Planning Commission 6.18.2025

- The commission approved the June 4 minutes unanimously and welcomed new city planner Mikkel Layton, who introduced herself as coming from Grand County/Moab planning work. - The Hazard Entities LLC site plan was discussed at length, with staff highlighting access spacing conflicts, stormwater/percolation requirements, and landscaping gaps; commissioners agreed the north access could be allowed due to site constraints and fire access needs. - The Hazard site plan was tabled unanimously until the applicant returns with the remaining required items, specifically the stormwater percolation test or alternative engineering report and a landscape plan. - For medical cannabis pharmacies, staff presented a draft ordinance based closely on state law, and the commission focused on tightening it with possible changes to location limits, hours of operation, advertising restrictions, facility caps, and whether the zoning language should be “and” instead of “or.” - Commissioners also asked staff to explore a separate ordinance for medical cannabis production facilities so the pharmacy rules can move forward independently. - For temporary gravel pits, staff explained the draft ordinance would regulate on-site material extraction for development projects, including 500-foot separation from dwellings, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. hours, reclamation plans, and bonding requirements. - The commission generally supported the gravel pit draft but asked staff to refine several points, including whether setbacks should consider permitted future homes, how reclamation sign-off should work, and whether renewal should be limited to a maximum number of years. - The transition zone discussion centered on creating more starter-home opportunities while still providing a buffer between higher-density and traditional neighborhoods; commissioners debated lot size, setbacks, garage requirements, open space, and whether the zone should emphasize affordability as well as transition. - No final action was taken on the cannabis, gravel pit, or transition zone ordinances; staff will revise the drafts, consult the city attorney on several legal questions, and bring them back for future review and public hearings. - The commission also scheduled a Visionary Homes workshop for the following Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. to review a proposed development agreement and asked that materials be shared in advance if possible.