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Planning commission opens year-long review of historic mill demolition request
Summary
Commissioners received an introductory presentation on CUP-25-005, a conditional-use request related to demolition of an historic mill on Cottonwood Canyon Road. The city code requires a one-year waiting period before final action; commissioners asked staff to compile seismic studies, condemnation records, enforcement history and donor outreach documentation.
The Cottonwood Heights Planning Commission on Jan. 21, 2026 began a procedural review of CUP-25-005, an application tied to the potential demolition of an historic mill on Cottonwood Canyon Road. "The recommendation for tonight as Shane alluded to is it's just a discussion item," staff said, explaining the ordinance requires the application to remain pending before the planning commission for at least one year before the commission may act.
Staff explained the matter involves two parallel processes: the planning commission's conditional-use review and a separate…
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