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Planning commission approves conditional use permit for wireless-charging research business at 2340 S. Heritage Drive
Summary
The commission approved a conditional use permit for WyTricity, a research and development business described as testing wireless chargers for golf carts and performing power-electronics simulations. Staff recommended approval with required fire and building inspections. The permit passed unanimously.
The Nibley City Planning Commission voted unanimously on March 20 to approve a conditional use permit for WyTricity, a research-and-development business proposing to occupy an existing commercial building at 2340 South Heritage Drive.
Levi Roberts, city planner, read the applicant's description: the office will conduct research and simulations in power electronics to assist development of wireless charging standards for electric vehicles, and may occasionally test wireless chargers for golf carts using electronic testing equipment. Roberts told the commission the site is in a commercial zone adjacent to other commercial properties and Thomas Edison Charter School. "The staff doesn't see any significant detrimental effects based on the description of the business and the site context," Roberts said. He recommended approval with two standard conditions: a county fire marshal inspection to certify compliance with fire code and a building inspection to verify occupancy and safety.
Commissioner Brett moved to approve the conditional use permit with the recommended conditions; the motion was seconded and carried by a unanimous vote of commissioners present.
Roberts noted the recently adopted parking ordinance does not impose additional parking requirements for this type of use in an existing building, and staff did not identify anticipated impacts to neighboring properties. The commission directed staff to ensure the required inspections are completed as part of the business license and occupancy process.
WyTricity's stated hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday; the applicant said no exterior changes, parking or landscaping changes are proposed.
