Orem planning commission continues Ken Garff rezone request after neighbors raise safety, access and traffic concerns

The Orem City Planning Commission on Jan. 15 held a public hearing on a request to rezone two adjoining properties at 110 East 1200 South and 134 East 1200 South (currently R‑8 single‑family) to C‑2 commercial to allow expansion of Ken Garff dealership parking. After staff presentation, public testimony and commissioner questions, the commission continued the application to Feb. 19, 2025, to give the applicant time to decide whether to pursue a C‑2 rezoning (which would permit access on 1200 South) or a PD application that could expressly prohibit access from 1200 South.

What was proposed: Staff said the two lots abut existing dealership property and that a concept site plan (not part of the rezoning decision) would add about 79 parking spaces for the dealership. Gary and other staff emphasized that rezoning to C‑2 would not itself approve landscaping, lighting or access; site plan approval would be required separately if the zoning change is approved.

Applicant presentation: Carlos Iglesias, who said he works for Ken Garff Automotive in Orem, told commissioners the…