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Planner Zach Smallwood explained that the amendment would allow roof or canopy extensions that are open on three sides except for supporting columns. In the rear yard, an extension may encroach up to half the rear setback but not closer than 10 feet to the property line. In front yards the proposal would allow encroachment up to seven feet but not closer than 20 feet to the property line; columns must be on individual pad footings or similar supports.

Smallwood said the change is intended to provide flexibility for porches, patio covers and similar features without altering lot coverage or primary building envelopes. He presented diagrams showing example encroachments under the proposed language. Staff reported no public comments received on the amendment and recommended the planning commission forward a recommendation of approval to the city council.

Commissioner Hildreth moved to forward the recommendation for the amendments across all residential zoning districts listed in the staff report; Commissioner Kling seconded. The commission voted unanimously to forward the amendment to council.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Murray City, Live June 5, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The commission forwarded a text amendment to allow roof extensions and open canopies to encroach into front and rear setbacks within specified limits for all residential zones; staff illustrated the proposal with diagrams and commissioners recommended approval.","taxTitle","Murray City Council, Murray , Salt Lake County, Utah","taxId",21496,"location","Utah","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":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6212166,"Planning commission backs landscape‑code changes to allow Utah WaterSavers rebates for Murray residents",1586,1628000,3214000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3685897-21b1e9a82ea1ff432feaecf25a8a1b0c&start=1628&end=3214","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3685897-21b1e9a82ea1ff432feaecf25a8a1b0c/thumbnail_1628000.jpg","/articles/6212166/Utah/Planning-commission-backs-landscapecode-changes-to-allow-Utah-WaterSavers-rebates-for-Murray-residents","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6212166-daf21badca825b0a6fb4f89684508517/orig.mp4?Expires=1770924386&Signature=n1IePNCpNQM7kSHcwlyyCdQap9x8v-TELcEnL83V9lc73LG6iVNAHb2mwzvJO3MQhdPYKJK7mq0KGuWorTCpcXkyR8gNnCOeNBeUxDSUkDF4GtUF-FvggoDscpH80lLOaq7o5IrG476P599EWo-FrdNnVyaQt0P3729sdExMj0Fw-MvOsEeZlFrBpAzBzVZWXALXhPzDCC56PDck~-sv0p8duL54k50Qp6hEZ~Jw7P3lDVdfd1WYzf785r3UUGwtmETFZXoxkbVdAsbmL-iJHBf-IuwavXTIY3tBfcbpdH5EP7pQqXaTGaI9YhsjWjm-Dtc1z1HGLuxYmtkhIgKFpA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Murray City Planning Commission on June 5 voted to forward zoning text amendments to the city council to allow residents and businesses to qualify for the Utah WaterSavers rebate program and to update landscaping definitions and standards.

Senior planner Zach Smallwood told commissioners the amendments add three definitions (active recreation area, activity zone and lawn), update landscaping submittal procedures, and change required plant coverage measured at maturity rather than at planting. He said the changes are intended to align Murray with the Utah WaterSavers rebate requirements so residents can apply for incentives.

Smallwood said the code changes include limits on turf: lawn areas shall not be located in strips narrower than 8 feet, shall not be installed in park strips or slopes steeper than 25%, and shall not exceed 20% of landscaped area outside active recreation areas (increased to 35% for front and side yards of new residential construction). He said existing properties are generally unaffected unless undergoing major redevelopment or a tear‑down and rebuild.

Granite School District had a single inquiry concerning Cottonwood High; staff confirmed existing athletic fields are not affected. Rachel Palmer, a homeowner, testified in support, saying the limits and the 8‑foot guidance are grounded in irrigation science.

Commissioner Rogers moved to forward the amendments to the city council; Commissioner Kling seconded. Commissioner Kling then offered an amendment to the lawn definition to explicitly include the term “turf grass,” which was incorporated. The motion passed on roll call 5–1 (Commissioner Pearson voted no).","The commission voted to forward amendments to Murray’s landscaping code that enable residential eligibility for the Utah WaterSavers rebate program and update definitions and planting standards; the motion was amended to include “turf grass” in the lawn definition and passed 5–1.",{"_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":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6212170,"Planning commission approves six‑lot subdivision for 4998 South Galleria Drive",862,751000,1613000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3685897-21b1e9a82ea1ff432feaecf25a8a1b0c&start=751&end=1613","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3685897-21b1e9a82ea1ff432feaecf25a8a1b0c/thumbnail_751000.jpg","/articles/6212170/Utah/Planning-commission-approves-sixlot-subdivision-for-4998-South-Galleria-Drive","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6212170-a29b4548ee0388ca671338537656b97a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770924386&Signature=MrhVrlQ6viWK8pPDiPMFAiYjcIukyMVzKWPdDjthQX4BhghfpUS0zMAiSlxE9-JPr~3RB6KTpa7Aj9iEQU0TTjtZQAAqeWbicWi1iRzyb9keQzmn3yxIiA7aFMHzTi1Y0tX6qCRP~U6mNrzk6tIGiRn5TIlhI3a-NEq5rMN1GSp4fA-G47F7V08DrYXLx4XJWWxQtADTs45K6izxNIcTGXrUUbiA7Eqo5xEsuMcTTt3kvbrcsLNrNZfBtRV9N5K9YEAj2aQydPDE91b68EbIY45aDc1D7H6QwA3h4i4H3rl5~OVrYZvntPDgFB4jP~vdEZCJqzbyAph5XHKZ5Jhu9Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Murray City Planning Commission on June 5 approved preliminary and final subdivision plans to split 4998 South Galleria Drive into six lots.

Staff presented the subdivision as a next step following the project’s master site plan approval in August 2024. Zach Smallwood, senior planner, said the property is “approximately 26 acres, currently operating as 1 parcel” and the application reviews only the proposed lot lines, not the overall site design.

The applicant, Tyler Morris of Cottonwood Residential, described the intended uses for each lot: “Lot 1 is like a 10,000 square foot commercial building. Lot 2 is 76 townhomes. Lot 3 is 4 townhomes. Lot 5 is 12 townhomes. Lot 4…is like 350 garden style apartments, like, 3 story apartments. And then Lot 6 is, I think, it's, like, a 70 unit podium building.” He said subdividing will allow some components to be sold to owner‑users rather than built speculatively.

A nearby property owner, Michael Todd, spoke during public comment to describe difficulties keeping his adjacent parcel (labeled Desert Star Theatrics) cleared of encampments and his unsuccessful sale negotiations with the applicant and others. Todd asked the commission to consider the frontage’s appearance and potential re‑use; staff said they would encourage coordination between the applicant and Todd.

Planning staff reported 137 mailed notices to owners within 400 feet and one phone inquiry. Staff recommended approval subject to seven conditions. Commissioner Pearson moved to grant preliminary and final subdivision approval for the 40 Ninth Street Galleria Subdivision at 4998 South Galleria Drive, and Commissioner Rogers seconded. The commission voted unanimously to approve the motion.

Next steps include completing the seven conditions noted in the staff report and any subsequent master‑site or building permit reviews required if the developers alter architecture, increase unit counts, or further subdivide.","The Murray City Planning Commission granted preliminary and final subdivision approval for the 40 Ninth Street Galleria project at 4998 South Galleria Drive, a roughly 26‑acre property to be split into six lots. The approval was subject to seven staff conditions; commissioners voted unanimously.","actionData","errors"]

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