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Hooper planning panel approves two oversized-structure permits; Silva permit conditioned on recorded peak height
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The Hooper City Planning Commission approved conditional use permits for two oversized structures — one for Cody Benson (2,400 sq ft) and one for Elizabeth Silva (2,100 sq ft). The Silva permit was approved with a condition clarifying the peak height including a 3-foot cupola (total 25 ft, 3 7/8 in).
The Hooper City Planning Commission approved two conditional use permits for oversized structures during its Nov. 13 meeting, allowing homeowners to build larger-than-standard accessory buildings while setting a recorded height condition on one application.
Planning staff presented the first request for Cody Benson, a proposed 2,400-square-foot pole-barn-style shop at 321 South 5325 West in a R-2 zone. Staff said utilities to the structure will be electricity only, the lot is part of the recent Ross and Ranch Phase 2 subdivision, and that typical R-2 lots allow up to about 1,600 square feet. No members of the public came forward during the hearing. A representative for Benson said Benson was traveling but described the structure as a "36 by 50, storage garage building" for a 33-foot enclosed trailer and household storage; "electricity, no water," the representative added.
After closing the public hearing, the commission moved to approve Benson's conditional use permit by voice vote.
The commission then reviewed a second oversized-structure request from the Silva Family Revocable Trust for a 2,100-square-foot structure at 5517 South 6800 West in an IR-1 zone. Staff noted the IR-1 allotment is 2,000 square feet and that the proposed structure's peak is shown as 22 feet 3 7/8 inches with a cupola that would add an additional three feet — a configuration that could exceed the city's 25-foot threshold that triggers a separate conditional-use review for height.
Commissioners discussed whether the applicant should amend plans or accept a condition clarifying the total peak height. Planning staff asked the commission to require clear documentation of the measured height. The commission approved the Silva conditional use permit with a condition that the main structure peak be recorded as 22 feet 3 7/8 inches and the cupola be noted as an additional 3 feet, resulting in a total recorded height of 25 feet 3 7/8 inches measured from grade.
"We verified setbacks and easements and the utilities shown on the plat," said Steph, planning staff, summarizing the technical review for both requests. "For the Silva property, the cupola is the element that requires a clear, recorded measurement so the ordinance threshold is respected."
Both approvals were adopted by voice vote during the meeting. The commission recorded no public opposition to either request.
