Planning commission continues Legacy Materials revocation hearing to July 17 after staff outlined compliance failures

Murray City planning staff on April 17 urged the Planning Commission to revoke a conditional use permit for Legacy Materials — a concrete‑block production and storage business at 4300 South Commerce Drive — after documenting repeated failures to meet permit conditions.

David Rogers summarized a timeline showing the conditional use permit was approved Sept. 21, 2023, subject to 16 conditions. Staff reported no issued building permits for the required grading, drainage and permanent structures after rounds of review comments; a grading and drainage application expired in January for lack of resubmittal; the business operated for months without a Murray City business license; and Murray City code enforcement issued citations (including one on Oct. 2, 2024). Staff identified at least six unfulfilled conditions, including lack of building permits, absence of required water/utility improvements, and incomplete landscaping obligations. Staff recommended revocation, which would require the business to vacate the site within 30 days if the commission revoked the permit.

Owner and representative Mike Balls acknowledged past confusion and financial shortfalls, said the firm had since secured funds and hired an engineering firm to complete outstanding submittals, and asked for 90 days to finish requirements. Ball(s) told commissioners: “We ran out of money... We have the funds now... we think if you give us 90 days, we can have it done.”

Neighbors and stakeholders urged strict oversight. Craig Cook, president and general counsel of the Humane Society of Utah (which neighbors Legacy Materials), described repeated concerns about dust, noise and unpermitted operations and said the site is “pretty ugly” and needs cleanup. Cook said Legacy Materials “have sort of flaunted the law,” and urged stronger conditions if a continuance were granted.

Commissioners debated options permitted by Murray City Code §17.56.090 (continue, modify conditions, dismiss, or revoke). Several commissioners expressed concern at the length of noncompliance and spotty responsiveness from the applicant; staff said a 90‑day continuance would allow coordination with the applicant and Wilding (Wilding Engineering) and monitoring by staff. The commission voted to continue the revocation hearing to a specified date — July 17, 2025 — with staff to monitor progress; Commissioner Ned Hacker cast the lone no vote.

If Legacy Materials fails to meet the required conditions by the continuance date or is found to be operating on the site during the probationary period, staff said code enforcement actions and/or revocation remain options.

What happens next: staff will work with the applicant and its engineering firm during the 90‑day period, monitor submittals and compliance, and report back to the commission at the July 17 meeting to either allow the permit to remain, modify conditions, or revoke the permit and require vacating the site within 30 days.