Snowflake council approves RV park and secondary-dwelling permits, denies parcel-split variance

The Snowflake Town Council voted Dec. 3 to approve two special-use permits and to deny a variance request tied to a multi-parcel development.

Council approved a special-use permit for an overnight recreational/RV park at 1145 E Snowflake Blvd; staff noted the site is on commercial land but lacks town sewer, so the developer will need to meet state septic regulations and undergo a development review addressing access and public-safety requirements. "It will have to go through a development review," staff member Brian Richards said. The permit passed on a motion by Travis Kay, seconded by Mayor Byron Lewis, and the vote was unanimous.

The council also approved a retroactive special-use permit for a secondary dwelling at 1957 W Western Dove Dr after Chris Flake explained that plans changed during construction and the unit is currently rented. Planning & Zoning recommended updates to bring the unit into code and fire compliance; the council approved the permit with a stipulation that the property come into compliance with fire code.

Separately, the council denied a variance request from Ascent 144 LLC to allow additional parcel splits. Kirk Brimhall, speaking for the applicant, said financing concerns motivated phased splits; councilmembers raised concerns about setting a precedent, adherence to town code and uncertainty about future development plans. Cory Johnson moved to deny the variance; Mark Sheen seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

Council also heard applicants for a Planning & Zoning vacancy (including Trent Lucas and Bruce Meyer) and voted to table the appointment to allow councilmembers to hear from an additional applicant. No final appointment was made that night.

The council’s actions were unanimous on each vote; development approvals will proceed to the required review and compliance steps, and the denied variance preserves the town’s current approach to parcel splitting.