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Show consider auto recycling in the Manufacturing Zone in the Central Business. The Planning Commission asked staff to prepare a limited auto recycling ordinance amendment, which was prepared. The Planning Commission held a public hearing in April 2013 and gave its recommendation to approve the proposed Ordinance. The Commission had reservations about allowing auto recycling, but supported the idea of having a diverse tax base and feels the location is appropriate. A host fee and development agreement are also part of the proposal. The Planning Commission looked over this business for several months to ascertain it was in compliance, and unanimously recommended approval of this ordinance. The site plan and Conditional Use Permit was approved by the Planning Commission subject to approval by the City Council. Staff has reviewed this proposed use and the projected sales tax revenue. Although the administration typically does not endorse ordinances, in this case, and because of the need to generate sales tax to offset Increases In law enforcement, the administration is endorsing this Ordinance hoping to avoid a future property tax. Mayor Keith Butler indicated his faith in the Planning Commission decision and asked the City Council to approve this Ordinance. Councilman Rob Smout expressed concern over increased police calls that may be generated. City Administrator Bill Morris said the disproportionate fee for the business license classification, about $3,000.00 per year, would recoup much of the cost for law enforcement calls for service. The Central Business District concerned is east of 1-15 from 12th Street on the north to the railroad tracks to the South, to the Ogden border on the east. President Dennis Illum has visited the Salt Lake facility Mr. Chris Mantas operates in Salt Lake City, and found the buildings and operation are very clean. The fence in Salt Lake Is slatted rather than solid as would be required in Marriott-SlatervlHe. The site will hold about 100 cars, which are put in the enclosed lot and prepped for salvage, Mr. Morris said both Sheriff Thompson and Commissioner Jan Zogmaster want the property for an extension of the jail. The city has a good relationship with the county, but the city must consider its economic development needs, and this site is consistent with such needs in the General Plan. Counci! members discussed set back requirements for the storage area and proposed a 150 foot setback from the road to be added to the ordinance. Changes were made to the fence requirement so that it is limited to 10 feet, and that stacked vehicles cannot be visible over the fence height. Chris Mantas, CEO Tear-A-Part Auto Recycling, presented his Concept Plan to the council. He explained the company background and history, along with his sustainabillty program, community benefits concepts, management practices, recycling process and products, vehicle processing, and retail area. He hopes to have a full service facility In our city like he does in Salt Lake. Al! vehicles entering the facility will be behind a solid fence. They will only purchase vehicles at this facility. Scrap metal will not be bought, as he is not In the scrap metal business. President Dennis Illum advised that this is an ordinance, not a site plan, and must be considered from that perspective. Mr. Morris explained that this ordinance Is to limit such operations to the Central Business District and by population. On a roll call, Mr. Kim Slater, voted aye, Mr. Hodson, nay, Mr. Scott VanLeeuwen, aye, and President Illum, nay. Mr. Rob Smout was absent. With the vote tied 2-2, the Ordinance failed to pass. President Illum asked that the Ordinance be placed on the August 2013 agenda for reconsideration when Mr. Smout would be present. If a change in ownership occurred, a Development Agreement is required, recorded on the property, which gives notice to any new owner that they will have to continue with the same requirements. Mr. Mantas said his company is a family owned business. After discussion at the August 15, 2013, council meeting Ordinance 2013-02 was approved unanimously. |