Planning commission approves subdivision for future Daybreak-area Station 65

The South Jordan Planning Commission voted unanimously Feb. 10 to approve a preliminary subdivision (file PLPP 202500260) for property at 7090 West South Jordan Parkway that the city intends to use for a new fire station.

The commission’s action, taken after staff presentation and comments from Fire Chief Dawson, moves the lot subdivision forward; staff said the applicant on record is LHM Real Estate but the city will ultimately own the parcel. Chair Gedge said the item is an administrative public hearing and the commission is the final decision‑making body for this subdivision.

Chief Dawson told commissioners the far west side of the city is currently “running response times of 12 plus minutes, 12 to 15 minutes in some cases,” and said Station 65 is planned to cover that area and bring response times into an “optimal response area, so 5 to 7 minute response area.” He said the department hopes to open the station in late 2028 or early 2029, and that the city anticipates hiring 21 additional full‑time employees to staff the new engine company and a medic unit.

Staff noted two written comments were added to the record and that LHM submitted the subdivision on behalf of the city. There was no in‑room opposition during the public‑comment period for the subdivision item.

Commissioner Farnsworth moved to approve PLPP 202500260; Chair Gedge seconded and the motion passed by roll call, 3–0. The commission and staff said they will work with the fire department on next steps and invited Chief Dawson to return for future updates.

The subdivision approval is limited to dividing the parcel; the commission emphasized that site‑plan details such as building footprint, setbacks and landscaping will be reviewed later in the city’s site‑plan process.