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Commission approves conditional use permit for larger metal garage at West Grandview
Summary
After extended discussion about metal buildings and code language, the planning commission approved a conditional use permit for a larger metal garage at 2501 West Grandview for applicants Brian and Heather Swearington, with the condition that the structure be architecturally compatible with the residence.
The Hurricane City Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit (CUP 25-02) allowing a building of greater height and size at 2501 West Grandview. The applicants are listed as Dr. Brian and Heather Swearington; Terry Spinks is listed as the agent.
The application sought approval for a metal garage structure that the applicants said will be designed to match the house with stone/brick finishes and residential-style colors. Commissioners and the applicants discussed the city’s code restrictions on metal buildings (the code includes a 1,200-square-foot guideline for metal structures) and whether the proposed structure meets the standard for an architecturally compatible building. Commissioners described the code as written to prevent industrial-looking storage buildings in residential neighborhoods, while also acknowledging modern metal buildings can be designed with residential character.
During discussion commissioners asked about visibility from the road, the height of the structure (applicants estimated roof peak around 14–17 feet with a peak higher than the eaves), and whether the building would actually be constructed as shown. The applicants said the house and the garage would be built simultaneously and that the exterior would be finished with matching trim, roofing color and stone or brick to blend with the residence. One commissioner tasked staff (Gary) with revisiting the code language to clarify how metal buildings should be treated.
The commission voted to approve the conditional use permit; the motion passed by unanimous voice vote.
Votes at a glance: CUP 25-02 (2501 West Grandview) — motion to approve conditional use permit for greater height and size; moved, seconded, approved by voice vote.
Next steps: The applicants may proceed under the CUP. Staff was asked to review code language and report back with recommendations about how to handle metal buildings in residential areas.
