Planning Commission approves preliminary 3‑lot Richland's Estate Plat A in R1‑8 zone

Pleasant Grove Planning Commission on April 10 approved a preliminary subdivision called Richland's Estate Subdivision Plat A that would create three lots from a roughly 0.851‑acre parcel at 642 South 780 East in the R1‑8 single‑family residential zone.

Jacob Hawkins, city planner, explained the proposal would add a third lot between two existing lots by adjusting property lines; the two existing lots are contributing area to form the new lot so the application appears as a three‑lot plat. He noted the area was rezoned from R1‑9 to R1‑8 on April 9, 2024, before the applicant submitted the subdivision application. "Since the property has been rezoned to the R‑1‑8 zone, the minimum lot size is 8,000 square feet and minimum width is 85 feet," Hawkins said. He reported Lot 1 is about 8,500 square feet, Lot 2 is about 8,000 square feet and Lot 3 is larger than that, so minimum requirements are met.

Hawkins said the subject parcel had not previously been recorded as its own subdivision, and that small adjustments between the applicant's property and city‑owned property along the cul‑de‑sac edge will require city council action where the city divests property. Planning Division and the city engineer will continue final engineering review; the city engineer has authority over final plat approval.

Applicant Dustin Golling spoke and said he appreciated the support from planning and engineering staff and that Lot 1 is owned by his in‑laws and Lot 3 will be his property.

Commissioner Martineau moved to approve the preliminary plat adopting the staff report exhibits, conditions and findings, with the condition that all final planning, engineering and fire‑department requirements be met. The motion was seconded and carried with all commissioners voting aye. Final plat approval remains subject to engineering sign‑off and any council actions necessary to adjust city‑owned property lines.