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Eagle Mountain City Council--Summary of September Meetings

By Matthew Gary Milam
Appointments
Scott Grimes and Lois Leikam were appointed to the Military and Veterans Advisory Board for a term ending in December, 2017. City Recorder Fionnuala Kofoed administered the oath of office to Mr. Grimes. Ms. Leikam was unable to attend the meeting.

Discussions
There was discussion on the Glenmar Rezone and how this subdivision will affect associated issues, such as sewer connections, traffic on Lake Mountain Road and where Airport Road will intersect with Lake Mountain Road. Mayor Pengra stated that any subdivision that is built with septic systems will remain on septic and won't be connected to sewer lines. After extensive discussions, his recommendation was to install a gate at the intersection with Bobby Wren Blvd., which would prevent traffic from entering Lake Mountain Road from Bobby Wren Blvd.
Also discussed were the Pony Express townhomes, the Handcrafted Homes Development proposal, and a Value Ranking System for Public Improvements

Motions Passed
The consideration of an ordinance rezoning 16.17 Acres from agriculture to residential was presented. This is an applicant-proposed rezone. The property is located on the west side of Lake Mountain Road, approximately ½ mile southeast of Pony Express Parkway and is known as the Glenmar development. The motion passed with a vote of 4:1.
An amendment of Chapter 15 of the Eagle Mountain City Municipal Code for Construction Standards bringing the municipal code into compliance with state standards and typical construction standards was passed with a unanimous vote.
Parkway Crossroads requested that the city lease a portion of city property to them. The property is located at the corner of Pony Express Parkway and Ranches Parkway and will be used as a parking stall for vehicular parking and access. In exchange for the use of the property, Parkway will continue to maintain the landscaping on a portion of the property. The motion to approve the property maintenance and use agreement between Eagle Mountain City and Parkway Crossroads, LLC, was passed with a unanimous vote.
A motion was passed with a unanimous vote to approve a site plan for Sweetwater Industrial Park, with the following conditions: 1) Easements are required for off-site storm drain lines; 2) Storm drain detention is required for each lot; 3) A street light plan shall be submitted for the project in compliance with EMMC Chapter 15.70.090D; 4) All outdoor lighting shall comply with EMMC Chapter 17.56; 5) Parking for each site plan shall comply with EMMC Chapter 17.55; 6) Street trees shall be required in the park strip with each individual site plan; 7) Landscaping plans shall comply with the standards in the city code; 8) Fencing and screening of outdoor uses shall be reviewed with each individual site plan; and 9) The project must comply with the height limits found in the city code.
A motion was passed with a unanimous vote to approve a site plan for Unified Fire Authority Station #251. The proposed site plan for the Unified Fire Authority Station #251 is for a modification of the existing City Center fire station building to replace uninhabitable housing quarters with a modular housing unit. The living quarters were found to have black mold and need to be demolished. It was passed with these conditions: 1) Public Works shall be contacted when services are shut off during the demolition phase of the project; 2) Salvaged roofing shall be used on the covered walkway between the existing structure and the housing module; and 3) The module façade shall match the existing structure as closely as possible.
A motion was passed with a unanimous vote to approve a site plan for Questar Salt Lake Mountain Regional Center. The proposed site plan is on a 7-acre site located at 4002 East Wagstaff Way in Gateway Park. It includes employee offices, a customer service area and a welding shop. There were two conditions: 1) The first condition as stated in the staff report; and 2) an amendment to state that the lighting plan be revised so that the parking lot lighting fixtures do not exceed 30 feet in height and include motion dimmers that go off when no motion is detected.
A motion was passed to approve a site plan for Ace Rents. The proposed site plan, for an equipment rental business, will be located at 9569 North Mount Airey Drive. There was one condition: outdoor display equipment shall not extend over the fence.
A motion was passed with a unanimous vote to approve a site plan for Eagle Mountain Storage.The proposed site plan for the facility is located at 9469 North Mount Airey Drive. The Planning Commission recommended approval with three conditions: 1) The landscaping plan shall be amended to include street trees in the Mt. Airey Drive park strip, and landscaping in the native vegetation area, to be reviewed for approval by the parks director; 2) A streetlight plan is required that complies with Chapter 15.70.090D Street Lighting. All lighting on the site shall comply with Chapter 17.56 Outdoor Lighting Standards. A lighting plan shall be submitted along with lighting spec/cut sheets for all exterior lights; and 3) A monument sign plan and permit shall be submitted for approval to the planning director prior to installing a sign.

Public Comments
Colby Curtis asked why Mayor Pengra was recommending a gate on Lake Mountain Road, since the InterPlan study indicated there wasn't going to be much additional traffic on the road. Mayor Pengra explained the InterPlan study said the road can handle the traffic, but the impact on residents would create issues.
Marianne Smith requested maintenance or paving on Lake Mountain Road. She also asked if anything can be done about the trucks, driving to and from the gravel pit on Wride Memorial Highway, driving more safely and covering their loads.

Mayor and Council Member Comments
Councilmember Ireland commented that he didn't think that the speed limit on northbound Eagle Mountain Blvd. should be 35 m.p.h. any further than Lehi-Fairfield Road, then it should be 65 m.p.h. He told Lt. McDowell of the Sheriff's Office that he didn't like seeing deputies parked on the side of the road in the early morning hours watching for traffic violators. He would prefer them to be driving in the neighborhoods where students are getting on school buses.
Mayor Pengra said he was impressed and encouraged with everything going on in the city and in its departments. The employees work very hard.
Councilmember Bradley reiterated that the Library Board is seeking two more members. He said the city has a great library staff.
Councilmember Burnham asked parents to teach their children to ride their bikes safely, and for drivers to be aware, that the children probably won't. A child on a bike has a very good chance of riding in front of a car.

Upcoming Events:
• Call for Musicians - Eagle Mountain Arts Alliance (EMAA) and Saratoga Springs Arts Council are again partnering to produce Handel's "Messiah" this December. Auditions were held September 19 & 26. Visit www.CommunityMessiah.com to see if they are still in need of singers, orchestra members, and production volunteers, or to register. Please email info@communitymessiah.com with any questions.
• Candidates' Debate - A debate for City Council candidates will be held on Thursday, October 15 at 7 p.m. at Frontier Middle School.
• Author Workshop Series - The city library is starting a monthly author workshop series. It will be held on the last Wednesday of each month at Rockwell High School. Please visit the calendar on the City website for details.
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