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Staff said the adjustment is administrative and does not create new entitlements such as city water rights or automatic building rights for the previously nonbuildable strip. As staff explained, “as of today, this existing small skinny parcel . . . is what we would call a nonbuildable parcel” and a line move “would have to be designated as essentially a dry lot.” The commission asked staff about easements and utilities; staff said no road or other public easements would be affected and noted existing sewer easements recorded across the property.

Owner Lehi Brown told the commission the line change is intended to clarify parcel boundaries so that the house parcel contains the house and a second parcel remains farmable for his nephew; Brown said he had the property surveyed and intends to record deeds after the commission’s sign‑off. The commission made and seconded a motion to approve the boundary realignment and voted in favor.

Staff described the next administrative steps: staff will complete the city form and the chair will sign the parcel boundary realignment documents and the owner can record the deeds at the county recorder’s office. Staff reminded the owner that any future building permit on the adjusted parcel will require dedication or purchase of city water rights if those are needed, because the adjustment itself does not transfer entitlement to water service.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Parowan Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting - 5-21-2025","oneSentenceSummary","The commission approved a parcel boundary realignment that merges an 8‑foot nonbuildable ‘orphan’ strip into a neighboring parcel, clarifying that moving the line does not in itself confer city water hookup or building rights.","taxTitle","Parowan Planning and Zoning, Parowan City Council, Parowan , Iron County, Utah","taxId",23614,"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},6230679,"Planning commission defers decision on conditional use permit for storage at parcel with long neighbor disputes",610,1147000,1757000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3442083-6c02385b981418d298a25605f000944f&start=1147&end=1757","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3442083-6c02385b981418d298a25605f000944f/thumbnail_1147000.jpg","/articles/6230679/Utah/Planning-commission-defers-decision-on-conditional-use-permit-for-storage-at-parcel-with-long-neighbor-disputes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6230679-f683632c436ffd0ec5a473d33ecc64ff/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448440&Signature=Hc8gC7Hd6R1-jNCCaMsfA2grkeNJHFeXk1J1AhhDlHUmbkj7zSUcb4vdiLd4imGQd-dIEKgPmDZDsKMpCEBwdvLE4ow6tQtsD6O03XLXDXK9GsgFzB2bIURTdCpfMexS9ROhjhec2YocTYZl6vF4LS9qhDJJfxP-Jeyrgm8lprL-i29wq15D~Big3jnm1wrufo3GdLoVeUIvaf8g7L6FTnRyzCRKfAxYGVwU270uf2VZgL3gyl~fuT6NJ4kvm398HiEkhP6qDiGq0V6jDw3LgsnnR1W3xaz2Dtrb8i8XCPnFIr~grTppqYqtTz1IiK972jgNbbxc4-jiNtulNVcklw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Parowan Planning and Zoning Commission took no final action on a conditional use permit application from Russell Emery for storage of RVs and trucks on a commercially zoned parcel, instead scheduling a public hearing after staff described a lengthy history of code violations, neighbor complaints and operational concerns.

City staff told the commission the application was received too recently to permit required 300‑foot notice and a public hearing at this meeting, but staff offered background and cautioned commissioners to be “very judicious.” Staff said there is “a history of nuisance‑like conditions” on the property, that Emery had at times lived in an RV on the site in violation of city ordinance, and that the city has concerns about an unpermitted water connection and possible sewer use. Staff said the city’s record shows prior enforcement actions and negotiated agreements that, staff alleged, have not been honored.

The planner listed suggested preconditions for any future permit decision: site cleanup, “absolutely no living on the site in stored RVs by him or his customers,” operating hours limits, no utilities plugged into stored RVs, a legitimate business EIN and building permits before work proceeds, fencing between commercial and residential where applicable, and an automatic revocation clause if criminal prosecution for specific conduct succeeds. The planner said these were suggestions intended to mitigate documented concerns and noted that some issues are hard to prove (for example, proving living in an RV), so operational limits and monitoring might be considered.

Applicant representative Dennis Cheek told the commission Emery is not living on the property, that the owner wants to clean up the site, and that the proposed storage use could improve the parcel’s marketability. Emery addressed the commission directly and disputed several city allegations: “I don't dump sewage. I don't have a septic. . . . I'm a father. I'm a grandfather. I'm not a monster,” he said, and denied current residence at the site.

The commission confirmed it cannot approve or deny the permit without the required public notice and hearing. Staff said the city must provide at least a 10‑day notice to neighbors within 300 feet; the commission set a date to publish and hold the required public hearing so neighbors and the applicant can present evidence and comment. The scheduling of a public hearing does not indicate approval or denial; the commission will consider testimony, evidence and any recommended conditions at the public hearing before making a final decision.","Parowan staff presented a contentious application from Russell Emery for a conditional use permit to allow RV and truck storage on commercially zoned land; the commission set a public hearing after staff recited a history of code violations, neighbor complaints and suggested restrictive conditions.",{"_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},6230684,"Planning commission recommends city council assign R3 strip near I‑15, R2 for remainder of Prime West annexation",223,313000,536000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3442083-6c02385b981418d298a25605f000944f&start=313&end=536","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3442083-6c02385b981418d298a25605f000944f/thumbnail_313000.jpg","/articles/6230684/Utah/Planning-commission-recommends-city-council-assign-R3-strip-near-I15-R2-for-remainder-of-Prime-West-annexation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6230684-3887a488f50bf103e57d4a46f05231be/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448440&Signature=IyTV-tP8gfZSHsbNE2YzztjOKXEEP1mitUcTkG2gSpweK2F5B3a6QjKWYwniVSjrdILCmGsZXMmeh1kHjA-WCjoNrBP0Evhv0ZX77aYDB2myXjHZ3DzhvY~RECIj-hAG2n81VFjdqSUhQxhDIbyVoAtYkvPxGmaxQQYSSicsOJiqdFwzcVM4wqm5hdjJSmxB3qR1nmXYAgjfgrOpXCdV9oULk95ERGj-4njRqkJz-jh5DZQsJkpateSsTRn-~8CytiBmXulTscobr63~1cEHAZFMQhFeC~~zS54zprH2avarVdIzvdhUol4Zc5lebmu-XH9Heq3RIg8PBmu18Cq5Ig__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Parowan Planning and Zoning Commission voted to give a positive recommendation to city council on the zoning assignment for the proposed Prime West annexation. The recommendation assigns R3 zoning to a 300‑foot strip adjacent to Interstate‑15 and R2 zoning for the remainder of the annexed property, consistent with the city’s 2012 plan.

City staff explained that the action is an assignment of zoning in the annexation agreement, not a rezoning of land already inside the city. As staff put it, “we're not rezoning because it's not even in the city. We're just assigning a zone as a part of a development agreement.” Staff said it is typical to place higher density near the freeway and that the 2012 general plan supports the proposed pattern.

A planner explained the proposed boundary shading on the plan and the planning commission debated consistency with the city plan. One member moved to “adopt it consistent with the map,” the motion received a second and commissioners voted favorably by voice vote.

The commission’s positive recommendation will be forwarded to Parowan City Council for a formal decision on the annexation agreement and assignment of zoning. Any future development on the parcel will be subject to standard permitting and any conditions the council imposes during annexation approval.","Parowan staff recommended and the planning commission gave a positive consistency recommendation assigning R3 zoning for a 300‑foot strip adjacent to I‑15 and R2 for the remainder as part of the Prime West annexation development agreement.",{"_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},6230688,"Parowan planning commission approves preliminary plat for 1851 subdivision with 27 single‑family lots",990,147000,1137000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3442083-6c02385b981418d298a25605f000944f&start=147&end=1137","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3442083-6c02385b981418d298a25605f000944f/thumbnail_147000.jpg","/articles/6230688/Utah/Parowan-planning-commission-approves-preliminary-plat-for-1851-subdivision-with-27-singlefamily-lots","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6230688-05fdf45ccf5a29dfd542de6cfe94eca9/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448440&Signature=nIlnOy7HzCfpmjnOp109JvYVak-X7dAFlJj5T7j4-~4rcmu0sY4p5cI1C0p6ngToAV3EugtMh3DupEnWwriAU9l-az1xBACec4N7vPO3spxl6vWjT8jNPqdfHpC1ky~0-zAalC7bSJdu-IXS2i63~ho0HRDuPs9GxF-j2CK5rWPVK2ZVOdZgCuCwZBzNt74Cj-nqiggoVjD3crJC0da-CeVNHI69aulRO8ZRCefGAcjBiVF63h4On7t6kRLw3ZoAuC8Q45AB2~M5SN7XICZdnTjlM9XFVLx-nUFSO0ld4ORXp59RRta7HF9mXbKJZu1YTdIvwL~Jy~tx7v-Dcjab~A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Parowan Planning and Zoning Commission approved the preliminary plat for the 1851 Subdivision, a 27‑lot single‑family development, following a public hearing and a motion to adopt the plat. The commission approved the item unanimously.

The preliminary plat covers single‑family homes on lots that meet the city’s minimum lot size requirement, with many lots listed at about 10,000–15,000 square feet. The developer intends to include RV garages on the lots; sidewalks, curb and gutter street improvements, and underground stormwater retention chambers consistent with city code are included in the proposal.

City staff told the commission the subdivision “was deemed by the subdivision review committee to have complied with our code in those respects and we're ready to move it forward for the approval of the preliminary plat.” The staff presentation said the lots “are going to range anywhere from 10,000 square feet [minimum]. Most of these lots . . . 12,300, 10,600, 15,000, 14,000” and that the project “fits all the ordinances.”

A nearby resident, Kylie Wilson, whose backyard will border the new subdivision, asked whether there would be covenants or developer‑installed fencing. Staff replied that the city does not require fences for this density: “There is not a requirement for fencing. . . . It’s just going to be up to either the developer to decide to enhance their lots with fencing or individual property owners.” The planner also said homeowners must obtain a fence permit if they install fencing.

Staff described the project’s drainage design as a retention system using storm‑tech chambers that “take water in and sink the water into the ground,” and said the city engineer approved the design. The presentation noted the developer’s system goes beyond what surrounding subdivisions installed and that the developer must “retain their own drainage up to a certain size event” per city code.

The developer and staff confirmed that homeowners’ covenants, conditions and restrictions (CC&Rs) are being prepared but are not required by the city. Staff advised the commission the commercial area shown on the conceptual plan is not part of the preliminary plat approval and would be considered separately if and when it is proposed.

After members asked questions and heard public comments about dust mitigation and staging during construction, a motion to approve the 1851 Subdivision preliminary plat was made and seconded. The chair called the vote; the record shows commissioners answered “Aye” and the motion passed.

The approval allows the subdivision to proceed to final plat processes and to subsequent construction permitting, subject to the city’s standard building permits, utility approvals and any conditions imposed during final plat review.","Parowan Planning and Zoning approved the preliminary plat for the 1851 Subdivision, a 27‑lot single‑family development, after a public hearing where staff and the developer described lot sizes, drainage retention, setbacks and homeowner covenants.","actionData","errors"]

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