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Council approves evaporation pond permit after debate; condition requires zone change and open‑space replacement
Summary
After technical briefings and neighborhood concern about odors and proximity to existing homes, Washington City Council approved a conditional‑use permit for an evaporation pond (CD‑25‑07) by a 4–1 vote and conditioned approval on a subsequent zone‑change application and replenishment of open‑space acreage.
Washington City Council voted 4–1 on Jan. 14 to approve a conditional‑use permit for an industrial evaporation pond proposed inside the Desert Shore/Alaya development, despite objections from council members and questions from nearby residents about smell and placement next to existing homes.
Community Development Director Eldon Gibb explained staff's review of engineering memoranda and the project's exhibit, saying the proposed pond would be located at the north end of the PCD adjacent to Washington Fields Road and would include screening, a four‑foot wrought‑iron fence, a compact walking trail and maintenance access. Applicant representatives said the basin would be reconstructed and operated…
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