Planning Commission recommends RR‑1 rezoning for 48.70‑acre Tremonton parcel

The Box Elder County Planning Commission on Aug. 14 voted unanimously to forward a recommendation of approval to the County Commission for application Z24‑008, a request to rezone 48.70 acres near 7931 W 10400 N in the Tremonton area from Unzoned to RR‑1 (Rural Residential, one‑acre minimum).

At the public hearing, resident Lloyd Wood objected to the rezoning notice, saying the mailed public‑hearing notice on his copy showed June 20 rather than the Aug. 14 meeting date and urged the commission to consider the Agriculture Heritage Zone instead. Wood said the property owner has sold lots from the parcel and warned a subdivision could be created amid existing farms. "I would like it noted on public record that the date on his public hearing notification is June 20th, not August 14th," Wood said.

Applicant Jeff John told the commission the building on one acre has been under construction for years and that, after consulting staff, he excluded that one‑acre portion from the rezoning request. "I like the idea of a rural residential setting, and it should not have that much of an effect on farming," John said, explaining he prefers RR‑1 because it increases the minimum lot size from a half‑acre to one acre.

Commissioners discussed zoning restrictions, the merits of the Agriculture Heritage Zone, and the question of the incorrect mailed notice (staff said the mailing used the original June hearing list). Commissioner Jed Pugsley moved to forward a recommendation of approval and Commissioner Jennifer Jacobsen seconded; the motion passed unanimously. The recommendation included conditions requiring county attorney review and compliance with the Box Elder County Land Use Management & Development Code and applicable laws.

The item will now go to the County Commission for final action; the Planning Commission record includes the public comments and the staff findings and conditions forwarded with the recommendation.