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Budget Retreat Meeting Information
by Hilarie Orman 24 Mar '21

24 Mar '21

Forwarded from Jody Stones <recorder(a)woodlandhills-ut.gov> Subject: Budget Retreat Meeting Information Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2021 21:12:50 +0000 To view the agenda for the upcoming Budget Retreat please go to: https://www.woodlandhills-ut.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Budget-Retreat-… City of Woodland Hills 690 S. Woodland Hills Drive Woodland Hills, UT 84653 801-423-3900 www.woodlandhills-ut.gov City of Woodland Hills Budget Retreat March 25, 2021 Public Notice is Herby Given that the City of Woodland Hills City Council will hold a special budget retreat on March 25th, 2021 at the Woodland Hills City Office, 690 South Woodland Hills Drive, Woodland Hills, UT 84653 as follows: 6:00 P.M. I. DINNER II. DISCUSS BUDGET ISSUES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022 III. ADJOURN Due to COVID-19, only Council Members and City Representatives will be in attendance at the anchor location. Interested members of the public are invited to attend electronically via Zoom. Information on how to participate is included at the bottom of the agenda. A copy of the foregoing agenda was posted at the City Offices, on the City's website at www.woodlandhills-ut.gov and the State Public Notice Website at htttp://pmn.utah.gov. Council Members may participate in the meeting via electronic communications. Council Members' participation via electronic communication will be broadcast so other Council Members and all other persons will be able to hear or see the communication. Date Posted: March 24, 2021 Jody Stones, City Recorder Zoom Meeting Information https://zoom.us/j/92044534038?pwd=cHJGYm5aRGE4cDZIRld3S3BZWWhhdz09 Meeting ID: 920 4453 4038 Passcode: 032521 One tap mobile +12532158782,,92044534038#,,,,*032521# US (Tacoma) +13462487799,,92044534038#,,,,*032521# US (Houston) Dial by your location +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 436 2866 US (New York) Meeting ID: 920 4453 4038 Passcode: 032521

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Planning Commission Meeting Agenda for March 24, 2021
by Hilarie Orman 22 Mar '21

22 Mar '21

Forwarded from Utah County <noreply(a)everbridge.net> Subject: Planning Commission Meeting Agenda for March 24, 2021 Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2021 23:34:03 +0000 (UTC) A copy of the Planning Commission Meeting Agenda can be found at: https://www.woodlandhills-ut.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Planning-Commis…</p> NOTICE AND AGENDA CITY of WOODLAND HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING March 24, 2021 Notice is hereby given that the City of Woodland Hills Planning Commission will hold a Planning Commission meeting on Wednesday, March 24, 20201 at 7:00 p.m. Due to COVID-19 the meeting will be held electronically. The Agenda is as follows: A. CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE- By Invitation INVOCATION- By Invitation B. BUSINESS 1. Approval of March 17, 2021 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes 2. Review and recommendation for amended plat for Mountain Oaks Estates 3. Review and recommendation for Combining of Lots # 4 and #5 in Four Seasons Plat A 4. Discussion and recommendation on change to Building Height Ordinance. 5. Discussion and recommendation on change on Gating on Public Streets 6. Review Discussion Items for Next Public Hearing and Planning Commission Meeting C. MISCELLANEOUS D. ADJOURN In accordance with the A.D.A., persons needing special accommodation during this meeting should notify the City Recorder at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. March 22, 2021 Jody Stones, City Recorder Zoom Meeting Information Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85963262867?pwd=N3E1bDQ2elNhUGt3U3lsZmRZZHd0UT09 Meeting ID: 859 6326 2867 Passcode: 260003 One tap mobile +13462487799,,85963262867#,,,,*260003# US (Houston) +16699006833,,85963262867#,,,,*260003# US (San Jose) Dial by your location +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) Meeting ID: 859 6326 2867 Passcode: 260003

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Amended City Council Agenda for March 23, 2021
by Hilarie Orman 22 Mar '21

22 Mar '21

Forwarded from Utah County <noreply(a)everbridge.net> Subject: Amended City Council Agenda for March 23, 2021 Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2021 17:59:02 +0000 (UTC) The Amended City Council Agenda for March 23, 2021 can be viewed at: https://www.woodlandhills-ut.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/City-Council-Ag… City of Woodland Hills AMENDED City Council Agenda March 23, 2021 Due to COVID-19, meetings will be held electronically. Information on how to participate is included at the bottom of the agenda. Times are approximate and may be accelerated. 6:00 p.m. AGENDA �� CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION 1. Final Plat Approval Four Seasons Plat C-Wayne Frandsen 2. Final Plat Approval Plat J of Thousand Oaks Subdivision- Combining of two lots owned by Jeremy Brockbank- Wayne Frandsen (6:05 p.m.) 3. Preliminary Approval Four Seasons Plat D- Wayne Frandsen (6:10 p.m.) 4. Planning Commission Report-Wayne Frandsen (6:15 p.m.) 5. 2021 Municipal Election Interlocal Agreement- City Recorder (6:20 p.m.) 6. Switchback Trail Parking-Deputy Peterson (6:25 p.m.) 7. Spring Chipper Day-Dorel Kynaston (6:30 p.m.) 8. City Computer Audit (Security Posture)-David Pratt (6:35 p.m.) 9. Public Works Update-Corbett Stephens (6:40 p.m.) a. Phase One of Waterline Project 9. Update on City Council City Assignments a. Council Member Kynaston (6:45 p.m.) 1. Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee a. Proposal to Become a Dark Sky Community 2. Public Safety Committee b. Council Member MacArthur (6:50 p.m.) 1. Public Works Committee 2. Snow Removal c. Council Member Malkovich (6:55 p.m.) 1. Communication Team 2. Legislative Update d. Council Member Ottley (7:00 p.m.) 1. Volunteer Projects 2. Community Events e. Council Member Pratt (7:05 p.m.) 1. Planning Commission 2. Finance Committee f. Mayor Pray (7:10 p.m.) 1. Transparency Committee 2. Personnel 3. COVID Update 7:30p.m. CITY COUNCIL MEETING 1. Call to Order- Mayor Pray 2. Pledge of Allegiance- Council Member Malkovich 3. Invocation-Council Member Ottley PUBLIC COMMENT CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of the February 9, 2021 City Council Minutes 2. February 23, 2021 City Council Minutes 3. Approval of Job Descriptions BUSINESS AND DISCUSSION 1. Approval of Municipal Election Interlocal Agreement 2. Approval of Four Seasons Plat C 3. Preliminary Approval Four Seasons Plat D 4. Approval of Plat J Thousand Oaks Subdivision ADJOURN March 22, 2021 Zoom Meeting Information https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83600740284?pwd=ZTBqQWRXeGZocTU4NHg5Ym1NS0MrQT09 Meeting ID: 836 0074 0284 Passcode: 864568 One tap mobile +12532158782,,83600740284#,,,,*864568# US (Tacoma) +13462487799,,83600740284#,,,,*864568# US (Houston) Dial by your location +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) Meeting ID: 836 0074 0284 Passcode: 864568

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City Council Agenda for March 23, 2021
by Hilarie Orman 19 Mar '21

19 Mar '21

Forwarded from Utah County <noreply(a)everbridge.net> Subject: City Council Agenda for March 23, 2021 Date: Fri, 19 Mar 2021 14:27:30 +0000 (UTC) City Council Agenda for March 23, 2021 To view the City Council Agenda for March 23, 2021, please go to: https://www.woodlandhills-ut.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/City-Council-Ag… City of Woodland Hills City Council Meeting March 23, 2021 Due to COVID-19, meetings will be held electronically. Information on how to participate is included at the bottom of the agenda. Times are approximate and may be accelerated. 6:00 p.m. AGENDA �� CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION 1. Final Plat Approval Four Seasons Plat C-Wayne Frandsen 2. Final Plat Approval Plat J of Thousand Oaks Subdivision- Combining of two lots owned by Jeremy Brockbank- Wayne Frandsen (6:05 p.m.) 3. Planning Commission Report-Wayne Frandsen (6:10 p.m.) 4. 2021 Municipal Election Interlocal Agreement- City Recorder (6:20 p.m.) 5. Switchback Trail Parking-Deputy Peterson (6:25 p.m.) 6. Spring Chipper Day-Dorel Kynaston (6:30 p.m.) 7. City Computer Audit (Security Posture)-David Pratt (6:35 p.m.) 8. Public Works Update-Corbett Stephens (6:40 p.m.) a. Phase One of Waterline Project 9. Update on City Council City Assignments a. Council Member Kynaston (6:45 p.m.) 1. Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee a. Proposal to Become a Dark Sky Community 2. Public Safety Committee b. Council Member MacArthur (6:50 p.m.) 1. Public Works Committee 2. Snow Removal c. Council Member Malkovich (6:55 p.m.) 1. Communication Team 2. Legislative Update d. Council Member Ottley (7:00 p.m.) 1. Volunteer Projects 2. Community Events e. Council Member Pratt (7:05 p.m.) 1. Planning Commission 2. Finance Committee f. Mayor Pray (7:10 p.m.) 1. Transparency Committee 2. Personnel 3. COVID Update 7:30p.m. CITY COUNCIL MEETING 1. Call to Order- Mayor Pray 2. Pledge of Allegiance- Council Member Malkovich 3. Invocation-Council Member Ottley PUBLIC COMMENT CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of the February 9, 2021 City Council Minutes 2. February 23, 2021 City Council Minutes 3. Approval of Job Descriptions BUSINESS AND DISCUSSION 1. Approval of Municipal Election Interlocal Agreement 2. Approval of Four Seasons Plat C 3. Approval of Plat J Thousand Oaks Subdivision ADJOURN March 19, 2021 Zoom Meeting Information https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83600740284?pwd=ZTBqQWRXeGZocTU4NHg5Ym1NS0MrQT09 Meeting ID: 836 0074 0284 Passcode: 864568 One tap mobile +12532158782,,83600740284#,,,,*864568# US (Tacoma) +13462487799,,83600740284#,,,,*864568# US (Houston) Dial by your location +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) Meeting ID: 836 0074 0284 Passcode: 864568

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Planning Commission Agenda March 17, 2021
by Hilarie Orman 15 Mar '21

15 Mar '21

Forwarded from Jody Stones <recorder(a)woodlandhills-ut.gov> Subject: Planning Commission Agenda March 17, 2021 Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2021 20:21:29 +0000 For a copy of the meeting agenda and electronic meeting information, please go to https://www.woodlandhills-ut.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Planning-Commis… NOTICE AND AGENDA CITY of WOODLAND HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING March 17, 2021 Notice is hereby given that the City of Woodland Hills Planning Commission will hold a Planning Commission meeting on Wednesday, March 17, 20201 at 7:00 p.m. Due to COVID-19 the meeting will be held electronically.�� The Agenda is as follows: A. PUBLIC HEARING Proposed Change to City Code Title 10-2-1 Definition of Building Height, 10-8-5 Schedule of Minimum Area, Yard and Height Regulations, and Amending 10-10-B6(G) Setbacks, Yard Depths and Frontage for Village Unit Building Lot. Amending City Code/Standards to Allow Private Roads/Streets and Gates in the City of Woodland Hills B. CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE- By Invitation INVOCATION- By Invitation C. BUSINESS 1. Approval of February planning commission meeting minutes 2. Review and recommendation for Four Seasons Final Plat C 3. Review and recommendation for Four Seasons Preliminary Plat D 4. Review and recommendation for amendment (Plat J) to Thousand Oaks Subdivision (J. Brockbank) 5. Discussion and recommendation on change to building height ordinance. 6. Discussion and recommendation on change to public/private roads and gates ordinances 7. Public hearing topics for April: Dev and Const. Standards; Fire Hydrant Distances; Shake Singles; driveway slope. 8. Four Seasons setback variances review for approval. C. MISCELLANEOUS D. ADJOURN In accordance with the A.D.A., persons needing special accommodation during this meeting should notify the City Recorder at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. March 15, 2021 Jody Stones, City Recorder Zoom Meeting Information https://zoom.us/j/96750398415?pwd=d3owd3ZXa3hmWkZCRSsxZnVTcmhPdz09 Meeting ID: 967 5039 8415 Passcode: 142910 One tap mobile +12532158782,,96750398415#,,,,*142910# US (Tacoma) +13462487799,,96750398415#,,,,*142910# US (Houston) Dial by your location +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 436 2866 US (New York) Meeting ID: 967 5039 8415 Passcode: 142910 Jody Stones City Recorder City of Woodland Hills 801-423-3900 office 385-448-7838 cell recorder(a)woodlandhills-ut.gov

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Transparency Report on Private Roads and Gates in Woodland Hills
by Hilarie Orman 10 Mar '21

10 Mar '21

Forwarded from Utah County <noreply(a)everbridge.net> Subject: Transparency Report on Private Roads and Gates in Woodland Hills Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2021 21:40:24 +0000 (UTC) To read the Transparency Report on the Upcoming Public Hearing Regarding Private Roads and Gates, please go to https://www.woodlandhills-ut.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Private-Roads-a… -----text of report------------------------------------------------- Community of Woodland Hills City Report Prepared by the Transparency Committee March 9, 2021 NOTE: Opinions and information published by the Transparency Committee are not official City positions. They represent the perspective of the Transparency Committee, and of the person(s) quoted or interviewed. While we strive to publish the most accurate information possible, plans and decisions can change quickly as new information is acted upon by City officials. Accordingly,the following information is accurate as of the date of publication, but beyond that time some details may become outdated. We have a public hearing on March 17 regarding gates and private roads in Woodland Hills. Where has this issue come up most recently? In the Summit Creek Development, but amendments to these ordinances could apply in other areas of the city as well. How would this change apply to Summit Creek? In Summit Creek, a change in the ordinances would impact three specific issues. First, should closed gates be allowed across a public road? Second, should private roads be allowed? And third, should entrances to private roads be controlled by security gates? There are both supporting and opposing views on each of these questions. Some of those views will be presented here. 1. Should closed gates be allowed across a public road? Opposing View For years residents looked forward to the completion of Summit Creek Drive as an additional emergency exit in the event of wildfire. So concerns abouthaving gates across the road are understandable. (Examination of city records shows that the gates were never actually authorized by the city council, but were constructed anyway out of an honest misunderstanding.) Many residents have other concerns aswell. Some claim that any gate across a public thoroughfare violates State law. Because the gates are designed to open automatically for every vehicle, they offer no selective security, so many residents feel they are not worth the inconvenience. Some have expressed concern about the gates during winter storms. A car skidding on ice might not be able to stop in time for a gate to open. And some residents have reported that at times the gates have failed to open. During a medical emergency or evacuation, this malfunction could be a life-or-death issue. Research conducted by the city has shown that ��of approximately 10 other cities queried ��none had a gate across a public road. Supporting View Even though they were constructed in error, the gates on Summit Creek Drive have been there since the beginning. This has led the developers to market the area as a gated community. Many residents purchased homes there with that expectation, and believe it is not fair to change things after the fact. From a practical standpoint, there is a speeding issue on Summit Creek Drive, and residents there believe that closing the gates helps control that problem. And the closed gates technically do not completely block approaching vehicles: because the gates open automatically for traffic, they just slow it down. Developers also maintain they are unaware of any instances when the gates have failed to open, and that an override feature should keepthe gates open during an evacuation. They also maintain that the gates are left open during the winter, and that heated pads at the gate monuments melt ice and snow to prevent skidding. 2. Should private roads be allowed in Woodland Hills? Private roads do not belong to the city. They usually belong to the home owners' association (HOA) of the development where they are constructed. In turn, the HOA controls access to them. Supporting View Because a private road is owned by the HOA, it isalso maintained by the HOA. This means that road repairs and snow removal must be financed by the home owners themselves. In some cases the HOA may contract with the city to provide services such as snow removal. All of this not only saves the city money but can also add revenue. In turn, it can offset each resident's tax burden. What's more, the decision to make a road private is not irreversible. At any point in the future, an HOA can ask a city to assume ownership and turn a private road into a public one. Opposing View HOA road ownership has a downside as well as an upside. For example, Summit Creek residents living on public roads may object to spending their HOA dollars for private road maintenance. And maintenance costs can be very high. In 2019, a repair job for Lower Oak Drive was projected at $90,000, and road repair costs have risen dramatically each year since. Snow removal is another big expense. It may not be reasonable to expect a home owners association to have the funds necessary to meet those expenses. And while an HOA can request that a city make their road public, the city is under no obligation to honor that request. At times, developers opt for private roads because they may not be subject to public road construction standards. For example, a road may be constructed narrower than usual to provide more land forbuilding lots. In turn, a narrower road may be difficult for emergency vehicles to navigate. Emergency vehicles can also be impeded if snow is not removed promptly by the HOA. Cities must carefully negotiate with developers when opting for private roads to avoid these kinds of problems. 3. Should security gates be allowed to control entrances to private roads? Usually, private roads have an accompanying security gate with an entrance code. Property access is controlled by the HOA, which is also responsible to service the gate. Supporting View While not everyone wants to live in a gated community, they are increasing in popularity across the country for several reasons. Gates provide a degree of security and privacy. They deter trespassers, thieves, vandals and solicitors. Home owners who spend time away appreciate the peace of mind that comes from knowing their home is in an area restricted to residents and guests. Gates also tend to slow down traffic, making streets safer for bicyclists, pedestrians and children at play. These benefits oftentranslate into higher property values, which can help reduce overall property taxes for residents in other parts of town. Although a common concern with gates is emergency access, they can be equipped with features that allow automatic entrance for emergency vehicles.Overrides that keep gates open in the event of an evacuation can also be installed. Opposing View Some residents express concerns that��ifgates have malfunctioned in the past��emergency access features could fail again. Consequently, those living behind the gates must assume some risk, understanding that gates can cause delays in response time if they don't work as intended. Even when gates do work, waiting for them to open may cost emergency responders valuable seconds. This report was authored by Glenn Anderson for the Woodland Hills Transparency Committee.

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Updated link for Financial Committee Meeting scheduled for March
by Hilarie Orman 09 Mar '21

09 Mar '21

Forwarded from Utah County <noreply(a)everbridge.net> Subject: Updated link for Financial Committee Meeting scheduled for March Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2021 23:51:40 +0000 (UTC) A new link is available for the Financial Committee Meeting Scheduled for March 10, 2021. It can be found at https://www.woodlandhills-ut.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Agenda-March-10… AMENDED NOTICE OF FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING The Finance Committee of the City of Woodland Hills will be holding a meeting on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at 8:00p.m.Meetings are open to the public via Zoom. A. Call to Order - Mike Taylor B. Review and approval of the February 10th, 2021 minutes (attached) a. Briefing on latest city budgeting - Chris Helvey C. Review the fiscal (7/2021-6/2022) departmental preliminary budget numbers that have been submitted a. Fire, EMS, Water, Public Works, Office/Administration B Ted Mickelsen - Discuss starting the process of obtaining as much grant money as possible for phase 2 & 3 water line replacement projects C Mark Sovine �� Discuss road projects D Installing of security cameras budget E Other Items of possible discussion F Public Comment G Date of Next Meeting: Wednesday, April 14th, 8pm H Adjourn Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/92101823042?pwd=MStlVGVVLzNVMjdPV2J0dnFmaEFWQT09

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Finance Committee Meeting Agenda
by Hilarie Orman 09 Mar '21

09 Mar '21

Forwarded from Jody Stones <recorder(a)woodlandhills-ut.gov> Subject: Finance Committee Meeting Agenda Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2021 21:06:23 +0000 The agenda for the March 10, 2021 Finance Committee Meeting can be found at: https://www.woodlandhills-ut.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Agenda-March-10… NOTICE OF FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING The Finance Committee of the City of Woodland Hills will be holding a meeting on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at 8:00p.m.Meetings are open to the public via Zoom. A. Call to Order- Mike Taylor B. Review and approval of the February 10th, 2021 minutes (attached) a. Briefing on latest city budgeting- Chris Helvey C. Review the fiscal (7/2021-6/2022) departmental preliminary budget numbers that have been submitted a. Fire, EMS, Water, Public Works, Office/Administration B Ted Mickelsen - Discuss starting the process of obtaining as much grant money as possible for phase 2 & 3 water line replacement projects C Mark Sovine �� Discuss road projects D Installing of security cameras budget E Other Items of possible discussion F Public Comment G Date of Next Meeting: Wednesday, April 14th, 8pm H Adjourn Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82086313586?pwd=M0s5djdSMVhjVFB2ZWRIVkVBNDZwZz09 Meeting ID: 820 8631 3586 Passcode: 742540 One tap mobile +13462487799,,82086313586#,,,,*742540# US (Houston) +16699006833,,82086313586#,,,,*742540# US (San Jose) Dial by your location +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) Meeting ID: 820 8631 3586 Passcode: 742540 Jody Stones City Recorder City of Woodland Hills 801-423-3900 office 385-448-7838 cell recorder(a)woodlandhills-ut.gov

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Transparency Report on Building Height Ordinance Change
by Hilarie Orman 08 Mar '21

08 Mar '21

Forwarded from Jody Stones <recorder(a)woodlandhills-ut.gov> Subject: Transparency Report on Building Height Ordinance Change Date: Mon, 8 Mar 2021 18:47:27 +0000 A copy of the Transparency Report on the proposed change to the building height ordinance can be found at: https://www.woodlandhills-ut.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Building-Height… City email notifications will discontinue as of March 31, 2021. If you wish to continue to get information regarding public meetings, city events or other city information, please go to alerts.utahcounty.gov <http://www.alerts.utahcounty.gov> and sign up today. [This email list, woodlandhills-announce, will forward city information that is given through the new alert system] Text of the Transparency Report on building height [please use the link above to see the document with the useful diagrams illustrating the interpretation of "35 feet above natural grade"]. Community of Woodland Hills City Report Prepared by the Transparency Committee March 6, 2021 NOTE: Opinions and information published by the Transparency Committee are not official City positions. They represent the perspective of the Transparency Committee, and of the person(s) quoted or interviewed. While we strive to publish the most accurate information possible, plans and decisions can change quickly as new information is acted upon by City officials. Accordingly,the following information is accurate as of the date of publication, but beyond that time some details may become outdated. We have a public hearing on March 17 for a change in our building height ordinance. Why place a limit on the height of homes in Woodland Hills? Most cities place a limit on building height to maintain the beauty of the community environment. How does our current ordinance define building height?Currently it is defined this way:The vertical distance to a maximum of 35 feet from the natural lowest point to the highest point of a coping of a flat roof, or to the deck line of a mansard roof, or the mean height level between eaves and ridge for a gable, hip or gambrel roof. Why do we need a change? The current definition is ambiguous in several ways. First, natural lowest pointis hard to define. Is that a point anywhere on the lot? If so, what about lots that drop into a ravine? Is that point limited to the building footprint? Or to the area directly under the building? The ordinance doesn��t answer these questions. And if the home is built on a slope, this issue can be even more complex. Second, the ordinance measures building height from specific points on different kinds of roofs ��flat, mansard, gable, hip orgambrel. But in actuality, contemporary home designs can have numerous roof lines, or even different types of roofs on the same structure. This also complicates how an inspector would apply the ordinance. What is the proposed change? The proposed new ordinance would read as follows;The height of a building is measured from any or all points on a structure to the natural grade (grade prior to any construction) below that point. In order for a house in a residential zone to meet the height limit, no point on the structure may be higher than 35 feet above natural grade (flat roofs must be no more than 28 feet above natural grade). When determining the building��s height, you must calculate the elevation of the highest roof ridges and peaks. These points are then located on the site plan and, the elevation of natural grade below those points is subtracted from the elevation of the point on the highest ridge or peak thus indicating the height above natural grade. How will the change be better than what we have now? First, the new height is measured from natural gradeinstead of lowest natural point. The natural gradeis the point at ground level, directly below the high point on the roof. The distance between those points can never be more than 35 feet, and it is readily measurable. This also simplifies the issue of building on a slope, because the ordinance would simply mandate a height of 35 feet or less when measured from anywhere on the slope. Second, the measurement is from naturalgrade. Sometimes a contractor will remove or bring in earth to create a new grade for construction. In those cases, the measurement must be adjusted to reflect the height from the original natural grade, before those changes were made. Finally, the current ordinance actually limits home height to 35 feet or two stories. This wording is a problem, because theoretically a resident could build a home 50 feet tall as long as it only had two stories. The new ordinance eliminates the issue of stories altogether to avoid confusion. The bottom line is that the new ordinance could end up reducing the average building height by a few feet when compared to our current standard. (See page 3 of this report for diagrams from the Planning Commission that show some ways the new height measurement can be applied.) [The diagrams are in the pdf file mentioned above]. With these changes, how will our new ordinance compare with similar ordinances in other communities? The city has largely adopted this ordinance from the one used by Park City. They have terrain similar to ours, and the ordinance seems to workwell for them. To read the full text of the proposal from our Planning Commissionclick on this link to the city website: https://www.woodlandhills-ut.gov/public-hearing-on-change-to-building-heigh… When you reach the page, you can download the proposal by clicking on:BuildingHeightOrdinancePublicHearingProposalMarch2021For more details on the proposed building height changes, listen to this 6-minute telephone interviewwith Wayne Frandsen, head of the Woodland Hills City Planning Commission, at this link:https://youtu.be/AnUhDOkv6NE If you would like to listen only to selected parts of the interview, here are the question starting points: 00:00 The current ordinance measures building height from the lowest natural point. Why is that a problem? 01:15 How do you measure the height of homes built on slopes? 02:03 The new ordinance measures height from natural grade. What is that? 02:56 Again, how does it work to measure height from natural grade on a slope? 03:35 Will building height have anything to do with the number of stories a home has? 04:33 How does our new ordinance compare with Park City��s ordinance? 05:45 Bottom line: What do you think this ordinance change will accomplish? This reportwas authored by Glenn Anderson for the Woodland Hills Transparency Committee Jody Stones City Recorder City of Woodland Hills 801-423-3900 office 385-448-7838 cell recorder(a)woodlandhills-ut.gov

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City Council Agenda for March 9, 2021
by Hilarie Orman 08 Mar '21

08 Mar '21

Forwarded from Jody Stones <recorder(a)woodlandhills-ut.gov> Subject: City Council Agenda for March 9, 2021 Date: Mon, 8 Mar 2021 17:34:11 +0000 NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF WOODLAND HILLS March 9, 2021 Notice is hereby given that the Woodland Hills City Council will hold a Work Session and City Council Meeting on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. The meetings will be held via Zoom.Times listed on the agenda are approximate and may be accelerated or subject to change. A. WORK SESSION 1 Events and City Facilities Use Permit 2 Amended Fee Schedule 3 DEQ Water Loan 4 City Council Updates on County Assignments a Council Member Kynaston- CWPP b Council Member MacArthur- Animal Shelter c Council Member Malkovich- Utah Lake Commission d Council Member Ottley- Central Utah 911 and South Utah Valley Solid Waste District e Mayor Pray-SESD 5 Possible Items for Upcoming City Council Agendas B. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA CALL TO ORDER- Mayor Wendy Pray PLEDGE- Council Member MacArthur INVOCATION- Council Member Kynaston C. PUBLIC COMMENT 1. Please sign in 10 minutes prior to the start of the City Council Meeting. Members of the public who wish to comment will be given up to 2 minutes. Written comments will be attached to the public record. D. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Financials and Check Disbursements for January 2021 2. City Council Minutes January 26, 2021 3. City Council Minutes February 9, 2021 4. Employee Job Descriptions for City Treasurer, Finance Director and Public Works Director/Water Superintendent 5. Bond Release Plat A and Plat B Four Seasons Subdivision-Robert Nelson E. BUSINESS & DISCUSSION 1. Resolution Adopting an Amended City Fee Schedule F. ADJOURN In accordance with the A.D.A., persons needing special accommodations during this meeting should notify the Woodland Hills Recorder at 801-423-1962. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83774339888?pwd=Rzh1VTYrTkFpajd2VnVqbUdDaEtiUT09 Meeting ID: 837 7433 9888 Passcode: 961316 One tap mobile +13462487799,,83774339888#,,,,*961316# US (Houston) +16699006833,,83774339888#,,,,*961316# US (San Jose) Dial by your location +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) Meeting ID: 837 7433 9888 Passcode: 961316 A City Council Budget Retreat is scheduled for Thursday, March 25th, 2020. Dinner will be at 6:00 p.m. with the public meeting being broadcasted at 6:45 p.m. Jody Stones City Recorder City of Woodland Hills 801-423-3900 office 385-448-7838 cell recorder(a)woodlandhills-ut.gov

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