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The permit vote addressed only the plumbing and interior-office change; commissioners and staff repeatedly noted the separate question of whether Mr. Larkin\u0000\u0000\u0000s broader operation at the site qualifies as a wholesale nursery and therefore conflicts with Hooper\u0000\u0000\u0000s residential zoning. That larger land-use question was not resolved at the meeting; commissioners directed staff to enforce city code if the use exceeds what was permitted.

Commission staff told the commission the building originally carried an agricultural-only condition when the owner sought an exemption; adding a restroom and office prompted staff review because the earlier conditional use said the structure was for agricultural use only and a restroom/office could indicate a different use. \"If he wants to put a bathroom and those things in, he can't have that under that [agriculture] exemption,\" a staff member said during the discussion.

Applicant Tyler Larkin told the commission the site is intended to supply landscaping contractors and wholesale customers rather than retail customers: \"It's more for other landscapers to see what we offer,\" he said. He estimated pickup activity in the busy season could be about once a week via pickup-and-trailer and said occasionally larger deliveries arrive.

Several neighbors, including Wesley Flynn, urged commissioners to scrutinize whether the operation is being run like a commercial wholesale nursery in a residential zone and whether improvements and impact fees had been handled consistently. \"He's doing all the same things I'm doing,\" Flynn said, citing driveway, power and water hookups and storage containers on the property. \"Why isn't he paying for improvements like I am?\"

City attorney and staff guidance at the meeting framed the commission's immediate authority narrowly: the commission could approve the interior alteration (bathroom/office) but that action did not waive other city ordinances or confer permission to continue any potentially nonconforming commercial use. Brandon (city attorney) told commissioners they could add an explicit condition stating the approval does not waive compliance with other ordinances. Commissioner Prince moved approval with a condition that the parcel comply with all applicable city and state ordinances; the motion carried.

The commission also discussed enforcement pathways and potential remedies (variance, ordinance changes, or a code-enforcement referral) if the use is found to be out of compliance. Several commissioners suggested reviewing whether the state agricultural exemption cited on other parcels could apply to nursery/horticulture products; staff noted state guidance can be factored but that local zoning controls allowed uses in a given zone.

What happens next: The permit allows the owner to pursue building permits for the bathroom/office only after the city confirms compliance with applicable rules; the broader question of whether the site may operate as a wholesale nursery in an R-1 zone will be handled separately, either through code enforcement, a variance request, or a zoning/ordinance change.

","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 a bathroom and office to an existing oversized structure at 6690 West 5100 South, but required that the parcel be brought into full compliance with city and state ordinances before work proceeds.","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},6571686,"Commission debate ends with no revote on chair and vice chair; members divided over timing",1881,7209000,9090000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3139166-e00dd50d025de7954d6d46113834efe8&start=7209&end=9090","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3139166-e00dd50d025de7954d6d46113834efe8/thumbnail_7209000.jpg","/articles/6571686/Utah/Commission-debate-ends-with-no-revote-on-chair-and-vice-chair-members-divided-over-timing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6571686-f92b25dbc40a61211f18c33aa4049a33/orig.mp4?Expires=1770726061&Signature=eALEAMqFTS81u66w41IX9YLsXyuK-4OxkzCT17yxpYYAY1jZTUsFqBUGjtiicL2iseeb-ri7Hc0Qjf1U1D96G-LrZQDdVEGtILfktp491DUkMbOZaTSllKEkwPodbFCtfVvtikPalaOQ8cU-aDQPog6-rfm25zlcOUo8Ng-OqKLnW7RE31scOnWVaGIfU0zwtXGFV~iwbrC30MaYjAVTy6AumfMU3zYqFwtEiqtnNEtsn4FwnL3sLBtJnBOf83dITcHVMSvDQfppZkOfoKC~GUDRzHvk27lRNTbtrvxJRAQ8IUCyI0f6gtujoeTDEQjSKQ~4~dR15SA1XMFeUTHLNQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Commissioners spent the final portion of the March 13 meeting debating whether the planning commission should re-run elections for chair and vice chair now that the body has expanded to seven members. The commission ultimately did not approve a motion to hold a re-vote at the next planning commission meeting.

Some commissioners and members of the public said it would be fair to give newly seated commissioners the chance to participate in a leadership vote. \"Those people deserve to have a say,\" one commissioner said, arguing the commission knew two additional members would be added and should have waited for a full body vote.

Other commissioners countered that the January vote to elect leadership was legal, taken with a quorum present, and that repeatedly reopening settled leadership decisions could set an unhelpful precedent. Staff and the city attorney advised the body that the prior vote was legally valid and that the commission is required to elect officers annually but not specifically to do so at any particular meeting. Commissioners also noted the chair\u0000\u0000\u0000s additional responsibilities, such as participation in the technical review committee, as a reason to favor an experienced leader.

A motion to re-vote on the chair and vice chair at the next planning commission meeting was moved and seconded and put to a voice vote; the chair called the outcome as not passing after procedural confusion on the floor. Commissioners were sharply divided in their public remarks; several asked staff to finalize a written policy and procedures draft that would clarify timing and responsibilities for future officer elections.

The commission did not change the current chair or vice chair at the meeting. Several commissioners asked staff to return the draft policies and procedures for discussion at an upcoming work session so the body can set a clear schedule for annual officer elections and define the chair\u0000\u0000\u0000s responsibilities in the technical review process.","The Hooper City Planning Commission debated whether to re-run elections for chair and vice chair after the commission expanded to seven members; amid divided views and procedural confusion, a motion to revote at the next meeting did not pass.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6571691,"Commission grants 6-month extension for H. L. Parker Legacy subdivision developer agreement",502,6807000,7309000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3139166-e00dd50d025de7954d6d46113834efe8&start=6807&end=7309","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3139166-e00dd50d025de7954d6d46113834efe8/thumbnail_6807000.jpg","/articles/6571691/Utah/Commission-grants-6-month-extension-for-H-L-Parker-Legacy-subdivision-developer-agreement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6571691-5648b4dd6710ee27122acce8e3394570/orig.mp4?Expires=1770726061&Signature=hZWU9PBR-iu4yN-zXmAlED3GJKYYEV8l5WYsHna71~45ofVYUT3ky2GXed2GsssNs6CBQF5iH2fqGajEVf8gTwrE49i2bvRsACg118JK57kO0Dr7HEaT7IUNOJz-uwvYUdh7QkrO7Np4gkpicLRZ76Aj9DXpCVNaicePeHrIvfT6wfL-5uFP0z6wNgKWGbQB~XUyIjJijqqPDPj60qfvFslbuf-v-fL5xiN1ezeAovfn8up4hgVyGqHB2hE~Fu0q5Kq382X6gRdW-x459Ydswk2bk7jDHYGZoh-pvxmkdsJUIgJNRQCi-pcw2NGgsKD5jJIovnznJA4vE9nFiRxfqg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hooper City Planning Commission voted March 13 to extend the developer agreement for the H. L. Parker Legacy Subdivision for six months, moving the expiration to October 15, 2025.

Staff presented a timeline showing multiple prior extensions: the original agreement dated April 15, 2021, with subsequent one-year extensions. Staff and the developer agreed much of the work remains limited to paving and utility connections; the developer reported gas-line work is underway and that the contractor recommended waiting for better spring weather to complete final paving and sidewalks.

Developer Chris Ott told the commission crews are ready and that the outstanding items are primarily the final pavement and sidewalks once the gas work and other connections are completed. \"Plenty\" of time was the developer\u0000\u0000\u0000s response when asked whether a six-month extension would permit completion.

Commissioners accepted staff\u0000\u0000\u0000s recommendation and approved the six-month extension; staff noted escrow and bonding options remain if work is not completed on schedule.","Staff recommended and the commission approved a six-month extension of the developer agreement for H. L. Parker Legacy Subdivision; the developer said utilities and paving remain and expects to finish within the extension period.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6571697,"Commission approves 2,000-square-foot storage shop at 5994 West, 5900 South",194,2278000,2472000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3139166-e00dd50d025de7954d6d46113834efe8&start=2278&end=2472","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3139166-e00dd50d025de7954d6d46113834efe8/thumbnail_2278000.jpg","/articles/6571697/Utah/Commission-approves-2000-square-foot-storage-shop-at-5994-West-5900-South","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6571697-bbdd2a1024f54a134c77e5650416823b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770726061&Signature=Few-ddKDOms-9BbK-ZKwaGxOTeVvc0bCXvFFUFLyTHAMQt0VmahO-gEROG~TaQ3V3xRFq2J21T1hPjOZMWyzvqjAddjUUz4pPly7pFHIdhth5wBjZ~trbcj1h-~kwQSmhXswM7E5m0r69GHgzobysCNkRctodnf4fBoz-OCoXPxNAtxdjmpH08ME3kFydAX~Ibp6PbjafSpAa1rGUWo4SqU-pGEOdz~BojDPOBJ9CG74oCMX5AWRtwx-wdgC8gcAcKBT8nd5f-7zthn3eNAISWp~hCBhxBrXEhtYgIUINE~j0qmaP7qo2UheONLBdTfVkd7TqvQBJ7VJcVOgXNwzcw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hooper City Planning Commission on March 13 approved a conditional use permit for an oversized storage structure totaling 2,000 square feet at 5994 West, 5900 South, after staff described the application as meeting setback and height requirements and the applicant confirmed the building will be used for private storage.

Planning staff said the structure complies with the city's height limit and setback requirements and that the applicant indicated no electrical or plumbing would be installed at this time. Applicant Rhett Hickman told the commission the building will be used for storage of personal items such as boats and similar equipment and confirmed the owner understands that any future electrical or plumbing work will require separate city permits.

No public commenters spoke on the item. Commissioner Prince moved to approve the conditional use permit; the motion was seconded and carried on a voice vote.","The planning commission granted a conditional use permit for an oversized 2,000-square-foot storage structure at 5994 West, 5900 South. Applicant said the building is for private storage and will not include utilities at this time; staff reminded the owner to obtain permits if electrical or plumbing are later added.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6571701,"Planning commission approves home preschool at 6049 West 4600 South, requires state exemption letter",524,4098000,4622000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3139166-e00dd50d025de7954d6d46113834efe8&start=4098&end=4622","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3139166-e00dd50d025de7954d6d46113834efe8/thumbnail_4098000.jpg","/articles/6571701/Utah/Planning-commission-approves-home-preschool-at-6049-West-4600-South-requires-state-exemption-letter","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6571701-90f6b7a87772501b25229d9525bcfa86/orig.mp4?Expires=1770726061&Signature=JOu-fpdYtisougVrRxQk9XxyzmOJvNgCHxtUPngbG8KGpFpnGq4NVDaibOWlQ8iGSD9NLtHJ8Eaw0UDw34S~t1eviiAXQ0zIRBF1V-ax-GsxZkyH27F99mLICCHVy0ZWUQejLg~9WI1QXC4HxTm9RT5Ec-pbJv~BtB97NQ7nWuEjquVQWvYez-cOqFetgRq8kplaxkG15u2tpsjB-xWuhE448bfxwkf9~RgKz0RTHKES8fo4ARIJRa-QZA9cxDJsFWXbyFVA5QjCP4RZkMa953vGx7~qY1X7aOIJ3EFW7DIjzw0fCj2mwjEtb4D8vF--bsKnKS1A8lftYZrjZw6uKQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hooper City Planning Commission voted March 13 to approve a conditional use permit for a home-based preschool at 6049 West 4600 South, with the condition that the applicant forward an exemption letter from the Utah Bureau of Child Care Licensing to city staff before final approval for operations.

Applicant Alania (Lainie) Winter told the commission the program will operate as a preschool rather than a full daycare: she plans separate morning and afternoon sessions with no more than 12 children at a time and said her daughter will be included in the count. \"The morning session is 2 and a half hours, and the afternoon is 3 and a half hours,\" she said, adding the program will not prepare meals or perform diapering typical of licensed child care centers.

Planning staff reviewed the site plan and told commissioners the home must be part of the site layout and that a business license and a home inspection will be required by the city before opening. Staff also noted square-footage requirements from state guidance; commissioners asked the applicant to provide the state exemption letter and a CPR certification already submitted to staff.

Commissioner Prince moved approval with the specific condition that the applicant forward the Bureau of Child Care Licensing exemption letter to the city; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote. The requirement ensures city staff have the written state documentation that the operator is not required to hold a state license under the conditions she described.

The commission\u0000\u0000\u0000s action permits the operator to pursue subsequent city business-licensing and building-inspection steps; staff said the operator should not open to the public until all city and state prerequisites are satisfied.","Commission granted a conditional use permit for a home-based preschool at 6049 West 4600 South on condition that the operator provide an exemption letter from the Utah Bureau of Child Care Licensing. Applicant said she will limit sessions so no more than 12 children are present at a time.","actionData","errors"]

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