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Commissioners approve preliminary plat for Rock Creek Minor subdivision with conditions
Summary
The board granted preliminary plat approval for a two-lot split on Rock Creek Road, imposing conditions including no further splits, a shared well subject to DEQ waiver, septic site limits and a 50-foot setback from the river.
The Granite County commissioners approved preliminary plat approval for the Rock Creek Minor subdivision, allowing a two-lot split with conditions intended to protect riparian areas and address water and septic constraints.
Planning staff explained the site sits near Rock Creek and includes a pond. The applicant proposed dividing the parcel to create one additional buildable lot; the planning board recommended approval with conditions. Key terms: the county required no further subdivision of the resulting lots, a 50-foot setback from the river, shared well arrangements, and that both septic sites be located on Lot 1 unless DEQ grants a waiver for a closer well placement.
Why it matters: The conditions aim to reduce long-term erosion and water-quality risks along Rock Creek, ensure safe wastewater disposal, and prevent piecemeal fragmentation of riparian land in a sensitive corridor. Commissioners emphasized the narrowness of the site and limited buildable area, noting driveway access and fire-department coordination will be required before final approval.
The motion to approve the preliminary plat with the planning board’s stated conditions passed on voice vote. Staff said applicants must secure driveway approach permits and any necessary DEQ waivers before proceeding to final plat.
