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The developer and project representatives described a model in which the developer retains ownership of common land and sells or places manufactured homes on privately financed foundations; residents would pay a lease or space rent for their site and could later remove a unit under state affidavit procedures. Council members and the developer discussed financing, minimum unit sizes, whether spaces would be leased or sold with deeded land, CCRs and the need for a development agreement to spell out timing for water-right dedication, impact fees and maintenance responsibilities.

Why it matters: The proposal would add entry-level home options the developers say lower monthly housing costs compared with conventional site-built home mortgages. Council members pressed for clarity on who carries long-term maintenance obligations, whether occupants will be screened (background checks are proposed for on-site residency), how rent escalation will be limited and how units may be removed or sold.

Next steps: Staff agreed to prepare a development agreement to memorialize the commitments discussed (water dedication timing, impact fee treatment, lot-by-lot foundation timing, CCR enforcement and resident protections such as an annual or five-year rebasing mechanism tied to a CPI measure). The developer said it will provide additional documentation — home specifications and financing options — for the council’s next review.

Ending: The council did not take action; staff will draft the development agreement language for council review and formal consideration at a future meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Parowan City Council Meeting 4-10-2025","oneSentenceSummary","A proposed manufactured-home planned unit development, Legacy B Estates, drew detailed questions at the Parowan City Council work session April 10 about the ownership model, financing and protections for residents; council asked staff to prepare a development agreement to set terms.","taxTitle","Parowan City Council, Parowan City Council, Parowan , Iron County, Utah","taxId",23612,"location","Utah","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6076486,"Council tables AJM Investments annexation agreement after lengthy review; schedules work session for April 23",2569,5476000,8045000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2969319-d65a28a3313fe8dbd4bcb55791668b0a&start=5476&end=8045","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2969319-d65a28a3313fe8dbd4bcb55791668b0a/thumbnail_5476000.jpg","/articles/6076486/Utah/Council-tables-AJM-Investments-annexation-agreement-after-lengthy-review-schedules-work-session-for-April-23","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6076486-83c74dec0cd88595a9c3500c3461e802/orig.mp4?Expires=1771137045&Signature=jORzp2mNpRICKSsFWH1l3iy33C70-LeIminRwCpmpkYd1NJs3q054pgtDcM0GSx~6oz02WZ8~99a9Xcqplx-8zfNxmzx86ZRbhmFnUlVX1C~jgxxkChDyrNjdCGS1Jsrl5AZnwE5TShNNgdY2-fozy3jJz7S2Q~OEntqZcBW3i23ptMI5atPRbq93E3nx0RXNkn7nwYNaFU2gml-s1bEKyneCC9pMD9gwtRD11a71bLJ9fEg3D6vnvuEWhpIZSq6mOtQa1eBQzWlCpauJ9W-yp0gO1E6vjHcF8twD~fL0mtxIY0PaDx93fIOSXCR4Q14QDXpGvQ8ETO~3teCc7JtcQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Parowan City Council on April 10 spent nearly three hours reviewing a newly redlined annexation/development agreement submitted by AJM Investments and the developer’s engineer, Dallas Buckner. After detailed discussion about zoning and density controls, water rights and system capacity, roads and required off-site improvements, and legal vesting language, council members voted to table the agreement to a work meeting scheduled for April 23 at 6:00 p.m.

Why it matters: The proposal covers roughly 166 acres of land proposed for annexation and staged residential development. Council members and staff said the document submitted by the developer’s attorney added clauses that would vest land-use rights and lock in certain standards; council members asked legal counsel to review the redline and advised staff to resolve several technical items before any public hearing or ordinance vote.

Major open issues identified at the meeting:
- Zoning and density: Planning Commission recommended a mixed-zone exhibit (R1, R2, R3 and a civic/commercial corner) with a net density target that the developer said is equivalent to roughly 556 residential units if the site were all R1. Council members debated whether to accept a mixed-zone exhibit or annex as a single zone (R1) and allow subsequent rezone/subdivision processes.
- Water rights and system capacity: The developer offered alternatives including bringing 40 acre-feet now to enable roughly 80 homes and then add water as phases progress; council asked for more clarity and legal review about vesting and whether impact fees would still apply.
- Water tank and fire-flow: The city’s hydraulic model shows improved fire flows and system pressure if a tank is installed at a specified site; the council and staff discussed whether the developer should construct the tank and to what size, or whether the city should receive rights-of-way and mains and construct the tank later using impact fees and grant funds.
- Road and access improvements: Staff and the developer discussed the timing and financing of a second access (CityView Drive or other alignment), potential reimbursement for upsizing, and whether the developer should be required to build multiple connections at initial subdivision phases.

Action: With these unresolved technical and legal questions, the council voted to table and directed staff and city counsel to review the developer’s redlined agreement; the council scheduled a dedicated work meeting for April 23 at 6:00 p.m. to continue negotiations.

Ending: The council asked staff to produce a consolidated list of open items and recommended language to share with the developer and its counsel before the April 23 work session so the parties can negotiate using the same draft language.","The Parowan City Council reviewed a newly submitted hybrid annexation/development agreement from AJM Investments and Dallas Buckner, identified open issues — zoning/density, water rights and tank, roads and timing — and voted to table the item to a work meeting on April 23 so staff and legal counsel can review redlined language.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_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":56,"_74":56},6076490,"Parowan council agrees to draft ordinance to allow longer RV stays with conditions, ties approval to fence requirement",3658,1780000,5438000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2969319-d65a28a3313fe8dbd4bcb55791668b0a&start=1780&end=5438","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2969319-d65a28a3313fe8dbd4bcb55791668b0a/thumbnail_1780000.jpg","/articles/6076490/Utah/Parowan-council-agrees-to-draft-ordinance-to-allow-longer-RV-stays-with-conditions-ties-approval-to-fence-requirement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6076490-6d40c702fba94b27bd1bb46ea2adad0b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771137045&Signature=Bg7Qg1sTrjIUZvw-qYxtTI4mLF1jrqHLdrp3EXocYlaSh3pfxJMss8WFt-kjqK0yXYUN7PhGcuGYQd67vO8XBSvc-Mi7YmwphLkwa-9ehsqyCwG-0ZVi9gzY1HReCu-3CD9ZB92DyYSV1gE8DV4iHceNHT1MVVmFAMvbHEPoiK4QRF3GxhY1tDvcRFUYpwV~ZXCc9~yMU9UHsFLQ13akJHhq-eDmurGh9Rh6F3k1xoWWuzLhXLmHJLw69IOmfPnVjw6Gcjy7LSuGLvtMvgq5RocM16Ipkawap3aqeyri-DYfTT0bWmrxE70RvowWAzcnYxV1CZXRks0HBacf6MouAA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Parowan City Council on April 10 instructed staff to draft an amendment to the city code to allow longer-term stays at a local RV park by conditional use permit, following extensive discussion with the park operators, nearby residents and staff about fencing, noise and enforcement.

The council’s direction: Planning Commission had recommended allowing stays of up to nine months for up to 30% of a park’s spaces by conditional use permit. After more than an hour of public exchange, council members voted to have staff prepare an ordinance implementing that recommendation; the motion passed with four members in favor and one opposed. If the ordinance moves forward, the park’s conditional-use permit will be agendized for formal action at the next council meeting and council members said they will attach conditions — notably a masonry or other site-obscuring fence along property lines that abut residences — to mitigate noise and privacy impacts.

Why it matters: Council members cited competing interests: the park’s owners said longer stays would help their business and generate more spending at local businesses, while adjacent homeowners and some commissioners pressed for stronger backyard screening and enforcement of conditions attached to the permit. Council members also discussed state tax rules that affect transient-tax collection on stays longer than 29 days.

Key points from the debate:
- Planning Commission recommended—by a positive but not unanimous vote—a 9-month limit and 30% cap on long-term spaces.
- Park operators asked for flexibility to remain financially viable; they said a phased, phased-in fencing approach could be hard because of costs and the park’s partial development. They pointed to a mix of transient and longer-term guests already on site and asked for clear, enforceable conditions rather than immediate punitive action.
- Several council members said they wanted a firm timeline and hard conditions (fencing and compliance milestones), and sought a mechanism to revoke the longer-stay allowance if the conditions were not met.
- The council directed staff to draft the ordinance and then include the park’s conditional-use application on the next regular agenda so the council can attach concrete conditions at that vote.

Ending: Council members said they favored a phased but enforceable approach; they told staff to return with ordinance language and a conditional-use permit application that would include timeline and fence requirements, and indicated the city counsel and planning staff will help craft enforceable milestones.","After extended debate about fencing, neighborhood impacts and tax rules, the council directed staff to prepare an ordinance permitting longer stays (up to 9 months for up to 30% of park capacity) by conditional use permit; council also signaled the conditional use will carry fence and enforcement conditions.",{"_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":56,"_74":56},6076496,"Parowan council approves new fire chief, pool replastering and broadband contract; adopts sewer ordinance and cemetery resolution",171,556000,727000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2969319-d65a28a3313fe8dbd4bcb55791668b0a&start=556&end=727","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2969319-d65a28a3313fe8dbd4bcb55791668b0a/thumbnail_556000.jpg","/articles/6076496/Utah/Parowan-council-approves-new-fire-chief-pool-replastering-and-broadband-contract-adopts-sewer-ordinance-and-cemetery-resolution","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6076496-a0000a5a22c5a3c11c42da0944098b8e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771137045&Signature=Lim3ESI8khGGR3OvECqgBoa7cw2pZBYT6menDW2jO~hZiv1AyHbJc1NlmMdWvLyrMvwTksYLd-fsKbt9rOmQ6NMeTkxZC2s13bCMgSRi~7rmP6-8txJSJH0o3~yT7m3oZdGxEkB43Xrk22O5iSfvyTQ7gb9GRykq4iBiNajuv5uqREVgchAaD2j01v0Qd3dvBpdTr~qRWYw~MAk~TKBhZ9ARAVTexsgeoi3qi2~Xb8f~z7Q98V9r8Cz6S2MgY74zZVml6wsMDviKb0R3KU~mZ8PyK0DWCC1JvRrBTJ95GU6KEX7M4BOS6Fu0~if-NnkB3NYg--9ACUM5JDqQv91~gg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Parowan City Council on April 10 approved a set of administrative and ordinance items, voting to appoint Allen Cavallari as the city’s fire chief, award a contract to replaster the municipal pool, continue broadband service under a three-year contract, adopt an ordinance that limits new sewer connections outside the city limits and begin a process to reclaim unused cemetery lots.

The council voted unanimously to appoint Allen Cavallari as fire chief. Cavallari took the oath of office during the meeting, repeating the pledge “I do solemnly swear … that I will support, obey and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Utah.” The council then gave Cavallari a welcome and photograph in the chamber.

Why it matters: The fire chief appointment fills an operational leadership role for the Parowan Fire Department. Council members and staff said they considered Cavallari’s experience in adjacent departments and training background during the presentation.

The meeting also included routine procurement votes. The council accepted the low bid from MacKay Services to replaster the city pool at $35,500; staff told the council that the bid included an additive to improve longevity and that MacKay has worked in Parowan on recent projects. The council approved the award by voice vote.

Also on the consent/action portion of the agenda, the council approved continuing broadband and phone services with South Central Broadband under a three-year contract that staff said will double city-office bandwidth from a 5-megabit connection to 100 megabits and reduce the monthly bill by roughly $487 once configuration changes are made; staff said the contract requires a three-year commitment.

On ordinance and code actions, the council adopted Ordinance 2025-09, which the city described as prohibiting new sewer connections outside the city limits (existing connections outside city limits are grandfathered). The ordinance received roll-call approval: Rochelle Topham, David Harris, John Dean, Sharon Downey and David Burton all voted aye.

The council also adopted Resolution 2025-02 to begin the process of reclaiming unused cemetery lots. Connie Biasse, cemetery administrator, told the council the procedure follows state and municipal code steps — posting notice and attempting service where possible — and emphasized the city’s intent to reclaim lots bought in the 1800s where descendants cannot be located. The council approved the resolution by roll-call.

Ending: Council members said the routine items will allow the city to move forward on scheduled maintenance and services; several members noted staff follow-up will provide details on implementation and timing for the pool project, broadband cutover and cemetery notice schedule.","At its April 10 meeting the Parowan City Council approved the appointment of Allen Cavallari as fire chief, awarded a $35,500 pool replastering contract, authorized a three-year broadband contract and adopted an ordinance limiting new sewer connections outside city limits and a resolution to begin reclaiming unused cemetery lots.","actionData","errors"]

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