Planning commission approves conditional use for larger accessory building at 376 West 3000 South

The Daniel Town Planning Commission voted Sept. 17 to approve a conditional use permit allowing an accessory building larger than the town’s 1,500-square-foot threshold at 376 West 3000 South.

The applicant, who identified himself on the record, said the building will support agricultural uses and storage for an HVAC business. “I do have an HVAC business. We’re gonna store some furnace parts,” the applicant said during the public hearing, describing the structure as a combined shop and equipment storage area. He confirmed the structure will be about 24 feet high and that he plans to include utility connections.

Planning staff told the commission the CUP addresses the zoning-size threshold only; the approval does not replace required building-permit reviews, engineering checks or sign-offs from the fire department and the county health department if a bathroom is added. A staff member noted the town will require the same power, fire and health sign-off letters as for any large accessory building. The staff presentation reminded the commission that anything over 1,500 square feet requires a conditional use review under the town code.

Commission discussion focused on site constraints and utilities. Commissioners asked whether the applicant planned electrical service and septic for a bathroom; the applicant said he would like to include those features but that septic approvals could be difficult depending on lot layout and local separation rules. Staff advised the applicant that septic and bathroom plans must be included on the building plans and that the health department would need to approve them prior to final permit issuance.

A motion to approve the conditional use permit was made and seconded; the commission carried the motion and closed the public hearing. Staff said the decision is conditional on the outstanding engineering, fire and county health reviews and that the building permit will not be issued until those sign-offs and any required plan revisions are completed.

Next steps for the applicant are to submit full building and site plans, obtain necessary health- and fire-department approvals if a bathroom is proposed, and complete any engineering reviews required by the town before a building permit is issued.