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Pilot proposes major Flying J remodel; would add truck parking, new fuel and wastewater systems
Summary
Pilot Travel Centers (Flying J) sought Snowville approval for a site plan that would expand truck parking from about 36 to roughly 62 stalls, relocate the diesel canopy, replace underground fuel systems and install a new wastewater treatment/leach field; Pilot said work will be phased and aims to remain open during construction, pending state approvals.
Pilot Travel Centers representatives presented a site‑plan review to the Snowville Town Council on Feb. 11 for a major remodel of the Flying J travel center on the town’s state‑road frontage.
Kaitlyn Moriarty, a Pilot representative, said the project would touch “every part of the store,” including building additions on three sides to make room for new food offerings and remodeled restrooms, plus upgraded truck circulation and parking. “We are going to improve our truck circulation by adding extra parking,” she said, adding that the company will relocate the diesel canopy to the rear and install a new underground fuel system and dispensers.
Pilot civil engineer Mike Carlton and project lead Brad Alsup told the council the existing site is underbuilt for current demand. Alsup said the site currently has about 36 truck parking stalls; the planned buildout would increase that to about 62. Alsup and Moriarty said the fuel canopy configuration would substantially increase fueling positions (Alsup described roughly eight islands serving multiple fueling lanes).
Moriarty said the work will be phased so the store can remain open, and the company’s target start depends on state approval of the wastewater improvements. “Our main drive right now is getting approval from the state on this wastewater treatment plant,” she said, and added the company would like to start work as early as late May if all permits and approvals are secured.
Council members pressed Pilot on permitting steps and coordination. The company was directed to submit formal plans through the Box Elder County permitting portal; Moriarty acknowledged the county process and said Pilot will coordinate any curb or entry modifications with the Utah Department of Transportation for the state highway frontage and will work with town public‑works staff on a water tap and meter.
AJ Morgan, a town public‑works contact, said the town will integrate a contractor-installed meter into the town’s meter loop and that Pilot’s chosen contractor should complete full hookup work to town standards.
The council took no formal vote on the site plan at the meeting; staff advised Pilot to file the required county and state applications and to return to the council or staff with detailed engineering plans and permits.
The next procedural steps are formal submittal to Box Elder County, state review for the wastewater system and coordination on the water tap and entry design with UDOT.
