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Commission denies two subdivision variance requests, cites fire access and long-term maintenance
Summary
The commission denied variance requests for Ranches at Pinion Ridge Phase 7 and Great Basin Estates Phase 6, citing fire apparatus access, stormwater and paving standards and the need to avoid shifting maintenance burdens to the county.
The Duchesne County Commission denied two subdivision variance requests on Sept. 29, citing concerns about emergency vehicle access, stormwater permitting and the county’s long-term obligation to maintain roads.
County planning staff explained that the code (spec. 9-6-2) requires proposed subdivision streets in A-5 zones to be paved unless a variance is granted on findings including location, lot size, distance to existing paving and anticipated traffic flows. The planner told the…
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