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Staff described the item as a continuation of a prior meeting and said the city received one comment on the proposal from Ogden City during the statutorily required comment period. \"This is just a continuation of last meeting when we talked about it. We opened it up for affected entities to make comment,\" staff said, noting the state statute requires a 10'day comment period after the interlocal notice. Staff emphasized that the amendment would be a policy-plan change and \"does not bring any properties in.\" The staff presentation identified the location as approximately 1811 West, 3300 South and described the site as two primary parcels (with other nearby parcels excluded from the current amendment).

Commissioners asked questions about utilities, cost, and whether adoption of the policy change would preclude Ogden City from also seeking annexation. Staff and several commissioners said adding the area to Roy's policy plan would give property owners another option but would not prevent Ogden City from pursuing annexation; overlapping policy plan identifications are possible. Staff noted previous development efforts in the vicinity had flagged utility-service costs and the need for coordination with neighboring service providers.

After discussion, commissioners indicated general support to \"move it on\" to the planning commission public hearing and ultimately to city council. The commission noted that if property owners later apply for annexation, the owners would need to complete the formal annexation process and work with service providers on utilities and infrastructure costs. Staff said the planning commission hearing and the city council hearing would both include public-notice and public-comment requirements before any decision on annexation itself.

The commission did not propose substantive language changes at the meeting and directed staff to schedule the public hearing sequence. Staff reminded commissioners that if the commission does not act within applicable timelines, the council could still proceed on the matter in its own hearing.

What happens next: the amendment will be scheduled for a planning commission public hearing; if the commission forwards a recommendation, the matter will come to city council for a public hearing and final action.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","May 27, 2025 Roy City Planning Commission","oneSentenceSummary","The Roy City Planning Commission agreed by consensus to advance a proposed amendment to the city's annexation policy covering roughly 20'25 acres north of the railroad tracks to a public hearing and then to city council for consideration.","taxTitle","Roy, Weber County, Utah","taxId",7510,"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},6537553,"Commissioners debate density, parking and zoning after split votes on recent developments",796,911000,1707000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3525728-9f9464f2e67441c6293d73556a809600&start=911&end=1707","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3525728-9f9464f2e67441c6293d73556a809600/thumbnail_911000.jpg","/articles/6537553/Roy/Weber-County/Utah/Commissioners-debate-density-parking-and-zoning-after-split-votes-on-recent-developments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6537553-6e16334059966f8845b2497e0856f284/orig.mp4?Expires=1770503326&Signature=Xs9vy5dsJwOjuauCzDyefe119z1QRBqKmqvZDj6gW0JUmPxvjOKg7HJqpLBBbh4~jcCcpI1L46W0hnL0LZZG0eNh~VfF~pUP50yn1dX9xNUK1A2gXwwM0CQ2-wSVI6cy9W5JmxI433xmAbhF4RZf0Xs42kq8dBJuNCnyKtuUINSJpAl6luw1HmHkVRQlpmdpI88UljDhcqLNv7DGvx6wORrVqbc2lu-m1vpg8fyVVf0-znzrZNx1n1GwG7PQutYsGGfBzqwInbsUkE2269wb03nLWQiDJtPgKSB~DFQeNujIOp1ntrbFUWcd5dhfwzwlso0Dtc8vj~HFcY5t1ECJTQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Commissioners spent a substantial portion of the meeting debating housing form, zoning density and parking standards after two recent applications produced different outcomes at the council and commission level.

A commissioner opened the minute by comparing two recent applications that appeared similar but received different outcomes: one near 5500 South that was denied by a 4'2 vote and another near 6000 South by the railroad that was approved by a 7'0 vote. Commissioners discussed site context, buffering (railroad right'of'way and adjacent multifamily), and the appropriateness of R'4 zoning. One commissioner said the R'4 zone allows up to 12 units per acre and noted that such zoning permits apartments or townhomes; other commissioners replied that alternative zoning or lower-density options (for example R'3) might be more compatible with adjacent single'family neighborhoods.

Parking standards — required parking per unit and enforcement on private streets — was a recurring concern. Commissioners discussed how other municipalities tailor parking requirements near transit (reduced standards) and downtown areas (less off'street parking required), and noted Roy's typical approach has been two stalls per unit plus visitor spaces. Commissioners referenced homeowner association (HOA) enforcement as a factor in on'street parking management in some townhome developments.

Several commissioners emphasized the need for a diverse housing supply and said market trends among younger buyers show demand for townhomes and smaller-lot ownership. Others said the commission must consider infrastructure costs (roads, sewer, water) that can make single'family development expensive on infill parcels. Commissioners also discussed process: the planning commission is a recommending body and city council has the final authority; if the commission does not act on a matter in the appropriate time, council may proceed.

The commission agreed to schedule follow'up work-session discussion on front-yard/front-drive parking and related ordinance options. Staff said they would gather comparative parking standards used in nearby cities and presentations to support the next discussion.","Commissioners discussed recent divergent outcomes on two development applications, focusing on R-4 zoning density, parking requirements, and the role of the planning commission versus city council. The commission agreed to continue a work session on parking-related ordinances.","actionData","errors"]

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Roy City planning commission to advance annexation-policy amendment for parcels north of railroad

Commissioners debate density, parking and zoning after split votes on recent developments