Levan planning commission approves three building permits

The Levan Planning Commission unanimously approved three building permits during its regular meeting on Feb. 5, 2025, including a single-family house, a pole barn and a large accessory building.

The approvals covered: a new residence for Nick Childs at 157 North 100 West; a pole-barn structure submitted by Jared (last name not specified in the record), and a 40-by-40 shed for Calvin (Cook) at 484 East Terrace. All permits were presented to the commission, reviewed for compliance with local setbacks, utilities and the building inspector's sign-off, and approved by voice vote.

Planning Chairman Nathan Washer introduced the permit review and noted that the building inspector had cleared water and wastewater connections for the Childs project. Commission members asked whether the applicants had current surveys and whether proposed locations complied with required setbacks. For Childs' property, the commission confirmed water and wastewater plans were in place and that the site was a previously vacant lot between two known parcels; the application was approved.

Jared’s pole barn application described a post-frame structure with 12 poles (8-by-8 posts), poles placed every 10 feet, anchored to concrete, and sheathing described as 5/8 (as written on the application). Jared answered questions about slab and footing details and whether the structure was intended to be movable; the commission confirmed the slab/footing plan and approved the permit.

Calvin Cook's permit proposed a 40-by-40 accessory building at 484 East Terrace, with a power hookup and a footing/pad; the applicant stated the building would be set 5 feet from the rear property line based on a recent resurvey provided before submission. Commissioners noted movable sheds require special consideration but said the submitted survey showed adequate setbacks; the permit was approved.

Votes at a glance - Approval of minutes from Dec. 4, 2024 (procedural; included in the same session): unanimous voice vote. - Approval — Nick Childs, single-family residence at 157 North 100 West: motion carried, unanimous voice vote (yes:3, no:0, abstain:0). - Approval — Jared, pole barn (post-frame structure): motion carried, unanimous voice vote (yes:3, no:0, abstain:0). - Approval — Calvin Cook, 40x40 accessory building at 484 East Terrace: motion carried, unanimous voice vote (yes:3, no:0, abstain:0).

Commissioners emphasized that permits are approved based on the surveys provided by applicants and that construction built outside an applicant's submitted survey would be the applicant’s responsibility. The commission also noted that when proposed structures are close to property lines they may require additional or updated surveys prior to final approval.

The commission completed permit business and moved on to reports and other agenda items.