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Planning Commission recommends denial of Coopers Landing General Plan amendment
Summary
The South Weber Planning Commission voted to recommend denial of a General Plan land-use amendment to change the Coopers Landing parcel from Residential Moderate Density to Highway Commercial, citing access, height and compatibility concerns.
The South Weber City Planning Commission voted on Oct. 10, 2024 to recommend denial of a proposed General Plan Projected Land Use Map amendment that would change the Coopers Landing parcel from Residential Moderate Density to Highway Commercial.
Community Development Manager Lance Evans explained the applicant seeks three linked approvals: a General Plan amendment, a development agreement tying the property to a specific site plan and uses, and a rezone from Agriculture (A) to Commercial Highway (C-H). Developer consultant Chris Cave said the project envisions multiple flex-space units and added a second access to Old Maple Road to reduce traffic on 475 East. Commission discussion focused on safety and compatibility: commissioners raised concerns about the buildings’ proposed 35-foot height, driveway and access locations, and whether the development would be compatible with adjacent residences.
Commissioner Chris Roberts moved to recommend denial, and Commissioners Losee, McFadden, Roberts and Skola voted to forward a denial recommendation to the City Council. The motion carried. The Planning Commission record shows public commenters questioned whether the packet provided adequate review time and whether the development agreement was complete; Paul Sturm told commissioners the property's current zoning is 'A' not 'R1' and said, "there is no HC Zone in South Weber City." Lance Evans and staff said the application met noticing requirements.
Next steps: the recommendation will go to the City Council for final action; the Planning Commission recorded public safety, access and neighborhood-compatibility concerns as the primary reasons for its recommendation.
