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Sandy Fire Station #31 (Cairns Site Plan Preliminary Review)
9295 S. Monroe St.
[Community #2, Civic Center]
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Presenter:
Mike Wilcox, Planning Director
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Description/Background:
The applicant, Heber Slabbert of AJC Architects (representing the property owner, Sandy City Fire Department), is requesting preliminary site plan review of a new fire station within the Cairns District on a property located at approximately 9295 S. Monroe St. The proposal is to construct a two-story fire station and develop a portion of a new mid-block public street (9270 South) as part of the city’s redevelopment efforts in this Stadium Block area. This new station would replace the existing Station #31 that is located at 9010 S. 150 E.
Please see the attached staff report and exhibits for full details.
Recommended Action and/or Suggested Motion:
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission determine preliminary site plan review is complete for the Sandy Fire Station #31 located at approximately 9295 S. Monroe St. based on the following findings and subject to the following conditions:
Findings:
1. The applicant has met the intent and substantially complies with most of the applicable Cairns Design Standards and the Cairns Master Plan. As a public service use, many of the Cairns Standards are difficult to apply and accomplish with a special use such as a fire station.
2. The applicant has demonstrated that they have complied with the Land Development Code requirements for the RC Zone.
3. The proposed development enhancements provide the same or better overall quality design than the exceptions sought to achieve the branding identity and unique design elements that make this area stand out.
Conditions:
1. That street improvements be carried out according to Plan and Profiles approved by the Sandy City Engineer and specifically:
a. That Monroe Street be further improved and dedicated to include a 16 foot wide streetscape behind the curb and gutter of a Type 4 Street.
b. That 9270 South be improved and dedicated to meet the Type 2 Street requirements for a total width of 69 feet.
2. That the developer proceeds through the final site plan review process with staff. The Final Site Plan shall be in compliance with all Development Code requirements, staff redlines, and those modifications as required by the Planning Commission.
3. That the development comply with all Building & Safety, Fire and Life Safety Codes applicable to this type of use.
4. That the developer be responsible to meet all provisions of the Cairns Design Standards, with the following approved exceptions:
a. building height of less than eight stories and approved to be a minimum of two stories;
b. 70% of building placed within 5’ of building setback, and approve the placement as shown on the site plan;
c. max building setback exceeded (both streets) and approve the setbacks as shown on the site plan;
d. pedestrian entrances be reduced to one;
e. no on-street parking on 9270 South Street be provided;
f. no ground floor commercial be provided;
g. surface parking be allowed to face 9270 South Street;
h. surface parking lot be allowed to exceed 10% of overall site;
i. driveway approach width over 24 feet to allow up to 94 feet;
j. building articulation of uninterrupted expanses be approved up to 34 feet; and
k. fenestration of base, middle, and top less than 50% and less than 50% non-reflective, transparent glass treatment as shown in the architectural elevations.
5. That the developer be responsible to install the following development enhancements to offset the listed exceptions:
a. All parkstrips along 9270 South Street incorporate a raised planter bed;
b. specialty paver be added to the corner as an entrance to the plaza;
c. a meandering sidewalk be utilized on Monroe Street;
d. a hedge or wall be placed within the typical building setback area to provide screening of the parking lot along 9270 South Street.
e. a secondary gateway monument be installed by the applicant in a location that is determined appropriate by staff;
f. a plaza be provided and that it be expanded to front onto both streets and placed at the corner;
g. public street sidewalks incorporate irregular shapes and patterns;
h. alternating street tree species be used on both street frontages; and
i. additional pedestrian and vehicular wayfinding signs be installed in locations determined appropriate by staff;
6. All utility boxes (i.e. transformers, switch gear, telephone, cable tv, etc.) shall be shown on the site plan and shall be placed underground or moved behind the front setback of the buildings and screened from view. Each box shall be shown in its exact location and shall be noted with its exact height, width and length. Building utility meters shall be mounted to the side or rear elevation or screened with a wing wall if fronting a public street.
7. That the developer be responsible for the placement of a temporary 6-foot-high chain link fence around the perimeter of the project during the construction phase of the project for security and safety. Said fence shall also be required to include fabric to prohibit blowing dust problems, if it becomes necessary or if it is required by the Community Development Department during Site Plan Review.
8. That the architectural massing, design, and proposed building materials be approved as presented.
9. That project signs be allowed upon receiving a detailed sign permit package that complies with the Sandy City Sign Ordinance. Signs will need to be reviewed at final review with Staff.
10. That the applicant work with staff to determine an appropriate implementation of public art within the plaza area.
11. That the applicant install a secondary screen system for roof mounted equipment that extends above the roof edge.