Planning commission approves six‑lot subdivision for 4998 South Galleria Drive
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Summary
The Murray City Planning Commission granted preliminary and final subdivision approval for the 40 Ninth Street Galleria project at 4998 South Galleria Drive, a roughly 26‑acre property to be split into six lots. The approval was subject to seven staff conditions; commissioners voted unanimously.
The Murray City Planning Commission on June 5 approved preliminary and final subdivision plans to split 4998 South Galleria Drive into six lots.
Staff presented the subdivision as a next step following the project’s master site plan approval in August 2024. Zach Smallwood, senior planner, said the property is “approximately 26 acres, currently operating as 1 parcel” and the application reviews only the proposed lot lines, not the overall site design.
The applicant, Tyler Morris of Cottonwood Residential, described the intended uses for each lot: “Lot 1 is like a 10,000 square foot commercial building. Lot 2 is 76 townhomes. Lot 3 is 4 townhomes. Lot 5 is 12 townhomes. Lot 4…is like 350 garden style apartments, like, 3 story apartments. And then Lot 6 is, I think, it's, like, a 70 unit podium building.” He said subdividing will allow some components to be sold to owner‑users rather than built speculatively.
A nearby property owner, Michael Todd, spoke during public comment to describe difficulties keeping his adjacent parcel (labeled Desert Star Theatrics) cleared of encampments and his unsuccessful sale negotiations with the applicant and others. Todd asked the commission to consider the frontage’s appearance and potential re‑use; staff said they would encourage coordination between the applicant and Todd.
Planning staff reported 137 mailed notices to owners within 400 feet and one phone inquiry. Staff recommended approval subject to seven conditions. Commissioner Pearson moved to grant preliminary and final subdivision approval for the 40 Ninth Street Galleria Subdivision at 4998 South Galleria Drive, and Commissioner Rogers seconded. The commission voted unanimously to approve the motion.
Next steps include completing the seven conditions noted in the staff report and any subsequent master‑site or building permit reviews required if the developers alter architecture, increase unit counts, or further subdivide.
