Planning commission recommends annexation of Schmidt parcel at 600 North / 3700 West

The Cedar City Planning Commission issued a positive recommendation to annex the Schmidt property at roughly 600 North and 3700 West after a presentation by the project engineer and public comment on drainage and traffic.

Mike Platt of Platt Platt Engineering told the commission the proposal is to move the parcel from county jurisdiction into Cedar City and that engineers plan a regional stormwater pond to collect runoff. "So we thought it was best to build a regional pond that we could take all the water off the road and then on the industrial development and put it into that pond so these neighbors don't have to worry about anything," Platt said.

Neighbors said they filed protest letters and remain worried about traffic and unresolved flooding. Jonathan Ellerson, who said he lives next to the annexation, described a "conditional acceptance" and asked the commission to weigh traffic impacts at the later zoning hearing. Jared Berger, a resident of Monte Vista Subdivision, said repeated flooding has damaged his home and pressed engineers for a long‑term fix.

Staff told the commission the annexation hearing covers only whether the parcel becomes part of the city; zoning and roadway impacts will be subject to future hearings and notices. Phil, the project's on‑site engineer, outlined existing drainage history and said the pond is already dug and designed to accept flow from 3700 West and nearby areas.

Following discussion and public comment the commission moved for a positive recommendation. The motion passed by voice vote and the applicant was advised it may proceed to the City Council where the final decision will be made.

Next steps: zoning and design details (including traffic mitigation measures) will be considered in a subsequent public hearing. The commission and staff advised residents to follow Cedar City Council agendas for updates.