Planning Commission 07-01-26

The Orem City Planning Commission held a work session and regular meeting on July 1, 2026, primarily discussing a proposed text amendment to the PD 53 zone concept plan located at approximately 1890 North State Street. The amendment involves replacing previously approved office/retail buildings with a new home improvement store concept called Homebuilt, which includes design showrooms and enhanced customer service. The commission reviewed site plan details including building height, setbacks, parking requirements, and neighborhood concerns such as noise, lighting, and fencing. The proposed building height is 39 feet with setbacks designed to minimize impact on adjacent residential properties. Parking calculations meet the existing code requirements, and the project includes a sunken loading dock to reduce noise. Public comments raised questions about building height, parking, and traffic flow, which were addressed by the applicants and staff. The commission voted to recommend approval of the concept plan amendment to the City Council, contingent on Utah Department of Transportation approval. The site plan will return for further review and public notice. Additionally, the commission discussed upcoming regulations for detached accessory dwelling units (DADUs) required by state law, outlining draft standards for size, setbacks, parking, and owner occupancy to be adopted by October 1, 2026.