City Council Meeting Agenda

Thursday, March 7,2019
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NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF ST. GEORGE,

WASHINGTON COUNTY, UTAH

 

Public Notice

 

Public notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of St. George, Washington County, Utah, will hold a regular meeting in the City Council Chambers, 175 East 200 North, St. George, Utah, on Thursday, March 7, 2019 commencing at 5:00 p.m.

 

The agenda for the meeting is as follows:

 

Call to Order                                                                                                           

Invocation

Flag Salute

 

1.            Comments from the public.

 

The Open Comment Period provides an opportunity to address the Mayor and City Council regarding concerns or ideas on any topic.  To be considerate of everyone at this meeting, public comment will be limited to three minutes per person.  Participants are to state their names for the record.  Comments, which cannot be made within these limits, should be submitted in writing to the City Recorder at christina.fernandez@sgcity.org.

 

The Mayor and City Council encourage civil discourse for everyone who participates in the meeting.

 

Comments pertaining to an agenda item that includes a public hearing or public input should be given as that item is being discussed during the meeting.

 

2.            Consent Calendar.

 

a.    Consider approval to award bid to Gooch Pool Repair of Southern Utah for the City Pool re-plaster project.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  The plaster at the city outdoor pool has worn to a point that the Health Department has asked for it to be replaced. This project would remove the existing plaster down to the hard under shell and then replace with new plaster.  Staff recommends approval.

 

b.    Consider approval of a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the purchase of a portion of 2450 South.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  This agreement is for the purchase of a portion of future 2450 South from Evan J. Woodbury, Inc.  Staff recommends approval.

 

 

 

 

 

c.    Consider approval of a Purchase and Sale Agreement for Public Right of Way along 500 East.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  This is a request to purchase ROW for the Corona Flores Market.  The ROW is necessary to comply with the landscape ordinance for commercial development.  The area to be purchased is 3,342 square feet along 500 East.  Staff recommends approval.

 

d.    Consider approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Mainline Engineering for the design of 1450 South Extension.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  This project consists of extending 1450 South starting at 3000 East and continuing southeasterly to the intersection of 3650 South 240 West (Washington City).  It will include roadway design, right-of-way design, drainage design, utility relocation/installation, and street lighting.  Staff recommends approval.

 

e.    Consider approval of a Professional Service Agreement with Span Systems Inc. for the Sand Hollow Aquatic Center Dome Replacement Project.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  This is for design consulting services for the re-construction of the roof structure at the Sand Hollow Aquatic Center.  The overall appearance of the roof will remain the same as the current roof, unless the design proves to be inadequate or the City decides to alter the roof design during this design process.  The purpose of this proposal is to provide information on the scope of work for bid preparation as consulting services.  Staff recommends approval.

 

f.     Consider approval of an amended Professional Service Agreement with Sunrise Engineering for structural and plan review.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  The City utilizes three consultants for building and structural review for commercial building permits.  Sunrise has been able to review the building plans more efficiently than the other firms.  Therefore, the building division has been utilizing them for a majority of the plan reviews.   This amendment would increase the contract by $40,000.  Currently, there is $120,000 in the budget between all consultants.  Staff recommends approval.

 

g.    Consider approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Bowen, Collins, & Associates and for the engineering services for the design of the SGRWRF 2020 Expansion Project.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  The SGRWRF 2020 Expansion Project is the second phase of the wastewater treatment plant expansion.  Phase I of the plant expansion is under construction.  The Preliminary Engineering Report for the second phase has been completed.  This PSA with Bowen, Collins, & Associates is for the design of the next phase that is required to meet future needs and the new nutrient removal regulations.  Staff recommends approval.

 

 

 

h.    Consider approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Bowen, Collins, & Associates for the engineering services for the design of the Tonaquint Drive Sewer Project.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  A section of the wastewater collections system in the Tonaquint / Southgate area is at capacity and in need of up-sizing and replacement.  This professional services agreement is for the design of the sewer replacement project.  Staff recommends approval.

 

i.     Consider approval of a Reimbursement Agreement with Dixie Power for the installation of a section of 60" diameter sewer pipe in front of their new substation at approximately 1800 West 3780 South.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  Dixie Power is in the process of constructing a new substation along 3780 South, south of Christiansen Park.  The Water Services Department plans to replace and upsize the existing 48" sewer outfall line that is in 3780 South Road.  The new pipeline will run in front of the Dixie Power substation.  With this agreement, the sewer line will be installed with the Dixie Power project, and we will reimburse Dixie Power the actual cost of the sewer line installation.  Staff recommends approval.

 

j.     Consider approval of Amendment No. 6 to the Purchase and Option Agreement with Tech Ridge, LLC to amend Section 4.8 and extend the deadline to May 31, 2019 for successful negotiation and execution of the Development Agreement.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  This amendment provides additional time to successfully negotiate and execute the Development Agreement before buyer's option to purchase Phase II Property and the Hillside Option expires.  Staff recommends approval.

 

k.    Consider approval of an Airport Hangar Lease Agreement with SO Construction, Inc. on Lot 56C.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  The City currently has a hangar lease with John St. John (SO Construction) on lot 54B.  Mr. St. John has requested to move to lot 56C and enter into a new lease with the City.  Staff recommends approval.

 

l.     Consider approval of the financial report for January, 2019.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  As of January 31, 2019, the City has completed seven (7) months or 58.33% of the fiscal year.  In relation to that, the General Fund revenues are at 58.56%.  General Sales tax continues to perform well as new construction related revenues.  The General Fund expenditures are at 49.81% of the budget year-to-date.  Overall departments are doing well to stay within their year-to-date budgets.  Those departments that may be slightly over budget are due to large equipment purchases or seasonal programs.  Staff recommends approval.

 

 

 

m.  Consider approval of the minutes from the meetings held on January 24, 2019, February 7, 2019, February 14, 2019, and February 21, 2019.

 

3.            Public hearing and consideration of an ordinance for a zone change amendment for The Ledges residential Planned Development for a vacation rental project, to redistribute the densities, and for minor topographical and clerical corrections.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  The Ledges is located off of Highway 18, south of the Winchester Hills Development.  This requested Zone Change Amendment covers the Ledges Planned Development and has three purposes: to redistribute the densities, minor topographical and clerical corrections, and to approve the site plan for a vacation rental project.   The applicant requests approval for the review of the design, site plan, and elevations for the vacation rentals.  The Planning Commission recommended approval.

 

4.            Public hearing and consideration of an ordinance for  a zone change amendment to the Sun River Commons commercial center to develop an office building in Phase 3.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  The developers of the Sun Rivers Commons commercial center would like to add this professional office building to the Planned Development.  This is an amendment in order to review the design and site plan for the proposal.  The property is on 1.60 acres zoned PD-C (Planned Development Commercial) and is generally located east of Terrible Herbst C-Store & fuel station on Pioneer Road adjacent to the UDOT R.O.W.  The Planning Commission recommended approval.

 

5.            Public hearing and consideration of an ordinance for a zone change amendment for Quarry Ridge Commercial to develop in two (2) phases commercial buildings with an undeveloped area for a future third phase.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  This is a zone change amendment request to develop Quarry Ridge Commercial subdivision on approximately ten (10) acres, and to review the site plan, design, and elevations.  It is proposed to develop two (2) office/commercial pads on ten (10) acres adjacent to the Ft. Pierce Wash.  The property is zoned PD-C (Planned Development Commercial) and is located on Horsemans Park Road.  The Planning Commission recommended approval.

 

6.            Consider a request for a revised Hillside Development Permit to allow for the additional inclusion and development of Lot 12 within a previously approved 11-lot single family residential development (Banded Hills).

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  This is a request for a Hillside Development Permit to allow development of the additional Lot 12 to a previously approved single family residential development known as Banded Hills. The property is located at approximately 2915 East Banded Hills Drive (generally located between Copper Cliff Drive and Banded Hills Drive).  The Planning Commission recommended approval.

 

 

 

7.            Consider a request to install an 8" water line within the hillside overlay zone located at the proposed Juniper Cove subdivision.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  This waterline will be installed between the previously approved Banded Hills Drive and the Juniper Cove subdivisions and will follow the existing disturbed trail within the hillside slope area.  The purpose of this waterline is to provide adequate pressure to the Juniper Cove and Teakwood subdivisions by supplying water from the airport tank pressure zone.  The Planning Commission recommended approval.

 

8.            Consider approval of a conditional use permit to allow construction of an approximate 16'3" high RV Garage at 720 West Indian Hills Drive.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  The applicant is requesting to construct a detached residential RV garage; the height will exceed the allowable building height of fifteen feet (15’), unless a conditional use permit is granted for a greater height.  The property is zoned R-1-10 (Single Family Residential 10,000 sq. ft. minimum lot size).  The Planning Commission recommended approval.

 

9.            Consider approval of a conditional use permit to allow construction of an approximate 17'3" high RV garage on Lot 27 in the Crimson Cliffs Phase 2 residential subdivision.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  The applicant is requesting to construct a detached RV garage; the height will exceed the allowable building height of fifteen feet (15’), unless a conditional use permit is granted for a greater height.  The property is located at 2514 East 2220 South. The property is zoned RE-20 (Residential Estate 20,000 sq. ft. minimum lot size).  The Planning Commission recommended approval.

 

10.         Consider approval of the preliminary plat for Hidden Pinyon at The Ledges Phase 3.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  This preliminary plat is for Hidden Pinyon at The Ledges Phase 3, a 14-lot residential subdivision located north on Hidden Pinyon Drive, north of Hidden Pinyon Phase 2; zoning is PD-R (Planned Development Residential).  The Planning Commission recommended approval.

 

11.         Consider approval of the preliminary plat for Snow Canyon Commercial.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  This preliminary plat is for a 3- lot commercial subdivision located north of Dixie Downs Road, south of 2000 North Street, and west of Snow Canyon Parkway; zoning is PD-C (Planned Development Commercial).  This proposed preliminary plat is to create three (3) lots within this planned development commercial zone.  Lot 1 will be 3.13 acres and will have frontage on Dixie Downs Road, Lot 2 will be 3 acres and will have frontage on Snow Canyon Parkway and Lot 3 will be 1.75 acres and will have frontage on 2000 North Street and Snow Canyon Parkway.  The Planning Commission recommended approval.

 

 

 

12.         Consider approval of the preliminary plat for Sun River Commons Phase 3.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  This preliminary plat is for Sun River Commons Phase 3, a 1-lot commercial subdivision located east of Pioneer Parkway, north of Sun River Parkway, and west of I-15; zoning is PD-C (Planned Development Commercial).  This lot will be used for a future office building.  The Planning Commission recommended approval.

 

13.         Consider approval of a final subdivision plat for Desert Cove Phase 3.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  This final subdivision plat is for Desert Cove Phase 3, a 19-lot residential condominium subdivision located at Broken Rock Way and Mesa Rock Drive; zoning is R-1-10 (Single-Family Residential 10,000 SQ/FT minimum lot size).  The Planning Commission recommended approval; the item was tabled at the previous City Council meeting.

 

14.         Consider approval of the final subdivision plat for Desert Crossing Phase 2.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  This final subdivision plat is for Desert Crossing Phase 2, a 13-lot residential subdivision located at Day Dream Way and Broken Mesa Drive; zoning is PD-R (Planed Development Residential 5,000 SQ/FT minimum lot size).  The Planning Commission recommended approval.

 

15.         Consider approval of the final subdivision plat for Desert View Phase 2.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  This final subdivision plat is for Desert View Phase 2, a 9-lot residential subdivision located at Broken Mesa Drive and Broken Mesa Court; zoning is PD-R (Planed Development Residential 5,000 SQ/FT minimum lot size).  The Planning Commission recommended approval.

 

16.         Consider approval of the final subdivision plat for Estrella Commercial Subdivision.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  This final subdivision plat is for Estrella Commercial Subdivision, a 2-lot commercial subdivision located at Snow Canyon Parkway and Dixie Downs Road; zoning is PD-C (Planned Development Commercial/Manufacturing – all building shall not exceed 50% of the net lot or parcel acreage).  The Planning Commission recommended approval.

 

17.         Consider approval of the final subdivision plat for Maple Estates Phase 4.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  This final subdivision plat is for Maple Estates Phase 4, a 20-lot residential condominium subdivision located at Copper Cliff Drive and Banded Hills Drive; zoning is R-1-10 (Single-Family Residential 10,000 SQ/FT minimum lot size).  The Planning Commission recommended approval.

 

18.         Consider approval of the final subdivision plat for Moorland Park Phase 2.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  This final subdivision plat is for Moorland Park Phase 2, a 17-lot residential subdivision located at 2780 East Street and Ridgedale Lane; zoning is R-1-10 (Single-Family Residential 10,000 SQ/FT minimum lot size).  The Planning Commission recommended approval.

 

19.         Consider approval of the final subdivision plat for Sage Canyon Phase 3 Subdivision.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  This final subdivision plat is for Sage Canyon Phase 3 Subdivision, a 24-lot residential subdivision located at Hayrocks Drive and Yant Flat Drive; zoning is R-1-10 (Single-Family Residential 10,000 SQ/FT minimum lot size).  The Planning Commission recommended approval.

 

20.         Consider approval of the final subdivision plat for White Sands Phase 4B Subdivision.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  This final subdivision plat is for White Sands Phase 4B Subdivision, an 8-lot residential subdivision located at White Dome Drive and Dwarf Bear Poppy Drive; zoning is R-1-10 (Single-Family Residential 10,000 SQ/FT minimum lot size).  The Planning Commission recommended approval.

 

21.         Consider approval of an amended final subdivision plat for Painted Desert Professional Plaza Amended.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  This request is to amend the final subdivision plat for Painted Desert Professional Plaza Amended to adjust Building Pads #3, #4, and #5 to match existing buildings and to adjust Building Pad #2 to the proposed location.  This request has been approved by City Staff, the Home Owners Association (HOA), and the Joint Utilities Committee (JUC).  This property is located at 1611 East 2450 South Street; zoning is PD-C (Planned Development Commercial/Manufacturing – all building shall not exceed 50% of the net lot or parcel acreage).  The Planning Commission recommended approval.

 

22.         Appointments to Boards and Commissions of the City.

 

23.         Reports from Mayor, Councilmembers, and City Manager.

 

24.         Request a closed session to discuss litigation, property acquisition or sale or the character and professional competence or physical or mental health of an individual.

 

25.         Adjourn.

 

 

 

 

 

________________________________                ______________________________

Christina Fernandez, City Recorder                     Date

 

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