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Commission grants preliminary approval for Riverbend Farms Phase 1 amendment, preserving river buffer
Summary
Commissioners recommended preliminary approval of a phase‑1 amendment to Riverbend Farms that adds 10 lots and dedicates about 3.02 acres of additional open space along the Weber River; staff conditions require cost estimates for open‑space improvements and letters from irrigation/secondary‑water providers.
The planning commission recommended preliminary approval of an amendment to Riverbend Farms Phase 1 (file LVR061626), which adds 10 single‑family lots and adjusts open‑space dedications along the Weber River corridor.
Staff explained the application was filed before the county removed its cluster‑subdivision provisions; under the older code the amended phase preserves a high percentage (around 54–55%) of open space across the recorded phases. The amendment dedicates roughly 3.02 additional acres of open space along the river and requires a shared‑driveway approach to limit access points onto the collector (3600 West).
Planning staff listed conditions for final approval, including cost estimates and construction plans for open‑space and pathway improvements, final letters from the irrigation company and the secondary‑water district confirming service and acceptance, and right‑of‑way dedication for 3600 West improvements. Commissioners asked about trail continuity and ensuring the river corridor remains part of the county’s longer‑range emerald‑necklace trail concept.
After discussion, the commission voted to recommend preliminary approval subject to the staff conditions; the motion passed unanimously.
