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Planning commission approves retroactive septic/excavation permits amid disputes over lot legality
Summary
Rockville commissioners approved two retroactive excavation/grading permits for new septic systems on parcels in the Crags/Eagle Lane area but noted outstanding questions about lot buildability and historic boundary adjustments raised by residents.
The Rockville Planning Commission approved two retroactive excavation/grading permits for septic systems submitted by Logan Hebner and Angie Vasilio for parcels identified as R-1305-A-5-2-B and R-1305-A-5-3-B.
Hebner told the commission the work began under previous staff review and that Southwest Utah Public Health Department had issued septic approvals. He said the permits were requested retroactively to ensure transparency after neighbors raised concerns.
During the discussion, commissioners and members of the public asked whether the excavation had changed drainage, how much dirt was moved, and whether move-and-replace earthwork required a permit. One commissioner noted a rule-of-thumb used locally that three truckloads (roughly 30 cubic yards total, based on a 10-cubic-yard truck assumption) is the common threshold for permitting; Hebner said the moved material was later replaced.
Public speakers raised questions about the legal status of several South Mesa lots. A member of the public identified as Titan argued some of the lots may be illegally subdivided and that past boundary-line adjustments could have removed nonconforming grandfathered status. The commission said those historical-subdivision and buildability questions were important but outside the immediate scope of deciding whether to accept the retroactive grading/excavation application. Commissioners noted applicants were informed that future building permits could raise density/buildability issues and that applicants should expect further review at the building-permit stage.
The commission moved and approved the two grading/excavation permits after confirming the relevant Southwest Utah Public Health approvals for septic systems were in the file and after a roll-call vote.
