM-22-002 22 Application requesting a rezone from RM to MD to accommodate a mixed-use development consisting of 423 residential units and a neighborhood grocery market consisting of 7,000 square ft PLEASE SEE ROBERT MAY’S EMAIL, as there are many documents accompanying this application, that can be accessed through OneDrive i. Deanna Foxley, resident: Asked about how many living units (423) ii. Council questions included ensuring there is a grocery store, question about the one-way bridge (existing), if the amenities and parking are publically accessible (yes); duration (2.5 year construction); question/concern about 19% parking reduction and if it really will meet use; property management plans on-site, 24hr/day required and will be added into development agreement); question about emergency cache, developer is willing to incorporate ---PAGE BREAK--- iii. Robert made a motion to recommend approval with the addition of 2 emergency caches on the property, Amber seconded; one abstention, nine votes to recommend approval c. ZM-22-003 Rezone for 4070 S 1300 E for subdividing a lot and building 2 single family homes i. Resident comment: Developer will be required to dedicate 7’ on 1300E for future development (right of way); ii. Some discussion on driveway placement, iii. Allen motioned, Wayne seconded; unanimous recommendation for approval with one abstention (Jamie recused himself for this application) d. CU-21-019 Mixed use multi-family project in the CCOZ i. There is concern that parking is inadequate for city center visitors who will use these amenities; concern about the encroachment on the park space envisioned in the City Center plan ii. Motion by Allen to recommend approval as presented with the strong encouragement that the additional parking reduction be reconsidered and that the developer consider opening up to the common on the southwest corner as opposed to the east side. Seconded by eight vote in favor two opposed e. CU-22-004 Mixed-use building with 78 residential units and 5,673 commercial space 1265 E Villa Vista Ave i. Chip Recommend to approve with the desire to have any water issues that impact other properties in the city addressed fully; seconded by Wayne; nine in favor, one opposed ii. Lynda wanted to include the following: 1. The changes in the ditches that had run Northbound along Highland Dr. now only go westbound and have caused flooding to the properties to the West. 2. The height of the building that had originally been approved at 65 feet is now being increased to 75 feet plus another 14 feet for stairs and parapet walls for a total of 89 feet. 3. The parking has been decreased and Villa Vista road with its on street parking will be quite a bit smaller for emergency vehicles to get down for these extremely tall buildings. 4. A 5 foot side yard seems extremely close to a one story residential building. 5. The sidewalks, bike lane, and changes to the size of the lanes on Richmond will be taking property away from the house across the street 3074 and 3 other properties and put the property line right up against the houses or even in the front room of the house. Nothing has been discussed with the property owner. 6. Richmond Street is SLC's responsibility and they are currently doing a study there for input from the public. Has this change been discussed with SLC? ---PAGE BREAK--- f. ZT-22-001 Clarifying how we measure the depth of commercial space i. Allen recommends approval, Robert seconded; unanimously recommend approval 5. Other a. Francis Lily-Redistricting Presentation: The Millcreek City Council requests your input on this effort. i. Brian Busch, Millcreek’s GIS expert, prepared three concept maps, which are available directly at this link: ii. Here’s a link to a survey regarding these maps: iii. We discussed and brainstormed ways to meet constitutional requirements and community desires The rest of the agenda is tabled until next month, it is 10:25pm. b. Subcommittee Updates (May be moved to April depending on timing): i. Emergency Preparedness 1. Home Depot community assistance funds and volume discounts: Report from Allen ii. Events iii. Other iv. Communications b. Meet and Greet dinner at Jamie Walker’s home in March i. Think about Saturday evenings that could work 5th, 19th, 26th (March 12th is not an option) c. Other items Notes: