Planning commission recommends conditional use permit for modular housing at Frost Lane

The Orderville Town Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend approval of a conditional use permit for Tim Hoyt’s proposed modular apartment complex at 40 and 50 Frost Lane, a project described by staff as up to six modular units.

Commissioners discussed a letter of approval staff received indicating no turning-lane objections and raised concerns about the potential for the units to convert to short-term rentals. Chair said the commission “will put a list of conditions together” before forwarding the recommendation to the town’s governing board. Commissioners agreed conditions would be developed and presented to the town governing body next week.

Staff noted the parcels were created in the 1960s–70s and that some of the lots are nonconforming under current R1A and R1 lot-size requirements. Commissioners asked staff to draft conditions limiting uses (including long-term-rental-only provisions if appropriate) and any mitigation for traffic and setbacks.

A motion to recommend approval was made, seconded and carried; the meeting record indicates one commissioner abstained during discussion and the commission moved forward with a majority recommendation. The commission did not finalize a list of conditions at the meeting and will send the draft conditions to the town’s governing body when they are prepared.

The commission’s recommendation now goes to the town’s governing board for final action; staff will return the drafted conditions to the commission prior to that council/board meeting.