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Board denies Lydia's Canyon lot split, cites 10‑acre minimum and septic constraints
Summary
Applicants Jedd Morley and Chris Heaton were told the proposed division of a Lydia's Canyon parcel is not allowed under RA10 zoning because the proposed lots (6.89 and 7.25 acres) fall below the 10‑acre minimum; the board also noted sewer absence and a high water table that complicates septic systems.
The Glendale Planning and Zoning Board reviewed requests from applicants Jedd Morley and Chris Heaton to divide land in Lydia's Canyon and determined the proposed split was not permitted under current zoning.
The parcel in question — described in the minutes as formerly belonging to Isaac Chamberlain — borders Highway 89 and includes two ponds. The board identified that the land may be zoned RR or RA10; under RA10, the minutes state a 10‑acre minimum lot size for building or dividing, while proposed parcels from the applicants were 6.89 acres and 7.25 acres. Because those sizes fall below the RA10 minimum, the board determined the applicants’ requested division is not allowed without a zone change petition to the Town Board.
Board members also discussed infrastructure constraints: there is no sewer line serving the area and a high water table can make standard septic systems difficult to install, potentially requiring specialized and more expensive systems. The minutes record that applicants were advised they could petition the Town Board for a zone change if they wish to proceed, and that Chris Heaton agreed to follow up with Lori Jensen to obtain zone change applications.
What happens next: The minutes record the board’s determination that the split is not allowed under current zoning and suggest applicants pursue a formal zone change request with the Town Board. The meeting then moved on and adjourned.
