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Planning commission approves conditional use permit for compounding pharmacy at 7076 S. Highland Drive
Summary
The Cottonwood Heights Planning Commission voted unanimously April 16 to approve CUP 25-003, allowing Cottonwood Compounding to relocate to 7076 South Highland Drive. Staff recommended approval; commissioners and the applicant discussed parking and operations before the vote.
The Cottonwood Heights City Planning Commission voted unanimously April 16 to approve Project CUP 25-003, granting a conditional use permit for Cottonwood Compounding to operate a compounding pharmacy at 7076 South Highland Drive.
City staff told the commission the application meets the standards for a conditional use permit in the applicable Cottonwood Heights zoning code and recommended approval with no additional conditions. "As a conditional use, the application's entitled to approval unless there's reasonable conditions," a staff member said during the presentation.
The applicant, Kevin Woodsonman, said Cottonwood Compounding has operated in the area for about five and a half years and is seeking a larger suite because the business is outgrowing its current space next door at 7050 Highland Drive. "I make a lot of the medications there… we have kids with severe allergies… we’ll figure out a way to get them their medication without that stuff in it," Woodsonman said, describing the compounding services the business provides.
Staff reported the proposed operation would be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, employ about 15 people and use a new floor plan in a suite formerly occupied by a salon. The property contains 30 parking stalls; staff said the city's parking requirement for this use is eight stalls and recommended the applicant maintain at least that number for staff and customers. "We don't think this merits a traffic study being imposed on the use because it's a less impactful use than what was there before," the staff member said. The applicant added that he is discussing overflow parking with a neighboring property that has an underused lot and said employees could be asked to park elsewhere if needed.
Commissioner Shelton moved to approve Project CUP 25-003 "pursuant to the conditions of approval outlined in the items staff report." Commissioner Steinman seconded. The recorded vote was: Commissioner Steinman, yes; Commissioner Barnes, yes; Commissioner Shelton, yes; Commissioner Smith, yes; Commissioner Mills, yes; Commissioner Anderson, yes. The motion passed and the commission closed the item.
The staff report filed with the commission includes the full recommended conditions and supporting zoning analysis for CUP 25-003.
The commission then moved on to other agenda items.
