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Clarkston planning commissioners approve two minor subdivisions, ask staff to study accessory-dwelling options
Summary
At a March 12 meeting, the Clarkston Town Planning Commission unanimously approved two minor subdivision applications and directed commissioners and staff to research whether to allow "mother-in-law" suites/ADUs and change setback rules.
Clarkston Town Planning Commission Chairman Brayden Goodey said the commission unanimously approved two minor subdivision applications at its March 12, 2025 meeting and asked members to research possible ordinance changes to allow accessory dwelling units.
The commission approved a minor subdivision for Parcel #15-028-0056, owned by Tim and Stacy Goodey, after discussing access questions related to a right-of-way that is not owned by Clarkston. Chairman Brayden Goodey said information obtained from the Utah Department of Transportation was provided to prospective buyers; Commissioner Luke Rashall moved to approve the application and Commissioner Austen Powell seconded. "All were in favor," the minutes record.
Commissioners also approved a minor subdivision for Parcel #15-133-0012 (applicants listed as Webley; Richard and Nicole Scott). The commission reviewed map documentation to verify frontage and proposed lot sizes. Commissioner Austen Powell moved to approve the Scott application; Commissioner Luke Rashall seconded and the motion passed.
During a commissioner-training Q&A portion of the meeting, Chairman Goodey introduced the idea of allowing a "mother-in-law suite" and asked commissioners to research whether the model could benefit Clarkston residents. "Chairman Goodey brought the proposition of a 'Mother-in-law Suite' to the Planning Commissioners; and requested that the commissioners do their own research to consider if it is something that could possibly benefit the citizens Clarkston Town," the minutes state. Commissioner Powell noted that the town's current ordinance prevents accessory dwelling units and said the commission would review the issue further.
The commission discussed whether changing the required setbacks to 20 feet would be beneficial and whether setback requirements should differ for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) versus single detached units (SDUs). No ordinance amendments were proposed or adopted at the meeting; the commission agreed to revisit the issue at a future meeting.
During public comment, Tim Goodey told the commission that "a review of possible housing options to benefit the citizens of Clarkston Town would be a good thing" and suggested reviewing setback changes. The meeting adjourned at 7:22 p.m. after Commissioner Austen Powell moved to adjourn and Commissioner Luke Rashall seconded.
