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Commission discusses Oliver property DUP conversion, historic designation and lot adjustment; parking and meter allocation raised
Summary
Planning commissioners discussed a proposal to convert an existing house to a DUP (domestic use property) on land owned by the Olivers, including whether a lot adjustment or historic designation could permit the change and how water hookup meters and parking would be handled.
The Mona Planning and Zoning Commission discussed a proposal from the Oliver family to divide an existing full-acre lot so an older house could become a DUP at their March 5 meeting. Commissioners asked whether a lot adjustment, minor subdivision or historic designation could allow the change without violating parcel-size standards.
“Is it residential? Do we need a full half acre for…?” a commissioner asked as the group reviewed the lot’s configuration. Laurie (staff) described the lot as currently a single full acre with two houses and said an existing arrangement leaves the proposed DUP with less than the typical half-acre standard if the corrals behind the house are removed.
Why it matters: Commissioners said that while the parcel is currently one legal lot with two houses, converting the property could require a minor subdivision or lot adjustment, and that historic designation or variance might be alternative routes. The group noted prior instances where small lots had been grandfathered or granted variances.
Staff and commissioners reviewed practical constraints and potential solutions: water hookups and meters will need clarification (planning staff said she would double-check meter allocations after the meeting); parking and crowding were raised as potential concerns if the DUP held frequent events; and the commission suggested a lot adjustment might be the most straightforward path. Laurie said she had provided the Olivers with a minor-subdivision application and would verify whether the existing meters could be dedicated to the duplex/dot house if the lot were divided.
The commission discussed involving the historic society if the Olivers sought preservation status; several commissioners said the town would likely consider the building’s age and community value and that the historic society might support protection. Commissioners cautioned that a minor subdivision may not be the correct procedural path for a property seeking historic treatment.
Ending: Staff said she would confirm water-meter assignments, review the minor-subdivision application with the Olivers, and advise them on whether a lot adjustment, variance, or historic designation would be the appropriate next steps. The commission recommended the applicants pursue the recommended administrative path and consult the historic society if preservation is a goal.
