Planning commission recommends rezoning of 10981 South Temple Drive to R-2.5

The South Jordan Planning Commission voted unanimously April 14 to recommend that the City Council approve a rezoning request for property at 10981 South Temple Drive from agricultural A-1 to single-family residential R-2.5.

Planner Miguel Aguilera told the commission the parcel is about 0.87 acres and currently unplatted. ‘‘The concept that was submitted to the city is proposing two lots,’’ Aguilera said, and staff recommended approval, noting that the two proposed lots would exceed the R-2.5 minimum lot size.

Commissioners pressed staff on access and buildability. A commissioner noted the R-2.5 minimum lot size is 12,000 square feet; staff said both proposed lots would exceed that minimum and that a preliminary subdivision review will examine building envelopes and setbacks (25-foot front and rear setbacks, 10-foot side setbacks, and a 30-foot garage setback).

Members also asked about a private access easement shown on a 1993 plat. Staff and another attendee said the plat lists an ‘‘access easement’’ without naming a specific beneficiary, and that the legal meaning of that easement (including who may use it or how utilities are provided) is a matter for property owners and their counsel. The commission emphasized that its current action was limited to the zoning change; subdivision and easement details will be addressed at subsequent review stages.

Applicant Zarin Dixon Brewer, introduced in the agenda, said the application is ‘‘simply a request for the zoning change’’ and that subdivision plans and survey work remain to be completed. Brewer said the hoped-for layout would allow the more northern lot to front the existing private lane, and estimated one lot might be roughly a third of an acre.

One speaker from the public, Jake Hone of 11568 South Temple Drive, said he and his family support redevelopment but urged that ‘‘access should be secured, at the subdivision stage,’’ noting the private lane ‘‘has been neglected’’ and lacks maintenance and utilities.

Commissioner Harding moved and Commissioner Farnsworth seconded a recommendation that City Council adopt ordinance 2026-04-z approving the rezoning. The motion passed on a 5–0 roll call. Staff said the item is tentatively scheduled for City Council consideration May 19.

The commission record includes an email from Terry Johansson entered into the public record; the email was noted but not read in full at the meeting.