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Commission approves Last Chance Phase 1 subdivision; HOA and wildlife questions raised
Summary
The commission approved the Last Chance Phase 1 subdivision at White Pine Canyon (four lots within a larger 12‑lot entitlement). Public commenters asked that the new lots join the Colony HOA or adopt matching guidelines, and neighbors raised wildlife and tree‑clearing concerns; staff said the applicant is coordinating required permits.
The Centerville Basin Planning Commission approved the Last Chance Phase 1 subdivision at 275 White Pine Canyon Road, clearing the first four lots of a 12‑lot entitlement described in a prior settlement agreement, county planners said.
Senior planner Tiffany Robinson summarized the minor development review and an updated acreage correction, telling the commission the phase covers a 33.1-acre portion of a larger development parcel and that staff recommends approval "based on the findings of that conclusions of law and conditions of of approval outlined in the staff report." Robinson noted building envelopes, ski easements, access from White Pine Canyon Road and that service providers, including the water district, indicated they can serve the lots.
Applicant Spencer White said the lots are intended to become Colony HOA lots and described infrastructure already provided by the developer, including a 300,000‑gallon water tank. Tim Lewis, general manager of the Colony HOA, and homeowner Diane Tanner urged a condition requiring the 12 lots to either join the HOA or adopt CC&Rs and building guidelines consistent with the Colony's documents. Lewis said the Road Settlement Agreement signed in 2001 provides for that outcome: "The agreement calls for either the lots to join the HOA or for those 12 lots to adopt CC and Rs and building guidelines that are the same as currently in the colony HOA," he said.
Homeowner Alicia Verbas raised wildlife concerns and alleged the ski run had been cut prior to a low‑impact permit: "The ski run is actually now completed as of November 1," she said; the applicant replied that some fire‑mitigation tree work had occurred, that cutting had stopped after a miscommunication, and that a low‑impact permit application is in process.
Commissioners debated whether to reference the road settlement agreement directly in a condition or to use a narrower requirement. Staff and the applicant said the settlement agreement already imposes a contractual obligation; the developer said the parties have negotiated HOA membership in principle. After discussion a commissioner moved to approve the subdivision under the findings, conclusions and conditions in the staff report; the motion carried by voice vote and the chair announced the motion passed.
