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Planning commission recommends preliminary approval for East Goldsboro lot split after neighbor concerns about setbacks
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The commission voted to recommend preliminary plat approval for a two-lot split at 1167 East Goldsboro (Gold Spur area). Neighbors raised concerns about setbacks, accessory structures and backyard crowding; commissioners noted recent ordinance updates limiting impervious coverage.
The Fruit Heights Planning Commission recommended preliminary plat approval for a two-lot subdivision at 1167 East Goldsboro (Gold Spur/Orchard at Country Lane), authorizing staff to proceed with final-plat processing under the city's subdivision rules.
Staff described the proposal as a split producing two new building lots just over 14,000 square feet each plus one remaining parcel with an existing home. Commissioners and neighbors discussed setbacks, the possibility of detached accessory structures close to rear property lines, and the character of the street.
A resident who lives near the site urged larger setbacks because the existing houses along the street are large and infill lots often result in dense development. Planning staff reminded the commission that recent ordinance amendments limit rear-yard impervious coverage to 50 percent and restrict fence heights and certain structures to preserve neighboring rights and stormwater runoff.
Commissioner Justin Wright moved for preliminary plat approval for the lot split; the motion was seconded and carried. Staff will handle final plat approval per the city's process and ensure required utilities and plat conditions are satisfied.
The commission asked staff to monitor potential impacts from accessory structures and to enforce recent code changes when reviewing final plat materials.
