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The condition was added after prolonged discussion and public comment about the use of the site. Staff told the commission the oversized structure was built to code in the early 1990s and inspected in 2024; the applicant said the planned office and restroom are to serve workers and family on-site. City staff and legal counsel told the commission that approving the interior work would not authorize any use that is otherwise prohibited by zoning.

Commissioners and staff focused much of their questioning on whether the overall operation at the property constitutes a wholesale nursery, which Hooper code does not allow in the R-1 (residential) zone. City staff said an agricultural exemption had been filed on a separate parcel with greenhouses and that the current structure had an agricultural-only condition; staff and legal counsel advised the commission they could approve only the limited interior work and could place conditions requiring compliance with other ordinances before work proceeds.

Resident Wesley Flynn said he lives on the same road and raised concerns that the site functions as a wholesale business rather than purely agricultural use. “Why doesn't he have to improve his? He's got an open ditch. Why isn't he paying for improvements like I am?” Flynn said, adding concerns about shipping containers, truck traffic and use of culinary water for irrigation.

Larkin told the commission the operation primarily grows plants for landscapers and contractors, that pickups are often by pickup-and-trailer rather than large trucks, and that some 10-wheel trucks deliver material in busy seasons. He said the office and restroom were needed for billing and records and for his sister, who works on the site. He also said employees live at the house on the property and the restroom would avoid using the home interior for the work area.

Commissioner discussion emphasized that approving the bathroom and office did not constitute approval to operate a wholesale nursery in a residential zone. One commissioner suggested a condition that “none of the work can go forward until the applicant is in compliance with all city ordinances regarding that property.” Another commissioner noted the property’s prior agricultural exemption applied to the greenhouse parcel and not necessarily to the parcel with the house and shop.

The commission approved the motion to add the office and bathroom with the condition that the applicant be in compliance with all applicable city and state ordinances for the parcel. The motion was made by Commissioner Prince and seconded by Commissioner Greener.

Next steps noted by staff: code enforcement or permitting staff may follow up to determine whether any further action is needed to bring the site into compliance with land‑use rules if the use extends beyond what the parcel’s permits allow.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","March 13, 2025 - Planning Commission Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The Hooper City Planning Commission on March 13 approved a conditional use permit allowing Tyler Larkin to add an office and restroom to an existing oversized structure at 6690 West 5100 South, but conditioned the approval on the property being in compliance with all applicable city and state ordinances.","taxTitle","Hooper City Council, Hooper , Weber County, Utah","taxId",21280,"location","Utah","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6636060,"Motion to re-vote planning commission chair and vice chair fails after extended debate",1775,3639000,5414000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2616009-6126a2345280c9b86cd406bf9f92c802&start=3639&end=5414","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2616009-6126a2345280c9b86cd406bf9f92c802/thumbnail_3639000.jpg","/articles/6636060/Utah/Motion-to-re-vote-planning-commission-chair-and-vice-chair-fails-after-extended-debate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6636060-b38603759026d0259e5fd300fbffaad0/orig.mp4?Expires=1776588921&Signature=PCSdfCHVIUjgzLIuZPPj1-qoInvYjsdQSa0n14yTzb7t--ihJZb9V5jZybR00koBWPB3hdQwSMQSEtpgm4ZfoEZgj8xMZ-OEUwj7GTGCGP21khx-B083MX7XBqm4-di34LWWOgDysrC48OnVaw3DylKR64smD53~Q8Cbq4epNH1MtiwV5IT5qHcllpEio5QUVS1HOZYnw9C0SU6qz-FQQatpVvnxCKs1z1yqHVtvl2jESKxrWdgAM2z4rrarBM2hf7rQKf1MyncI62yy5tT-08dTuobNhgWFzbmlX7rpwq4x-p2~dfPdMaESYMGtGyfkCAplCFA6upMNNfwoeQy6cw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hooper City Planning Commission considered whether to re‑vote the body’s chair and vice chair after the commission expanded from five to seven members. Commissioners debated for more than an hour before a motion to re‑vote at the next meeting failed.

Proponents of a re‑vote argued the two additional members appointed in January had not had the opportunity to participate in the chair selection and that giving all seven members a voice would be more inclusive. Commissioners who opposed the re‑vote said the earlier vote was taken legally with a quorum of members present and that repeated re‑voting could create instability and an ongoing precedent for reversing valid outcomes.

Commissioners and staff discussed the practical responsibilities of the chair, including recent legislative changes that place the chair on the technical review committee (TRC). Staff said the TRC role may require a clearer understanding of city ordinances and application review processes, and some commissioners argued experience in the position matters for those duties.

The motion to re‑vote the chair and vice chair at the next planning commission meeting was made by Commissioner Prince, seconded by Commissioner Greener. Commissioners verbally recorded Aye and Nay responses; the transcript records confusion immediately after the roll call and later clarifies the motion did not pass.

Several commissioners suggested revising written policies and procedures to clarify timing and process for officer elections going forward. Staff said a draft of planning commission policies was prepared from examples of other cities and is still under review; commissioners agreed the body should finalize procedural rules to reduce future disputes.","A motion to re-vote the Planning Commission’s chair and vice chair at the next meeting was proposed and seconded but did not pass after commissioners debated fairness, ordinance guidance and the chair’s committee responsibilities.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":80,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6636065,"Planning commission grants 6‑month extension for H.L. Parker Legacy subdivision agreement",402,3237000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2616009-6126a2345280c9b86cd406bf9f92c802&start=3237&end=3639","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2616009-6126a2345280c9b86cd406bf9f92c802/thumbnail_3237000.jpg","/articles/6636065/Utah/Planning-commission-grants-6month-extension-for-HL-Parker-Legacy-subdivision-agreement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6636065-5f98274571b254ee2dd14e16f8320b1c/orig.mp4?Expires=1776588921&Signature=RtVhkbf~mE3iFungZw5SwUFrePhWlwDfFcXCIHlUgQRaTB-z5EXL2raBTxP1v1VWLNWPkoi9xwOBKF47T6Nolms-Ou2seyVH54Lt8c-aV0WDn9OCIkvQqjkGXoSe8M-VI2vHrPveki6pXbA4ylBpZxnHOX5tfiifAwbnbDy5mNK8Ce-guey4aZ9Ct39M13R-8Kpz5doTj7YXJPjr6auRZoUcNq2Uy~-krsSYUHChdKxIRaKtbwM3eodkrrUet37jOQUorMyH2dL-dO-WIB5v4Vcsedb9IUboLB9U3uj66soD8xyq4tlwJ1UV5vhRqp5IqnKGxHFRq20TydSmwKZBKA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hooper City Planning Commission on March 13 approved a six‑month extension of the H.L. Parker Legacy subdivision developer agreement, moving the project expiration to October 15, 2025.

Staff provided a timeline showing the original agreement executed April 15, 2021, with multiple one‑year extensions granted as the developer completed phases. Staff recommended a six‑month extension rather than a full year because most infrastructure work remains limited to paving and related final items.

Developer Chris Ott told the commission the project was ready to pave last fall but was delayed by scheduling and seasonal constraints; the gas main work is now underway and sidewalk pour and final paving are scheduled when weather allows. He said the project team planned to escrow funds for remaining items so house permits could move forward for builders.

Commission discussion focused on whether a six‑month extension would be adequate; Commissioner Severing moved to extend for six months and Commissioner Wall seconded. Commissioners voted in favor and staff noted final inspection and escrow conditions will follow the extension.","Commission extended the developer agreement for the H.L. Parker Legacy subdivision at approximately 5900 South and 5900 West by six months to October 15, 2025, to allow final paving and remaining infrastructure work.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6636070,"Planning commission approves 2,000‑sq‑ft oversized shop for storage at 5994 West 5900 South",318,188000,506000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2616009-6126a2345280c9b86cd406bf9f92c802&start=188&end=506","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2616009-6126a2345280c9b86cd406bf9f92c802/thumbnail_188000.jpg","/articles/6636070/Utah/Planning-commission-approves-2000sqft-oversized-shop-for-storage-at-5994-West-5900-South","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6636070-2116b8d32e11daebbed8b7f812720fe2/orig.mp4?Expires=1776588921&Signature=nKrjYDINk3Ns4qNpqCxOIKEIto5GaD6Q7MP9Jei91urHUH4zopsMquEvHfB2Me4xmNMfEEp43KyZAbBUnmWWPPr~E85anHgnQT39WS6GHpzwAK3NPnogfJTvvI19GIGZYC5zAxGPBJgqIGMPmyG~1mXG-TcvQSHJ02AosxjKKWLR7~rU4ijnOr32MSB-mzrHKnClLMJOoRGME6vCg4x8unk7p-PPttYOX1LlBj-7J4NuNBxX7NQk2izm3LDkXLSlYsGirtSsxI5gWTFpikhilL0miyOVPKUhvqxojr7q1M3d4gFUowXMp4IGk4uHDqDb1601A7KvoPEHvbw1VYnt4A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Hooper’s Planning Commission voted March 13 to approve a conditional use permit for a 2,000‑square‑foot oversized structure at 5994 West 5900 South, to be used for storage, after a brief staff presentation and a public hearing.

Staff said the proposed structure is under the maximum height limit (23 feet, 6 inches), will meet required setbacks (5 feet rear, 5 feet interior side) and that the applicant did not indicate plans for plumbing, electrical work, or a business to be conducted inside the building. Staff presented a rendering and site plan to the commission.

Applicant Rhett Hickman told the commission the building would be used for storage (boats, equipment). During public comment, Donna Ray asked how large doors would be operated without power; Hickman indicated the doors would be manually operated at this time and staff reminded the applicant that any future electrical or plumbing work would require proper city permits.

After closing public comment, Commissioner Prince moved to approve the conditional use permit; Commissioner Wall seconded. The commission voted in favor and staff recorded the motion as passing.","The commission approved a conditional use permit for a 2,000‑square‑foot oversized structure at 5994 West 5900 South to be used for storage; the applicant did not propose plumbing or electrical at this time.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":104,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6636075,"Hooper planning commission approves home-group daycare with condition to provide state exemption letter",548,1054000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2616009-6126a2345280c9b86cd406bf9f92c802&start=506&end=1054","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2616009-6126a2345280c9b86cd406bf9f92c802/thumbnail_506000.jpg","/articles/6636075/Utah/Hooper-planning-commission-approves-home-group-daycare-with-condition-to-provide-state-exemption-letter","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6636075-20fd99611f1296568487ae8c21f984a2/orig.mp4?Expires=1776588921&Signature=fZ3lL5yZF5a-Al9IvKPa1VoU4EO0-5opRf0PGIiBaCy0XxN27Vf2Xn9N98l02uOgVvd3Gk30mNyeIyThKcbR4ZmtLC2Z3YY0j9BKb9W3MKBq677NguiInOlxh9N4rYJR6j-nzFStJY6RGXjk~vQ3XBV~VUrA7ExTBrt21wtl6iUqg0VGfAOY5954WyryGp4g0hCaOsAXeKZ6zkHDhxUtdyrL6XGACoN5uD67PBOBOW6FfyiTp5Y9jrgU1sBFhB5e~Ai1up8G3KAzi3V6idj6K5AYk0W63fx-Bt7y7oLG6TOxLwHlaHvFqZnJ2JMQvx83aZ73~m0Ql93Ol5Y5qmHkeg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hooper City Planning Commission on March 13 approved a conditional use permit for a home‑group daycare at 6049 West 4600 South, requiring the applicant to forward an exemption letter from the state Bureau of Child Care Licensing to the city before the permit is finalized.

Staff told the commission the application states the operation will not exceed 12 children at a time, and the applicant indicated the program will be structured as separate morning and afternoon preschool sessions. The applicant said her daughter will be included in the count and that sessions will run 2½ hours in the morning and 3½ hours in the afternoon, both under the state’s unlicensed threshold for day‑long care.

Staff and commissioners reviewed documentation requirements and square‑footage rules for unlicensed home group daycares; commissioners noted the applicant said she would not provide full meal preparation or diaper changing services and that snacks would be pre‑prepared. The applicant said she will post applicable state exemption information for parents and is obtaining a business license.

On drop‑off and parking, the applicant said she has installed a parking pad in front of the property that she estimates will fit six to eight cars; she also said she may use staggered arrival times to limit overlap. She said she has prior preschool experience and a bachelor’s degree in education and has run other learning programs.

Commissioner Prince moved to approve the conditional use permit with the condition that the applicant provide the exemption letter from the Bureau of Child Care Licensing; the motion was seconded by Commissioner Widdersohn and passed.

Staff will retain the exemption letter as part of the permit record and will not issue any further approvals until required documentation is received.","Commission approved a conditional use permit for a home-group daycare at 6049 West 4600 South with the condition that the applicant provide the state Bureau of Child Care Licensing exemption letter before final approval.","actionData","errors"]

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