Orderville planning commission schedules public hearing on Frost Lane manufactured‑home concept plan

Orderville — The Orderville Town Planning and Zoning Commission on Sept. 24 reviewed a concept proposal from an applicant, Tim, to place up to six manufactured homes on two parcels along Frost/Cross Lane and voted to schedule a public hearing next month after requiring additional reviews and documentation.

Tim told the commission he wants “to place up to 6 manufactured homes on 2 separate parcels” on permanent foundations intended for long‑term rental, with units roughly 1,200 square feet and configured as three‑bedroom, two‑bath homes. He said his target monthly rent is about $1,500.

The commission framed the proposal within the town’s R‑2 zoning, which allows multiple‑family and mobile‑home uses with conditions. Chair (unnamed) reminded members that, under Utah law, listed conditional uses must be granted with appropriate conditions and that the commission’s role is to assess whether the project is consistent with the zoning ordinance, not to make the final decision.

Commissioners debated classification and precedent. One member warned the commission could set a precedent if three separate structures were allowed on a single lot, saying it could lead other R‑2 lots to add the same density. Other members noted ambiguity in the ordinance language about whether multiple separate structures should be treated as an apartment complex, condominium, or clustered multi‑structure complex under single ownership.

Members pressed for technical checks before any decision. The building official recommended a current survey for precise setbacks and structure locations; the chair said the commission would require approval or clearance from the fire chief and wanted a UDOT review of the access point because Cross/Frost Lane is a narrow, substandard cul‑de‑sac. Tim said he is collecting names for required notice to surrounding property owners and will forward the information to the town office so notices can be mailed.

Commissioners also discussed site layout and appearance. Several members expressed concern that a row of identical manufactured units could resemble a trailer park and suggested conditions such as alternating unit placement, requiring small yards or landscaping, or adding architectural/stylistic conditions to improve compatibility with the neighborhood.

Next steps: The commission will hold a public hearing next month (notified to surrounding property owners). After the hearing the commission will take a vote to recommend approval or denial to the town council because the project, if advanced, requires a conditional‑use review and town‑council action.

Votes at a glance: the commission approved the meeting agenda and previously distributed minutes at the start of the session, and the meeting was adjourned at the end of the agenda. The Frost Lane concept plan was discussed but not voted on; the commission directed staff to schedule a public hearing and requested survey and agency review prior to any recommendation to the council.