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Planning commission approves micro-entrepreneurship farm stand at 10 W Clark Street with size and operation limits
Summary
The Commission unanimously recommended approval of a conditional use permit for a home-based farm stand at 10 W Clark Street, approving two small customer-facing structures (one 10×10 and one 10×12), restricted hours (7 a.m.–7 p.m.), setback compliance, and administrative review.
The Grantsville City Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval Feb. 17 of a Conditional Use Permit allowing Vickie Lake and Kathleen Hunt to operate a home-based farm stand at 10 W Clark Street.
Community Development Director Bill Cobabe said staff was comfortable with the proposal subject to conditions in the staff report. Discussion centered on detached accessory structures in front yards on a corner lot, the size and visibility of customer-facing buildings, and maintaining residential compatibility.
Applicant Vickie Lake said she preferred visibility from Clark Street to avoid directing customers into the backyard; the Commission and applicants negotiated limits on structures and placement. The applicants said they could operate with two customer-facing structures and relocate any additional storage buildings to the rear yard.
Chair Sarah Moore and Vice Chair Jason Hill stressed consistency with the RM-7 zoning restrictions: accessory structures must meet setback requirements and not convert the site into a small retail storefront. The Commission agreed on site-specific conditions, including that primary business activity be conducted within one enclosed structure, accessory sheds not be used for customer access, two customer-facing structures sized and sited as approved (one 10-by-10 facing Clark Street and one 10-by-12 facing Hale Street), hours limited to 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., screening for outdoor storage, maintenance of required licenses, and administrative review for complaints or expansion of use.
Commissioner Gary Merrill initially sought a formal revised site plan and moved to deny without prejudice but withdrew the motion after staff explained denial would require reapplication and fees; the Commission instead adopted a motion, seconded by Merrill, to recommend approval with the specified conditions. The motion passed unanimously.
The permit will run with the land unless revoked for noncompliance and may be periodically reviewed by the Zoning Administrator or upon receipt of complaints.
