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Council continues contested general‑plan amendment for property west of Dixie Drive to clarify road access
Summary
After extended discussion about loss of commercial frontage, access, and a private road patent, the council voted to continue the proposed change from commercial to medium‑high density residential on about 8.91 acres so staff and the applicant can provide cross sections and clarifying access documentation.
Saint George — The council decided to continue consideration of a proposed general‑plan amendment that would change roughly 8.91 acres west of Dixie Drive and south of Canyon View Drive from commercial to Medium‑High Density Residential.
Planner Brian described the site and advised the property likely would support about 9–12 units per acre given topography. The applicant, Lonnie Gubler, described attempts to market the land for years and said, “Commercial has not worked,” arguing topography makes commercial development impractical. Several councilmembers pushed back, warning that removing commercial from Dixie Drive would reduce neighborhood access to basic services. One councilmember said, “The loss of any commercial on Dixie Drive right now, I think, would be concerning,” citing limited existing commercial nodes and long travel distances for residents.
Councilmembers also raised questions about a paved private patent road (the Rogers letter), ownership of access, and whether the proposed secondary access would align with neighboring parcels. Rather than vote on the ordinance, the council accepted a substitute motion to continue the item and directed staff and the applicant to provide cross‑section drawings, previously approved plans showing access, and clarification of the Rogers patent/access situation prior to a future vote.
