Commission continues controversial Loomis Parkway rezoning, requests detailed plan and survey

The Bluffdale Planning Commission continued public hearings on a proposed zoning map amendment that would change roughly 7.26 acres at 14147 South Loomis Parkway from R‑1‑43 to R‑1‑10 with an infill overlay, and directed the applicant to provide additional information before the commission will consider a recommendation to City Council.

Planning staff described the proposal as an infill overlay application that would allow smaller lots than the incumbent R‑1‑43 designation. Staff said the applicant's concept plan shows roughly 26 lots (about 3.6 dwelling units per acre if 26 lots are used) and proposes changes to standard R‑1‑10 requirements: a front setback of 20 feet rather than 30, a rear setback of 20 feet rather than 30, and 60% lot coverage rather than the R‑1‑10 standard of 40%. Staff emphasized that home attributes, design standards and trail costs should be negotiated in a two‑party development agreement rather than the ordinance.

Ellen Oakman, the staff presenter, told the commission there is uncertainty…