Board backs Dalen Property’s mixed‑use addition on Highway 93 South

The Community Development Board unanimously recommended approval of WCUP 25‑06, a conditional use permit filed by Dalen Property Holdings LLC to add a second building beside the existing Dalen Dental building at 6345 Highway 93 South. The proposal calls for a two‑story building with roughly 2,400 square feet of commercial space at ground level and two two‑bedroom apartments on the second floor. Architect Aaron Wallace said the design includes separate entrances for the apartments, a small deck/patio area, and a pedestrian walkway that crosses the parking area to reduce vehicle‑pedestrian conflicts. The nut graf: staff found the project complies with WB‑2 zoning and the city’s growth‑policy designation for general commercial use; the site meets setback, parking and mixed‑use design standards and is served by public utilities. Staff noted the lot fronts on Highway 93 but will have access options to the new internal roadway; the applicant’s estimated 56 daily vehicle trips is under the 200‑trip threshold that would require a traffic study. Staff recommended 12 conditions of approval, including architectural review, landscaping and coordination with MDT for any change to the Highway 93 frontage; the CUP is valid for 18 months. Board members said the project’s mixed‑use infill is a positive step for the corridor. A motion to recommend approval with the staff conditions carried unanimously, and the file will move to City Council for final action.