Herriman Planning Commission approves Bowles fire station plats, Greenford Lane Church permits and a split street dedication

The Herriman City Planning Commission on Wednesday approved a subdivision plat and a conditional-use permit for a new Bowles fire station and also approved a two-step set of actions for Greenford Lane Church, while authorizing a split street dedication with Riverton City.

City planner Lauren presented maps and renderings for the Bowles station site, saying the parent parcel is roughly 20 acres and that the new station lot would be a little over 1.5 acres with approximately 30 feet on the southern edge dedicated as roadway to the city. Staff recommended approval of the subdivision with three conditions. Applicant Justin told the commission the project team had installed an 8-foot precast wall, increased plantings around adjacent residences, and added enclosures for the dumpster and generator to mitigate sight and sound. "We've installed a taller 8 foot precast wall, increased plantings around the existing residential area, and enclosures around the dumpster and generator to mitigate sound and sight," Justin said.

Commissioners approved the subdivision plat (item 4.1) on a motion by Adam, seconded by Brody. The commission then considered the conditional-use permit (item 4.2). Lauren described additional mitigation: nighttime engine responses would use lights but not sirens, and the apparatus bay doors are horizontally opening, non-traditional doors designed to reduce noise. Staff recommended approval of the conditional use with five conditions; Brody moved to approve and Adam seconded. The roll-call votes for each motion were affirmative by the commissioners recorded on the roll call and both measures passed.

The commission then reviewed the Greenford Lane Church project, a roughly 4.4-acre parcel in a multifamily residential zone near Mountain View and an elementary school. Architect Chad Spencer introduced himself and offered to answer questions. Staff said the proposed building height is about 32 feet (the residential maximum is 35 feet) and noted a height exception would apply for the steeple; staff also said the project meets parking requirements but asked the applicant to provide floor plans to confirm parking layout. After a public hearing with no public speakers, commissioners approved the subdivision (item 4.3) and the conditional use (item 4.4) with staff-recommended conditions.

On item 4.5, staff presented a street dedication plat that would dedicate the northern half of 100 and 38th to Riverton City and the southern half to Herriman. Staff described the action as largely procedural and recommended approval without conditions; a commissioner asked whether a maintenance agreement exists for the split dedication, and staff said they were not sure. The commission closed the public hearing with no public comment and approved the dedication on a motion by Adam, seconded by Jackson.

Other routine business included approval of the Nov. 20, 2024 meeting minutes and scheduling notes: the commission confirmed its next regular meeting for Feb. 5. The meeting adjourned after a motion by Adam and a second by Brody.

Votes at a glance: item 3.4 (approve Nov. 20 minutes) — motion by Jackson, second Brody; voice vote passed. Item 4.1 (Bowles Fire Station subdivision plat) — motion by Adam, second Brody; roll call votes recorded as Yes and motion passed. Item 4.2 (Bowles Fire Station conditional use) — motion by Brody, second Adam; roll call Yes and motion passed. Item 4.3 (Greenford Lane Church subdivision) — motion by Adam, second Brody; roll call Yes and motion passed. Item 4.4 (Greenford Lane Church conditional use) — motion by Daryl, second Adam; roll call Yes and motion passed. Item 4.5 (street dedication) — motion by Adam, second Jackson; roll call Yes and motion passed.

The commission did not receive public comment on any hearing items. Next steps for the approved projects include satisfying staff conditions (site-specific plans and the requested floor plans for the church) and any subsequent reviews required by city process.