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Duchesne County approves approach permits with conditions; public works reports paving progress
Summary
The Duchesne County Commission approved multiple approach permits with conditions requiring landowner and municipal sign-offs. County public works reported paving, chipping and yard improvements underway.
The Duchesne County Commission on June 9 approved a set of approach permits for private property access while directing staff to secure additional documentation from affected parties.
The vote followed a staff presentation on several access requests and a discussion of potential impacts on nearby towns and irrigation infrastructure. Commissioner (acting chair) moved to approve the permits with the caveats that documentation from affected landowners be provided for permit #02/21, that Altamont City confirm any effects for permit #24, and that county engineer Roger Ames sign off on culvert requirements tied to an irrigation ditch. The motion was approved by voice vote.
Public works staff also provided an operational update. Crews are finishing paving work near Tallmadge and plan a dirt chipping operation; contractors were scheduled to pave Boys Ranch Road and begin chipping the following day. Staff reported that recently purchased scales were certified through February of the following year and that recertification will be arranged in October.
Commissioners asked staff to confirm whether proposed drives would create through routes or remain single-access driveways and to check with Altamont City planners to ensure proposed accesses fit future municipal plans. For one application affecting a planned subdivision road (Rebel Ridge), staff recommended holding the permit until written easements or agreements from two affected landowners accompany the application.
The commission’s approval made clear that some permits could proceed with “soft approval” pending written sign-offs from the town or landowners and a county-engineer culvert determination. No new fees or ordinance changes were enacted; the action simply authorized staff to issue permits if the stated conditions are met.
Commissioners said they will follow up with the town of Altamont and county engineer Roger Ames as needed before county staff finalizes any access work.
