Agenda Item Title:
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Interpretation of the term “Mixed Use Development”
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Presenter:
Mike Wilcox
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Description/Background:
The Community Development Director, James Sorensen, is requesting the Planning Commission provide the interpretation of the term “mixed use development” as applied in the context of a conditional use permit application on a property located at 10165 South 1300 East. The application is to seek review and approval of a mixed use development for this site. This property is zoned Neighborhood Commercial (CN) which generally allows only commercial uses, but also allows for a mixed use development as a conditional use. The key determination to be made is whether this proposal qualifies as a mixed use project under the Sandy City Code. If not, the use is not allowed in this zone or at this location. If yes, then the applicant will proceed with their conditional use application.
A full detailed staff report is attached with further information.
This item was previously scheduled for the April 20, 2023 meeting, but that meeting was canceled.
Recommended Action and/or Suggested Motion:
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission determine that this request does not meet the definitional standard of a “Mixed Use Development” as outlined in the Land Development Code based on the following findings:
Findings:
1. A mixed use development must consist of more than just a collection of types of uses that are adjacent (vertically or horizontally) to one another. It requires that they be designed to function as a walkable village center providing a variety of housing, employment opportunities, goods and services that support the existing and proposed residents of a given area. The proposal does not meet this requirement.
2. A mixed use development is required to function as a walkable village center, providing a mix of uses within close proximity, and uninte...
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