Huntsville planning panel approves three land-use permits, including historic cabin relocation

The Huntsville Town Planning Commission approved three land-use permits at its March 27, 2025 meeting, voting unanimously on each motion.

Chairman Allen Endicott opened discussion on an application from Christopher and Mavis Stevenson for an addition at 241 S. 7600 E. The Stevensions’ email to town staff described the project as “one contiguous structure” connected by a hallway, with a two-car garage and roughly 1,200–1,250 square feet of additional livable area, and stated the space is intended for use by immediate family rather than as a rental. Commissioners raised questions about the height of the addition and whether it is one or two stories; the commission asked Shannon Smith, town clerk, to obtain clarifying information from the applicants. Despite those questions, Chairman Endicott moved to approve the land-use permit for the Stevenson property, and the motion passed with all present voting Aye (Endicott, Larsen, Poulter, Ferre, and Alt Commissioner Henderson).

The commission then considered a request from Larry and Shannon Taylor to relocate an existing on-site log cabin at 6813 E 100 S. The Taylors said the roughly 20-by-22-foot cabin is unheated and lacks electrical and plumbing and is used for storage. Their application said the structure was hand-carried and reassembled on the lot in 1971 and is now in disrepair; the owners proposed moving the cabin to a new foundation on the same parcel, raising it about 3 feet above its current height, and maintaining its use as an unheated storage structure. Commissioner Jeff Larsen moved to approve the cabin relocation permit; Commissioner Liz Poulter seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.

Finally, a representative connected by Zoom for the Sage subdivision (Cadence Homes materials were provided to the commission) reviewed a site plan for a new home and detached garage on Lot 17 at 273 S. 7900 E. The plan showed delineated wetlands and a buildable envelope; Chairman Endicott and Commissioner Poulter confirmed the town’s 35-foot maximum height restriction would apply. Commissioner Poulter moved to approve the land-use permit for Sage Lot 17; Alt Commissioner Henderson seconded. The motion passed with all Aye votes.

The commission dismissed an agenda item for updated signage at a Sinclair site after staff noted the property lies outside Huntsville Town limits and is under Weber County jurisdiction. There were no public comments. Chairman Endicott closed with brief remarks on development progress in Sage and other building in town, and the commission adjourned at 7:18 p.m.