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Duchesne County planning panel approves Solstice Property Group racetrack with amended noise and stormwater conditions
Summary
The Duchesne County Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a proposed motor racetrack by Solstice Property Group, amending staff’s 65-decibel recommendation to a 90-decibel intermittent limit at surrounding homes and adding a stormwater protection requirement. Commissioners emphasized neighbor coordination and enforcement pathways.
The Duchesne County Planning Commission on June 4 approved a conditional use permit for a proposed motor racetrack on about 45 acres submitted by Solstice Property Group, but amended staff recommendations on noise and stormwater before voting.
Mike Godfersen, deputy director of community development, told the commission the application covers an eighth-mile drag strip (with slowdown), a dirt-bike track, an oval track and parking for roughly 200 patrons on three A-5–zoned parcels. He said the nearest existing residence is approximately 380 feet from the proposed site and described required public-health and public-safety reviews, including Tri County Health approvals for septic or event-restroom permits and fire marshal review for hydrant or waiver requirements.
The staff report identified dust, traffic, sanitation and sound as the principal concerns and included a set of recommended conditions. On noise, staff estimated peak source levels of about 130 decibels at the track and…
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