Planning commission backs rezoning of 2191 W. 1700 S. to general commercial

The Bay Planning Commission voted to recommend City Council approval of a rezoning request from A-1 (agricultural) to General Commercial for approximately 1 acre at 2191 W. 1700 S., the applicant told the commission.

The applicant, Logan Johnson of Wright Development Group, said the property “is already in the town center overlay” and that the request seeks to “amend the zoning map to change it from a 1 to general commercial.” Planning staff described the parcel as contiguous with existing commercial to the east and north and said the request is consistent with the city’s general plan.

No members of the public spoke in opposition during the hearing. Commissioners discussed access and context for nearby homes; Johnson said the developer met with Utah Department of Transportation Region 1 staff and expects a shared access aligned on the property line with the neighboring Holbrook family property. He told commissioners that prospective tenants include a coffee shop, medical office and multi-tenant building but that “we don't have anything signed with anyone because, again, a little bit of uncertainty with it being the A-1 zone.”

Chair and commissioners raised the potential for buffering along the residential edges; Johnson said the city’s buffering and landscape requirements could be used, noting “we'll absolutely keep that in mind.” After discussion a commissioner moved to recommend approval to City Council; the motion passed on a voice vote.

The commission's recommendation will be forwarded to City Council for final action.