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Municipality

Entity

Blanding

Public Body

Planning Commission

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Notice Title

August Planning Commission Minutes

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Meeting

Event Start Date & Time

August 20, 2026 07:00 PM

Description/Agenda

Planning Commission MEETING AGENDA Commission Members Colby Davis Tyler Nielson (absent) Chair: Regan Richmond Will McFarland Braden Rees City Council Rep: Kellen Nielson (absent) August 20th , 2026-7:00 pm 50 West 100 South Street, Blanding Utah 84511 Google Meet meet.google.com/kwz-oabg-ucx Work Session 1. Subdivision Code Updates The commission discussed simplifying subdivision codes to encourage development while maintaining appropriate infrastructure standards. They explored distinguishing between minor subdivisions for infill projects and major developments requiring formal agreements. Potential code revisions include making open space requirements optional and adjusting lot size standards to improve housing affordability. The participants addressed concerns regarding fair competition for developers who have already invested in significant infrastructure. MAIN MEETING Call to Order 1. Roll Call 2. Approval: Consent Agenda and Minutes from July 9th, 2026 Regular Session Braden made a motion to approve the agenda and minutes from the last meeting. Will seconded the motion. It passed unanimously. Fencing Code Update Public Hearing Anyone wishing to address the Commission regarding the Fence Code updates has this time to address the commission. Comments are generally limited to 3 minutes unless otherwise approved. There were not any comments from the public during the public hearing. Land Use Training by SERDA Todd Thorne was present at the meeting and he presented a training in the form of a questions and answers session. The group went over and discussed topics such as, rezoning and zone changes, including the different size requirements. They discussed different scenarios involving residential and commercial zones. Todd provided some suggestions of best practices when it comes to dealing with a zone change request. They talked about modular homes, variances, setbacks, hardships and ways to avoid problematic situations. They also discussed different topics in the state code, and they answered questions about who approves certain things. The group discussed moderate income housing requirements. Todd Thorne explained that while communities are required to have a plan, they are not necessarily forced to mandate specific affordable housing numbers. Instead, he suggested that cities can offer incentives, such as density offsets or reductions in building permit fees, to encourage developers to set aside a portion of lots for moderate-income families Adjournment Colby made a motion to adjourn. Braden seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned.

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Meeting Information

Meeting Location

50 W 100 S
Blanding, UT 84511
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Contact Name

Ben Muhlestein

Contact Email

bmuhlestein@blanding-ut.gov

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Notice Posted On

October 02, 2026 12:15 PM

Notice Last Edited On

October 02, 2026 12:15 PM

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