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Pioneer Crossing Subdivision (Reconsideration of Condition of Approval Number 16)
143 E. Pioneer Ave. (8530 South)
[Community #3 - Sandy Woods]
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Presenter:
Claire Hague
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Description/Background:
The applicant, Kyle Borton, is requesting the reconsideration of Condition of Approval number 16 that was approved during the Subdivision review by the Planning Commission on August 30, 2012. (See Exhibit #1- Application Materials)
BACKGROUND
The Pioneer Crossing Subdivision is located at approximately 135 E. Pioneer Avenue. The property is currently zoned R-1-7.5(HS) as are all properties immediately surrounding it. The property is adjacent to the TRAX train right-of-way and just north of the Sandy Station Park and Porter Rockwell Trail. This property is located within the Tier 1 Area of the Historic Sandy Master Plan.
During the Planning Commission meeting held August 30, 2012, the Commission found the preliminary subdivision review to be complete and it was approved with 17 conditions (See Exhibit #2 - Pioneer Crossing Minutes). The condition of approval in question is condition 16 which states:
“That the front yard areas remain fenceless to preserve an open neighborhood feel. The developer shall install a 6-foot solid opaque fence along the west and north boundary of the subdivision. If fencing in the side and rear yards of the homes is desired, that it be a 6-foot solid opaque fencing. That fencing along the east of the development (along the public trail and railroad lines) be limited to a 6’ non-opaque fence (i.e. black vinyl coated chain-link) with the option to use various vegetation to create a sense of privacy and noise attenuation.”
The applicant lives at 143 E. Pioneer Ave which abuts the Porter Rockwell trail and TRAX railroad lines. The property’s location within the subdivision requires that the fencing be 6’ and non-opaque per condition 16 of the approved subdivision plat. The applicant is requesting reconside...
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