PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the MORGAN COUNTY COMMISSION will hold a regular commission meeting in the Commission Meeting Room at 48 West Young Street, Morgan, Utah on
RDA BOARD MEETING &
MORGAN COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
4:00 RDA BOARD MEETING 4:15 PM WORK SESSION 5:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
COUNTY COMMISSION OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE
Commission Chair Mike Newton Debbie Sessions
Commission Vice Chair Blaine Fackrell Tina Kelley
Commissioner Matt Wilson James Ebert
Commissioner Robert McConnell Daren Stegelmeier
Commissioner Jared Andersen Bryan Stevenson
Zach Swenson
OTHER EMPLOYEES Cherril Grose
County Attorney Garrett Smith Kyle Griffith
Commission Executive Assistant Julie Rees Whitney Croft
IT Director Jeremy Archibald Jim Larson
Planner 1 Jeremy Lance Brian Nesteroff
County Historian Cindy Kay Brach Nelson
Planning Director Josh Cook Bart Smith
4:00 RDA BOARD MEETING
Approval of the Morgan County RDA Contract
The Commission needed more time to go through the Contract. This will be brought back to the next meeting for approval.
Commissioner McConnell moved to adjourn the RDA Board Meeting.
Seconded by Commission Vice Chair Fackrell.
The Vote was unanimous. The Motion passed.
Commission Chair Newton AYE
Commission Vice Chair Fackrell AYE
Commissioner McConnell AYE
Commissioner Wilson AYE
Commissioner Andersen ABSENT (late to meeting, but joined later)
4:15 WORK SESSION
Planning Department
Nine Springs Ranch Presentation
Brach Nelson updated the Commission on the plans for Nine Springs.
PC Zone Text Amendment
5:00 COMMENCEMENT OF MEETING
A) Opening Ceremonies-
1. Welcome: Chair Mike Newton
2. Invocation: Commissioner McConnell
3. Pledge of Allegiance: Commissioner McConnell
B) Consent Items-
1. Approval of August 15, 2023 Meeting Minutes
Commissioner Wilson moved to approve the August 15th, 2023 Meeting Minutes.
Seconded by Commissioner Andersen.
The Vote was unanimous. The Motion passed.
Commission Chair Newton AYE
Commission Vice Chair Fackrell AYE
Commissioner McConnell AYE
Commissioner Andersen AYE
Commissioner Wilson AYE
C) Commissioner Declarations of Conflict of Interest
1. Commissioner McConnell - Cottonwood at Mountain Green and Trails:
I disclose that I am a resident of that community and member of the board.
My firm does represent the Water Company that is seeking certification from the state.
D) Public Comments
1. Sara Nemelka: thank everyone for their time to come to the meeting tonight for Morgan Valley Partners.
2. Heidi Dorius: Lee's Market comments. Has the Will-serve been issued?
3. Bart Smith: I received information today from the Public Service Commission. There cannot be another water company formed in our service area unless we give them permission. Lee's Market area is our service area.
E) Presentations - None
F) Action Items -
1. James Ebert - Discussion Decision - RDA
Adoption of an addendum to Ebert Solutions contract in reference to RDA Consulting.
Commissioner McConnell moved to postpone this item until our next meeting.
Seconded by Commissioner Wilson.
The Vote was unanimous. The Motion passed.
Commission Chair Newton AYE
Commission Vice Chair Fackrell AYE
Commissioner McConnell AYE
Commissioner Andersen AYE
Commissioner Wilson AYE
2. Commission Chair Newton - Discussion/Decision - Historical Society
Appointment of members for the Historical Society Board.
Thank you to the outgoing board members: Tina Kelley, Dick Slate and Connie Lewis.
There are many in our community who volunteer on boards and they are appreciated.
Recommendations for the board: Cherril Grose, Whitney Croft, Shannon key and Mark Warden.
Commissioner Andersen moved to appoint new members of the Historical Society Board; Shannon Key from Mountain Green area, Mark Warden from North Morgan Round Valley area, Whitney Croft from Petersen Enterprise area and Cherril Grose from the South Morgan area.
Seconded by Commissioner Wilson.
The Vote was unanimous. The Motion passed.
Commission Chair Newton AYE
Commission Vice Chair Fackrell AYE
Commissioner McConnell AYE
Commissioner Andersen AYE
Commissioner Wilson AYE
3. Commissioner McConnell - Discussion/Decision - Trails
Discussion of Conveyance of County owned trails in the Cottonwoods at Mountain Green to Master Association.
The Commissioners discussed conveyance of trails to the Master Association.
The Association is willing to maintain the trails. This trail will be available for public use. We need to commit amount of money to get it in proper order and then turn the maintenance over to the Association.
The Airport Berm needs to be addressed and done.
4. Jeremy Lance/Josh Cook - Discussion/Decision - Planning Department
- REQUEST: Applicant requests approval for At Risk Development for:
Preliminary and Final Plat for a small subdivision in the Mountain Green area south and east of the Trappers Loop and Old Highway Road intersection for property located at 4985 West Old Highway Road. Lee's Marketplace At-Risk Development, Application No.:22.059, Applicant: Soderby, LLC, Zoning: Mountain Green Central District. Acreage:8.276 acres.
- They have been trying to get their will-serve letter. Local Water Companies will not give them their approval for water services. A third water company is trying to form.
- They would like to get started before the winter stops the construction. They want to put in the infrastructure.
- The letter will need to be updated to allow for our code. Revisions will be needed.
- Limited to Footings and Foundations, public infrastructure - Commissioner McConnell.
Commissioner McConnell moved to direct the applicant to work with the County Attorney with respect to an at-risk development for property located at the 4985 West Old Highway Road, Lee's Marketplace, application number 22.059. On the refinement of an agreement pertaining to that development and proceeding at-risk with the items discussed tonight.
Seconded by Commission Vice Chair Fackrell.
The Vote was unanimous. The Motion passed.
Commission Chair Newton AYE
Commission Vice Chair Fackrell AYE
Commissioner McConnell AYE
Commissioner Andersen AYE
Commissioner Wilson AYE
5. Jeremy Lance/Josh Cook - Discussion/Decision - Planning Department
REQUEST: Wasatch Peaks Ranch, LLC requests site plan approval for the North Village project, a collection of parcels intended for multi-family residential dwellings. The North Village Residential Site Plan consists of 12 Mountain Villas, 12 Townhome Units and 15 Condo Units and is part of a Master Planned Community within an RSD Special District Zone identified by sections 11, 14, and 23 Township 4 North, Range 1 East, SLB & M, and is located at 4213 N Morgan Valley Dr in Peterson. Area: 1.46 acres, File #23.029, General Plan Land Use Designation: Forestry (F-1). Zoning District: RSD with Development Agreement
Commissioner Andersen moved to approve the Wasatch Peaks Ranch North Village residential site, application #23.029 allowing for collection of parcels intended for multi-family residential dwellings located at 4213 North Morgan Valley Dr in Peterson, based on the findings and conditions listed in the staff report dated September 5th, 2023.
Seconded by Commissioner McConnell.
The Vote was unanimous. The Motion passed.
Commission Chair Newton AYE
Commission Vice Chair Fackrell AYE
Commissioner McConnell AYE
Commissioner Andersen AYE
Commissioner Wilson AYE
6. Jeremy Lance/Josh Cook - Discussion/Decision - Planning Department
REQUEST: Xpert Enterprises, LLC requests site plan approval for three (3) storage buildings at the Short Field Landings project in addition to the storage units that are already present in the northwest corner of the lot on parcel number 00-0056-3492 & serial number 03-005-123-BC, and is located at 4032 W. 5800 N., Mountain Green. Application No.:23.056, Area: 1.34 acres,
General Plan Land Use Designation: Business Park
Zoning District: Commercial Buffer (CB)
Commissioner Fackrell moved to postpone this item until the next meeting for clarifications.
Seconded by Commissioner Wilson.
The Vote was unanimous. The Motion passed.
Commission Chair Newton AYE
Commission Vice Chair Fackrell AYE
Commissioner McConnell AYE
Commissioner Andersen AYE
Commissioner Wilson AYE
7. Jeremy Lance/Josh Cook - Discussion/Decision - Planning Department
REQUEST: Morgan Valley Partners, LLC. requests approval of a proposed concept plan of 28 single family lots, and one (1) additional larger parcel, consisting of 342.48 acres in the area known as the Round Valley Subdivision generally located approximately 1875, 1925, and 1975 E Round Valley Rd in unincorporated Morgan County.
Round Valley Subdivision Concept Plan, Applicant: Tom Henriod, Owner: Morgan Valley Partners, L.C. Current Zoning: MPDR, General Plan Designation: Master Planned Community.
The representative for Morgan Valley Partners stated that this item has taken longer than originally planned.
Staff said that this is consistent with General Plan and code.
Commissioner McConnell moved to postpone the Morgan Valley Partners LLC request for approval of a proposed concept plan for 28 single family lots to our next meeting with their application materials to be included in the packet together with the existing development agreement and amendments.
Seconded by Commission Vice Chair Fackrell.
The Vote was unanimous. The Motion passed.
Commission Chair Newton AYE
Commission Vice Chair Fackrell AYE
Commissioner McConnell AYE
Commissioner Andersen AYE
Commissioner Wilson AYE
8. Jeremy Lance/Josh Cook - Discussion/Decision - Planning Department
REQUEST: The applicant requests approval of the Larson Subdivision Plat Amendment no. 1 to amend the Heather Meadows subdivision.
Larson Subdivision Plat Amendment, Current Zoning: R1-20
Application No.:23.032, Applicant/Owner: Jennifer Larson.
Project Location:4475 N Heather Meadows Dr, Peterson.
General Plan Designation: Village Low Density Res, Acreage:1.75 acres.
Commissioner McConnell moved to approve the Larsen Subdivision Plat Amendment application #23.032 located at 4475 North Heather Meadows Drive in Peterson based on the findings in the staff report dated September 5th, 2023.
Seconded by Commissioner Wilson
The Vote was unanimous. The Motion passed.
Commission Chair Newton AYE
Commission Vice Chair Fackrell AYE
Commissioner McConnell AYE
Commissioner Andersen AYE
Commissioner Wilson AYE
G) PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Josh Cook - Discussion/Decision - Planning Department
REQUEST: Applicant requests to change the Future Land Use Map designation from Natural Resources and Recreation to Ranch Residential 10 and rezone property from Multiple Use (MU-160) to Rural Residential (RR-10) for a parcel of land 75.99 acres in size, identified as 00-0086-7006 (PN) and 01-003-073-02 (SN), and is located approximately 75 feet south and east of the terminus of Deep Creek Rd in the Milton area of Morgan County, Utah.
Thurston FLUMA and Rezone, Application No.:23.038, Applicant/owner: Thurston Asset Protection Trust, Current Zoning:MU-160, General Plan Designation: Natural Resources and Rec.
Commissioner McConnell moved to adjourn Public Meeting and open the Public Hearing.
Seconded by Commissioner Wilson.
The Vote was unanimous. The Motion passed.
Commission Chair Newton AYE
Commission Vice Chair Fackrell AYE
Commissioner McConnell AYE
Commissioner Andersen AYE
Commissioner Wilson AYE
Public Comments
Darin Stegelmeier: Deep Creek as it exits today is challenging due to inconsistency of zoning. The zoning should be corrected to be consistent in this area.
Commissioner Wilson moved to adjourn Public Hearing and open Public Meeting.
Seconded by Commissioner Andersen.
The Vote was unanimous. The Motion passed.
Commission Chair Newton AYE
Commission Vice Chair Fackrell AYE
Commissioner McConnell AYE
Commissioner Andersen AYE
Commissioner Wilson AYE
Commissioner Wilson moved to approve the Thurston rezone map amendment application #23.038 changing 75.99 acres from MU-160 to RR10 based on the findings listed in the staff report dated September 5, 2023.
Seconded by Commission Vice Chair Fackrell.
The vote was unanimous. The Motion passed.
Commission Chair Newton AYE
Commission Vice Chair Fackrell AYE
Commissioner McConnell AYE
Commissioner Andersen AYE
Commissioner Wilson AYE
Commission Chair Newton AYE
Commissioner Comments
- Commission Vice Chair Fackrell
o Requested to go into Closed Session; to discuss purchase of real property and pending litigation.
o Letter of intent, based on phases, was submitted to UDOT for our trail plan.
o Would appreciate better communication between Commissioners.
o I would like to get us all together with the School Board.
- Commissioner Wilson
o Airport needs were discussed.
o Meet with the School Board to discuss budget needs.
- Commissioner Andersen
o Nonce
- Commission Chair Newton
o Thank you to Julie and all who helped with the Employee Barbecue last week. It was a great success.
o Bret would like to extend the livestock barn.
- Commissioner McConnell
o I would like to see us use a pie chart to break up the taxes and how they are divided up.
o Airport assignment of leas has incorrect information on it. Garrett will follow through on this to correct.
o YCC has their formal ground breaking for their transitional housing. They are still looking for donations.
Julie will speak with Leslie about creating this pie chart.
Commission Vice Chair Fackrell moved to go into Closed Session to discuss the purchase of real property, pending litigation and the character and competence of a person.
Seconded by Commissioner Wilson.
ROLL CALL
Commission Chair Newton AYE
Commission Vice Chair Fackrell AYE
Commissioner McConnell AYE
Commissioner Andersen AYE
Commissioner Wilson AYE
The Vote was unanimous. The Motion passed.
Attending Closed Session
Commission Chair Newton
Commission Vice Chair Fackrell
Commissioner McConnell
Commissioner Andersen
Commissioner Wilson
Attorney Garrett Wilson
Executive Assistant Julie Rees
6. Adjourn - Mike Newton 8:30 PM
Note: The Commission may vote to discuss certain matters in Closed Session (Executive Session) pursuant to Utah Code Annotated §52-4-205.
County Commission Meeting September 5th, 2023 meeting minutes.
APPROVED_________________________________ Date _____________________
County Commission Chair Mike Newton
ATTEST _________________________________________ Date _____________________
County Clerk/Auditor Leslie Hyde
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