Planning Commission Member
Rod Erickson
Orem City
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At a glance
- News mentions
- 0
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 6
- Total speaking time
- 18:23
- Avg per meeting
- 3:04
- Segments
- 258
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Voting record (36)
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Cove Estates Plat J Plat Amendment
Rolling Sand Plat A Preliminary Plat
Orchard Grove ASH Site Plan
reconsider the vote on the Rolling Sand Plat amendment
Commissioner Erickson motioned to approve the Rolling Sand Plat amendment.
Vice Chair Mike Carpenter motioned to approve the Cove Estates Plat J Plat amendment, subject to the conditions outlined in the staff report.
approve the Orchard Grove Senior Fourplex Site plan
Rod Erickson motioned to approve the agenda.
Rod Erickson motioned to forward a recommendation of approval for the Home Depot Rezone project.
Home Depot Zoning Ordinance Map Amendment Recommendation
Pearson Subdivision Preliminary Plat
Johnson Farms Zoning Map Amendment Recommendation
Acknowledged the sensitive nature of the rezone but noted the area is growing, providing traffic relief through shopping alternatives and capturing sales tax from Provo residents.
Consent Agenda
Zoning Ordinance Map Amendment - Johnson Farms
Acknowledge the sensitive nature of the rezone, but expressed that the area is growing and that this decision will provide traffic relief by offering shopping alternatives and sales tax revenue.
Preliminary Plat - Maag Subdivision Plat A
Preliminary Plat - Okolowitz Plat C Continuance
General Plan Amendment - Chapter 9, Water Use and Preservation
Expressed concerns about unfunded mandates but concluded it is state code and not their place to fight it.
Jim Hawkes motioned to forward a negative recommendation to City Council.
Public Hearing and Recommendation on Article 22-21 Text Amendment
Felt conflicted but ultimately voted with the commission regarding the approach.
Approval of Consent Agenda
Text Amendment: Special Exception for Multi-Family Dwellings
Consent Agenda (Items 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.6, 3.8)
Item 3.1 Approval of May 7, 2025 Meeting Minutes
Item 3.5 Abbey Road Phase 4 Plat Amendment
Item 3.7 Lake Ridge Farms Preliminary Plat
Neighborhood Meeting Text Amendment Recommendation
forward a negative recommendation on the proposed rezone from OS5 to R8.
Whitestone Estates Rezone Recommendation
Expressed concern about property rights and questioned whether denying the rezone would achieve meaningful preservation.
Canyon Park Rezone Recommendation (PD-6 to R8)
Rod Erickson motioned to forward a positive recommendation for the rezone of Canyon Park from PD-6 to R8.
amended his motion to recommend rezoning to include recommendation with a condition of a development agreement requiring a gate used by only haulers and employees
asked for the vote for Ken Garff Rezone to be reconsidered
called for a revote on recommending the C2 rezone with condition of a development agreement for a gate on 1200 S. to be used only to transfer inventory and employees.
Ken Garff Rezone Recommendation (Reconsidered)
Believes the rezone and access point enhance traffic safety by reducing the time haulers spend on the road.