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Staff used the meeting to review state law on conditional‑use permits and variance standards. A staff member cited Utah Code guidance (discussed in the meeting as \"10‑9a‑507\") and summarized the key points: conditional uses are presumed allowable uses where the city may impose conditions to mitigate detrimental effects, but state law does not require elimination of those effects. The staff member said the ordinance and any conditions must be tied to the record with findings explaining why conditions are imposed and how they relate to ordinance standards.

Why it matters: commissioners and staff said better tools for public engagement and regular progress reporting could help the public follow master plans and department goals. On conditional uses, staff and the commission emphasized that conditions must be supported in the record and that the legal standard focuses on mitigation rather than elimination of impacts; denial is possible if the city finds the ordinance standards cannot be met.

Speakers on these items included multiple commissioners who attended the APA conference, a planning staff member who distributed state‑law materials and a staff presenter who reviewed conditional‑use and variance statutes. The meeting included a brief conversation about the idea of a state‑of‑the‑city or periodic progress report tying department work to council goals.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Midvale Planning Commission Meeting 5-14-2025","oneSentenceSummary","Commissioners described sessions at the APA spring conference on public engagement and conflict resolution; staff reviewed state law on conditional‑use permits (Utah Code provisions), emphasizing mitigation (not elimination) of detrimental effects and the need for written findings tying conditions to ordinance standards.","taxTitle","Midvale , Salt Lake County, Utah","taxId",7393,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6555574,"Consultants present draft parks and open‑space master plan; open house planned June 7",1112,491130,1604070,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3310926-b8ee152a616cfd926f0ceb131574886b&start=491&end=1604","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3310926-b8ee152a616cfd926f0ceb131574886b/thumbnail_491130.jpg","/articles/6555574/Midvale/Salt-Lake-County/Utah/Consultants-present-draft-parks-and-openspace-master-plan-open-house-planned-June-7","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6555574-96ea07d7b0f1dd0f933b8319f79965a8/orig.mp4?Expires=1770892386&Signature=noJzlp8LLWArIL~T9QIwu5Kn4Y25bHhzX~adRJOL5NDiDEPi-yd6PePIuG5zSJfoTfxIwtGDtNKxnmY4H306041sLz9~cVFmQn-WzGotC0DADNloQH73-ghMzumpbdyf81YEnjVrx6lZNs3IPv66T~tqmYwIdZz8VWmbWZ8K2qJxqrPQPf7S0~0zWKnY3c~Sj--bngKdQBoIZjmnQtzzUp1am1epohys3af9KUQZZQMx3625YiBkfP0WlbybQiz25KeWFGOVGkmeuqlLGLPVJvr~VcqcbdQNeL-n08rTXfrSJMpA59rmMvTQtUYLEaCqccfdGGuek1TAykJqi21fqg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Consultants from MHTN Architects presented a draft preferred scenario for Midvale’s first parks and open‑space master plan and outlined next steps including public outreach and implementation.

Don Ryan, the MHTN presenter, said the study inventories existing parks and open space, maps service gaps and proposes a network of trails and pocket parks to improve access. \"We really don't have a lot of programmed or even available park and open space areas, especially as you go East of State Street. You'll see some figures that that area of town from State Street on East is quite underserved,\" Don Ryan said. He described scenario elements that strengthen trail connections, tie new projects to the Jordan River corridor and identify redevelopment and station‑area parcels that could include open space.

Key points from the presentation: the plan is funded by the Wasatch Front Regional Council (WFRC) and includes public engagement led by Horrocks and Alta for mobility; a steering committee includes a WFRC representative; the consultant team will hold an open house on June 7 to coincide with the city’s mural festival and the public survey will remain open through that event. The plan maps existing park coverage and highlights orange “gap areas” outside of standard access radii, particularly east of State Street. The presentation identified potential opportunities near 8600 South and at the Center Street station area plan for new plazas or park space. The Jordan Bluffs project was described as a planned larger regional park that would improve coverage when implemented. The Copperview Recreation Center’s condition and future were noted as a question for the plan to consider.

Commissioners asked about outreach and whether mapping included adjacent cities; the consultant said the analysis includes neighboring jurisdictions for context but focuses recommendations inside Midvale city limits. Staff said a QR code and festival tabling will be used to boost participation. No formal action was required of the commission; the presentation advances the plan into public engagement and implementation preparation.

Speakers on this item included Don Ryan (MHTN), Adam (planning staff), Laura (planning staff contact for outreach), and a WFRC steering‑committee member referenced in the presentation, Matt Ryan (WFRC project manager). Commissioners offered comments and questions during the discussion.","MHTN presented a draft preferred scenario for Midvale’s first parks and open‑space master plan, highlighting underserved areas east of State Street, Jordan River connectivity, station‑area opportunities and an open house scheduled for June 7 during the mural festival; the plan is funded by WFRC.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6555580,"Commission approves city‑initiated zoning text amendment to clarify application requirements",186,287630,473910,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3310926-b8ee152a616cfd926f0ceb131574886b&start=287&end=473","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3310926-b8ee152a616cfd926f0ceb131574886b/thumbnail_287630.jpg","/articles/6555580/Midvale/Salt-Lake-County/Utah/Commission-approves-cityinitiated-zoning-text-amendment-to-clarify-application-requirements","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6555580-72cdaf6ffecb983969bb8e2163a6b3cf/orig.mp4?Expires=1770892386&Signature=hEe9P3iHx~YTxqlShDG1gyOCl1x2yitAHnO6h7K6yQp6yCapqkCm6JMoZLVsksi5U~bsxamZOQsa~lj0VDZ-N3m3w3WPvvn8Q~-MW5zsDAeIHMU2ErwEYIy703-qjEloZ9QXha78Kh2f26fUQfAGyDr4ymRs~YWDB8yRwQOcqKNbtZD3eJ0VVNZwSoJ4DnuLiCef8YKTyyVbP1fa77FqXip9iKsB7ILB-JijmspfSpKUuvV2OG8vSH8rlzWR7YnyQuw~D3B3SCVWmJI5DHy4v3eykeokGWf-2gqgb41HiXdrBMVAUNHmH0O2VpkEd4rMbhjkpoKi-8ynGqxrtCupIw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Midvale City Planning Commission approved a city‑initiated text amendment to Section 17‑3‑1 of the Midvale City Municipal Code to clarify application requirements for zoning map and zoning code text amendments and to correct an outdated noticing distance.

Planning staff said the change is administrative housekeeping that aligns the municipal code with current practice and state law. Jonathan (staff presenter) said the existing code language referenced old noticing and application requirements; \"the council a few years ago changed that, you know, noticing requirements is actually 500 feet from the property, not 300,\" he told commissioners. The amendment also updates the application checklist that staff typically requires for rezone and text amendment requests and directs compliance with Utah State Code Section 10‑9a‑102.

Commissioners opened the item for public comment; no members of the public spoke. The commission moved to recommend approval as provided in the staff attachments and findings. The recorded roll call vote was Chair Anderson — yes; Vice Chair Erickson — yes; Commissioner Snow — yes; Commissioner Tippett — yes; Commissioner Licki — yes. The motion passed.

Why it matters: the amendment is procedural but affects how the city notifies neighbors and what the application packet must contain for rezones and text amendments; it standardizes procedures the planning department said it already follows.

Speakers named on the record included Chair Anderson; Vice Chair Erickson; Commissioner Snow; Commissioner Tippett; Commissioner Licki; Jonathan (staff); and planning staff who described the attachment materials and planned public outreach.","The commission approved a Midvale City‑initiated amendment to Municipal Code section 17‑3‑1 to update application requirements and correct noticing language (noting 500‑foot radius) and to ensure consistency with state code.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":91,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6555584,"Planning commission approves 16‑unit townhome subdivision at 7835 S. Holden St.",237,50565,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3310926-b8ee152a616cfd926f0ceb131574886b&start=50&end=287","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3310926-b8ee152a616cfd926f0ceb131574886b/thumbnail_50565.jpg","/articles/6555584/Midvale/Salt-Lake-County/Utah/Planning-commission-approves-16unit-townhome-subdivision-at-7835-S-Holden-St","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6555584-7acf1eda0e02fb1d8296b3863f642a34/orig.mp4?Expires=1770892386&Signature=hoOF4avllldXLeLmqJC-PcH9rq2oA-bqNbU4eJlmilivD6vpSO8y1-I8AndilUxBFC2jCKNOx8778nIveQq22Lszb4xntMHkjMQZzARTRUkqQWJL3ijloOsStgVqfNEd5D-KGam~-9Bx~8VqOAKPLOJRGux5pxTMOkAOeuHaSGNgKag8kXxw5WM9enqQQ9vqvQUKGutAi72EvVzPgKsYdDTqyVW2r2tdctgpRjhWMJK0nQrNDEu~2KI~6DlmC34eGnjgr1bg1m4BJ1iPlu8rgCLFYnTpKeK7pczKbNLf66NMqfEeX5yyI99d9fzkv7pi6v1wIhzVX2dRhDY6jBE1-g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Midvale City Planning Commission approved preliminary subdivision plat for a 16‑unit townhome development at 7835 South Holden Street during its public hearing.

The vote authorizes Canyon Hollow Development’s proposal in the RM‑25 (multifamily residential medium‑to‑high density) zone. Staff said the proposal has been reviewed by engineering, building, fire and planning and meets applicable codes and standards; the developer told the commission the site plan had been approved previously.

The item matters to neighborhood residents because the project converts the site into for‑sale townhomes rather than rental units and triggers subdivision platting and infrastructure requirements. The commission’s approval allows the developer to complete the subdivision steps required before selling units.

Elizabeth (staff presenter) told the commission: \"This, of course, has been reviewed by engineering building official fire planning. Everyone is okay with that and meets all respective codes and guidelines.\" Developer David Jenkins, representing Canyon Hollow Development, said, \"This is just getting the plat approved so that they can start selling the units.\" Jenkins also said the project received site‑plan approval a few years earlier and staff has worked with the applicant over time.

The commission opened and closed the public hearing with no members of the public speaking. Commissioners then moved to approve the preliminary subdivision with findings in the staff report. The recorded roll call vote was Chair Anderson — yes; Vice Chair Erickson — yes; Commissioner Snow — yes; Commissioner Tippett — yes; Commissioner Licki — yes. The motion passed.

Next steps identified in the hearing: the approval finalizes the preliminary subdivision decision; Jenkins said the prior site‑plan approval remains in place and the developer may proceed with platting and unit sales. The record did not specify a timeline for final plat recording or building permits.

Speakers quoted or named in the meeting were Chair Anderson; Vice Chair Erickson; Commissioner Tippett; Commissioner Snow; Commissioner Licki; Elizabeth (staff presenter); David Jenkins (developer representative); and a city attorney (staff member) who advised the commission on the administrative standard for approval.","Midvale Planning Commission granted preliminary subdivision approval for a 16‑unit, for‑sale townhome development at 7835 South Holden Street in the RM‑25 zone; staff said the project meets applicable codes and the developer said earlier site plan approval allows unit sales to proceed.","actionData","errors"]

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