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Hooper planners table oversized shop permit after neighbors say notice arrived too late
Summary
The planning commission tabled a conditional-use permit by applicant Jed Debbach for a 3,000 sq ft, ~25.6-foot shop at 4704 S. 5950 W after neighbors said mailed notices arrived June 8, leaving residents only one day to review; the commission asked staff to re-notice and re-list the item.
The Hooper Planning Commission on a June meeting night tabled a conditional-use permit request by Jed Debbach for an oversized accessory structure at 4704 South 5950 West after nearby residents said they did not receive the required 10 days'notice before the hearing. The application asked to allow a 3,000-square-foot structure with a height of roughly 25.6 feet for storage.
Neighbors raised concerns about short notice and the scale of the building. "I'm just really disappointed in you that you didn't take this off the agenda today because the state law requires 10 days," said Cara Ore, identifying herself as a Hooper resident, adding that the envelopes were postmarked June 8 and residents "got our letters yesterday," which she said left one day to prepare. Neighbor Kitty Peacock, who said she lives next door, told the commission, "My view of Hooper is now gone... I've lived here for 20 years," and described the proposed shop as "pretty massive."
Staff presented the application and the site plan, saying the structure would be used for storage and would not include plumbing or business uses; renderings showed a three-bay building with a man door and setback compliance. Contractor Alan Carris, speaking for the applicant, said some trailers and vehicles require the taller pitch and that the proposed height is about six inches greater than existing ordinance limits.
Commissioners said they had discussed the late delivery of mailed notices in a prior work meeting and expressed regret to neighbors who received late mailings. To ensure residents receive the full 10 days to review materials, Commissioner Denny moved to table the item and asked staff to re-notice the application and bring it back at the earliest available meeting with another public hearing; the motion was seconded and carried.
What happens next: The planning staff will re-notice the application, schedule another public hearing, and provide residents additional time to comment before the commission takes final action on the Debbach request.
