Motions and roll-call votes
Motion as recorded
carried with a vote of 4:1.
No roll call was recorded for this motion.
The motion as the minutes record it
Councilmember Gray moved to table the appointment of Steve Conger to the Cemetery Advisory Board for a four-year term. Councilmember Curtis seconded the motion. Those voting aye: Melissa Clark, Colby Curtis, Jared Gray, and Carolyn Love. Those voting nay: Donna Burnham. The motion carried with a vote of 4:1.
Motion as recorded
carried with a vote of 4:1.
No roll call was recorded for this motion.
The motion as the minutes record it
Councilmember Gray moved to table the appointment of Corbin Wade to the Cemetery Advisory Board for a four-year term. Councilmember Curtis seconded the motion. Those voting aye: Melissa Clark, Colby Curtis, Jared Gray, and Carolyn Love. Those voting nay: Donna Burnham. The motion carried with a vote of 4:1. 11.B. City Treasurer
Motion as recorded
passed with a unanimous vote.
No roll call was recorded for this motion.
The motion as the minutes record it
Councilmember Gray moved to appoint Tara Freeman as City Treasurer. Councilmember Clark seconded the motion. Those voting aye: Donna Burnham, Melissa Clark, Colby Curtis, Jared Gray, and Carolyn Love. The motion passed with a unanimous vote. 11.C. Planning Commission
Motion as recorded
failed for lack of a second.
No roll call was recorded for this motion.
The motion as the minutes record it
Councilmember Burnham moved to appoint Jason Allen to the Planning Commission for a one-year term. The motion failed for lack of a second.
Motion as recorded
carried with a vote of 4:1.
No roll call was recorded for this motion.
The motion as the minutes record it
Councilmember Gray moved to table the appointment of Jason Allen to the Planning Commission for a one-year term. Councilmember Curtis seconded the motion. Those voting aye: Melissa Clark, Colby Curtis, and Jared Gray, Carolyn Love. Those voting nay: Donna Burnham. The motion carried with a vote of 4:1. 11.D. Senior Citizens Advisory Board
Motion as recorded
failed for lack of a section.
No roll call was recorded for this motion.
The motion as the minutes record it
Councilmember Burnham moved to appoint Joye Roberts to the Senior Citizens Advisory Board for a four-year term. The motion failed for lack of a section.
Motion as recorded
carried with a vote of 4:1.
No roll call was recorded for this motion.
The motion as the minutes record it
Councilmember Gray moved to table the appointment of Joye Roberts to the Planning Commission for a one-year term. Councilmember Curtis seconded the motion. Those voting aye: Melissa Clark, Colby Curtis, Jared Gray, and Carolyn Love. Those voting nay: Donna Burnham. The motion carried with a vote of 4:1. Mayor Westmoreland recessed the meeting from 8:27 to 8:36 p.m. CONSENT AGENDA 12. AGREEMENTS 12.A. First Addendum to an Agreement between Eagle Mountain City and Paul Jerome for City Administrator Services 12.B. Silver Lake Internet, LLC Franchise Agreement 13. BID AWARDS 13.A. Dump Bed and Plow Equipment – Semi Service (State Contract) 13.B. Wastewater Headworks Equipment: Grit Classifier – Hydro International 13.C. Wastewater Headworks Equipment: Grit Classifier/Washer Equipment and Screening Equipment – Huber Technologies 14. BOND RELEASES 14.A. Brandon Park Phase A, Plat 7 – Out of Warranty 14.B. Brandon Park Phase A, Plat 10 – Out of Warranty 15. CHANGE ORDERS 15.A. 2021 New Well Design Change Order #1 – Jones and DeMille 15.B. 2021 White Hills Well Upgrades Change Order #1 - Bowen Collins and Associates 15.C. Smith Ranch Community Park Design Services Change Order #1 – MHTN Architects 16. MINUTES 16.A. November 16, 2021 – Regular City Council Meeting 17. PRELIMINARY PLATS & SITE PLANS 17.A. SITE PLAN – Marketplace at Eagle Mountain Town Center Lot 8 Pad A 17.B. SITE PLAN – Big O Tires 18. RESOLUTIONS
Motion as recorded
passed with a unanimous vote.
No roll call was recorded for this motion.
The motion as the minutes record it
Councilmember Gray moved to approve the consent agenda removing items 12.A., 12.B., 15.C., 17.B., and 18.A. and placing them as scheduled items and approving the minutes as amended. Councilmember Clark seconded the motion. Those voting aye: Donna Burnham, Melissa Clark, Colby Curtis, Jared Gray, and Carolyn Love. The motion passed with a unanimous vote. SCHEDULED ITEMS 12.A. First Addendum to an Agreement between Eagle Mountain City and Paul Jerome for City Administrator Services
Motion as recorded
passed with a unanimous vote.
No roll call was recorded for this motion.
The motion as the minutes record it
Councilmember Gray moved to approve the first addendum to an agreement between Eagle Mountain City and Paul Jerome for City Administrator Services amending the salary increase to $150,000. Councilmember Clark seconded the motion. Those voting aye: Donna Burnham, Melissa Clark, Colby Curtis, Jared Gray, and Carolyn Love. The motion passed with a unanimous vote. Councilmember Clark explained that the proposed salary was based upon a compensation study conducted by the Human Resources Department and the increase is within the median pay range for the position. She noted and applauded Mr. Jerome's foresight and efforts prior to and during the pandemic to adapt to conditions in order for the City to retain functionality and provide services. Mayor Westmore stated that Paul Jerome had been hired at the low range for the position with the intent of raising his salary after one year. Councilmember Gray mentioned that he had insisted on reducing Paul Jerome's salary when Mr. Jerome was hired as the City Administrator with the intent of raising it after one year in accordance with Mr. Jerome’s level of performance. He voted against Mr. Jerome’s appointment due to the salary; however, Mr. Jerome has more than proven himself and has saved Eagle Mountain City millions of dollars. 12.B. Silver Lake Internet, LLC Franchise Agreement Director of Administrative Services/City Recorder Fionnuala Kofoed stated the applicant contacted her and expressed concern with the Council possibly altering the term of the contract as discussed during work session. Applicant representative Brett Mansfield clarified that he is amenable to a five-year term and requested for the other terms of the contract to remain as drafted. City Attorney Jeremy Cook explained that the terms of this contract and similar agreements can include a stipulation that the automatic renewal will be void if the party is in breach of the terms of the agreement. A purpose of the renewal is to schedule and initiate a staff review of the agreement to determine if changes are merited.
Motion as recorded
passed with a unanimous vote.
No roll call was recorded for this motion.
The motion as the minutes record it
Councilmember Clark moved to approve the Silver Lake Internet, LLC Franchise Agreement. Councilmember Gray seconded the motion. Those voting aye: Donna Burnham, Melissa Clark, Colby Curtis, Jared Gray, and Carolyn Love. The motion passed with a unanimous vote. 15.C. Smith Ranch Community Park Design Services Change Order #1 – MHTN Architects Assistant City Administrator/Community Development Director Steve Mumford presented the item. During the concept plan approval for Smith Ranch Community Park, the City Council advised staff to consider exploring the design and cost for a skatepark to be installed. Staff has worked with MHTN Architects to get a proposal from Spohn Ranch Inc. for design services and construction documents. This change order will allow staff to begin the process of design and implementation into construction documents. The estimated costs for a concrete skatepark were $450,000 for a 7,000-square-foot park and $926,000 for a 12,000-square-foot park. The pickleball courts included in the original plan were estimated at $173,000, excluding lighting. The Council directed staff to explore plans for the larger skate park. The noise levels produced by a concrete skatepark range from 64 to 78 decibels, wooden skate parks range from 75 to 85 decibels, and steel skateparks range from 75 to 95 decibels. Heavy traffic registers at 80 to 89 decibels and a vacuum or average radio produce about 75 decibels. The distance from the proposed skate park to the existing kestrel box is 650 feet. The box is located approximately 280 feet from Pony Express Parkway and 100 to 200 feet from the commercial area. The skate park would be about 160 feet from the closet homes. Discussion ensued regarding the possible size and cost of the amenity options for the park in comparison to other City parks, resident concerns regarding the foul language used at the other skate park, sound mitigation options possibly reducing visibility, and resident requests for a skatepark. Mr. Cook noted that Municipal Code prohibits threatening, profane, and indecent language at a public park. Mr. Mumford clarified that the approval is for the design of a 12,000-square-foot skatepark. Councilmember Clark recommended directing staff and MHTN Architects to research sound nuisance impacts and potential mitigation measures to address concerns.
Motion as recorded
passed with a unanimous vote.
No roll call was recorded for this motion.
The motion as the minutes record it
Councilmember Love moved to approve the Smith Ranch Community Park Design Services change order #1 with MHTN Architects directing staff to work with MHTN Architects to explore possible sound mitigation measures and best practices to reduce impact to the homes and wildlife. Councilmember Clark seconded the motion. Those voting aye: Donna Burnham, Melissa Clark, Colby Curtis, Jared Gray, and Carolyn Love. The motion passed with a unanimous vote. 17.B. SITE PLAN – Big O Tires Applicant representative Trevor Sharp presented elevation renderings and material samples to the Council. Councilmember Clark expressed concern with the gray color palette and said the sample color was too similar to cinderblock. Councilmember Burnham asked if the applicant would be amenable to adding a parapet to the street-facing side of the building. Mr. Sharp stated that Municipal Code does not prohibit him from using the colors suggested. The plan includes nine different design features; six are required. He expressed frustration with the conflicting feedback provided and felt that the changes asked for by the Council that exceed Municipal Code requirements are overreaching, especially in comparison to other approved buildings in the area, and the time and expense he incurs with each alteration. The purpose for one side of the building to have the additional parapet design features is to designate the entrance. Councilmember Gray clarified that he personally has no objection to the proposed gray color scheme. Councilmember Love explained that the Council’s concerns regarding the color and other features are due to resident complaints regarding the Cascade Collision building near the location of the Big O Tires. Mr. Sharp noted that the resident complaints are regarding a building that is still under construction and that other materials, colors, and articulation will be added to the cinderblock structure altering the appearance. He feels it is unfair to require multiple reiterations of an upcoming project in response to those complaints. He has reviewed Municipal Code meticulously with the project engineer and staff but continues to receive additional complaints and conflicting feedback from the Council. The block size will be the same size as cinderblock but the cinderblock base will be covered with additional materials. He clarified that the building never included white, it only appeared white on the black and white rendering. Councilmember Clark clarified that the item had not been tabled during the previous meeting due to concerns with the design and colors but due to the elevations being mislabeled which caused confusion. She said the Council is trying to do their best to balance Municipal Code, resident concerns, and developer rights and that they are not picking on the applicant. Councilmember Love stated where the entrance is not oriented towards the street, as required by Municipal Code, the Council is attempting to determine the adequate adjustments for the building to meet the intention of the standards regarding the street-facing façade. The Council is allowing the orientation due to the nature of the business not being likely to generate foot traffic. Councilmember Gray expressed his support for the proposed design. As a compromise, he asked if the applicant would add the parapet as requested by Councilmember Burnham to the side of the building facing Pony Express Parkway for the architectural elements on the northeast and southwest corner to match. Discussion ensued and the Council determined to allow an exception to permit the 30-foot setback due to the requirements of the use and the necessary turn radius for larger vehicles exiting the service bays.
Motion as recorded
passed with a unanimous vote.
No roll call was recorded for this motion.
The motion as the minutes record it
Councilmember Burnham moved to approve the site plan for Big O Tires with the following conditions: 1. A parapet wall similar to the southwest corner shall be added to the northwest corner; and 2. The applicant shall ensure that the lighting complies with dark sky standards including full cutoff lights, no overspill, no more than 100,000 lumens per acre, and all parking lot lights shall be under 17 feet in height. Councilmember Clark seconded the motion. Those voting aye: Donna Burnham, Melissa Clark, Colby Curtis, Jared Gray, and Carolyn Love. The motion passed with a unanimous vote.
Motion as recorded
carried with a vote of 4:1.
No roll call was recorded for this motion.
The motion as the minutes record it
Councilmember Clark moved to approve a resolution of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, amending the Eagle Mountain City Policies and Procedures Manual, adding two floating holidays to the Municipal Calendar. Councilmember Curtis seconded the motion. Councilmember Gray asked staff if approving two floating holidays would cause issues for employees due to the reasons discussed during work session. Councilmember Clark stated that the City could make an executive decision whether to close the offices. She thinks it would be good for each individual employee to be able to make decisions about which things are important to them due to the political capital associated with certain holidays. Councilmember Burnham expressed frustration that the Council felt it was political to celebrate the true freedom of slaves. She personally thinks that Juneteenth is important and should be recognized. Mr. Jerome explained that setting a specific holiday makes it easier to administrate and for employees to take the day off work. Discussion ensued regarding which holidays to recognize and the political and religious significance and challenges arising in declaring specific days as holidays. Councilmember Love suggested adding Veterans Day as a set holiday in addition to one floating holiday. Human Resource Manager Angela Valenzuela said that the City is currently closed on the day after Thanksgiving but it is not a paid holiday for employees. She recommended adding Veterans Day and the Friday after Thanksgiving as the two paid holidays to bring Eagle Mountain City even in the number of paid holidays for full-time staff members as other cities. An additional benefit would be that the City offices will only close for one more day a year rather than two days. AMENDED MOTION: Councilmember Clark moved to approve a resolution of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, amending the Eagle Mountain City Policies and Procedures Manual, adding two Federal Holidays to the Municipal Calendar – Veterans Day and the Friday after Thanksgiving. Councilmember Gray seconded the motion. Those voting aye: Melissa Clark, Colby Curtis, Jared Gray, and Carolyn Love. Those voting nay: Donna Burnham. The motion carried with a vote of 4:1. SCHEDULED ITEMS 20. TAGG-N-GO CARWASH Items 20.A. and 20.B. were presented and discussed concurrently. Mr. Jensen presented the item. The proposed site plan is located directly south of Maverick, and directly north of the recently approved Stonebridge Montessori School along Ranches Parkway. The approval for the Stonebridge Montessori School required a connection to the north. This is addressed in the site plan by providing a full drive access, 26-feet from curb to curb, to Stonebridge Lane, moving the entire drive access off the school's site. The parcel is shown as Community Commercial on the City's Future Land Use Plan, and the applicant is proposing a rezone to the Commercial Community (CC) zone, which is appropriate within the Community Commercial land use designation. The applicant is proposing several Compact Burning Bush plants between the drive aisle and Ranches Parkway, to serve as a headlight screen. The Parks and Recreation Director indicated that he felt a compact burning bush would be an appropriate headlight screen, but some members of the Planning Commission felt that it may not be appropriate during the winter when the foliage was lost. Only a small corner of the property would require headlight screening and the hours of operation conclude soon after dark. The Planning Commission did not recommend any changes to the proposed elevations. The applicant has provided a traffic study which was completed after the applicant changed the site orientation, the new connection to Stonebridge was added, and the traffic study at Campus Drive was completed. With the mitigation recommendation of adding a new connection to Stonebridge, the level of service (LOS) for each of the study intersections remains consistent with current conditions. The study indicated seven additional trips generated during the morning peak hours and 29 additional trips during the evening peak hours. Discussion ensued regarding the data provided in the traffic study. Applicant Conner Atkin said the use typically captures existing traffic and the location is anticipated to service approximately 440 to 500 cars per day. Most of the vehicles will be from existing traffic in the area rather than generating new trips to the location. Other locations average 30 to 50 cars per hour. Mayor Westmoreland opened the public hearing at 9:48 p.m. Matthew Hicks expressed concern with the Commercial Community zoning at the entrance to the City and the use. He feels that the application is in violation of the dark sky ordinance, quiet hour standards, style code, and traffic generation and that it does not meet the criteria for rezoning. He believes that the traffic study is a farce and thinks the traffic delays will be far greater than indicated. He thinks the use will create safety hazards and that the City will be liable for any resulting injuries. He alleged that the company that conducted the traffic study also owns the development company. Michelle Blackburn said the traffic study is difficult to understand. Her concern is the connection to Stonebridge Lane, increased traffic routing onto Stonebridge Lane, safety concerns, and the traffic light installed not anticipated until 2025. She desires for a use that would be more appropriate next to a school and at the entrance to a neighborhood. The following individuals submitted emails against the proposal: Matthew Hicks, Bryan Campbell, Margo Campbell, Carrie Koka, Ed Blackburn, Emily Johnson, John Mason, Katie Stoddart, Leon Spencer, Cindy Spencer, Margo Campbell, McKay Smith, Melissa Smith, Michelle Williamson, and Rachel Tehvand. Mayor Westmoreland closed public comment at 9:55 p.m. Mr. Jerome explained that although residents might have valid concerns regarding an application, if the proposal adheres to Municipal Code requirements, the Council is constrained to approve the item, or the City could be subject to litigation by the landowner and developer. The Council can work with the applicant to mitigate resident concerns as much as possible. Discussion ensued regarding the use differences between Commercial Community and Commercial Neighborhood zoning. Mr. Mumford explained that the property was zoned as Commercial prior to the expiration of The Ranches Master Development Agreement. The applicant could argue regarding their vested commercial rights due to the expired approval. Commercial Community was proposed as the most appropriate zoning due to the location of the property adjacent to a major arterial road. Commercial Neighborhood is generally more appropriate in a lower traffic area closer to homes. The business traffic generally will not be passing through the neighborhood. Mr. Jensen verified that in January 2008, the Planning Commission recommended approval of a carwash at this site that was not completed at the time due to the recession. Councilmember Curtis noted that the site is appropriate for commercial uses and should the City approve Commercial Neighborhood zoning, as desired by some residents, a permitted CN use could be developed that resulted in greater traffic than the carwash and other negative impacts. Discussion ensued regarding methods for the City to mitigate resident concerns and clarifying that as the LOS D at Ranches Parkway and Wride Memorial Highway existed prior to this project and the level of service will not lower because of the project, the applicant cannot be required to resolve traffic issues. Mr. Mumford verified that the City has employed a traffic engineer to study potential traffic mitigations and solutions for the Ranches Parkway intersections. City Engineer Chris Trusty explained that the ability of City mitigation measures to be enacted prior to the opening of the carwash would largely depend on securing funding and a bid for the work, which is difficult due to current market conditions. Mr. Hicks was recognized to speak to clarify his statement alleging a conflict of interest. He stated that the LLCs for Hunt Engineering and the developer for the project are owned by the same entity. Mr. Atkin confirmed that Hunt Engineering performed the traffic study; however, he clarified that they are neither organizationally nor financially linked to the engineering firm. Mr. Cook clarified that the City could reject the validity of the traffic study should a conflict of interest exist. The City Engineer might be able to verify the accuracy of the data. Also, the failing intersection is at Wride Memorial Highway, not the Stonebridge Lane intersection, which appears to be the greatest concern of the residents. Discussion ensued regarding whether to table the item due to the alleged conflict of interest potentially skewing the data. Mr. Cook confirmed that the City would have legal grounds to withdraw the approval should investigation determine a conflict of interest bringing the validity of the findings of the traffic study into question. Discussion ensued regarding resident concerns with quiet hours and dark sky ordinance compliance and whether to require different hours than allowed for the Quick Quack carwash due to the proposed carwash being closer to homes. Mr. Mumford stated that the Quick Quack is about 700 feet from the closet homes and the Tagg- N-Go will be approximately 500 feet from the closest homes. Mr. Cook verified that residents would have recourse via Code Enforcement should the decibel levels generated by the carwash measured at their homes exceed the allowed levels during quiet hours. Mr. Jensen clarified that the proposal for the project is in compliance with the dark sky ordinance. He indicated the location of the headlight screening s set back from the road and in a location that would not impede traffic visibility. 20.A. ORDINANCE/PUBLIC HEARING – An Ordinance of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, Approving a Rezone to the Commercial Community Zone for the Tagg-N-Go Carwash.
Motion as recorded
passed with a unanimous vote.
No roll call was recorded for this motion.
The motion as the minutes record it
Councilmember Burnham moved to approve an ordinance of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, approving a rezone for parcel 66:403:0102 to the Commercial Community Zone. Councilmember Love seconded the motion. Those voting aye: Donna Burnham, Melissa Clark, Colby Curtis, Jared Gray, and Carolyn Love. The motion passed with a unanimous vote. 20.B. MOTION – Tagg-N-Go Carwash Site Plan
Motion as recorded
passed with a unanimous vote.
No roll call was recorded for this motion.
The motion as the minutes record it
Councilmember Burnham moved to approve the site plan for the Tagg-N-Go Carwash with the condition that the applicant shall comply with the traffic mitigation strategies recommended in the traffic impact study. Councilmember Love seconded the motion. Those voting aye: Donna Burnham, Melissa Clark, Colby Curtis, Jared Gray, and Carolyn Love. The motion passed with a unanimous vote. 21. ORDINANCES/PUBLIC HEARINGS 21.A. ORDINANCE/PUBLIC HEARING – An Ordinance of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, Approving an Amendment to the Eagle Mountain Municipal Code Chapter 17.80 Sign Regulations and Sign Permits.
Motion as recorded
Outcome not recorded
No roll call was recorded for this motion.
The motion as the minutes record it
Councilmember Burnham moved to table an ordinance of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, approving an amendment to the Eagle Mountain Municipal Code Chapter 17.80 Sign Regulations and Sign Permits. Councilmember Clark seconded the motion. The motion was withdrawn. Applicant Bill Gaskill explained the desired sign size increase and the purpose for those changes and his request to provide signage for all businesses without street frontage. The copy space available on the signs would remain the same but would be reoriented to improve readability. Their sign company requested to remove the requirement for masonry; however, they are amenable to any material. Discussion ensued whether to address the request through a Municipal Code amendment or by granting an exemption to City standards. Councilmember Love suggested making the size of the sign contingent upon and proportional to the height of surrounding buildings.
Motion as recorded
passed with a unanimous vote.
No roll call was recorded for this motion.
The motion as the minutes record it
Councilmember Clark moved to table an ordinance of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, approving an amendment to the Eagle Mountain Municipal Code Chapter 17.80 Sign Regulations and Sign Permits. Councilmember Burnham seconded the motion. Those voting aye: Donna Burnham, Melissa Clark, Colby Curtis, Jared Gray, and Carolyn Love. The motion passed with a unanimous vote. Councilmember Curtis requested that changes to sign standards be separate from flagpole standards when the items return at a future meeting. 21.B. ORDINANCE/PUBLIC HEARING – An Ordinance of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, Repealing Eagle Mountain Municipal Code Chapter 17.70 Accessory Apartments and Replacing it with Chapter 17.70 Accessory Dwelling Units, and Amending References to Accessory Apartments in Chapters 17.05, 17.10, 17.20, and 17.95. Mr. Mumford explained that he altered the accessory dwelling unit setback requirements to be consistent with the primary dwelling as requested. Councilmember Curtis stated he is in favor of beginning with stricter standards and the Council could alter the setbacks at a future date should the requirements prove onerous. Mayor Westmoreland opened the public hearing at 10:46 p.m. As there were no comments, Mayor Westmoreland closed the hearing.
Motion as recorded
passed with a unanimous vote.
No roll call was recorded for this motion.
The motion as the minutes record it
Councilmember Love moved to approve an ordinance of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, repealing Eagle Mountain Municipal Code Chapter 17.70 Accessory Apartments and replacing it with Chapter 17.70 Accessory Dwelling Units, and amending references to accessory apartments in Chapters 17.05, 17.10, 17.20, and 17.95. Councilmember Burnham seconded the motion. Those voting aye: Donna Burnham, Melissa Clark, Colby Curtis, Jared Gray, and Carolyn Love. The motion passed with a unanimous vote. 21.C. ORDINANCE/PUBLIC HEARING – An Ordinance of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, Amending the Eagle Mountain Municipal Code Chapters 17.10 Definitions, 17.75 Standards for Special Uses, 17.20 Agriculture Zone, 17.35 Commercial Zone, 17.37 Business Park Zone, 17.40 Industrial Zone, and 17.23 Open Space Zones, Relating to Indoor and Outdoor Shooting Ranges. Mayor Westmoreland opened the public hearing at 10:53 p.m. Jim Smith submitted the following email, “I apologize for not being present tonight. I am out of town, enjoying the NFR with family. I would like to express appreciation to the staff and the Planning and Zoning for their work on this ordinance. I'm sure that additional opportunities will present themselves to fine tune this important ordinance, but I feel that it is a good first effort. The establishment of carefully controlled and monitored shooting ranges is an important element of any community. This enables people to be trained, and practice a basic right allowed constitutionally. This ordinance will do much to provide a safe environment for citizens to discharge firearms. This will also be a tremendous help for the prevention of wildfires that result from uncontrolled shooting. I certainly appreciate the consideration of the Mayor and Council concerning this important issue.” Mayor Westmoreland closed the public hearing at 10:54 p.m. Councilmember Love expressed concern with exempting the buildings from design standards and allowing shooting ranges near the wildlife corridor. Mr. Jensen stated that outdoor shooting ranges are restricted to Agriculture and Open-Space Natural zones and indoor ranges are permitted in the CC, CR, and LMD zones. As written, a shooting range would be permitted on a residential lot over five acres, if zoned as Agriculture. The intent for reduced design standards is to permit shooting shelters not in compliance with commercial building standards. Clubhouses would be required to meet design standards. Councilmember Clark recommended amending the language to “shooting amenities” rather than ranges. Mr. Mumford recommended adding language to clarify that offices or other buildings are required to meet commercial design standards. Discussion ensued regarding concerns with permitting outdoor shooting ranges a quarter-mile from the wildlife corridor, the impact of a distance requirement to the wildlife corridor standard impacting an existing shooting range should the land be annexed into the City, and possibly creating a shooting range overlay rather than a special use. Councilmember Clark stated that an existing range that is near wildlife areas has not caused problems; however, she conceded that issues could arise with other users. She advised the Council to ensure that the requirements in EMMC 17.75.073(B)(4) not unintentionally prevent food trucks or other vendors from selling goods during shooting competitions and events. Discussion ensued regarding whether or not to recommend approval of the item due to the difficulty of the Council to make decisions at a late hour, and with consideration of the time invested by a resident being in attendance at the meeting for the purpose of this agenda item.
Motion as recorded
carried with a vote of 4:1.
No roll call was recorded for this motion.
The motion as the minutes record it
Councilmember Burnham moved to table an ordinance of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, amending the Eagle Mountain Municipal Code Chapters 17.10 Definitions, 17.75 Standards for Special Uses, 17.20 Agriculture Zone, 17.35 Commercial Zone, 17.37 Business Park Zone, 17.40 Industrial Zone, and 17.23 Open Space Zones, relating to indoor and outdoor shooting ranges. Councilmember Curtis seconded the motion. Those voting aye: Donna Burnham, Melissa Clark, Colby Curtis, and Carolyn Love. Those voting nay: Jared Gray. The motion carried with a vote of 4:1. 22. MASTER SITE PLANS 22.A. MOTION – Ranches Crossing Master Site Plan Applicant representative Brian Haskell offered to have the item tabled until a future meeting in consideration of time. Mayor Westmoreland recognized resident Pat Quinney to speak. Mr. Quinney stated that ingress and egress issues will be exacerbated by this project. Impacted residents are in favor of a buffering wall along the border between the residential and business area including Ruby Lane. He discussed installing gates on Ruby Lane with the fire chief to allow emergency access while preventing through traffic. Alysha Milligan also submitted a written comment speaking against the project.
Motion as recorded
passed with a unanimous vote.
No roll call was recorded for this motion.
The motion as the minutes record it
Councilmember Love moved to table the site plan for Ranches Crossing. Councilmember Clark seconded the motion. Those voting aye: Donna Burnham, Melissa Clark, Colby Curtis, Jared Gray, and Carolyn Love. The motion passed with a unanimous vote. 22.B. MOTION – Eagle Crest Phase A Master Site Plan Mr. Jensen presented the item. Eagle Crest is located within the commercial portion of the Sage Park development. Sage Park was originally an entirely residential project, but on November 19, 2019, the City Council rezoned approximately 20 acres to Business Park, and granted Light Manufacturing as a conditional use, the Council also allowed for up to nine acres of self-storage in the northern portion of the project along Eagle Mountain Boulevard. The application is in compliance with the Sage Park Development and Use Agreement. The Planning Commission voted 4 to 1, with one absentee, to recommend approval of the Eagle Crest Business Park Master Site Plan with the following conditions: 1. The amount of parking required for the storage facility as determined per EMMC 17.55.120(C) shall be provided; and 2. Headlight screening shall be required between the parking areas and the public rights-of- way. Staff recommends the additional condition: 3. The north-south road to the east of Building C should be increased in size to a 77-foot minor collector right-of-way. Applicant representative Isaac Patterson said he would be amenable to installing a 65-foot road as industrial land designers have told him that width would be critical to the infrastructure needs for the project. He feels a 77-foot width may be unnecessary, but he would be willing to revisit the width of the road with staff later to determine the appropriate right-of-way width. He would prefer to disallow street parking to allow the streets to remain as open as possible; he noted the lots are designed to accommodate parking needs. Their plan provides more parking than another storage facility in the City. The Council will approve the individual site plans for the project and will have the opportunity to evaluate if the concerns have been resolved. Mr. Jensen said that the City Engineer had indicated he would be willing to explore a right-of-way width standard for industrial areas greater than 53-feet but narrower than a standard collector road as industrial areas would likely not require as much space for pedestrians. He clarified that the reduction between a 65-foot and a 77-foot right-of-way would be in the park strips rather than the driving lanes and Municipal Code indicates the amount of visitor parking required for storage unit facilities is at the direction of the Planning Commission. The plan currently provides 13 visitor parking stalls. Councilmember Burnham stated that she is not concerned with the amount of visitor parking provided due to patrons generally only using the visitor parking when signing up for services. Discussion ensued regarding the differences between the staff-proposed 77-foot right-of-way and the applicant requested 65-foot right-of-way with the preference to reduce the width of the sidewalk and park strip rather than the drive lanes and street parking areas.
Motion as recorded
passed with a unanimous vote.
No roll call was recorded for this motion.
The motion as the minutes record it
Councilmember Burnham moved to approve the master site plan for Eagle Crest Phase A with the following conditions: 1. The north-to-south road east of Building C shall be built to a 65-foot right of way standards with five-foot park strips and five-foot sidewalks; and 2. Headlight screening shall be required between parking areas and the public rights-of-way. Councilmember Gray seconded the motion. Those voting aye: Donna Burnham, Melissa Clark, Colby Curtis, Jared Gray, and Carolyn Love. The motion passed with a unanimous vote. 23. RESOLUTIONS
Motion as recorded
passed with a unanimous vote.
No roll call was recorded for this motion.
The motion as the minutes record it
Councilmember Burnham moved to approve a resolution of Eagle Mountain City, Utah, approving a master development agreement for Ault Farms. Councilmember Love seconded the motion. Those voting aye: Donna Burnham, Melissa Clark, Colby Curtis, Jared Gray, and Carolyn Love. The motion passed with a unanimous vote. 24. CITY COUNCIL/MAYOR'S BUSINESS 25. CITY COUNCIL BOARD LIAISON REPORTS Councilmember Burnham Councilmember Burnham said that the Senior Citizen Center internet is having issues. They would like signage on Eagle Mountain Boulevard or on the building to help residents identify the center. The Senior Citizen Advisory Council has two vacancies, including the spot tabled at tonight's meeting. Councilmember Love Councilmember Love acknowledged the passing of Marianne Smith, a member of the Cemetery Board, and expressed the love and respect felt by those who had served with her. She thanked the Cemetery Board and staff for the Angel Remembrance event and lantern launch. Councilmember Clark Councilmember Clark said Be Ready Eagle Mountain has a new member and is working on the schedule for next year including Ham radio hand-on classes and licensing events. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is working on rules for the dog park and has a board vacancy. Councilmember Gray Councilmember Gray commended the Youth Council for their efforts and involvement m community service projects. Councilmember Curtis Councilmember Curtis stated the Library Board is accepting applications for a vacancy. 26. COMMUNICATION ITEMS 26.A. Upcoming Agenda Items 27. ADJOURNMENT