Bluffdale public meetings in 2022

City Council

The City Council approved a budget adjustment for the 2022-2023 fiscal year to offset revenue losses from a rejected property tax increase. The adjustment includes reducing budgeted positions and equipment expenditures, as well as a plan to close Fire Station 91 to increase wages for remaining personnel. Other approved actions included a beer-only license for Fat Cats and updates to stormwater and employee policies.

• Approved 2022-2023 Fiscal Year Budget Adjustment (5-0)
• Approved RDA 2022-2023 Fiscal Year Budget Adjustment (6-0)
• Approved beer-only restaurant alcohol license for Fat Cats (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2022-20 amending Storm Water Discharges code (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-56 amending Employee Drug and Alcohol Policy (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-52 declaring Resolution No. 2022-36 rejected (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-53 authorizing surplus of City-owned property (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-54 for UDOT Master Agreement on Mountain View Corridor (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Bluffdale Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider votes on several development applications, including a 62-unit townhome project at Banner Hill Plat B, a 7.53-acre subdivision at Bluffdale Highlands, and a new Special Development Zone for The Bluff at Point Crossing. They will also vote on plat amendments for Kenna Lane and Saddleback III Commercial Condominiums, and consider text amendments to shared driveway ordinances.

• Public hearing and vote on Banner Hill Plat B: 62 residential townhome units at 15200 South Porter Rockwell Boulevard
• Public hearing and vote on Bluffdale Highlands: 7.53 acres, seven lots at 14870 South Redwood Road
• Public hearing and recommendation on The Bluff at Point Crossing SD-X zone: 19.47 acres at 15600 South Porter Rockwell Boulevard
• Vote on Kenna Lane Subdivision Lot 104 Amended at 14230 South 3600 West
• Vote on Saddleback III Commercial Condominiums: 30 commercial units on 7.96 acres at 13927 South 2700 West

Planning Commission

The Bluffdale Planning Commission will hold public hearings and votes on a preliminary subdivision for 62 townhomes at Banner Hill, a plat amendment for 30 commercial units, and a new mixed-use zone for 19.47 acres at The Bluff at Point Crossing. They will also consider a text amendment to allow shared driveways for up to three lots.

• Plat amendment for Kenna Ridge Subdivision Lot 104 in R-1-43 zone at 14230 S 3600 W
• Plat amendment for Saddleback III Commercial Condominiums (7.96 acres, 30 units) at 13927 S 2700 W
• Public hearing and vote on Banner Hill Plat B (62 townhome units) at 15200 S Porter Rockwell Blvd
• Public hearing and vote on Banner Hill Plat B site plan for 62 townhomes
• Public hearing and recommendation on new R-1-43 subdivision Bluffdale Highlands (7.53 acres, 7 lots) at 14870 S Redwood Road

The Commission approved plat amendments for Kenna Lane and Saddleback III, as well as subdivision applications for Banner Hill Plat B and Bluffdale Highlands. A recommendation was made to the City Council to allow shared driveways to serve up to three lots. A proposal for The Bluff at Point Crossing Special Development Zone was tabled for further study.

• Approved Kenna Lane Subdivision Lot 104 Plat Amendment (5-0)
• Approved Saddleback III Commercial Condominiums Plat Amendment (5-0)
• Approved Banner Hill Plat B Preliminary Subdivision Application (5-0)
• Approved Banner Hill West Site Plan Application (5-0)
• Approved Bluffdale Highlands Subdivision Preliminary Plat Application (5-0)
• Recommended approval to City Council for shared driveway text amendment to allow three lots (5-0)
• Tabled The Bluff at Point Crossing Special Development Zone proposal (5-0)
• Approved November 2, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)

City Council

The Board of Canvassers met to certify the official election results for the 2022 City of Bluffdale Tax Referendum. The results were conducted by the Salt Lake County Clerk’s Office, Elections Division.

• Approved Resolution No. 2022-50 certifying the Canvass of the Official Election Results for the 2022 City of Bluffdale Tax Referendum (4-0)

City Council

The City Council approved a full-service restaurant alcohol license for Toro Ramen and Sushi and updated standards for small accessory buildings. The council also amended design guidelines for the Gateway Redwood Zone and updated city engineering specifications for fiber conduits.

• Approved full-service restaurant alcohol license for Toro Ramen and Sushi (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2022-18 updating small accessory building standards (3-2)
• Approved 2023 annual meeting schedule for City Council and boards (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-48 amending Gateway Redwood Zone design guidelines (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2022-19 amending City Standards and Specifications for micro-trenching (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-49 amending employee manual organizational chart and salary scale; removed drug and alcohol policy updates (unanimous)

Bluffdale Historic Preservation Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the July 21, 2022, meeting. Members discussed plans for historical interviews, the collection of artifacts for a display room at City Hall, and potential historical signage for city trails.

• Approved July 21, 2022, meeting minutes (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the October 19, 2022, meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of HB-409 training regarding parking requirements and road classifications.

• Approved October 19, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)

Appeals and Variance Hearing Officer (formerly BOA)

The Appeals and Variance Hearing Officer will consider a variance application regarding shared driveway access. The applicant, Olin Van Der Watt, is requesting an exception to allow access to a maximum of two lots or parcels.

• Variance Application (2022-04) for shared driveways at 14512 South 2585 West