Mary Lisa Benson

The key discussion point of this meeting was the appointment of a new chair for the Municipal Building Authority. Following the opening statement indicating the chair position was open, a motion was successfully carried to appoint Member Cox as the chair.

The meeting included public hearings concerning a General Plan Amendment and a Zone Change request for property near 3000 North and 400 West, transitioning from Rural Estate/Annexed Transition to Business/Light Manufacturing. The commission also reviewed a Development/Deferral Agreement request for road improvements at 4200 West and Center Street. Key discussions regarding the development agreement focused on road widening requirements, the potential for road improvement deferrals contingent upon future development triggers, and safety concerns related to road width and traffic speed. The commission ultimately recommended a deferral for improvements west of 4200 West, contingent upon development of the south side of the road or a five-year deadline.

The meeting agenda included the approval of the agenda order, with public comments moved to the end and the closed session deferred. Key discussions involved honoring the 75th Anniversary of the Miracle of Gapyeong and inviting city leadership to the May 2026 ceremony, and a presentation on the Cedar City Transit Study, which highlighted public feedback regarding coverage versus frequency routes. In the action agenda, the Council considered ordinances for General Plan and zone changes near 3000 N 400 W, and for a zone change at 491 North 400 West. They also considered amendments to a development agreement near 4200 W Center Street and the Transportation Master Plan near 2500 North Main Street, along with modifications to the ordinance regarding the repealed General Commercial zone. Substantial discussion occurred regarding a change order for the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Effluent Reuse Filtration Project, focusing on utilizing $2 million in grant money with a tight deadline and the complexities of water recharge versus direct agricultural use. The Council also addressed roadway design modifications for the Cemetery Renovation Project, awarding the change order to Viking Excavation with completion mandated before Memorial Day. Finally, R. Scott Phillips was appointed Mayor Pro Tem for 2026.

The meeting involved several public hearings and items for action. Two public hearings concerning a General Plan Amendment and a Zone Change were postponed. A Zone Change request from General Commercial (GC) to R-3-M at 491 North 400 West received a positive recommendation. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to tabling a Development/Deferral Agreement request for property at 4200 West and Center Street, regarding road improvements (Center Street deferral) and a required fencing setback change for a PUD project, as the submitted information was insufficient for full consideration. Additionally, the Commission voted for a positive recommendation to amend the Transportation Master Plan to eliminate a previously proposed minor collector roadway connecting to State Route 130, as UDOT denied the connection. Finally, a positive recommendation was made for an Ordinance Text Amendment concerning the repealed General Commercial Zone to make specifications more accessible to the public.

The Sketch & Project Review Committee meeting focused on proposed amendments to Ordinance Text Section 26-III-21 pertaining to the Downtown Commercial zone. Discussions centered on removing the permitted use of a gas station due to land scarcity and the potential need to demolish existing historic structures. The committee also addressed requests to allow electronic stores, redefine uses related to wineries and drinking establishments to modernize language, and clarify the definition of residential use, ensuring it remains permitted on the second level above the first floor. There was also a clarification regarding the discrepancy between the zoning map's downtown commercial area and the larger area designated in the general plan.