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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
2021 Annual Report
February 8, 2022
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Summary
Chair Michelle Haefele and Vice-Chair Ted Shepard were elected in February 2021. This year the
Planning and Zoning Commission held 12 regular hearings acting on an average of 3-4 items per
meeting. The Commission also held 12 work sessions. In addition to the regular hearings, two
special meetings were held (in May and in June) to accommodate the Commission’s project load.
The Commission continued to make adaptations in order to conduct business while remaining
compliant with COVID-19 public health measures and accommodate public participation through
a variety of methods. Meetings in January, February, March, April, and May were held online with
commission members participating remotely and with public participation available online or by
phone. Meetings in June, July, August, September, October, November, and December were
held in a hybrid format with some or all Commissioners participating in the Council Chambers and
public participation available online, by phone, or in-person.
1. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
The development review agenda volume for 2021 included:
15 Project Development Plans
1 Stand Alone Modification of Standard
3 Major Amendments
4 Additions of Permitted Use
3 Site Plan Advisory Reviews
4 Annexations and Zonings
3 Minor Amendments
1 Basic Development Review
2 Overall Development Plans
1 Planned Unit Development (PUD) Master Plan
2. POLICY & LEGISLATION
The Commission provided recommendations to City Council on the following policy and
legislative items:
Residential Metro District Evaluation Process
Housing Strategic Plan
Outdoor Lighting Land Use Code Amendment
Water Conservation Land Use Code Amendment
Wireless Telecommunications Master Plan
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3 Mile Plan Update
3. APPEALS TO CITY COUNCIL
In 2021, two Planning and Zoning Commission decisions were appealed to City
Council. City Council upheld the Planning and Zoning Commission’s decision to
approve the Guardian Self Storage Project Development Plan. Council also upheld the
Planning and Zoning Commission’s decision to deny the Sam’s Club Fuel Station
Addition of Permitted Use and Major Amendment.