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Planning commission approves Mike Mattson minor subdivision conditional on compliance with county ordinance
Summary
Commissioners voted unanimously May 20 to approve a minor subdivision for property owner Michael (Mike) Mattson, making a six‑acre parcel compliant under the county's minor‑subdivision process provided the lot meets ordinance criteria (points, utilities, water shares).
The Emery County Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously May 20 to approve a minor subdivision application from Michael Mattson, legalizing a six‑acre parcel that previously was recorded as a sub‑10‑acre lot. The approval was conditional on compliance with county ordinance requirements.
Why it matters: Utah county land‑use rules typically set a minimum legal lot size; the commission used the county’s minor‑subdivision process to regularize a 6‑acre lot that had been sold and recorded without proper subdivision procedures.
Applicant remarks: Mattson told the commission he purchased the parcel about four years ago for family use and is preparing utilities, septic and road access. He said power and culinary water are present on the parcel’s edge, and he has a recorded easement from the highway. He reported ongoing work on septic designs and engagement with the water district; he noted Orangeville City moved a resolution to allow a temporary lease of a water share to the parcel owner while he secures a second share.
Motion and conditions: Commissioners asked whether the lot qualified under the county point system for minor subdivisions and required that the parcel meet all ordinance criteria, including utilities and water‑share requirements. The motion to approve was amended to read "approve as long as it qualifies under the county ordinance." The motion was seconded and carried unanimously by the members present.
Clarifying details: The applicant stated he currently holds one water share and needs a second; Orangeville City indicated it would temporarily lease a share to allow the applicant time to secure a permanent second share. The applicant said he intends to start building this summer once final approvals and shares are in place.
Implementation: The approval is contingent on staff verification that the parcel meets minor‑subdivision ordinance criteria (points, access, utilities). Staff will proceed with recording once documentation is complete.
