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Planning Commission approves city salt-storage shed CUP with 18‑month condition
Summary
The commission approved a conditional‑use permit (application 2026008) for a new city salt‑storage shed near 1145 W. Rogers St., setting an 18‑month completion timeframe with allowance to request extensions for circumstances beyond the city's control.
Tooele City Planning Commission on Feb. 5 approved a conditional‑use permit for a new municipal salt‑storage shed on a roughly 20‑acre parcel near 1145 West Rogers Street.
Planning staff said the city shares a regional salt facility with UDOT and the county, which can create delays during winter events. The proposed city-owned shed would reduce wait times for salt deliveries. Staff described the structure as a metal building on a 10‑foot masonry foundation wall, roughly 28 feet to the roof, and noted the RD zoning allows heights up to 50 feet. Notices sent to property owners within 200 feet produced no comments.
Neighbor Jacob Clegg, who manages nearby family-owned property, said Rogers Street is narrow and in disrepair and asked whether the road and turning access will be sufficient for large salt trucks; he also raised concerns about seasonal gate closures and potential impacts to his hay-field access. Jamie, the public works director, said a production well is being drilled on the site and that the city plans to install a well house and water line before finishing road improvements; staff estimated the water-line and well-house work could be completed within about a year but allowed that design and procurement could take additional months.
After discussion on timing and safety, Commissioner Proctor moved to approve the conditional‑use permit (application 2026008) as recommended by staff and amended the approval to require substantial completion within 18 months with a provision allowing the city to seek an extension for reasons beyond its control. Commissioner Jensen seconded. A roll‑call vote recorded seven 'Aye' votes and the motion passed unanimously.
Next steps: public works will proceed with well‑house design, water-line installation and road improvements; the applicant may request an extension to the 18‑month deadline if constrained by permitting or supply-chain factors.
