Pleasant Grove Community Development

04/13/2017

ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA TONIGHT, 7 PM:

A 2 lot new subdivision plat called 100 West Church Subdivision on property located at approximately 1650 West 100 South.

A site plan for Tri-City Nursery on property located at 630 West 700 South.

Amend ordinance 10-15-14 F & G: Flag Lots by increasing the maximum length allowed for a common stem, as well as the number of lots that can be served by a common stem, only for landlocked properties in the R-R (Rural Residential) and A-1 (Agriculture) zones.

Amend the Annexation Declaration Policy Plan to include a 0.574 acre parcel located at 4087 N. Canyon Road into the designated annexation areas of the city.

Adjust the boundaries of Pleasant Grove City and Cedar Hills City by annexing a 0.574 acre parcel designated in the Annexation Policy Plan, located at 4087 N. Canyon Road.

Amend the Pleasant Grove City General Plan Land Use Map for 1.67 acres located at 1783 W 1100 N from the land use designation of Medium Density Residential to Professional / Mixed Use.

Rezone 7.53 acres on properties located at 1783, 1807, 1841, and 1855 W 1100 N from R1-8 (Single Family Residential) to P-O (Professional Office).

Amend City Code Chapter 11-15, Inspection Fee Provisions, to add a provision assessing fees for testing and inspection of construction and development.

Amend City Code Section 10-15-48: Mobile Food Trucks, by eliminating the temporary stay aspect of food trucks, allowing food trucks to stay permanent in one location.

Amend the City Code Sections 11-2-7, 11-2-10, 11-4-1, 11-5-1, 11-7-1, 11-7-2, 11-7-4 and 11-7-5 to provide for administrative approval of minor final plats having three (3) or less lots, and other related code updates.

Amend City Code Section 10-2-1D-2C-2A– Mailing of Land Use Notices requiring notices to be sent to property owners affected by the ordinance change unless the change generally and equally affects all properties within a particular district, or within the entire city.

Amend City Code Chapter 10-11E, Downtown Village Zone by combining provisions of Chapter 10-13C, Mixed Use Overlay Zone into the Downtown Village Commercial Subdistrict; and revising and combining the provisions regarding permitted uses, density and various zoning requirements in the Commercial and Transitional Subdistricts.

04/07/2017

PG BY THE NUMBERS:

9.2 - Total square miles
38,052 - Population (US Census 2017 estimate)
1850 - First settlement of Pleasant Grove
117 - New single family building permits issued in 2016
6 - multi-family building permits issued in 2016
4th - Rank in size of Utah County cities
116 - Miles of roads in the city
$1,824,787 - Money budgeted in FY 2017 for road repairs (prior to the Citizens Initiative being filed)
40,000 - average monthly circulation at the PG Library
60.48% - PG survey respondents want indoor swimming pool
89.65 - Acres of City maintained parks

04/03/2017

Here's the City's fiscal impact response to the Local Initiative that was filed with the City to force budgetary priority to pay for road improvements, before any other programs.

What may sound good at first may have unintended consequences...

03/30/2017

A great editorial regarding our roads situation:

"...the proposal’s offer to rob Peter to pay Paul is not a sustainable solution, especially if you want Pleasant Grove to be a desirable place to live."

Several Pleasant Grove residents are offering what appears to be a modest proposal to dedicate more money to maintaining the city’s roads.

03/29/2017

Planning Commission Meeting, Thursday, March 30th:

The Planning Commission will consider requests to:

Amend the Pleasant Grove City General Plan Land Use Map for 1.67 acres located at 1783 W 1100 N from the land use designation of Medium Density Residential to Professional / Mixed Use.

Rezone 7.53 acres on properties located at 1783, 1807, 1841, and 1855 West 1100 North from R1-8 (Single Family Residential) to P-O (Professional Office).

Amend the Annexation Declaration Policy Plan to include a 0.574 acre parcel located at 4087 N. Canyon Road into the designated annexation areas of the city.

Adjust the boundaries of Pleasant Grove City and Cedar Hills City by annexing a 0.574 acre parcel located at 4087 N. Canyon Road. The property will be assigned a General Plan land use designation of Very Low Density Residential and a zoning of R-R (Rural Residential).

Rezone approximately 4 acres (the north portion, behind Costume Craze) of property located at approximately 350 West Center Street from Downtown Village Zone – Commercial Subdistrict to Downtown Village Zone – Transitional Subdistrict.

Amend City Code Chapter 10-11E, Downtown Village Zone by combining provisions of Chapter 10-13C, Mixed Use Overlay Zone into the Downtown Village Commercial Subdistrict; and revising and combining the provisions regarding permitted uses, density and various zoning requirements in the Commercial and Transitional Subdistricts.

03/28/2017

Here's the updated Report on Active Developments (RAP Sheet).

03/16/2017

WINNERS OF THE GENERAL PLAN SURVEY DRAWING

As an incentive to take the survey, respondents were offered a chance to submit their name and address in a drawing for 3 credits of $100 to the City utility billing, or some other City service.

On March 14th, Mayor Daniels drew the following names as winners of the $100 credits:

1. DeVry Anderson
2. Tyler Powell
3. Kim Leatham

The winners will be contacted by the City soon for options on how to apply their $100 credit.

Congratulations!

03/16/2017

GENERAL PLAN SURVEY RESULTS

PG City sponsored an online survey in January to assist in determining goals for the update of the City's General Plan. Here are a few of the results of the total 675 submissions:

Most Important Issues Facing PG:
1. Street improvements
2. Utility and service rates
3. Installing missing sidewalks

Highest Ranked City Services:
1. Fire / ambulance
2. Law enforcement
3. Recreation programs

Highest Ranked Need for Expanded Facilities:
1. Indoor swimming pool
2. Library
3. Bike / walking paths

Most Needed Commercial Growth:
1. Restaurants
2. Entertainment
3. Shopping centers

To see all the results, please go to the City's website at: http://www.plgrove.org/community-development-56868/planning

The Planning Division is responsible for reviewing plans, plats, etc. for development projects with the City to ensure conformance to the City Municipal Code. Pleasant Grove City hereby gives notice that the Planning Commission will hold regular meetings on the second and fourth (if needed) Thursday...

03/10/2017

PROPOSED 5 STORY BUILDING DOWNTOWN

Last night, the Planning Commission voted to recommended to the City Council approval of a City Code amendment that would permit buildings in the downtown area, specifically only along Main Street between 300 South and Center Street, to be constructed to a maximum height of 68 feet or 5 stories.

Applicants Matthew Flinders and Drew Armstrong have conceptually proposed a 5-story mixed use building that would provide commercial spaces on the ground floor, with residences above (see artist rendering). A site plan will be forthcoming for review and approval by the Planning Commission at a future date. Requirements for architectural design, parking, etc. will be addressed in the review of the site plan.

The proposal to increase maximum building height downtown that would allow this proposed project to move forward will be reviewed in a public hearing on Tues, April 18th at 6:00 pm.

03/09/2017

ACCESSORY APARTMENT REGISTRATION REMINDER:

Last year on February 2nd, the City Council approved an ordinance which requires anyone having an accessory apartment to have it registered with the City. A deadline for registration of existing apartments was set before fines could be assessed.

Per City Code Section 10-15-47Q:

"Failure to Complete Registration. If the property owner does not complete the registration as outlined above, the accessory apartment shall not be considered legal or approved. Failure to complete the registration of an existing accessory apartment within two (2) years of the passing of this ordinance may result in a fine of $500 which may result in a lien on the property. After the fine is assessed, the Building Official or his designee shall determine an appropriate deadline for compliance. An additional fine may be assessed for each deadline that is not met."

The deadline for registration is February 2, 2018. If you need assistance, please come in to Community Development at 86 East 100 South, or call Dave Houston at 801-785-6057.

03/09/2017

ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA TONIGHT (7 PM)

Apply the land-use designation of Low Density Residential to approximately .19 acres of land just recently annexed to Pleasant Grove on property located at approximately 899 East 1190 North

A rezone of approximately .19 acres from an A-1 (Agriculture) Zone to a R1-9 (Single Family Residential) Zone on property located at approximately 899 East 1190 North

A single lot subdivision plat called Don Anderson PG Subdivision on property located at approximately 899 East 1190 North

A 9 lot preliminary subdivision plat called Manila Park Estates Plat A, on property located at 3100 North 900 West

A single lot new commercial subdivision plat called DEVCO Plat B on property located at 1991 West 680 North

A site plan for the Quick Quack Car Wash on property located at 1991 West 680 North

Proposal to amend City Code Section 10-11E-2-9 Downtown Commercial Subdistrict, Building Height to increase the maximum number of stories and height allowed on properties along main Street between 300 S and Center Street up to 5 stories or 68 feet

Proposal to amend Downtown Village Zone by combining provisions of the Mixed Use Overlay Zone into the Downtown Village Commercial Subdistrict; and revising and combining the provisions regarding permitted uses, density and various zoning requirements in the Commercial and Transitional Subdistricts.

Questions? Call us at 801-735-2191.

03/07/2017

RECENT LAND USE CODE AMENDMENTS.

Everything we do at Community Development is regulated by the City Land Use Code, sometimes referred to as zoning ordinances. Occasionally requests are made by outside applicants, or situations arise in the administration of the City Code that cause the City to consider making amendments to the code. These are always considered by both the Planning Commission and the City Council in noticed public hearings.

Here is a list of recent PG City Land Use Code amendments:

1. INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS – Approved 1/5/16.
Changed the requirement to complete all infrastructure improvements prior to the issuance of a building permit to completion prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. (Several City Code Sections)
2. OVERLAYS – Approved 1/5/16.
Relocated the overlay sections within Title 10 to the Overlay Chapter to make them easier to find. (Chapter 10-13, Overlays)
3. GARAGE DRIVEWAYS – Approved 1/5/16.
Removed the requirement to provide paved access to non-primary garages. (Section 10-18-2: Parking and Design Standards)
4. ACCESSORY APARTMENTS – Approved 2/2/16.
Provided for the permitting of legal accessory apartments in residential zones. Subsequent amendments were approved relating to off-street parking on 10/18/16, tiny homes on10/18/16, compliance with provisions of all other City Code on 1/2/17, and interior access on 2/21/17. (Chapter 10-15-47, Accessory Apartments)
5. INDOOR STORAGE OVERLAY – Approved 3/29/16.
Added an Indoor Storage Overlay for application in the Downtown Village Zone. (Section 10-13F, Indoor Storage Overlay)
6. FLAG LOTS – Approved 5/3/16.
Amended the purpose and ability for the approval of flag lot developments. (Section 10-15-14, Flag Lots)
7. RURAL COMMERCIAL OVERLAY – Approved 6/21/16.
Expanded the permitted uses and applicable zones for the Rural Commercial Overlay. (Section 10-13D)
8. STREET IMPROVEMENT REQUIREMENTS – Approved 7/19/16.
Adjusted the threshold requirements for when street improvements are required and the criteria for approving exceptions. (Section 10-15-41, Street Frontage Improvements)
9. THE GROVE ZONE URBAN DESIGN STANDARDS – Approved 7/19/16
Modified the design requirements for developments in The Grove Zone. (Section 10-14-20, Urban Design Standards)
10. INDOOR STORAGE USE – Approved 11/15/16.
Expanded the permitted uses to include use #6377, “Indoor climate controlled storage facilities”, only within the area west of North County Boulevard, between State Street and Center Street. (Section 10-14-24-1C-2, The Grove Commercial Sales Subdistrict, Permitted Uses)
11. RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES – Approved 12/6/16.
Amending the permitted and conditional uses in all residential zones regarding residential facilities for people with a disability, including amending to reflect changes made in state code that are applicable to Pleasant Grove City Code. (Section 10-15-23, Residential Facilities)
12. AUTO SALES IN DOWNTOWN VILLAGE ZONE – Approved 1/17/17.
Included land use #5512 “Retail-trade of used motor vehicles automobiles only” on properties with frontage on 600 West, north of Center Street in the Downtown Village Zone. (Section 10-11E-2-1 Downtown Commercial Sub-district, Permitted Uses)
13. DOWNTOWN VILLAGE ZONE SIGNAGE – Approved 1/17/17.
Modified the requirements for signs in the downtown area regarding minimum clearance and a recommendation of the Downtown Advisory Board. (Section 10-19-12 and 10-19-17, Signs and Outdoor Advertising)
14. RESIDENTIAL GARAGE REQUIREMENTS – Approved 1/17/17
Added a provision that residential garages may not be converted into livable space unless a new attached or detached garage is built prior to occupancy of the converted garage space. (Section 10-15-30, One Family and Two-Family Dwellings)
15. THE GROVE ZONE - INTERCHANGE PARKING STANDARDS – Approved 1/17/17.
Modified the required dimensions (length and width) for parking stalls, allowing parking stalls to have a minimum dimension of 18 ft. in The Grove Zone-Interchange Subdistrict. (Section 10-18-4, Parking Design Standards)

Any questions on the above may be posted here, or referred to Ken Young, Community Development Director at 801-785-6057.