Hurricane public meetings in 2023

Water Board

The Hurricane City Water Board's regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 26, 2023, has been canceled. The agenda contains only the cancellation notice and standard procedural details, with no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting canceled
• No agenda items listed

City Council

The regularly scheduled Hurricane City Council meeting for December 21, 2023, has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided. The notice was posted to the city website, state public notice website, and at three public locations.

• Meeting canceled

Airport Board

The Hurricane City Municipal Airport Advisory Board will meet to review past minutes, consider two hangar lease recommendations for Dayton Hall, discuss adding aircraft tie-downs to future projects, and review the capital improvement plan and airport budget.

• Consider hangar lease for Brian Geraci – Dayton Hall
• Consider hangar lease for John C Priscu – Dayton Hall
• Discuss adding aircraft tie-downs to future projects
• Review Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
• Discuss airport budget

The board recommended a hangar lease for Brian Geraci and the current Capital Improvement Plan for City Council approval. A second hangar lease request was moved to next month's meeting, and the board discussed adding aircraft tie-downs and noise abatement complaints.

• Approved September 19, 2023 minutes
• Recommended Brian Geraci hangar lease to City Council
• Moved John C Priscu hangar lease to next month's meeting
• Approved sending current Capital Improvement Plan to City Council

Planning Commission

The Hurricane Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider recommendations on multiple zone changes, land use code amendments, and development proposals. Key items include a 623-lot residential subdivision, a 53-lot manufactured home subdivision, and several short-term rental projects. The commission will also discuss water use efficiency standards and subdivision regulations.

• Zone change at 560 N 1380 W from R1-10 to planned commercial
• Zone change along Future Sand Hollow East Road and Flora Tech Road to RM-3 and PC
• Density bonus for Canyons RV Planned Development Overlay (Ridge Crest, 53 lots)
• Preliminary plat for Sand Hollow Mesa Neighborhood Six (623 lots)
• Final site plan for Mountain View Apartments (31 units)

The Hurricane Planning Commission recommended approval of several zone changes, including a commercial rezoning at 560 N 1380 W, a density bonus for a manufactured home subdivision, and a general commercial rezoning at 119 S 700 W. It also recommended updates to water efficiency standards and subdivision review procedures, tabled two items, and approved multiple site plans and plats.

• Recommended approval of zone change to planned commercial at 560 N 1380 W (unanimous)
• Tabled zone change along Future Sand Hollow East Road and Flora Tech Road (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of density bonus for Canyons RV PDO, Ridge Crest subdivision (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of zone change to general commercial at 119 S 700 W (6-1)
• Recommended approval of water efficiency standards update (5-2)
• Recommended approval of subdivision review standards update (unanimous)
• Tabled preliminary plat for Sand Hollow Mesa Neighborhood Six (unanimous)
• Approved final site plan for Mountain View Apartments (unanimous)

City Council

The Hurricane City Council will meet to decide on amendments to vacation rental regulations, approve local liquor permits, and dispose of surplus city-owned land. The agenda includes public hearings on property declarations and zone changes, as well as discussions on parks and golf course expansion.

• Amendments to Title 10 of the Land Use Code for whole-home vacation rentals (LUCA 23-10)
• Single-event liquor permit for Sand Hollow Resort (Cassandra de St. Jeor)
• Disposal of surplus property at 2300 S 650 West and remainder parcels along Sand Hollow Road
• Zone Change Amendment (ZC23-24) from R1-10 to RM-2 at 1500 S and 1300 W
• Resolution 2023-42 authorizing a tax certificate for UAMPS' Payson Power Project

The Hurricane City Council approved Ordinance 2023-20, amending Title 10 of the Land Use Code to make whole-home vacation rentals in residential zones non-conforming, with a three-violation revocation policy. The council also approved several resolutions and agreements, including waiving impact fees for a Habitat for Humanity home, disposing of surplus property for a bike skills park, and authorizing a tax certificate for UAMPS' Payson Power Project. A zone change request was tabled, and a request to amend a deed restriction in Pecan Valley was denied.

• Approved Ordinance 2023-20 amending whole-home vacation rental regulations (3-1)
• Approved local consent for single-event liquor permit at Sand Hollow Resort (unanimous)
• Approved waiving $14,634.98 in impact and connection fees for Habitat for Humanity home (unanimous)
• Continued appeal of denied business license for home-based pet care facility (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-40 disposing of surplus property for bike skills park (unanimous)
• Continued Resolution 2023-41 for Sand Hollow Road parcel disposal (unanimous)
• Tabled zone change ZC23-24 at 1500 S and 1300 W (unanimous)
• Denied request to amend deed restriction in Pecan Valley (unanimous)

Power Board

The Hurricane Power Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly recommend a resolution authorizing a tax certificate and agreement for UAMPS' Payson Power Project. They will also receive updates on capacity, Sky Ranch Area assets, solar projects, and UAMPS agreements. The agenda includes staff reports and budget discussions.

• Discussion and possible recommendation on UAMPS Payson Power Project tax certificate resolution
• Capacity update
• Update on Sky Ranch Area assets
• Discussion and update on solar projects
• UAMPS Pooling Appendix MIG update and Joint Use Agreement

The Hurricane City Power Board met to review operational updates, budget status, and infrastructure projects. The board voted to recommend that the City Council approve a resolution for a prepaid natural gas agreement related to the UAMPS Payson Power Project. Other items, including solar project opportunities and transmission line agreements, were discussed as informational updates.

• Approved November 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approval of UAMPS Payson Power Project agreement (3-1-1)

General

The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct the canvassing of the 2023 General Election. No other business is scheduled for this session.

• Canvassing of the 2023 General Election

The Hurricane City Council discussed election audit concerns before accepting and certifying the 2023 General Election results. The report showed 4,841 ballots cast out of 11,881 registered voters, with Clark Fawcett, Drew Ellerman, and Joseph Prete receiving the top three votes. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Accepted and certified the 2023 General Election results (4-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:25 p.m.

Water Board

The Hurricane Water Board will review leak adjustments exceeding two months, discuss a proposed water efficiency and landscaping ordinance, and receive updates on the Dixie Springs well, irrigation expansion, and funding applications. The board will also hear a report on the city’s water system.

• Discussion on leak adjustments exceeding two months
• Proposed new water efficiency/landscaping ordinance
• Dixie Springs well update
• Irrigation expansion project update
• Report on funding application with Division of Water Resources

The Water Board recommended that the City Council pass a proposed water use efficiency and landscaping ordinance for new construction. The board also agreed to transfer a water meter at BLM Red Cliffs to the Washington County Water Conservancy District.

• Approved August 29, 2023 meeting minutes
• Decided leak adjustments spanning two months will allow a second adjustment at a lower tier
• Recommended approval of proposed water use efficiency standards for new construction
• Agreed to turn over BLM Red Cliffs water meter to Washington County Water Conservancy District (WCWCD)

Airport Board

This regular meeting of the Hurricane City Municipal Airport Advisory Board was canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting canceled

City Council

The Hurricane City Council will hold a regular meeting on November 16, 2023, at 4:00 PM in the City Council Chambers (147 N 870 W). The agenda includes discussions on affordable housing initiatives with the Attainable Housing Agency and USDA, as well as votes on land-use amendments, a zone change request, and preliminary plats for new commercial and residential subdivisions.

• Ordinance 2023-12: Land Use Code Amendment for affordable housing adoption
• LUCA 23-10: Discussion on updates to vacation rental regulations
• PP23-21: Preliminary plat approval for Gateway at Sand Hollow Commercial (six-lot subdivision)
• ZC23-27: Zone change request at 1120 S 400 W from RA-1 to RA-0.5 zoning
• Resolution 2023-39: Recertification of the Hurricane Justice Court

The City Council tabled Ordinance 2023-12, a land use code amendment for affordable housing, until after a meeting with the State to discuss progress requirements. The council also approved the Justice Court recertification, a single event at Sand Hollow Resort, a preliminary plat for Gateway at Sand Hollow Commercial, and a zone change at 1120 S 400 W. No substantive decisions were made on short-term rental regulations, which remain under discussion.

• Tabled affordable housing ordinance 2023-12 (3-2)
• Approved Resolution 2023-39 for Justice Court recertification (5-0)
• Approved local consent for single event at Sand Hollow Resort (5-0)
• Approved preliminary plat PP23-21 for Gateway at Sand Hollow Commercial (5-0, Prete abstained)
• Approved zone change ZC23-27 at 1120 S 400 W to RA-0.5 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Hurricane City Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider recommendations on two zone change requests, then discuss and possibly approve several development items including commercial and residential subdivisions, recreation facilities, conditional use permits, and an amended Walmart site plan. Decisions will be forwarded to the City Council where applicable.

• Zone change at ~1500 S & 1300 W from R1-10 to RM-2 (multifamily, 10 units/acre), parcel H-3-2-9-123
• Zone change at ~1120 S 400 W from RA-1 to RA-0.5 (residential agriculture, 1 unit/half acre), parcels H-3-2-3-2412-B & H-3-2-3-230911
• Preliminary plat for Gateway at Sand Hollow Commercial, 6-lot subdivision between SR-9 and Sand Hollow Road
• Final site plan for Sky Valley Phase 2 & 3, 25-lot townhome subdivision at 3055 W 545 N
• Amended final site plan for Walmart at 180 N 3400 W

The Hurricane Planning Commission unanimously recommended denial of a zone change for multifamily housing at 1500 S and 1300 W, citing incompatibility with the general plan and inadequate services. It also unanimously recommended approval of a zone change to RA-0.5 at 1120 S 400 W, a preliminary plat for Gateway at Sand Hollow Commercial, a final site plan for Sky Valley Phase 2 and 3, preliminary site plans for Ropes of Southern Utah and Rush Funplex, conditional use permits for accessory buildings, and an amended final site plan for Walmart. All votes were unanimous.

• Recommended denial of ZC23-24 (multifamily rezoning at 1500 S/1300 W) (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of ZC23-27 (RA-0.5 rezoning at 1120 S 400 W) (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of PP23-21 (Gateway at Sand Hollow Commercial preliminary plat) (unanimous)
• Approved FSP23-55 (Sky Valley Phase 2 and 3 final site plan) (unanimous)
• Approved PSP23-36 (Ropes of Southern Utah preliminary site plan) (unanimous)
• Approved PSP23-31 (Rush Funplex preliminary site plan) (unanimous)
• Approved CUP23-18 and CUP23-19 (accessory building permits) (unanimous)
• Approved AFSP23-01 (Walmart amended final site plan) (unanimous)

Power Board

The Hurricane Power Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear staff reports, and discuss new business including an introduction to the Hurricane Power Resource Portfolio and UAMPS updates. The board will also review the budget and receive updates on capacity, the purchase of Sky Ranch Area assets from Rocky Mountain Power, and the 1150 West acquisition.

• Introduction to Hurricane Power Resource Portfolio
• UAMPS updates
• Budget review
• Update on purchase of Sky Ranch Area assets from Rocky Mountain Power
• Update on 1150 West Acquisition

The Hurricane City Power Board unanimously approved the October 2023 meeting minutes, with Dave Imlay abstaining due to absence. Staff reported on completed and ongoing projects, including the 1100 West re-insulation, Three Falls Substation work, and the Sky Ranch Area asset purchase from Rocky Mountain Power. No formal policy decisions were made; the meeting was primarily informational.

• Approved October 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous; Imlay abstained)

General

The Hurricane City Council is holding a special emergency meeting in closed session to discuss a business decision of a project entity. The meeting is scheduled for November 8, 2023, at 2:00 PM in the Power Department Conference Room. No other agenda items are listed.

• Emergency closed meeting to discuss a business decision of a project entity

The Hurricane City Council held a special emergency meeting and voted unanimously to enter a closed session to discuss a business decision of a project entity. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the council adjourned after reconvening.

• Motion to enter closed session carried (4-0)
• Motion to exit closed session carried (4-0)

Power Board

The Hurricane City Power Board will hold an emergency closed meeting to discuss a business decision related to a project entity. The meeting is closed to the public and will take place in the Power Department Conference Room at 526 W 600 N, Hurricane, UT.

City Council

The Hurricane City Council will hold a regular meeting with several land-use and policy items. They will consider adopting a Downtown Master Plan, amendments to the land use code for affordable housing and grading permits, and a change to whole-house vacation rental regulations. The council will also discuss a property exchange and a proclamation for National Veterans Small Business Week, followed by a closed meeting.

• Resolution 2023-30: Adopt Downtown Master Plan
• Ordinance 2023-12: Land Use Code amendment for affordable housing (Title 10 Ch. 52, Title 1 Ch. 4)
• Ordinance 2023-19: Land Use Code amendment for grading permits (Title 10 Ch. 7 Sub. 23)
• Ordinance 2023-18: Amend surplus property rules (Title 1 Ch. 10)
• LUCA 23-10: Land Use Code amendment for whole-house vacation rentals (Title 10 Ch. 51 Sub. 13)

The City Council failed to approve a proposed Land Use Code amendment on affordable housing (Ordinance 2023-12) with a 2-3 vote, then voted 3-2 to continue the item for two weeks and hold a work meeting. The Council also approved a Downtown Master Plan (Resolution 2023-30) 4-1, continued the temporary closure of 100 West between SR9 and 100 South, and approved several other items including a grading permit ordinance and a surplus property ordinance.

• Approved Resolution 2023-30 adopting Downtown Master Plan (4-1)
• Continued temporary closure of 100 West between SR9 and 100 South, added parking stalls (unanimous)
• Failed to approve affordable housing Land Use Code amendment (2-3)
• Continued affordable housing amendment for two weeks with work meeting (3-2)
• Approved grading permit ordinance Title 10 Chapter 7 Subsection 23 (unanimous)
• Approved surplus property ordinance Title 1 Chapter 10 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to pursue property exchange with Beau Davis (4-1)
• Approved proclamation for National Veterans Small Business Week (unanimous)

Power Board

The Hurricane Power Board meeting originally scheduled for November 1, 2023, has been postponed. The meeting will be rescheduled for November 8, 2023, at 3:00 pm. No other agenda items are listed.

• Meeting postponed from 11/1/2023
• Rescheduled for 11/8/2023 at 3:00 pm

Water Board

The Hurricane Water Board meeting scheduled for October 31, 2023, at 6:00 PM was canceled. No decisions or discussions were held due to the cancellation.

Planning Commission

The Hurricane City Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss updates to the subdivision ordinance and consider a land use code amendment on whole house vacation rentals. They will also review final site plans for two duplexes and an extension request for a large resort condominium project. A zone change request has been moved to the November 9 meeting.

• Discussion on updates to the subdivision ordinance
• Land Use Code Amendment (LUCA 23-10) on whole house vacation rentals (Title 10 Chapter 51 Subsection 13)
• Final site plan for Jeremy Black duplex at 663 W 400 S
• Final site plan for Katie Leavitt duplex at 161 W 600 N
• Extension of final plat deadline for Obsidian Resorts, 372-unit resort condominium north of Iron Bridge Road

The Hurricane Planning Commission recommended a land use code amendment (LUCA 23-10) that allows the transfer of existing whole-home vacation rental licenses upon property sale (Option B), with a deferred effective date. The commission also approved two final site plans for duplexes, one with a landscaping modification, and granted an extension for the Obsidian Resorts final plat deadline. A zone change request was moved to the November 9, 2023 meeting.

• Recommended LUCA 23-10 Option B (vacation rental license transfer) with deferred date (4-3)
• Approved FSP23-43 duplex at 663 W 400 S with 6 bushes and no trees (unanimous)
• Approved FSP23-53 duplex at 161 W 600 N subject to staff and JUC comments (unanimous)
• Approved extension of final plat deadline for Obsidian Resorts (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for December 8, 2022 and October 12, 2023 (unanimous)

City Council

The Hurricane City Council will hold a work meeting and regular meeting on October 19, 2023. The main item is a proposed ordinance (2023-12) to adopt a new affordable housing chapter and amend related code. The council will also consider several other items including a zone change, a final plat approval, and a business license revocation.

• Ordinance 2023-12: Land Use Code Amendment to adopt Title 10 Chapter 52 and amend Title 1 Chapter 4 regarding affordable housing
• Revocation of Specialized Communication Services business license
• AFP23-17: Amended final plat for Painted Hills Phase 1 Lots 108 & 84 at 35 S Rlington Parkway
• ZC23-22: Zone change at 251 W 725 South from R1-10 to RA-0.5
• Ordinance 2023-19: Land Use Code Amendment regarding grading permits

The City Council approved a zone change for a metal building and an amended final plat for Painted Hills. The council also designated October 23-31 as Red Ribbon Week. Several ordinances regarding affordable housing, grading permits, and surplus property were tabled for further research or revision.

• Approved proclamation designating Oct 23-31 as Red Ribbon Week (unanimous)
• Approved amended final plat AFP23-17 for Painted Hills Phase 1 (unanimous)
• Approved zone change ZC23-22 at 251 W 725 South from R1-10 to RA-0.5 (unanimous)
• Continued revocation of Specialized Communication Services business license pending payment (unanimous)
• Tabled affordable housing Land Use Code Amendment (unanimous)
• Tabled grading permit Land Use Code Amendment (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance 2023-18 regarding surplus property (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 5, 2023 meeting (unanimous)

Airport Board

The Hurricane City Municipal Airport Advisory Board will review minutes from its last meeting, discuss updates on the AWOS project, hear reports on Hurricane Airport Day and pavement maintenance, and review the airport budget. The meeting is procedural with no formal decisions listed.

Planning Commission

The Hurricane City Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss and consider recommendations on land use items, including a vacation rental ordinance discussion, a grading permit code amendment, and a zone change request. They will also review several preliminary site plans, conditional use permits, and subdivision plats. The meeting includes a training on ethics and open meetings.

• Discussion on vacation rental ordinance
• Land Use Code Amendment to Title 10 Chapter 7 Subsection 23 regarding grading permits
• Zone change at 251 W 725 South from R1-10 to RA-0.5 (Casey and Kelsey Stratton)
• Preliminary site plan for Copper Cave Storage, 225-unit facility at 3087 S 1100 W
• Preliminary plat for High Desert Ranch, 10-lot subdivision at 4600 S 1300 W

The Hurricane City Planning Commission tabled the preliminary plat for High Desert Ranch, a 10-lot subdivision, until a power capacity agreement is signed. The commission also recommended approval of a grading permit ordinance update and a zone change, and approved several site plans and conditional use permits. A discussion on updating the vacation rental ordinance was held, with plans to disallow future whole-home short-term rentals in single-family zones.

• Tabled preliminary plat for High Desert Ranch subdivision pending signed power agreement (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of grading permit ordinance update LUCA23-09 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of zone change at 251 W 725 South from R1-10 to RA-0.5 (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary site plan for Goulding casita (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for metal building at 1208 W 50 N (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary site plan for Copper Cave Storage (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary site plan for Hat Trick Townhomes (unanimous)
• Approved final site plan for Hurricane LDS meetinghouse (unanimous)

City Council

The Hurricane City Council will hold a regular meeting on October 5, 2023, at 4:00 PM in the City Council Chambers. The most consequential item is a discussion regarding the General Plan Amendment to adopt a Downtown Master Plan during the 4:00 PM work meeting. The agenda also includes a public forum, consent agenda items such as proclamations, and approval of past meeting minutes.

• Discussion of General Plan Amendment to adopt Downtown Master Plan
• Consideration of Domestic Violence Awareness Proclamation
• Approval of minutes from September 21, 2023, and special meetings on September 13, 18, and 19, 2023
• Consideration of proclamation joining Washington County Youth Coalition for Alcohol-Free School Year

The Hurricane City Council held work and pre-meetings to discuss the Downtown Master Plan, pickleball court relocations, and various department reports. During the regular session, the Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included proclamations for Domestic Violence Awareness and an alcohol-free school year, along with previous meeting minutes. The Council also voted to enter a closed meeting to discuss pending litigation, real property, and criminal misconduct allegations before adjourning.

• Approved consent agenda including Domestic Violence Awareness Proclamation, Alcohol-Free School Year proclamation, and meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved motion to enter a closed meeting to discuss pending litigation, real property, and criminal misconduct allegations (5-0)

Power Board

The Hurricane Power Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, receive staff reports, and discuss the budget. Old business includes a capacity update and the purchase of Sky Ranch Area assets from Rocky Mountain Power. New business covers pole attachment fees and UAMPS updates.

• Approval of September 2023 minutes
• Budget discussion
• Capacity update
• Update on Sky Ranch Area asset purchase from Rocky Mountain Power
• Discussion on pole attachments and fees

The Hurricane City Power Board met to review operational updates, including substation progress and asset acquisitions. The board approved the minutes from the September 2023 meeting with two modifications. No other formal votes or legislative actions were recorded during the session.

• Approved September 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Hurricane City Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for September 28, 2023, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Water Board

This Water Board regular meeting was canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting canceled

Planning Commission

The Hurricane City Planning Commission will discuss and possibly approve final site plans for two projects: a gymnasium at 748 N 200 W and a seminary at 310 W 100 S. The meeting is held online at 5:00 p.m. on September 26, 2023.

• FSP23-30: Final site plan approval for Hurricane City Gymnasium at 748 N 200 W
• FSP23-31: Final site plan approval for Hurricane High LDS Seminary at 310 W 100 S

The Planning Commission approved final site plans for two projects. The approvals included a city gymnasium and a reconfiguration of the Hurricane High LDS Seminary parking lot.

• Approved final site plan for Hurricane City Gymnasium at 748 N 200 W (Unanimous)
• Approved final site plan and parking plan modification for Hurricane High LDS Seminary at 310 W 100 S (Unanimous)

City Council

The Hurricane City Council will meet to discuss affordable housing, homelessness, and tourism in a work session, then vote on multiple ordinances and resolutions. Items include land-use amendments for affordable housing, a zone change for residential development, a private hangar lease, and approval of a new city gymnasium bid.

• Ordinance 2023-12: Land Use Code Amendment for affordable housing (Title 10 Chapter 52)
• Ordinance ZC23-21: Zone change at 820 S 840 W from RA-1 to RA-0.5 for residential development
• Consideration of private hangar lease with The Mowbray Revocable Trust
• Awarding bid for new City gymnasium space
• Interlocal Agreement with Washington County for Sand Hollow Road Extension

The City Council awarded a construction bid for a new gymnasium and revoked a vacation rental license due to repeated violations. Several land use amendments and plat changes were approved, while an affordable housing code amendment was tabled.

• Awarded $1,645,613.45 gymnasium bid to Grass Creek Construction (4-0)
• Revoked vacation rental license for Dennis and Donna Price (5-0)
• Approved Zone Change at 820 S 840 W from RA-1 to RA-0.5 (4-1)
• Approved Resolution 2023-31 proclaiming Hurricane City as America's City (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-16 requiring staff/JUC comments in land use motions (5-0)
• Approved fence and wall code amendments banning residential barbed/electric fences (3-1)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Washington County for Sand Hollow Road Extension (4-0)
• Tabled Land Use Code Amendment regarding affordable housing until Oct 19 (5-0)

General

The Hurricane City Council is holding a special meeting solely for a meet and greet with Celeste Maloy, a candidate for U.S. House District 2. No formal decisions or discussions are on the agenda; the meeting consists of a call to order, the meet and greet, and adjournment.

• Meet and greet with U.S. House District 2 candidate Celeste Maloy

The City Council held a special meeting for a meet and greet with candidate Celeste Maloy. No substantive legislative decisions were made during the session.

General

The Hurricane City Council, acting as the Board of Canvassers, will meet to canvass the 2023 Primary Election. This is a procedural meeting to certify election results.

• Canvassing of the 2023 Primary Election

The Hurricane City Council unanimously approved the canvass of the 2023 primary election, certifying six candidates to advance to the general election. Council members also discussed a hand-count audit of ballots that showed 100% accuracy between the hand and machine counts.

• Approved canvassing of 2023 primary election, certifying Clark R. Fawcett, Joseph Prete, Amy C. Werrett, Stephen Lemmon, David L. Sanders, and Drew Ellerman to the General Election (unanimous)

Airport Board

The Hurricane City Municipal Airport Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to review minutes from June and July 2023 and consider a recommendation for a new hangar lease for Carmine Mowbray. The agenda includes only these items and standard procedural actions.

• Review of minutes from June 20 and July 18, 2023
• Consideration and possible recommendation for a new hangar lease for Carmine Mowbray

The board approved a recommendation to send a new hangar lease for Carmine Mowbray to the City Council. Members also discussed planning for Aviation Days in October 2024 and noise complaints regarding SUU helicopters.

• Approved minutes from June 20 and July 18, 2023
• Recommended Carmine Mowbray hangar lease for City Council approval

General

The Hurricane City Council, acting as the Board of Canvassers, will inspect ballots and election materials in a secure location on September 18, 2023. On September 19, they will publicly review reports, canvass the election, and certify the votes cast.

• Inspection of ballots and election materials (secure, non-public location)
• Public canvassing and certification of 2023 municipal primary election results

The City Council held a special meeting to inspect primary municipal election ballots from two randomly selected precincts. The inspection took place in a secure location at the County Administration Building.

• Inspected primary municipal election ballots for two random precincts

Planning Commission

The Hurricane Planning Commission will meet to consider multiple preliminary and final site plans for residential and commercial projects. The agenda also includes a discussion on land use code amendments regarding fences and walls.

• Land Use Code Amendment regarding fences and walls (LUCA23-07)
• Conditional use permit for a wall at Dixie Power Pecan Valley Substation, 2250 S 5140 W
• Preliminary site plans for residential triplex at 163 N Main St and duplexes at 383 N Main St and 161 W 600 N
• Preliminary site plan for Angell Heights Storage at 2095 S 700 W
• Amended final site plans for Rodeway Inn (650 W State St) and Willowind RV park (80 S 1150 W)

The Hurricane Planning Commission recommended approval of a land use code amendment limiting fencing materials and heights in residential zones, and approved multiple site plans, including a substation wall, triplex, duplexes, storage units, a hotel, and an RV park expansion. All votes were unanimous.

• Recommended approval of LUCA23-07 fence/wall code amendment (unanimous)
• Approved FSP23-28/WCUP23-02 Dixie Power substation wall (unanimous)
• Approved PSP23-24 triplex at 163 N Main St (unanimous)
• Approved PSP23-25 duplex at 383 N Main St (unanimous)
• Approved PSP23-26 duplex at 161 W 600 N (unanimous)
• Approved PSP23-27 Angell Heights Storage (unanimous)
• Approved FSP23-29 Rodeway Inn amended site plan (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of AFP23-16 Walmart lots split (unanimous)

City Council

The Hurricane City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss adopting a Downtown Master Plan, amending Title 10 Chapter 52 and Title 1 Chapter 4 regarding affordable housing, and considering declaring city equipment/vehicles as surplus property. These are discussion and possible approval items, not final decisions.

• Discussion on General Plan Amendment to adopt a Downtown Master Plan
• Discussion on amending Title 10 Chapter 52 and Title 1 Chapter 4 for affordable housing
• Consideration and possible approval of declaring city equipment/vehicles as surplus property

The City Council approved the declaration of rodeo ground equipment and unused vehicles as surplus property to authorize their sale. The Council also issued directives for revisions to the Downtown Master Plan and scheduled a work meeting for October 5th.

• Approved declaring City equipment/vehicles as surplus property (5-0)
• Scheduled work meeting for Downtown Master Plan for October 5th (4-0)
• Scheduled Downtown Master Plan decision for October 19th (4-0)
• Directed revisions to Downtown Master Plan including removing bioswales, solar-based lights, and curb gutter bulb-outs

City Council

The regularly scheduled Hurricane City Council meeting for September 7, 2023, has been canceled. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Meeting canceled

Power Board

The Hurricane Power Board will review staff reports, old business updates, and new proposals including the Steel 1A Solar Project and a geothermal study agreement. The meeting is procedural but includes discussions on capacity updates and a potential buyout from Rocky Mountain Power.

• Discussion and possible recommendation for Steel 1A Solar Project Second Amended and Restated Transaction Schedule
• Discussion on Cyrq Geothermal Study Project Agreement
• Update regarding Sky Ranch Area Buyout from Rocky Mountain Power
• Capacity Update
• Approval of minutes from August 2023

The Hurricane City Power Board recommended approval of the Steel 1A Solar Project's amended transaction schedule, which is necessary for the project to qualify for a production tax credit. The board also discussed the Sky Ranch area buyout from Rocky Mountain Power, with meter switching planned for mid-October. No other formal votes were taken; most items were informational updates.

• Recommended approval of Steel 1A Solar Project amended transaction schedule (unanimous)
• Approved August 2023 meeting minutes with two modifications (unanimous, Imlay abstained)

Water Board

The Hurricane Water Board will discuss a recently implemented surcharge fee and metering at Willow Wind RV. The board will also review the bid tabulation and award for a failing waterline on Sand Hollow Road, receive updates on the Dixie Springs well and irrigation expansion project, and hear a report on the water system.

• Recent implemented surcharge fee discussion, water metering at Willow Wind RV
• Sand Hollow Road failing waterline bid tabulation and award
• Dixie Springs well update
• Irrigation expansion project update
• Water System report

The board reviewed the bid for replacing a failing HDPE waterline on Sand Hollow Road and confirmed the contract was awarded to Royal T, with work expected to begin after the mayor signs the agreement. The board also discussed the surcharge fee impact on Willow Wind RV, updates on the Dixie Springs well and irrigation expansion, and approved the July 25, 2023 minutes. No other formal votes were taken.

• Approved minutes from July 25, 2023 (unanimous)
• Awarded Sand Hollow Road waterline replacement contract to Royal T (previously approved by City Council)

Planning Commission

The Hurricane Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider recommendations on two land use code amendments, a zone change, a final site plan with a conditional use permit for a taller wall at a Dixie Power substation, an amended final plat, and a conditional use permit for an accessory building. The commission will also discuss and possibly approve these items, with final decisions on some going to the City Council.

• Zone change at 820 S 840 W from RA-1 to RA-0.5 (Interstate Rock Products, agent Chase Stratton)
• Land Use Code Amendment on fences and walls (Title 10 Chapter 37 Subsection 9)
• Land Use Code Amendment on applicant compliance with City Code (Title 10 Chapter 1, new Subsection 13)
• Final site plan and conditional use permit for a taller wall at Dixie Power Pecan Valley Substation, 2250 S 5140 W
• Amended final plat for Dixie Springs Plat D Lots 196 & 197, 3259 W 2490 S, and conditional use permit for accessory building at same address

The Commission recommended approval of a zone change for a residential agriculture subdivision and a land use code amendment regarding applicant compliance. A conditional use permit for an oversized RV garage was approved, while two other items were continued.

• Recommended approval of ZC23-21 zone change at 820 S 840 W to RA-0.5 (4-1)
• Recommended approval of LUCA23-08 land use code amendment regarding applicant compliance (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of AFP23-15 amended final plat for Dixie Springs Plat D Lots 196 & 197 (Unanimous)
• Approved CUP23-13 conditional use permit for a 4,500-sq-ft RV garage at 3259 W 2490 S (Unanimous)
• Continued LUCA23-07 land use code amendment regarding fences and walls (Unanimous)
• Continued FSP23-28 and WCUP23-02 for Dixie Power Pecan Valley Substation (Unanimous)
• Approved August 10, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

City Council

The Hurricane City Council will hold a work meeting on the Downtown Master Plan, followed by a regular meeting with public forum and votes on several items. Key actions include adopting the Downtown Master Plan, amending the land use code for affordable housing, and approving a waterline project bid. The agenda also includes proclamations, a road closure decision, and a possible closed meeting.

• Resolution 2023-30: Adopt Downtown Master Plan
• Ordinance 2023-12: Land Use Code amendment for affordable housing
• Bid award for Sand Hollow Road Waterline project
• Resolution 2023-31: Proclaim Hurricane City as America's City
• Ordinance 2023-15: Update mobile business and vendor cart regulations

The City Council continued (tabled) the Downtown Master Plan and the affordable housing land use code amendment to a September 13 work meeting. It approved a $526,500 waterline project bid, denied a grading permit for Hurricane Cliffs, and approved several other routine items.

• Continued Downtown Master Plan adoption to Sept. 13 work meeting (unanimous)
• Continued affordable housing ordinance to Sept. 13 work meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled Sky Ranch Ph 6 disconnection request indefinitely (unanimous)
• Approved $526,500 Sand Hollow Road Waterline bid to Royal T Enterprises (unanimous)
• Continued Resolution 2023-31 'America's City' proclamation to next meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Constitution Week proclamation Sept. 17-23 (unanimous)
• Continued closure of 100 West between SR9 and 100 South (unanimous)
• Denied grading permit for Hurricane Cliffs (unanimous)

Airport Board

The Hurricane Airport Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda lists board members and city staff but does not include specific discussion items, indicating the meeting will cover routine administrative business.

Planning Commission

The Hurricane Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider recommendations on a food truck land use code amendment and a zone change at 820 S 840 W from RA-1 to RA-0.5. New business includes a preliminary site plan for Firerock Townhomes, a 30-unit project, and an extension for Cordero Phase 3, a 214-lot subdivision. A site plan for Balance of Nature Production Center has been withdrawn. The meeting also includes discussions on fencing, agricultural protection overlays, and grading permit standards.

• Land Use Code Amendment to Title 10 Chapter 15 regarding food trucks
• Zone change at 820 S 840 W from RA-1 to RA-0.5 (parcel H-3-2-3-4220-C)
• Preliminary site plan for Firerock Townhomes, 30 units at 184 N 2170 W
• Extension of preliminary plat for Cordero Phase 3, 214 lots at 2100 W 4000 S
• Discussion on fencing standards, agricultural protection overlays, and grading permit standards

The Planning Commission tabled a zone change request for 820 S 840 W (from RA-1 to RA-0.5) until the applicant is present for further discussion. They also recommended approval of a food truck land use code amendment and approved a preliminary site plan for Firerock Townhomes. The commission directed staff to update fencing standards and amend agricultural protection overlay definitions.

• Tabled zone change ZC23-21 for 820 S 840 W until applicant present (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of food truck code amendment LUCA23-06 (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary site plan PSP23-22 for Firerock Townhomes (unanimous)
• Granted extension for preliminary plat 2022-PP-16 Cordero Phase 3 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to update fencing standards
• Directed staff to amend agricultural protection overlay definitions
• Approved minutes for July 13 and July 27, 2023 (unanimous)

City Council

The Hurricane City Council will hold a regular meeting on August 3, 2023, starting with a closed session, followed by a budget training, pre-meeting, and public forum. The council will consider and possibly approve several items, including a downtown master plan, an asset purchase agreement with Rocky Mountain Power, new rates for commercial EV charging stations, a zone change, and multiple land use ordinances. Public comments are limited to 2 minutes per person, with a 5-minute allowance for group spokespersons.

• Resolution 2023-30: General Plan Amendment to adopt a Downtown Master Plan
• Asset Purchase Agreement between Rocky Mountain Power and Hurricane City
• Resolution 2023-33: new rate for commercial electric vehicle charging stations
• Ordinance ZC23-20: Zone change at 560 N 1380 W from R1-10 to NC
• Ordinance 2023-12: Land Use Code Amendment for inclusionary zoning and affordable housing

The Hurricane City Council denied sending a letter of support to the Washington County School District regarding a tax initiative, with a 3-1 vote. The council also approved an asset purchase agreement with Rocky Mountain Power, adopted policies for commercial EV charging stations, and denied several land-use requests, including a zone change and agricultural protection areas. A resolution opposing an EMS sales tax was approved on a 3-2 vote.

• Denied letter of support for school district tax initiative (3-1)
• Approved Asset Purchase Agreement with Rocky Mountain Power (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-32 on commercial EV charging stations (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-33 setting EV charging station rates (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-35 opposing EMS sales tax (3-2)
• Denied zone change at 560 N 1380 W from R1-10 to NC (4-1)
• Denied Agricultural Protection Area for Donald Stratton (5-0)
• Denied Agricultural Protection Overlay for Bruce and Linda Zimmerman (5-0)

Power Board

The Hurricane City Power Board will hold a regular meeting to review the budget, receive staff reports, and discuss the failure of Generator #5. They will also consider approving updated Power Department standards and receive updates on UAMPS. A closed session is scheduled to discuss real property acquisition.

• Discussion of Generator #5 failure
• Capacity update
• Possible approval of Power Department Standards and Specifications
• UAMPS updates
• Closed session for real property purchase/lease strategy

The Power Board voted to recommend the Power Department Standards & Specifications to the City Council for approval, with a provision allowing minor changes by the Power Board and reporting to the Council. The board also discussed the Three Falls Substation progress, a generator failure repair cost estimate, and a decision to back out of a property purchase.

• Recommended Power Department Standards & Specifications to City Council (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved minutes from July 2023 Regular and Special Meetings (unanimous)
• Backed out of property purchase for warehouse based on financial position
• Discussed Generator #5 repair options ($126,000 recondition or $70,000 repair)

Planning Commission

The Hurricane City Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss and consider recommendations on several land use items, including accessory dwelling unit regulations, park model developments, and multiple development proposals. The agenda includes public hearings, old business, and new business items, with decisions or recommendations to be made on each.

• Public hearing on Land Use Code Amendment regarding accessory dwelling units (Title 10, Chapters 7 and 41)
• Discussion and recommendation on Park Model Developments (LUCA23-04)
• Preliminary plat for The Adventus Phase 1, mixed-use development at Abbey Road and Sand Hollow Road (PP23-17)
• Agricultural Protection Area requests for Donald Stratton (900 S 1100 W) and Bruce and Linda Zimmerman (890 S 1100 W)
• Preliminary site plan for Jellystone Park Adventure Center at 3950 W Jellystone Road (PSP23-20)

The Hurricane City Planning Commission recommended approval of two agricultural protection areas (APA23-02 for Donald Stratton and APA23-03 for Bruce and Linda Zimmerman) despite staff findings that the properties did not meet the six criteria in the city code. The commission also recommended approval of a land use code amendment for accessory dwelling units, a park model development amendment, and several preliminary plats and site plans. A motion to deny APA23-02 failed before the approval motion carried.

• Recommended approval of LUCA23-04 Park Model Developments amendment (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of PP23-17 The Adventus Phase 1 preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of APA23-02 agricultural protection area for Donald Stratton (4-3)
• Recommended approval of APA23-03 agricultural protection overlay for Bruce and Linda Zimmerman (4-3)
• Recommended approval of LUCA23-05 accessory dwelling units amendment (5-1)
• Approved PSP23-20 Jellystone Park Adventure Center preliminary site plan (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of PP23-19 Buck's Ace Hardware preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Approved PSP23-22 Hurricane City Gymnasium preliminary site plan (unanimous)

Water Board

The Hurricane Water Board will discuss a recently implemented surcharge fee for water metering at Willow Wind RV and other locations, review a loan application for the Division of Water Resources, and receive updates on the Dixie Spring well and irrigation expansion project. The board will also hear a report on the water system and address new business.

• Discussion on recent implemented surcharge fee for water metering at Willow Wind RV and others
• Discussion on upcoming Division of Water Resources loan application
• Dixie Spring well update
• Irrigation expansion project update

The Hurricane City Water Board approved the June 27, 2023 minutes and voted to continue the discussion regarding water metering and surcharge fees for Willow Wind RV to the next meeting. Officials also discussed upcoming Division of Water Resources loan applications for irrigation and water tank projects, received a $22,000 repair update on the Dixie Springs well, and reviewed general water system reports.

• Approved minutes from the June 27, 2023 meeting
• Tabled discussion and research on Willow Wind RV surcharge fees and water metering to the next meeting

City Council

The Hurricane City Council is holding a special meeting with a single agenda item: a closed strategy session regarding the potential purchase of real property. No other business is scheduled, and the meeting is expected to adjourn after the closed session.

• Closed meeting to discuss potential purchase of real property

The Hurricane City Council convened a special meeting on July 25, 2023, primarily to hold a closed session to discuss the purchase, exchange, or lease of real property. The closed session was approved by a motion and continued after a recess, with no substantive public decisions made. The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

• Approved closed session to discuss real property purchase, exchange, or lease (3-0, with two members absent)
• Approved closing the closed session (5-0)

City Council

The Hurricane City Council is holding a regular meeting with a work session on the 1150 West and 1100 West corridors, a closed session on real property purchases, and a public meeting. The council will consider multiple zone changes, a downtown master plan, airport policies and lease templates, and several other items including a disconnection request and new electric vehicle charging station rates.

• Discussion and decision on real property purchase alignment and width along 1150 West and 1100 West corridors
• Resolution 2023-30: General Plan Amendment to adopt a Downtown Master Plan
• Ordinance 2023-APA-01: agriculture protection zone for four parcels
• Zone change at 800 W 100 N from HC to PC (parcel H-3-1-34-31401)
• Zone change at 2095 S 700 W from R1-6 to M-1 (parcel H-3-2-10-232)

The City Council approved the 1150 West corridor alignment for a power line, with flexibility to work with property owners on diversions if there is no added cost to the City and neighboring property owners agree. The motion passed 3-1, with Councilman Thomas voting against. The council also approved several zone changes, including a denial of a zone change at 800 W 100 N, and awarded a contract for the 600 North Trail.

• Approved 1150 West power line alignment with 30-day property owner negotiation window (3-1)
• Denied zone change at 800 W 100 N from highway commercial to planned commercial (3-2)
• Approved zone change at 2095 S 700 W from residential to light industrial (4-1)
• Approved zone change at 2250 S 5140 W from residential to public facility (unanimous)
• Approved amended final plat for Pecan Valley Resort Phase 1 (unanimous)
• Approved amended final plat for Dixie Springs Phase E Lots 92 & 93 (unanimous)
• Awarded $484,179.10 contract for 600 North Trail to Royal T Enterprises (unanimous)
• Maintained preliminary plat approval for Lone Pine subdivision, no asphalt bond required (unanimous)

Power Board

The Power Board will meet to discuss and potentially recommend a policy regarding commercial electric vehicle chargers. This is the sole item listed on the agenda for this interim meeting.

• Discussion and possible recommendation of Commercial Electric Vehicle Charger Policy

The Power Board discussed the proposed Commercial Electric Vehicle Charger Policy, focusing on inspection procedures and liability protections. The Board voted to recommend the policy to the City Council, contingent upon the inclusion of five specific modifications regarding indemnification, maintenance, and compliance.

• Recommended Commercial EV Charger Policy with five modifications (unanimous)

Airport Board

The Hurricane City Municipal Airport Advisory Board will review minutes from its June meeting and discuss building T-hangars, an aviation day in 2024, and a noise abatement report. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Discussion and recommendation to build T-hangars
• Discussion on holding another aviation day in September or October 2024
• Update on noise abatement report for June 2023

The Advisory Board voted to recommend that the City Council review a proposal from Laron Hall to construct four stand-alone T-hangars at the municipal airport. The board also reviewed a successful federal compliance inspection and discussed ongoing noise abatement efforts and pavement maintenance.

• Recommended City Council review T-hangar proposal (passed)
• Adjourned meeting (passed)

Appeals Board

The Hurricane City Appeals Board will meet to consider and possibly approve a variance request to reduce the front setback for property H-SURS-3-75 at 1184 N 50 W. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Variance request to reduce front setback for property H-SURS-3-75
• Address: 1184 N 50 W, Hurricane, UT

The Hurricane City Appeals Board unanimously denied a variance request to reduce the front setback for property H-SURS-3-75 at 1184 N 50 W. The applicant, Ian Allen, sought a 4-foot variance due to a power easement and slopes, but board members found no unreasonable hardship or special circumstances. The motion to deny was made by Rick Wixom, seconded by Beth Lock, and passed unanimously.

• Denied variance to reduce front setback at 1184 N 50 W (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Hurricane Planning Commission will hold public hearings and discuss recommendations on several zone changes, a General Plan amendment to the Moderate-Income Housing Plan, and a Land Use Code amendment for Park Model Developments. They will also consider preliminary site plans for a 283-unit apartment complex and a short-term rental cabin complex, among other items.

• Zone change at 1300 W 3000 S from RA-1 to PF (public facility)
• Zone change at 1147 W 400 S from RA-1 to RA-0.5
• Zone change at ~1000 W 3100 S from RA-0.5 to M-1 (light industrial)
• Zone change at 560 N 1380 W from R1-10 to NC (neighborhood commercial)
• Preliminary site plan for Elim Valley Village, 283-unit apartment complex at Sand Hollow Road East and Gateway Blvd

The Planning Commission recommended approval for four zone change amendments and approved two preliminary site plans and one final site plan. Commissioners also voted to amend the Moderate-Income Housing Plan to include annual assessments of accessory dwelling unit regulations and owner-builder programs. Several other items, including agricultural protection area requests and a preliminary plat, were continued for further review.

• Recommended approval of ZC23-15 zone change (5-0)
• Recommended approval of ZC23-18 zone change (5-0)
• Recommended approval of ZC23-19 zone change (5-0)
• Recommended approval of ZC23-20 zone change (5-0)
• Approved Moderate-Income Housing Plan amendment (3-2)
• Continued Park Model Developments LUCA23-04 (5-0)
• Approved Elim Valley Village preliminary site plan (5-0)
• Approved The Perch-cabins preliminary site plan (5-0)

City Council

The regularly scheduled Hurricane City Council meeting for July 6, 2023, has been canceled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

Power Board

The Hurricane City Power Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, receive staff reports, and discuss the budget. Old business includes a capacity update, EV charging rates discussion with possible recommendation, impact fee study update, and power department standards update. New business covers UAMPS updates.

• Approval of June 2023 minutes
• Budget discussion
• Capacity update
• EV charging rates discussion and possible recommendation
• Impact fee study update

The Power Board approved a recommendation for EV charging rates to be submitted to the City Council. The board also approved the June 2023 meeting minutes.

• Approved June 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended EV charging rates of $320 base rate, $13 demand rate, and $.18 kWh rate (4-1)

Water Board

The Hurricane City Water Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss the new secondary irrigation water impact fee, an emergency replacement on Sand Hollow Road, and other water system projects. They will also review the 2023-2024 budgeted projects and receive updates on the irrigation expansion and Dixie Springs well.

• Report on new secondary irrigation water impact fee
• Discussion of emergency replacement on Sand Hollow Road from Dixie Springs Drive to pump station
• Review of 2023-2024 budgeted projects
• Update on irrigation expansion project
• Dixie Springs well update

The board discussed an emergency replacement of failing HDPE pipe on Sand Hollow Road and Dixie Springs Drive, estimated at $895,663, to be funded from savings with a claim against the company. No formal vote was recorded for this item. The board also reviewed the new secondary irrigation water impact fee, which will increase 1 cent per square foot of landscaping per year and be adjusted annually, and discussed budgeted projects and a credit for excess water surcharge fees for leaks.

• Approved minutes of May 30, 2023 (motion passed)
• Discussed emergency Sand Hollow Road pipe replacement, cost ~$895,663, no vote recorded
• Reviewed secondary irrigation water impact fee increase of 1 cent/sq ft/year, no vote needed
• Discussed 2023-2024 budgeted projects, including 920 W storm drain, no formal action
• Agreed to follow normal leak adjustment process for excess water surcharge fee waivers

Planning Commission

The Hurricane Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider recommendations for several zone change requests and a new inclusionary zoning ordinance. The commission will also discuss standards for park models, fencing, and accessory dwelling units, as well as site plans and final plats for local developments.

• Public hearing on inclusionary zoning ordinance (Title 10 Chapter 52)
• Zone change request for 800 W 100 N from HC to PC
• Zone change request for 1300 W 3000 S from RA-1 to GC
• Zone change request for 2095 S 700 W from R1-6 to M-1
• Preliminary site plan for short-term rental complex at 57 N State St

The Planning Commission recommended approval of a zone change at 800 W 100 N from highway commercial to planned commercial, contingent on dedicating 20% of the property to commercial use. They also recommended approval of a zone change for a power substation at 2250 S 5140 W, an inclusionary zoning ordinance, and several plats and permits. A zone change at 2095 S 700 W to light industrial was recommended for denial, and a zone change at 1300 W 3000 S was continued for further discussion.

• Recommended approval of ZC23-14/PSP23-18 zone change to planned commercial at 800 W 100 N, contingent on 20% commercial use (unanimous)
• Continued ZC23-15 zone change to general commercial at 1300 W 3000 S until zoning discussed with staff (unanimous)
• Recommended denial of ZC23-16 zone change to light industrial at 2095 S 700 W (3-1, 1 abstention)
• Recommended approval of ZC23-17 zone change to public facility at 2250 S 5140 W for Dixie Power substation (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of LUCA23-03 inclusionary zoning ordinance, subject to City Attorney review (unanimous)
• Approved PSP23-16 preliminary site plan for short-term rental complex at 57 N State St (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of AFP23-12 amended final plat for Pecan Valley Resort Phase 1 (unanimous)
• Approved CUP23-11 conditional use permit for metal building at 201 N Foothills Canyon Dr (unanimous)

Airport Board

The Hurricane City Municipal Airport Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to review minutes from May 16, 2023, and consider recommending updates to the airport hangar lease templates to the City Council. They will also receive an update on the noise abatement report for the past month. The meeting is advisory, with recommendations going to the City Council.

• Consideration and recommendation to City Council on hangar lease template updates
• Update on noise abatement report for last month
• Review of minutes from May 16, 2023

The Airport Advisory Board voted to recommend updated hangar lease templates to the City Council, subject to discussed changes. The vote was 4-1 with one abstention. The board also discussed noise complaints, including issues with SUU helicopters, and new business ideas like an Airport Community Days event.

• Recommended updated hangar lease templates to City Council (4-1, 1 abstention)
• Approved minutes from May 16, 2023 meeting
• Adjourned meeting at 10:47am

City Council

The Hurricane City Council will hold a regular meeting on June 15, 2023, starting with a work meeting on 1100 West, followed by a pre-meeting and the formal session at 6:00 PM. The council will discuss and possibly approve several items, including a zone change for an extraction overlay, a nuisance ordinance enforcement discussion, a possible revocation of the Silver Flats Zone Change, a trail agreement with UDOT, a public use declaration, a contract for road improvements, a Good Landlord Program, a downtown master plan, an agriculture protection zone, a secondary water impact fee, and the 2023-2024 fiscal year budget. Public hearings will be held on the budget, budget amendments, the agriculture protection zone, and new secondary water impact fees.

• Ordinance 2023-ZC-10: Zone change for extraction overlay at 2174 West 3000 South (parcels H-3376-A, H-3375), applicant Washington County Water Conservancy District
• Possible revocation of Silver Flats Zone Change due to unmet conditions
• Resolution 2023-25: Declaring public use for land at approximately 500 N State Street
• Ordinance 2023-10: Creating a Good Landlord Program
• Public hearing on 2023-2024 Fiscal Year Budget and new secondary water impact fees

The Hurricane City Council approved the 2023-2024 fiscal year budget of $72,480,137, a $6.9 million increase over the prior year, and adopted amendments to the 2022-2023 budget. The council also approved a zone change for a property at 2174 West 3000 South, denied a zone change for a duplex at 191 W 600 N, and continued discussions on the Downtown Master Plan and an agriculture protection zone. Several other items were approved, including a trail agreement with UDOT and a contract for road improvements.

• Approved FY 2023-24 budget of $72,480,137 (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to 2022-23 budget (unanimous)
• Approved zone change at 2174 West 3000 South for extraction overlay (unanimous)
• Denied zone change at 191 W 600 N for duplex (unanimous)
• Approved Active Transportation Cooperative Agreement with UDOT for $179,400 (unanimous)
• Awarded Turf Sod Road Spot Improvements contract to Interstate Rock for $113,845 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-10 creating Good Landlord Program (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-11 adopting secondary water impact fee (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Hurricane Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss and consider recommendations to the City Council on several items, including a zone change for a duplex, a Downtown Master Plan, an agricultural protection overlay, a conditional use permit for a taller wall, a preliminary site plan for a hostel, and an extension for a subdivision plat. The meeting also includes a discussion on development standards in park model developments and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Zone change at 191 W 600 N from MH/RV to RM-1 (multifamily, 6 units/acre) for a duplex, parcel H-281-A-4-A, applicant Silo One Investments LLC
• General Plan Amendment to adopt a Downtown Master Plan
• Agricultural protection overlay for Kenneth Heaton at 948 S 1100 W and 1046 W 1500 S
• Conditional use permit for a wall of greater height at 2802 S 3440 W, applicant Gary Apparcel
• Preliminary site plan for American Conservation Experience hostel at 73 S Main St

The Hurricane Planning Commission recommended approval of a General Plan amendment to adopt a Downtown Master Plan, and recommended a zone change for a duplex at 191 W 600 N. It also approved a conditional use permit for a taller wall, a preliminary site plan for a hostel, and an extension for a subdivision plat. The commission directed staff to eliminate park models from development standards.

• Recommended approval of Downtown Master Plan adoption (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of zone change to RM-1 at 191 W 600 N (4-1)
• Approved conditional use permit for 8-ft wall at 2802 S 3440 W (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary site plan for American Conservation Experience hostel (unanimous)
• Approved extension of preliminary plat for Strawberry Fields Estates (unanimous)
• Directed staff to eliminate park models from code and update tables

Power Board

The Hurricane Power Board will meet to receive staff reports from the Power Department and discuss utility operations. The board will consider updates to underground standards and specifications, as well as review capacity updates, EV charging rates, and an impact fee study.

• Possible recommendation for updates to Underground Standards & Specifications
• Discussion on EV Charging Rates
• Discussion on Impact Fee Study
• Capacity Update

The board approved the May 2023 minutes unanimously. Staff presented updates on power outages, new employees, and ongoing infrastructure projects like the Three Falls Substation. The board discussed potential rate structures for EV charging, an updated impact fee study, and revisions to underground utility standards, but no new rates or policies were adopted.

• Approved May 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous; Pam Humphries abstained)
• Discussed EV charging rate structures and policy (no decision made)
• Discussed updating Underground Standards & Specifications for City Council approval (no decision made)
• Discussed commissioning an updated Impact Fee Study (no decision made)
• Reviewed capacity plans for Circuit 103 and developer cost-sharing (no decision made)

City Council

The Hurricane City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the proposed budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The meeting is scheduled to take place at the Power Department located at 526 W 600 North.

• Discussion regarding the 2023-2024 budget

The City Council held a special meeting to discuss the 2023-2024 budget and what needed to be cut. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was adjourned after the discussion.

City Council

The Hurricane City Council will meet on June 1, 2023, to discuss the economic impact of the Ironman and Copper Rock LPGA tournament with Greater Zion representatives. The council will also review ordinance amendments, subdivision plats, and an ethical behavior policy for city employees.

• Discussion with Greater Zion on economic impact of Ironman and Copper Rock LPGA tournament
• Ordinance 2023-08: Possible amendments to Title 1-4-5 and Title 4-3 of Hurricane City Code
• Consideration of ethical behavior policy for city employees and officers
• Preliminary plat for Kolob Views (20-lot subdivision at 850 S 1300 W)
• Ordinance 2023-ZC-12: Zoning variation for Canyon Villas park model development (250 N 2800 W)

The City Council approved a three-year memorandum of understanding with Redrock Media for broadcasting music during the July 4th fireworks display, allowing the City input on sponsors and title approval. They also approved a zoning variation for Canyon Villas to allow park models up to 1,100 sq ft, tabled the Kolob Views preliminary plat due to incomplete application, and approved several other plats. The ethical behavior policy for employees was approved unanimously.

• Approved 3-year Redrock Media fireworks MOU (unanimous)
• Approved Canyon Villas zoning variation to 1,100 sq ft (3-2)
• Tabled Kolob Views preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Approved Sky Ridge PDO preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Approved Sky Valley Phase 1A amended final plat (unanimous)
• Approved Azure Ridge preliminary plat (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved ethical behavior policy (unanimous)
• Continued nuisance ordinance amendments (unanimous)

Water Board

The Water Board is meeting to review a culinary impact fee update previously approved by the city council. Members will also discuss and potentially recommend a new secondary water impact fee to the city council. The meeting includes a report on the current status of the water system.

• Discussion on culinary impact fee update
• Possible recommendation for new secondary water impact fee
• Approval of April 25, 2023 meeting minutes

The Hurricane City Water Board voted to recommend approval of a new secondary water impact fee to the city council, with an added note to question 4 and a new item 6. The board also discussed the culinary impact fee update approved by the city council on May 18, 2023, which takes effect 90 days later. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included routine approval of minutes and reports on water system issues.

• Recommended approval of secondary water impact fee (motion passed)
• Approved minutes of April 25, 2023 (motion passed)

Planning Commission

The Hurricane Planning Commission will discuss several development proposals, including zoning variations for the Canyon Villas project and preliminary plats for multiple subdivisions. The commission will also review site plans for commercial and religious facilities and hold a discussion on the city's Downtown Master Plan and inclusionary zoning.

• Public hearing on zoning variation for Canyon Villas at 250 N and 2800 W
• Preliminary plat for 20-lot Kolob Views subdivision at 850 S 1300 W
• Preliminary site plan for Rush Funplex at N Coral Canyon Blvd and Foothills Canyon Dr
• Preliminary site plan for LDS Seminary Building at 310 W 100 S
• Preliminary plat for 2-lot Azure Ridge commercial subdivision

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended denial of the Kolob Views preliminary plat due to missing documentation and roadway misalignment with the Transportation Master Plan. They also approved a zoning variation for Canyon Villas allowing larger park model units, subject to an 800 sq ft limit, and approved several other plats and site plans.

• Recommended denial of Kolob Views preliminary plat (2022-PP-28) unanimously
• Approved Canyon Villas zoning variation (2023-ZC-12) with 800 sq ft unit limit, unanimously
• Approved extension of Sky Valley West preliminary plat (2022-PP-13) unanimously
• Recommended approval of Sky Ridge PDO preliminary plat (2023-PP-15) unanimously
• Recommended approval of Sky Valley Phase 1A amended final plat (2023-AFP-11) unanimously
• Approved sign variance (2023-CUP-10) for greater size but denied greater height, unanimously
• Approved preliminary site plans for LDS Seminary (2023-PSP-12), Rush Funplex (2023-PSP-13), and Hurricane West LDS Meetinghouse (2023-PSP-14) unanimously
• Recommended approval of Azure Ridge preliminary plat (2023-PP-16) unanimously

City Council

The Hurricane City Council will discuss several ordinances regarding land use, zoning amendments, and city code updates. The council will also consider infrastructure projects, including softball field renovations and storm water retention requirements, and hold a public hearing on culinary water impact fees.

• Ordinance 2023-07: Land Use Code Amendment regarding model homes
• Ordinance 2023-ZC-10: Zone change for 2174 West 3000 South
• Public hearing on culinary water impact fees
• Proposed storm water retention requirements for Frog Hollow Sub-basin
• Discussion on closing 100 W between State Street and 100 S to vehicle traffic

The Hurricane City Council approved a drainage amendment requiring new subdivisions of five or more lots and commercial/industrial developments in the Frog Hollow Sub-basin to retain stormwater from 10-year, 24-hour storms, with RA-1 subdivisions exempt. The council also approved a land use code amendment on model homes, continued a zone change for clay extraction, and approved several other items including softball field renovations and a road closure.

• Approved stormwater retention amendment for Frog Hollow Sub-basin (4-1)
• Approved land use code amendment on model homes, changing 'model unit' back to 'model home' and adding ten-unit limit (4-1)
• Continued zone change for clay extraction at 2174 West 3000 South to next meeting (unanimous)
• Approved local consent for 4 events at Sand Hollow Resort Rockbowl (unanimous)
• Approved softball field renovations at Spillsbury Ballpark, estimated $30,000 (3-1-1)
• Amended Quail Creek Phase 4 reimbursement agreement to allow vouchers in phases 4-6 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-09 increasing culinary water impact fees by $599 (unanimous)
• Temporarily closed 100 W. between State Street and 100 S. from Memorial Day to Labor Day (unanimous)

General

The Hurricane Planning Commission will meet to consider a recommendation for the City Council regarding updates to construction and drainage standards. The proposed amendment would require new developments within the Frog Hollow Sub-basin to retain storm water from 10-year storm events.

• Proposed amendment to Hurricane City Standards for Design and Construction
• Proposed amendment to Hurricane City Drainage Manual for Frog Hollow Sub-basin

The Hurricane City Planning Commission voted 3-3 to recommend denial of a proposed amendment to the city's drainage manual that would require stormwater retention for 10-year storm events in the Frog Hollow sub-basin. The split vote sends the recommendation to the City Council. The commission also unanimously dismissed a motion to dismiss the item, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended denial of Frog Hollow drainage amendment (3-3 split vote)
• Dismissed motion to dismiss the item (unanimous)

Airport Board

The General Dick Stout Field Airport Advisory Board will meet to discuss potential changes to airport noise abatement policies and review airport leases. The board will also consider a recommendation for a new hangar lease for lot 751 E and discuss a proposed light sport fly-in event.

• Recommendation to City Council on airport noise abatement policies
• Recommendation for a new hangar lease for lot 751 E for Stephen Lemmon
• Discussion on proposed light sport fly-in event for October
• Discussion regarding airport leases
• Discussion on airport budget

The Hurricane City Airport Advisory Board voted to deny a proposed paragraph to the noise abatement policy that would have restricted nighttime landings. The board also approved a new hangar lease for Stephen Lemmon and approved several changes to the airport lease language, including adding a first right of refusal for tenants. These recommendations will go to the city council for final approval on June 1st.

• Denied adding nighttime landing restriction to noise abatement policy (motion passed)
• Approved hangar lease for lot 7S1E for Stephen Lemmon
• Approved new airport lease language with amendments (motion passed)
• Approved adding 'reasonably necessary as determined by the city' to insurance requirements (motion passed)
• Approved clarifying reasonable wear and tear acceptable at lease end (motion passed)
• Approved adding first right of refusal for hangar tenants (motion passed)
• Disapproved requiring physical damage insurance in leases (motion passed)
• Approved all other lease changes to go to city council

Planning Commission

The Hurricane Planning Commission meeting originally scheduled for May 11, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this time.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council

The Hurricane City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider various land use amendments, development plats, and budget resolutions. The council will also conduct public hearings regarding the 2023-2024 preliminary budget and amendments to the 2022-2023 fiscal year budget.

• Ordinance 2023-ZC-09: Zone change for Eagle Pointe subdivisions
• Ordinance 2023-ZC-11: Zone change for Obsidian Resort development
• Public hearing on 2023-2024 preliminary budget and 2022-2023 budget amendments
• Resolution 2023-21: Update to city retention schedule
• Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Washington County for election services

The Hurricane City Council denied a zone change request for Eagle Pointe subdivisions from residential to recreational resort, citing inconsistency with city plans and strong opposition from residents. The council also approved engineering consultants for development reviews, continued the existing election agreement with Washington County, and approved a preliminary plat for the Hurricane Cliffs subdivision subject to a development agreement. Several other items were approved, including the preliminary budget, budget amendments, and a fireworks proclamation.

• Denied zone change for Eagle Pointe Ph 1A, 1B, 1C from R1-8/PDO to RR (unanimous)
• Approved Sunrise Engineering and Paul Hansen Associates as engineering consultants for development reviews (unanimous)
• Continued current interlocal election agreement with Washington County (unanimous)
• Approved zone change for Sand Hollow Road properties to planned commercial (4-0, Prete abstained)
• Approved amended final plat for Fairgrounds Lots 25-29 (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Hurricane Cliffs subdivision subject to development agreement (4-1, Thomas nay)
• Approved fireworks proclamation for four parks on specific dates (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-22 preliminary budget and Resolution 2023-23 budget amendments (unanimous)

Power Board

The Hurricane Power Board is scheduled to meet on May 3, 2023, to hear staff reports, review the budget, and discuss ongoing utility business. Agenda items include an update on the 1150 West easements, reports from the Southwest Utah Technical Task Force (SWUTTF) and UAMPS, and a closed strategy session regarding market conditions and project asset values.

• Approval of April 2023 minutes
• 1150 West Easements Update
• Southwest Utah Technical Task Force (SWUTTF) Update
• UAMPS Updates
• Closed meeting to discuss market conditions and project entity asset value under Utah Code section 52-4-205

The Hurricane City Power Board met on May 3, 2023, and unanimously approved the April 2023 meeting minutes. Staff provided updates on several projects, including the 600 N Phase 3A line, the Cordero line, and the Three Falls Substation. No formal decisions were made beyond the minutes approval; the board moved into closed session and later adjourned.

• Approved April 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Hurricane Planning Commission will discuss and consider several zone change amendments, preliminary site plans, and land use code updates. Key items include zone changes for the Eagle Pointe subdivisions and the proposed Obsidian Resort, as well as a drainage manual amendment for the Frog Hollow Sub-basin. The commission will also hold an election for a new chairperson.

• Zone Change Amendment at approximately 2700 W 600 N from R1-8/PDO to RR for Eagle Pointe Ph 1A, 1B, and 1C
• Zone Change Amendment for Obsidian Resort at approximately 1202 S Sand Hollow Road, 1151 S Sand Hollow Road, and 1175 S Sand Hollow Road from NC and RR to PC and RR
• Preliminary site plan for Pearce Cabins Phase 2 nightly vacation rental development at 83 E State St
• Preliminary plat extension for Cordero Phase 2, a 40-lot subdivision at 2100 W 3900 S
• Preliminary site plan for Chasebrook Hurricane, three retail buildings with drive-throughs at 136 N 3400 W

The Hurricane City Planning Commission unanimously recommended denial of a zone change request for the Eagle Pointe subdivisions that would have allowed short-term rentals. The commission also recommended approval of several other items, including a zone change for the Obsidian Resort development and a model home ordinance amendment. A proposed stormwater retention requirement for the Frog Hollow Sub-basin was continued for further review.

• Recommended denial of zone change for Eagle Pointe Ph 1A, 1B, 1C to allow short-term rentals (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of zone change for Obsidian Resort at Sand Hollow Road (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of model home ordinance amendment with added Subsection E (unanimous)
• Continued stormwater retention requirement for Frog Hollow Sub-basin for more details (4-2)
• Approved preliminary site plan for Pearce Cabins Phase 2 (unanimous)
• Approved amended parking plan for Carlson Distributing (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat extension for Cordero Phase 2 (unanimous)
• Recommended denial of preliminary plat for Hurricane Cliffs due to lack of infrastructure (unanimous)

Water Board

The Hurricane Water Board will discuss updates to culinary and secondary water impact fees, review a tiered water conservation rate schedule, and consider conservation program funding. The board will also hear a report on the water system and review minutes from the previous meeting.

• Review water surcharge funds and conservation program
• Discuss updating culinary water impact fees
• Discuss approving a new secondary water impact fee
• Review tiered water conservation rate schedule
• Hear report on Water System

The Hurricane City Water Board voted to recommend the culinary water impact fee study to the City Council for approval, with a proposed fee of $2,156.99 for a single residential meter. The board also tabled discussion on a new secondary water impact fee until the next meeting. A new water surcharge fee will appear on bills starting May 1st.

• Approved minutes from February 28, 2023
• Recommended culinary water impact fee study to City Council (motion passed)
• Tabled secondary water impact fee discussion to next board meeting
• Noted new water surcharge fee to appear on bills May 1st

City Council

The Hurricane City Council will hold a regular meeting with a 3:30 p.m. discussion on the 2023-2024 budget, followed by a 6:00 p.m. session covering old and new business. Items include a proclamation, an interlocal election services agreement, zone change amendments, preliminary plats for subdivisions, a cemetery marker ordinance, and a possible closed meeting.

• Discussion regarding the 2023-2024 budget
• Resolution 2023-20 proclaiming April 2023 as Child Abuse Prevention Month
• Interlocal Cooperation Agreement regarding Election Services with Washington County
• Ordinance 2023-ZC-08: Zone change for Coral Junction Commercial at Foothills Canyon Drive and Coral Canyon Blvd
• Ordinance 2023-ZC-10: Zone change for extraction overlay at approx. 2174 West 3000 South

The Hurricane City Council voted 4-1 to direct the city attorney to negotiate with Washington County to allow the city to hand count ballots in the county building after signature verification, or take possession of ballots for a hand count at the city building. The council also approved a zone change for a commercial sign and roads, approved a preliminary plat for a 35-lot subdivision, denied a preliminary plat for an 18-lot subdivision due to inadequate facilities, and modified cemetery bench rules. The meeting included a closed session for real property purchase discussion.

• Directed city attorney to negotiate election services agreement to allow hand count of ballots (4-1)
• Approved Resolution 2023-20 proclaiming April 2023 as Child Abuse Prevention Month (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-ZC-08 for zone change at Foothills Canyon Drive and Coral Canyon Blvd (unanimous)
• Continued Ordinance 2023-ZC-10 for zone change at 2174 West 3000 South (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Black Ridge Phase 2, 35-lot subdivision (unanimous)
• Denied preliminary plat for Grassy Meadows Sky Ranch Phase 6B, 18-lot subdivision (unanimous)
• Modified cemetery bench rules to allow backs with expiration date of January 1, 2025 (4-1)
• Held closed session to discuss purchase of real property (unanimous)

City Council

The Hurricane City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the city's budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The meeting is scheduled to take place at the Power Department located at 526 W 600 North.

• Discussion regarding the 2023-2024 budget

The City Council held a special meeting to discuss upcoming budget requests with various department heads. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

Airport Board

The Hurricane City Municipal Airport Advisory Board meeting scheduled for April 18, 2023, was canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

Planning Commission

The Hurricane City Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting, starting with a joint downtown master plan workshop with the City Council. The commission will conduct public hearings and consider recommendations on zone changes, preliminary plats for new subdivisions, a site plan for a vacation rental development, a conditional use permit, and extensions of previously approved plats. One zone change hearing has been moved to April 27.

• Zone change to allow 50' site sign and 24' interior roads in RV resort at Foothills Canyon Dr and Coral Canyon Blvd (parcels H-4-2-5-125-CJ1, H-4-2-5-126-CJ1, H-4-2-5-127-CJ1)
• Zone change from R1-8/PDO to RR at ~2700 W 600 N (parcels H-3-1-29-323, H-3-1-29-324-RD2) - hearing moved to April 27
• Zone change to add extraction overlay at ~2174 W 3000 S (parcels H-3376-A, H-3375) - applicant Washington County Water Conservancy District
• Preliminary plat for Black Ridge Phase 2, 35-lot subdivision at 840 W Rlington Pkwy (WPP Hurricane Land LLC)
• Preliminary plat for Grassy Meadows Sky Ranch Phase 6B, 18-lot subdivision at ~4500 S 1200 W

The Planning Commission recommended approval of a zone change for Coral Junction Commercial to allow a 50-foot sign and 24-foot interior roads, and recommended approval of an extraction overlay for Washington County Water Conservancy District property. It also recommended denial of a preliminary plat for Grassy Meadows Sky Ranch Phase 6B due to inadequate facilities, and approved several plat extensions and other items.

• Recommended approval of 2023-ZC-08 (Coral Junction sign/road) to City Council (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 2023-ZC-10 (extraction overlay) to City Council (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 2023-PP-11 (Black Ridge Phase 2 preliminary plat) to City Council (unanimous)
• Recommended denial of 2023-PP-12 (Grassy Meadows Sky Ranch Phase 6B) due to inadequate facilities (unanimous)
• Continued 2023-PSP-09 (Pearce Cabins Phase 2 site plan) (unanimous)
• Approved 2023-CUP-09 (building height conditional use permit) (unanimous)
• Approved extensions for 2022-PP-06, 2022-PP-07, 2022-PP-11, 2022-PP-12 (unanimous, one abstention)
• Cancelled May 11, 2023 meeting (unanimous)

Water Board

The Hurricane Water Board meeting originally scheduled for April 11, 2023, has been cancelled. The board will instead hold its regular meeting on April 25, 2023.

• Meeting cancelled for April 11, 2023
• Regular meeting rescheduled for April 25, 2023

City Council

The Hurricane City Council will hold a work meeting and regular session, discussing water impact fees and a drought contingency plan, then voting on consent items, old and new business. Key actions include a large mixed-use development, a zone change to light industrial, a road abandonment, and a sensitive lands application. The agenda also includes a public hearing and a possible closed meeting.

• Discussion on impact fees for culinary and secondary irrigation water
• Approval of amended final plat for Hurricane Storage Units Lot 1 at 132 N Old Highway 91
• Public hearing on sensitive lands application at 5700 W Regional Park Dr
• Ordinance 2023-05: road abandonment of southern portion of 300 North near 278 E 300 N
• Preliminary plat for SkyRim: 15 single-family lots, 129 townhomes, 372 apartments, 6 commercial buildings at 3000 W State St

The Hurricane City Council approved the preliminary plat for SkyRim, a mixed-use development with 15 single-family lots, 129 townhomes, 372 apartments, and six commercial buildings at 3000 W State St, subject to staff and JUC comments and a note that the City is not responsible for rebuilding amenities if it must work on the well. The council also approved several other items, including an easement agreement for Obsidian Resort, a sensitive lands application for an Emergency Operations Center at Legacy Park, a road abandonment on 300 North, and a grading permit for Bench Lake Townhomes. A zone change for 3071 S 1100 W was approved with a development agreement requirement, and the council voted to open the Equestrian Park gate and begin negotiations for a roadway. The airport lease amendments were tabled for further review.

• Approved SkyRim preliminary plat (4-1) with well protection note
• Approved easement and access agreement for Obsidian Resort (5-0)
• Approved sensitive lands application for Emergency Operations Center at 5700 W Regional Park Dr (5-0) with impact fee waiver
• Approved road abandonment of southern portion of 300 North (5-0)
• Approved grading permit for Bench Lake Townhomes (5-0)
• Approved zone change at 3071 S 1100 W to M-1 (4-1) with development agreement
• Tabled airport lease template amendments (5-0)
• Denied including Frog Hollow Dam Property in Environmental Assessment (3-2)

Power Board

The Hurricane Power Board is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear staff reports, and discuss old and new business. Key items include updates on the Sky Ranch project and the Distributed Energy Resources (DER) subcommittee, as well as updates from UAMPS.

• Approval of minutes from March 2023
• Staff reports from Power Director, Transmission & Distribution, Service, and Substation & Generation superintendents
• Sky Ranch update
• DER Subcommittee update
• UAMPS updates

The board unanimously approved the March 2023 minutes. Staff reported progress on the 600 North Phase 3A line project, which experienced weather-related delays, and the Three Falls Substation construction. Discussions covered potential rate increases, a counteroffer to Rocky Mountain Power for the Sky Ranch area, and updates on regional power projects.

• Approved March 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• No formal votes or new authorizations recorded
• Discussed strategy to monitor rate increases before fall
• Discussed counteroffer to Rocky Mountain Power for Sky Ranch

Water Board

The Hurricane Water Board meeting scheduled for March 28, 2023, was postponed to April 11, 2023. The meeting will be held at 6:00 PM in the Water Department Meeting Room at 646 W 600 N, Hurricane, UT.

Planning Commission

The Hurricane Planning Commission will discuss inclusionary zoning, a model home ordinance, and the impact of new housing. The commission will also consider public hearings and new business items including zone change requests, preliminary site plans, and conditional use permits.

• Zone Change Amendment request from RA-0.5/PDO to M-1, light industrial at approximately 3071 S 1100 W (Parcel numbers H-3396-D and southern portion of H-3396-E)
• Preliminary site plan for Chevron Business Storage at 41 N 6300 W
• Conditional use permit for four buildings of greater height at 4095 Bash Parkway
• Preliminary plat and site plan for SkyRim, a mixed-use development with 15 single family lots, 129 townhomes, 372 apartments, and six commercial buildings at 3000 W State St
• Amended Final Plat for Hurricane Storage Units Lot 1 at 132 N Old Highway 91

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a zone change for property at 3071 S 1100 W from RA-0.5/PDO to M-1 light industrial, with the PDO eliminated and the remainder reverting to RA-0.5. They also approved a preliminary site plan for Chevron Business Storage, tabled a conditional use permit for taller buildings at Bash Parkway, and recommended approval of a preliminary plat and site plan for the SkyRim mixed-use development. All votes were unanimous.

• Recommended approval of zone change 2023-ZC-07 to M-1 light industrial (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary site plan 2023-PSP-06 for Chevron Business Storage (unanimous)
• Tabled conditional use permit 2023-CUP-07 for four-story buildings at Bash Parkway (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of preliminary plat 2023-PP-09 for SkyRim development (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary site plan 2023-PSP-07 for SkyRim development (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of amended final plat 2023-AFP-09 for Hurricane Storage Units (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 9, 2023 (unanimous)

Airport Board

The Airport Advisory Board will discuss potential changes to hangar leases, including insurance provisions and personal guarantees. The meeting also includes a discussion on the airport budget and an update on the AWOS project.

• Possible vote on adding insurance provisions to Dayton Hall hangar leases
• Possible vote on adding personal guarantees to Dayton Hall hangar leases
• Discussion on airport budget with Kaden DeMille
• Request from Duane Adams to add an office area to a hangar
• Update on the AWOS project

The Board recommended lease changes to the City Council regarding insurance requirements and renewal rights. It also approved adding a personal guarantee provision to leases and recommended a lease amendment for a private hangar office addition.

• Recommended City Council approve draft lease amendments removing required property risk insurance (making it optional) and adding a right to obtain a new lease after 25 years
• Approved adding a personal guarantee provision to hangar leases
• Recommended City Council amend a lease to allow Duane Adams to add an office/Conex box to a private hangar
• Approved February 17, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

The Hurricane City Council will hold a regular meeting with a joint work session on the Downtown Master Plan. Key actions include approving a new power rate schedule, considering zone changes, and holding a public hearing for a proposed 22-spot RV park. The agenda also includes consent items like ratifying an equestrian park policy and utility assistance MOUs.

• Resolution 2023-18 establishing a new power rate schedule for Hurricane City Power
• Public hearing and possible approval of sensitive land application for Quail Lake Sunset RV (22 spots) at 2480 N Old Hwy 91
• Zone change at ~5700 W Regional Park Dr from OS to PF (Washington County applicant)
• Zone change between 2600 W and 2100 W and 3600 S from RA-1 to R1-8/PDO (Mesa Vista applicant)
• Cooperative agreement with UDOT for right-turn lane at 700 West State Street

The City Council approved a 10% increase for Hurricane City Power rates to cover rising costs. Other actions included amending council meeting procedures and approving several land-use and zoning requests.

• Approved 10% power rate increase (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-17 amending council rules of order and procedure (5-0)
• Approved zone change for Washington County public facilities at 5700 W Regional Park Dr (5-0)
• Denied zone change for Mesa Vista residential development between 2600 W and 2100 W (5-0)
• Approved sensitive land application for Quail Lake Sunset RV park (5-0)
• Approved cooperative agreement with UDOT for right-turn lane at 700 West State Street (5-0)
• Approved amended final plat for Gateway North Industrial Lot 3F (5-0)
• Approved appointments to the Beautification Committee (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Hurricane Planning Commission will discuss and recommend on several zoning changes, site plans, and conditional use permits. Key topics include inclusionary zoning, a model home ordinance, and public facility expansions. The meeting will also consider preliminary plats and conditional use permits for local businesses and residential projects.

• Zone change from OS to PF at 5700 W Regional Park Dr for public facilities
• Zone change from RA-1 to R1-8/PDO for residential development between 2600 W and 2100 W, 3600 S
• Preliminary site plan for Washington County Parks and Emergency Operations Center at 5700 W Regional Park Road
• Amended final plat for Gateway North Industrial Lot 3F at 421 N 5500 W
• Conditional use permit for metal building at 180 W 500 N

The Hurricane City Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend denial of a zone change and preliminary site plan for the Mesa Vista development (2023-ZC-06 and 2023-PSP-05) due to insufficient public services and facilities. The commission also recommended approval of a zone change for a Washington County facility at 5700 W Regional Park Dr, a preliminary site plan for the county's Parks and Emergency Operations Center, an amended final plat for Gateway North Industrial Lot 3F, a preliminary site plan with a parking waiver for Mixed Greens restaurant, a conditional use permit for a metal building, and an extension of the preliminary plat for Red Sands at Desert Sands. Discussions on inclusionary zoning and the model home ordinance were held, with updated drafts to be presented at the next meeting.

• Recommended denial of 2023-ZC-06 and 2023-PSP-05 (Mesa Vista) due to insufficient public services (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 2023-ZC-05 (zone change to PF at 5700 W Regional Park Dr) subject to JUC comments (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 2023-PSP-01 and 2023-HIL-02 (Washington County Parks and Emergency Operations Center) subject to staff and JUC comments (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 2023-AFP-08 (Gateway North Industrial Lot 3F amended final plat) subject to staff and JUC comments (unanimous)
• Approved 2023-PSP-04 (Mixed Greens restaurant) with parking waiver for 17 spaces (unanimous)
• Approved 2023-CUP-06 (metal building at 180 W 500 N) subject to staff review of reflective color (unanimous)
• Approved extension of 2021-PP-32 (Red Sands at Desert Sands preliminary plat) (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as posted (unanimous)

City Council

The Hurricane City Council will hold a regular meeting on March 2, 2023, starting with a closed meeting and pre-meeting, followed by the public session at 6:00 PM. The council will discuss and possibly approve several items, including a zone change for a multifamily development, a resolution on excess water surcharges, and a resolution supporting a mountain bike race course. Public comments are limited to 2 minutes per person per item.

• Zone change request at 479 N 360 E from HC to RM-3 (15 units/acre) by Interstate Rock
• Resolution 2023-05 adopting excess water surcharges
• Resolution supporting development of a mountain bike race course on City and BLM land
• Approval of single event beer license for Zion Canyon Brewing
• Amended final plats for Cliff View Estates and North Slope Phase 2

The Hurricane City Council denied a zone change request to rezone 479 N 360 E from highway commercial to multifamily (RM-3, 15 units/acre), citing access concerns. The council also approved the excess water surcharge resolution, tabled a mountain bike race course resolution, and approved several other items including the AWOS airport project and roadway dedications.

• Denied zone change at 479 N 360 E from HC to RM-3 (3-2)
• Approved Resolution 2023-05 adopting excess water surcharges (unanimous)
• Tabled resolution for mountain bike race course on City and BLM land (unanimous)
• Approved DRATS asphalting road to water tanks south of SR-7 (unanimous)
• Approved moving forward with AWOS project at airport (unanimous)
• Approved removing conditions on building permits for non-combustible structures (unanimous)
• Approved roadway dedications for Glampers Way, Jellystone Road, Sand Hollow Road (unanimous)
• Continued Ethical Behavior Policy (unanimous)

Power Board

The Hurricane Power Board is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear staff reports, and discuss several operational and financial items. Key topics include utility rates, updates on generation and solar projects, UAMPS updates, a possible recommendation regarding Sky Ranch, and reacquiring Washington County Fairgrounds infrastructure. The board may also make a decision on forward market purchases.

• Discussion and possible recommendation regarding Sky Ranch
• Discussion of reacquiring Washington County Fairgrounds infrastructure
• Discussion and possible decision regarding forward market purchase
• Rates discussion under Budget
• Generation and Solar updates under Old Business

The Hurricane City Power Board approved a 10% increase for base and consumption rates to address financial impacts from high market power rates and infrastructure projects. The board also approved January and February 2023 meeting minutes, discussed updates on projects, staffing, and potential utility acquisitions, and agreed to participate in a UAMPS forward market purchase.

• Approved January and February 2023 meeting minutes unanimously
• Approved a 10% increase for base rate and consumption rates across the board to be sent to City Council (unanimous)

Water Board

The Hurricane Water Board is holding a regular meeting to receive reports and discuss water-related matters. Key topics include a presentation on water and land use, updates on the irrigation meter project, impact fee study, Dixie Springs well, and irrigation expansion. The board will also discuss new conservation rate fees from WCWCD and the impact of the 10 cents per thousand annual rate increase.

• Discussion on WCWCD new conservation rate fees
• 10 cents per thousand annual rate increase review
• Impact fee study report
• Irrigation meter project update
• Dixie Springs well update

The Hurricane City Water Board met on February 28, 2023, and heard reports on water usage, the irrigation meter project, impact fee study, Dixie Spring well, and the irrigation expansion project. They discussed a new conservation surcharge drafted by the city (submitted to the district for approval) and reviewed the 10-cent rate increase's revenue. No formal votes were taken on substantive items; the only motion was to approve the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved minutes of January 31, 2023, with changes (motion passed)
• Discussed new conservation surcharge; city's version submitted to district for approval
• Reviewed 10-cent per thousand gallon rate increase revenue and projected projects
• Heard updates on irrigation meter project, impact fee study, Dixie Spring well, and irrigation expansion

Planning Commission

The Hurricane, UT Planning Commission will discuss amending the model home ordinance and inclusionary zoning rules. They will also review zone change requests, final site plans, and preliminary plats for several local developments, including a multifamily rezoning and an RV park proposal.

• Zone change at 479 N 360 E from highway commercial to RM-3 multifamily (15 units/acre)
• Final site plan review for Hurricane Equipment Rentals at 504 W State St
• Amended final plats for Cliff View Estates and North Slope Phase 2 subdivisions
• Preliminary site plan review for Quail Lake Sunset RV park (22 spots) at 2480 N Old Hwy 91
• Extension request for Red Slate Estates (135-lot subdivision) at 1400 S 4300 W

The Hurricane Planning Commission approved a landscaping deviation for an equipment rental site plan and recommended that the City Council deny a commercial-to-multifamily zone change at 479 N 360 E. Commissioners also recommended approval for multiple amended final plats, a preliminary site plan and sensitive land application for an RV park, and granted a one-year preliminary plat extension for Red Slate Estates. Additionally, the commission approved application deadline adjustments for amended final plats.

• Approved final site plan 2023-FSP-03 for Hurricane Equipment Rentals with landscaping deviation using boulders and cacti (Unanimous)
• Recommended denial of zone change 2023-ZC-04 at 479 N 360 E from highway commercial to RM-3 multifamily (4-1)
• Recommended approval of amended final plat 2023-AFP-05 for Cliff View Estates Phase 1 Lots 14 & 15 (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of amended final plat 2023-AFP-06 for North Slope Phase 2 Lots 42 & 43 (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of preliminary site plan 2023-PSP-03 and sensitive land application 2023-HIL-01 for Quail Lake Sunset RV (Unanimous)
• Granted a one-year extension for preliminary plat approval 2022-PP-08 for Red Slate Estates (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of amended final plat 2023-AFP-07 for Cliff View Estates Lot 6 Partial Amendment 'C' (Unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Planning Commission application deadlines regarding amended final plats (Unanimous)

Airport Board

The Hurricane City Municipal Airport Advisory Board is meeting to review minutes and discuss several airport management items. They will consider a monitoring system for tie-down hangars to track usage for billing, discuss rental fee notices and due dates, and possibly vote on the AWOS weather project and adding an insurance provision to hangar leases.

• Discussion on tie-down hangar monitoring system for billing
• Discussion on tie-down rental fee notice and due date
• Possible vote on AWOS project
• Possible vote on adding insurance provision to hangar leases

The Hurricane City Municipal Airport Advisory Board approved minutes, voted to investigate implementing nightly tie-down fees, and recommended adding the annual maintenance fee for the AWOS project to the airport budget. The board also tabled a discussion on adding an insurance provision to hangar leases until the March meeting to allow members time to review copies.

• Approved January 17, 2023 meeting minutes
• Motion passed to investigate tie-down fee structure and nightly tie-down fees
• Motion passed to add the AWOS annual maintenance fee to the airport board budget
• Motion passed to table the hangar lease insurance provision discussion until next month

City Council

The Hurricane City Council will consider several land-use items, including amendments to short-term rental standards and water conservation landscaping rules, plus a zone change for a property at 663 W 400 S. They will also vote on a resolution supporting a mountain bike race course on city and BLM land, a resolution regarding participation in the NuScale project, and a fee schedule for renting city equipment. The agenda includes consent items such as a grading permit, a temporary judge appointment, and amended final plats.

• Ordinance 2022-62: short-term rental standards in residential and commercial zones
• Ordinance 2023-04: landscaping and screening updates for water conservation
• Zone change at 663 W 400 S from R1-8 to RM-1 (multi-family)
• Resolution supporting mountain bike race course on City and BLM land
• Resolution regarding Hurricane City's participation in the NuScale project

The Hurricane City Council approved a land use code amendment updating short-term rental standards, including a change prohibiting guest parking in front of garages for residential hosting licenses. The Council also approved a water conservation landscaping code amendment with a revision extending exceptions to lots serviced by secondary irrigation, despite a dissenting vote. A resolution supporting a mountain bike race course on City and BLM land was tabled for further discussion with stakeholders.

• Approved short-term rental land use code amendment with guest parking restriction (unanimous)
• Approved water conservation landscaping code amendment with secondary irrigation exception (4-1)
• Approved partnership with Washington County School District for health and resource fair (unanimous)
• Tabled resolution for mountain bike race course on City and BLM land (unanimous)
• Approved waiving rental & power fee for Farmers Market with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved zone change at 663 W 400 S from R1-8 to RM-1 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution continuing NuScale project participation at current rate (unanimous)
• Approved political candidate ads in Peach Days magazine with conditions (3-2)

Planning Commission

The Hurricane Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider recommending to the City Council two zone changes: one for a large subdivision near Gould's Wash Road and SR-59, and another for a duplex at 663 W 400 S. They will also discuss and possibly approve several plats, site plans, and conditional use permits, plus a possible amendment to the model home ordinance. The meeting includes only procedural items like roll call and minutes approval.

• Zone change at Gould's Wash Rd & Hwy 59 from R1-10 to R1-8/PDO for ~3,083-unit subdivision
• Zone change at 663 W 400 S from R1-8 to RM-1 for a duplex
• Amended final plat for Quail Lake Estates Lots 10 & 11 at 4400 W State St
• Conditional use permit for building height/size at 444 S 1530 W
• Final site plan for Dixie Power Sand Hollow Substation at 4898 W 3150 S

The Planning Commission voted 5-2 to recommend denial of a zone change and planned development overlay for a large subdivision near SR-59 and Gould's Wash Road, citing lack of services and infrastructure, particularly water supply concerns. The commission also recommended approval of a duplex rezoning at 663 W 400 S, an amended plat for Quail Lake Estates, a conditional use permit for a taller building at 444 S 1530 W, an amended plat for Dixie Springs, a final site plan for Dixie Power Sand Hollow Substation, a conditional use permit for a taller building at 745 S 840 W, and a one-year extension for Ridge at Zion Vista Phase 2. A final site plan for Hurricane Equipment Rentals was continued to allow the applicant to update the landscaping plan.

• Recommended denial of 2023-ZC-02 and 2023-PSP-03 (zone change to R1-8/PDO for ~3,083 units) (5-2)
• Recommended approval of 2023-ZC-03 (rezoning to RM-1 for duplex at 663 W 400 S) (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 2023-AFP-03 (amended final plat for Quail Lake Estates Lots 10 and 11) (unanimous)
• Approved 2023-CUP-04 (conditional use permit for taller building at 444 S 1530 W) (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 2023-AFP-04 (amended final plat for Dixie Springs Lots F41 and F42) (unanimous)
• Continued 2023-FSP-03 (final site plan for Hurricane Equipment Rentals) (unanimous)
• Approved 2023-FSP-04 (final site plan for Dixie Power Sand Hollow Substation) (unanimous)
• Approved 2023-CUP-05 (conditional use permit for taller building at 745 S 840 W) (unanimous)

City Council

The Hurricane City Council will hold a regular meeting on February 2, 2023, to consider consent agenda items, old business, and new business. Key items include utility fee changes, land use code amendments for reception centers and short-term rentals, several preliminary plats for residential and townhome developments, and various other approvals and discussions.

• Ordinance 2023-03 amending utility rates and fees
• Amended Resolution 2022-01 regarding utility fees
• Ordinance 2022-61 to allow reception centers in Agriculture and Residential Agriculture zones
• Ordinance 2022-62 regarding short-term rental standards
• Preliminary plats for Desert Sky Estates (73 lots), Southern Dunes Townhomes (345 units), Dixie Meadows (238 lots), and Bench Lake Townhomes (196 units)

The Council approved preliminary plats for Desert Sky Estates, Southern Dunes Townhomes, Dixie Meadows, and Bench Lake Townhomes, though some are restricted by utility capacity. Other key actions included authorizing a new natural gas generator and revoking two residential hosting licenses.

• Approved preliminary plats for Desert Sky Estates, Southern Dunes Townhomes, Dixie Meadows, and Bench Lake Townhomes
• Approved purchase of a natural gas generator (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-61 allowing reception centers in agriculture zones with onsite parking (unanimous)
• Revoked residential hosting licenses at 2640 S 3480 West and 3445 W 120 North
• Denied building permit for Quail Creek Industrial Phase 5 lot #501
• Approved Resolution 2023-09 to allow outside engineering firms for development plan reviews (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Utah Department of Workforce Services for Five County HEAT program (unanimous)
• Approved cost sharing agreement with DAF Development and Richardson Brothers for 2800 West (unanimous)

Power Board

The Hurricane Power Board will hold a regular meeting to receive staff reports and discuss old and new business. Key topics include additional generation capacity, commercial EV charging stations, and updates from UAMPS. No formal votes are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion regarding additional Generation
• Commercial EV Charging Stations Discussion
• UAMPS Updates

The Power Board met February 1, 2023, and received updates on employees, the 600 N Phase 3A project, and the Three Falls Substation. No formal votes or approvals were recorded. The board discussed the budget, noting power cost increases outpaced rate increases, and discussed the potential purchase of additional generators beyond Generator #9, which was slated for City Council consideration the next day.

• No formal motions or votes were recorded at the meeting
• Discussed Generator #9, proposed for City Council approval the following day
• Discussed potential purchase of additional generators, with decision targeted by next Power Board meeting
• Discussed budget, noting a 47.14% combined power cost increase vs. 19% rate increase over two years
• Discussed AMI system grant pre-qualification submission
• Discussed policy for commercial EV charging stations
• Discussed UAMPS updates, including Smart Energy programs and Renewable Energy Credits

Water Board

The Hurricane Water Board is meeting to discuss and possibly recommend new WCWCD conservation water rate fees to the City Council. The agenda also includes updates on the irrigation meter project, irrigation expansion, impact fee study, Dixie Springs well, and the water system. The meeting is a regular session with standard procedural items.

• Discussion and possible recommendation on new WCWCD Conservation water rate fees
• Report on Irrigation meter project
• Irrigation expansion project update
• Report on impact fee study
• Dixie Springs well update

The Hurricane City Water Board approved the minutes from their November 29, 2022 meeting and received updates on the irrigation meter project, the irrigation expansion project, the impact fee study, the Dixie Spring Well, and proposed WCWCD conservation water rate fees. The board also heard reports on the water system and new business including personnel changes.

• Approved minutes of November 29, 2022 meeting

General

The Hurricane City Council is holding a special meeting for a work session with UAMPS (Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems) to discuss pending projects. No formal decisions or public hearings are listed; the agenda contains only this work meeting and adjournment.

• Work meeting with UAMPS regarding pending projects

The City Council held a work meeting with UAMPS on the Carbon Free Power Project (CFPP), a NuScale small modular reactor project. No formal decisions were made; the council discussed project costs, off-ramp options, and risks. A resolution on whether to continue participation will be considered at the February 16 City Council meeting.

• No formal decisions made; discussion only
• CFPP update presented by UAMPS; cost increased from $58 to $89 per megawatt-hour
• Next off-ramp decision scheduled for February 16 City Council agenda

Planning Commission

The Hurricane City Planning Commission will discuss and consider recommendations to the City Council on several land use items, including a landscaping code amendment for water conservation, three residential subdivisions, a final site plan, and a conditional use permit. They will also hear a presentation on growth in Hurricane in 2022.

• Land Use Code Amendment 2023-LUCA-01: updates to water conservation standards in Title 10 Chapter 32 (Landscaping and Screening)
• Preliminary plat for Desert Sky Estates: 73-lot subdivision at 2100 W and 3350 S
• Preliminary plat for Southern Dunes Townhomes: 345-unit recreation resort townhomes at 2600 W and 4200 S
• Preliminary plat for Dixie Meadows: 238-lot single-family subdivision at approximately 4392 W 2400 S
• Conditional use permit for a greater height wall at 4898 W 3150 S (Dixie Power)

The Hurricane City Planning Commission recommended denial for two major residential developments—the Desert Sky Estates subdivision and the Southern Dunes Townhomes recreation resort—citing concerns over drainage, infrastructure capacity, and power services. The commission also recommended denial of a water conservation land use code amendment, while approving a preliminary plat for Dixie Meadows, an amended final site plan for the Car Barn, and a conditional use permit for a substation wall.

• Recommended denial of 2022-PP-26 for Desert Sky Estates preliminary plat (73-lot subdivision) (Unanimous)
• Recommended denial of 2022-PP-20 and 2022-PSP-38 for Southern Dunes Townhomes (345 townhomes) due to inadequate power services (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 2023-PP-01 for Dixie Meadows preliminary plat (238-lot single family subdivision) subject to staff and JUC comments (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023-FSP-02 for the Car Barn amended final site plan subject to staff and JUC comments (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023-CUP-03 for a conditional use permit for a greater height wall at 4898 W 3150 S for Dixie Power subject to staff comments (Unanimous)
• Recommended denial of 2023-LUCA-01 for a Land Use Code Amendment updating water conservation standards in Title 10 Chapter 32 (6-1, Mark Sampson opposed)

City Council

The Hurricane City Council will hold a regular meeting with a work session with the Washington County Water Conservancy District, followed by public forum and action items. Key decisions include adopting a water surcharge and fees, awarding a construction contract for the 700 West Project, approving a 219-unit resort condominium preliminary plat, and a zone change to adjust boundaries in a planned development overlay. The agenda also includes several consent items, contracts, and a closed meeting.

• Resolution 2023-05: adopting Washington County Water Conservancy excess water surcharge and monthly standby, administrative, and extension fees
• Awarding contract for construction of 700 West Project (100 North to 400 North)
• Preliminary plat for Gateway at Sand Hollow Resort Phase 1-3, 219-unit resort condominium, south of Sand Hollow Road and west of 3700 W
• Zone Change Amendment (Ordinance 2023-ZC-02) at ~2445 W 2890 S to move M-1 boundary west and expand R1-10 zone
• Time and material contract with Jviation for airport services not to exceed $14,000

The City Council unanimously approved a $2,604,591.05 contract with Interstate Rock for the 700 West road project. A proposed resolution to adopt a Washington County water excess use surcharge was tabled until February 2nd after a motion failed to receive a second. The Council also approved several plat amendments, a renewed power contract with PacifiCorp, and a trial hosting of a local softball tournament.

• Approved $2,604,591.05 contract to Interstate Rock for 700 West Project (4-0)
• Tabled Resolution 2023-05 on water surcharge until Feb 2 meeting (4-0)
• Approved access improvements to Will Hinton Cistern contingent on parking (4-0)
• Approved bringing back two previously denied preliminary plats (3-1)
• Approved annual State Fraud Risk Assessment (4-0)
• Approved $14,000 time-and-material contract with Jviation for airport grading (4-0)
• Approved renewed contract with PacifiCorp at $194/megawatt (4-0)
• Approved updated resolution for interruptible power rate (4-0)

Airport Board

The Hurricane City Municipal Airport Advisory Board is meeting to review past minutes and consider adding an insurance requirement to the airport lease. Members will also discuss noise abatement software and reporting systems, including possibly adopting free traffic and noise monitoring software offered to the city.

• Consideration of adding insurance requirement to the Airport Lease
• Discussion on Noise Abatement Software and Reporting System
• Possible approval of adopting free traffic and noise monitoring software
• Update on Noise Abatement Activities

The Hurricane City Airport Advisory Board postponed a decision on adding liability insurance requirements to airport leases, allowing time for review. The board also discussed noise abatement software and several new business items, but no formal votes were taken on those topics. The meeting was primarily procedural, with only the minutes approval and the postponement motion passed.

• Approved minutes from November 15, 2022
• Postponed discussion on adding insurance requirements to airport leases to next meeting

Planning Commission

The Hurricane City Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially make recommendations on several land use items, including a zone change to adjust housing within a planned development overlay, a water conservation code update, and numerous site plans, plats, and conditional use permits. The meeting includes public hearings on the zone change and landscaping code amendment, and will also consider extensions and approvals for various residential and commercial projects.

• Zone change at 2445 W 2890 S to move M-1 boundary west and expand R1-10 zone
• Land Use Code Amendment to Title 10 Chapter 32 for water conservation standards
• Preliminary plat for Gateway at Sand Hollow Resort Phase 1-3, 219-unit resort condominium
• Final site plan for Bryson Young commercial development with 7 nightly rentals at 450 E State St
• Preliminary plat for Bench Lake Townhomes, 200-unit development at 3145 S 1100 W

The Hurricane City Planning Commission recommended denial of the preliminary plat for Bench Lake Townhomes, a 200-unit development, due to inadequate power capacity in the area. The commission also recommended approval of several other projects, including a zone change for Molly View LLC and an amended final plat for Coral Springs Phase 2, while tabling multiple items pending further information or code compliance.

• Recommended denial of 2023-PP-02 Bench Lake Townhomes preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 2023-ZC-01 zone change at 2445 W 2890 S (6-2)
• Recommended approval of 2023-AFP-01 Coral Springs Phase 2 amended final plat (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 2023-AFP-02 Hurricane Industrial Park Lot 24 amended final plat (unanimous)
• Approved 2022-FSP-19 and 2022-CUP-34 Bryson Young commercial development (unanimous)
• Approved 2023-CUP-01 ADU at 53 W 100 N (unanimous)
• Approved 2023-FSP-01 Standard Plumbing final site plan (unanimous)
• Tabled 2023-LUCA-01 water conservation code amendment (unanimous)

Power Board

The Hurricane Power Board is meeting to discuss and possibly recommend approval of an updated Solar Policy, additional power generation, an updated Interruptible Commercial Rate, and a new rate for commercial EV charging stations. They will also receive updates on UAMPS and hold a closed strategy session about a business decision regarding a project entity asset.

• Discussion and possible recommendation of approval of updated Solar Policy
• Discussion and possible recommendation regarding additional Generation
• Discussion and possible recommendation of approval of updated Interruptible Commercial Rate
• Commercial EV Charging Stations Rate Discussion
• Closed meeting under Utah Code 52-4-205 to discuss market conditions on a project entity asset

The Hurricane City Power Board approved the purchase of Generator #9 and recommended continuing participation in the Carbon Free Power Project (CFPP) at 20 MW for the next year. They also approved an updated Alternative Large Commercial Rate and discussed solar policy changes, with direction to finalize the policy after further research.

• Approved purchase of Generator #9 (unanimous)
• Recommended continuing CFPP participation at 20 MW for next year (unanimous)
• Approved Exhibit A – Alternative Large Commercial Rate (unanimous)
• Approved December 2022 minutes with minor changes (unanimous)

City Council

The Hurricane City Council will hold a regular meeting with a mix of old and new business, including possible approvals of land-use code amendments, a zone change, a preliminary plat, and several resolutions setting fees. The agenda also includes presentations on the annual audit and the IPP Renewed Project, plus a public forum.

• Ordinance 2022-61: allow reception centers as conditional use in Agriculture and Residential Agriculture zones
• Ordinance 2022-62: amend short-term rental and residential hosting standards
• Zone change at approx. 100 N and 2600 W from RM-2/HC to RM-3 (PDO)/HC (PDO), covering 8.29 and 4.39 acres
• Preliminary plat for Glampers Inn, five-lot commercial development at approx. 450 S Sand Hollow Road
• Resolution 2023-01 amending fees for municipal power and water service connections

The Hurricane City Council denied the annexation petition for Copper Sky (4-1), with Councilman Prete dissenting. The council continued several land-use items to future meetings, including the reception center ordinance (2022-61), short-term rental standards (2022-62), and a residential hosting appeal. It also approved a zone change for Shadow Glen 420, a preliminary plat for Glampers Inn, and a recommendation to UDOT for a traffic signal at 1400 West.

• Denied Copper Sky annexation petition (4-1)
• Continued Ordinance 2022-61 (reception centers) to Feb 2
• Continued Ordinance 2022-62 (short-term rentals) to Feb 2
• Continued residential hosting appeal to Feb 2
• Approved zone change for Shadow Glen 420 (3-2)
• Approved preliminary plat for Glampers Inn (3-1-1)
• Approved UDOT traffic signal recommendation at 1400 West
• Rejected Resolution 2023-05 (water surcharge) (2-3)

Power Board

The Hurricane, UT Power Board meeting scheduled for January 4, 2023, was canceled. The meeting will be rescheduled for January 11, 2023, at 3:00 pm.