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Planning commission backs rezoning, minor plat for 15.57‑acre parcel east of Radar Hill Road
Summary
The City of Box Elder Planning Commission voted to forward a rezoning and a minor plat—splitting a parcel east of Radar Hill Road into a 15.57‑acre Lot 1 for a single‑family residence and shop and a larger agricultural Lot 2—to city council with conditions including required geotechnical reports and restricted access for Lot 1.
The City of Box Elder Planning Commission voted to forward a rezoning request and a related minor plat for property east of Radar Hill Road to the City Council with recommended conditions.
Planner Michelle Paladachuk summarized the application as a proposal to rezone a 15.57‑acre area east of Radar Hill Road to Low Density Residential, intended to accommodate a single‑family residence and an accessory shop on Lot 1 while Lot 2 would remain agricultural. Paladachuk told the commission the request meets the adopted comprehensive plan and the city’s rezoning criteria.
An adjoining property owner, Lonnie Olsen, asked how the parcel would be divided and whether multiple buildings were planned. "We have the adjoining property to this, and we were wondering just how this is going to be split up," Olsen said. He also raised concerns about shifting soils on the parcel.
Paladachuk told the commission that no building permits have been issued and that the city will require a geotechnical report and engineered foundation plans before any building permit is approved. "We did specifically put call out that they're gonna need a geotechnical report on that for the building before they get a building permit," Paladachuk said.
On infrastructure, staff reported an 8‑inch water main is available to serve the created lots and that Lot 1 will require a private on‑site wastewater system because there is no sanitary sewer available in that area. City engineering recommended access to Lot 1 be limited to Plymouth Drive to avoid potential traffic or visibility issues on the curve of Radar Hill Road.
After discussion, the commission moved, seconded and approved forwarding the rezoning and the minor plat to the City Council with the conditions described—access limited to Plymouth Drive for Lot 1 and submission of geotechnical reports with engineered foundation plans prior to construction.
The commission closed the public hearing on the rezoning at 07:07. The recommendation to council is advisory; final approval and any required permits will be decided by the City Council and permitting staff.
