Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Minutes
Thursday April 5, 2018
7:00 p.m.
Deweyville Town Hall
Attendance: Chairman Jeff Spenst Commissioner Eric Page Commissioner Alan Zobrist Commissioner Les Fryer
Treasurer Laurie Heward
Absent: Commissioner Cindy Frazier
Visitors: Curt Whiteford, Mayor Kendrick, Chuck Hoffman
Meeting opened at 7:00 p.m
Welcome: Jeff Spenst, Chairman--Chairman Spenst led us in the Pledge of Allegiance and Curt Whiteford gave an opening prayer.
1. Approval of Planning Commission Agenda--April 5, 2018
MOTION: Commissioner Page moved to approve the April 5, 2018 agenda. Commissioner Zobrist seconded the motion. Motion passes unanimously.
Aye Votes: Chairman Spenst Commissioner Page Commissioner Zobrist Commissioner Fryer
2. Approval of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes--March 1, 2018
MOTION: Commissioner Fryer moved to approve the March 1, 2018 minutes. Commissioner Zobrist seconded the motion. Motion passes unanimously.
Aye Votes: Chairman Spenst Commissioner Page Commissioner Zobrist Commissioner Fryer
3. Election of a Chairman--Commissioner Page nominated Curt Whiteford to serve as Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission
MOTION: Chairman Spenst moved to approve Curt Whiteford as the new chairman. Commissioner Zobrist seconded the motion. Motion passes unanimously.
Aye Votes: Chairman Spenst Commissioner Page Commissioner Zobrist Commissioner Fryer
4. Tyler Scott discussion of house and property--He wants to subdivide the property behind the Burbanks. Mr. Scott handed out maps with the plans to subdivide. There would be two lots with one of them being 3 acres. The land is currently zoned for 5 acres. Chairman Spenst explained the appeals process. There might be an exception is if there is a hardship. Commissioner Page explained that the zoning was done to keep the area as a farming community. This proposal was turned down as the requirement is for 5 acre parcels to build. Mr. Scott said he would review the appeals process. There was a discussion about the process.
5. Eric Page--building a shed--Commissioner Page moved to the other side of the table. He presented plans to build a storage shed. He has talked to Steve Bench, the building inspector, and he is fine with the plans. Commissioner Spenst checked setbacks and they were good.
MOTION: Commissioner Zobrist moved to approve the Eric Page storage shed. Commissioner Zobrist seconded the motion. Motion passes unanimously.
Aye Votes: Chairman Spenst Commissioner Page Commissioner Zobrist Commissioner Fryer
6. Chuck Hoffman discussion of property usage--He is a veteran and is with the Sheriff's dept. He sold his home in Brigham City and bought property in Deweyville. He wants to have some dog or horse therapy for veterans with PTSD. He wants it to be low impact on the environment. This would be a nonprofit. His land is in a source protected area. He currently does not have an access road and does not have enough acreage to build a home. Chairman Spenst asked for more information on what his future plans would be. If Mr. Hoffman is living up there, he will need to get a conditional use permit.
7. Allred Solar Panels--Commissioner Page visited the property and it is all up to code.
MOTION: Commissioner Page moved to approve Allred Solar Panels. Commissioner Fryer seconded the motion. Motion passes unanimously.
Aye Votes: Chairman Spenst Commissioner Page Commissioner Zobrist Commissioner Fryer
8. Commercial Business zoning discussion--Deweyville does not have a commercial zone. Commissioner Zobrist had some questions. If someone wanted to put in a business, they would have to change the zoning. There was a discussion of the zoning regulation. We can't regulate those businesses that are grandfathered in. A home based business is different than commercial.
Public Comments:
Adjourn: Meeting was adjourned at 8:09 pm.
MOTION: Commissioner Page moved to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Fryer seconded the motion. Motion passes unanimously.
Aye Votes: Chairman Spenst Commissioner Page Commissioner Zobrist Commissioner Fryer
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Minutes
Thursday March 1, 2018
7:00 p.m.
Deweyville Town Hall
Attendance: Chairman Jeff Spenst Commissioner Eric Page Commissioner Alan Zobrist Commissioner Cindy Frazier
Commissioner Les Fryer Recorder/Clerk Kathy Gudmundson
Absent:
Visitors: Council Member Kliger
Meeting opened at 7:05 p.m
Welcome: Jeff Spenst: Chairman-- Chairman Spenst led us in the Pledge of Allegiance and Jeremy Thompson gave an opening prayer.
1. Approval of Planning Commission Agenda--March 1, 2018
MOTION: Commissioner Frazier moved to approve the March 1, 2018 agenda. Commissioner Zobrist seconded the motion. Motion passes unanimously.
Aye Votes: Chairman Spenst Commissioner Page Commissioner Frazier Commissioner Zobrist Commissioner Fryer
2. Election of a Chairman Pro Tem
MOTION: Commissioner Frazier moved to elect Commissioner Page as the Chairman Pro Tem. Commissioner Zobrist seconded the motion. Motion passes unanimously.
Aye Votes: Chairman Spenst Commissioner Page Commissioner Frazier Commissioner Zobrist Commissioner Fryer
3. Election of a representative to Town Council-Commissioner Page volunteered for the position
Aye Votes: Chairman Spenst Commissioner Page Commissioner Frazier Commissioner Zobrist Commissioner Fryer
4. Approval of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes--November 2, 2017
MOTION: Commissioner Page moved to approve the November 2, 2017 minutes. Commissioner Fryer seconded the motion. Motion passes unanimously.
Aye Votes: Chairman Spenst Commissioner Page Commissioner Frazier Commissioner Zobrist Commissioner Fryer
5. Hazen & Stephanie Sedgewick building permit home-The plans were presented and there was a discussion about flooding and water concerns.
MOTION: Commissioner Frazier moved to approve the Hazen and Stephanie Sedgewick building permit. Commissioner Zobrist seconded the motion. Motion passes unanimously.
Aye Votes: Chairman Spenst Commissioner Page Commissioner Frazier Commissioner Zobrist Commissioner Fryer
6. Jeremy Thompson--building a shed-He questioned the setbacks and where the property line is at the front. Front setbacks are 30 ft. back. There will be a cement floor. No water. Eventually there will be power.
MOTION: Commissioner Page approve the Jeremy Thompson building permit for a shed. Commissioner Fryer seconded the motion. Motion passes unanimously.
Aye Votes: Chairman Spenst Commissioner Page Commissioner Frazier Commissioner Zobrist Commissioner Fryer
7. Eric Hunsaker building--no show--Chairman Spenst talked to Mr. Hunsaker. They had a conditional use permit for a trailer to take care of his father. He does not have the .86 of an acre for a double wide trailer. Chairman Spenst told him he needed to bring a plat map to the Zoning Commission for a discussion.
8. Schlickheiser electrical panel--Chairman Spenst explained that they just needed a new electrical panel to sell the house.
MOTION: Commissioner Page moved to approve the Schlickheiser electrical panel. Commissioner Fryer seconded the motion. Motion passes unanimously.
Aye Votes: Chairman Spenst Commissioner Page Commissioner Frazier Commissioner Zobrist Commissioner Fryer
9. Allred Solar Panels--Commissioner Page will visit the property to verify it meets code and we will approve next month.
10. Planning and Zoning Book revisions--nothing new to report
Public Comments:
Adjourn: Meeting was adjourned at 8:10 pm.
MOTION: Commissioner Frazier moved to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Zobrist seconded the motion. Motion passes unanimously.
Aye Votes: Chairman Spenst Commissioner Page Commissioner Frazier Commissioner Zobrist Commissioner Fryer
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accomodations to participate in the meeting should contact Kathy Gudmundson 435-239-7312 prior to the meeting.
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