Mona planning commission approves commercial addition and two subdivisions; flags water, road and permitting steps

MONA, Utah — The Mona City Planning & Zoning Commission on May 13 approved a commercial addition permit for a cabinet shop at 480 N. Main and signed off on two subdivision items, while warning developers that water rights, utility extensions and road improvements must be resolved before final approvals or city acceptance.

Co-Chair Kevin Young called the meeting to order at 7:31 p.m. Commissioners approved minor procedural minutes for April 1 and then moved into discussion and action items. Officials said the county may split and record parcels, but a lot will remain "flagged" as unbuildable until it conforms with Mona City subdivision standards; culinary water shares, irrigation shares, utilities and road improvements are the developer's responsibility.

Jordan Carlisle, owner of a cabinet shop on Main Street, said the planned structure behind his shop will now be processed as a commercial addition after discussions with the building inspector. Secretary Lori Henrie told the commission that the reclassification affects permit type and fees and that the project will need updated engineered commercial plans and confirmation of fire-code compliance. The commission approved the permit contingent on submission of updated drawings and resolution of fire-code questions. Commissioner Frank Riding moved for approval; Commissioner Wayne Hellyer seconded. Roll call: Boyd absent; Nate Cieslak Aye; Hellyer Aye; Riding Aye.

Tyler and Shawna Keyte received approval for the Double K Minor Subdivision (approximately 200 W and Center Street). Secretary Henrie said culinary water requirements and the three‑way irrigation agreement had been satisfied; the Keytes will correct minor plat-map errors and supply parcel addresses. Commissioner Nate Cieslak moved to approve; Commissioner Frank Riding seconded. Roll call: Boyd absent; Cieslak Aye; Hellyer Aye; Riding Aye.

The commission gave preliminary approval to the East Hills Meadows subdivision, a proposed five‑lot project. Kent Davis noted the plan removes an irrigation pond after the City Council previously granted a variance to allow culinary water for outdoor irrigation. Secretary Henrie said the applicant must file a change application with the State Engineer's Office and have it in process before any final approval and that no building permits would be issued until that requirement is met. Commissioners and the applicant discussed responsibility for extending utility lines to the end of the property; officials said lines must be extended to the property end rather than stopping at the end of existing asphalt, and that extension responsibility will fall to the owner of remaining right‑of‑way when that portion is developed. Commissioner Wayne Hellyer moved to approve the preliminary application; Commissioner Frank Riding seconded. Roll call: Boyd absent; Cieslak Aye; Hellyer Aye; Riding Aye.

In other business Secretary Henrie announced a future work session to consider a citywide water study, recommended upcoming R6 training in Richfield, and said she is drafting an ordinance on recovery centers and researching contingency permits. Resident Joe Humphrey asked to be placed on a future agenda for a development matter; Henrie said he must meet outstanding engineering requirements before staff can place it on an agenda. The commission adjourned at 8:14 p.m.

What happens next: Applicants granted preliminary or contingent approvals must submit required engineered plans, resolve any fire-code and State Engineer change-application requirements, and complete utility and road-improvement responsibilities before final plats or building permits will be issued.