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Wayland trust subdivision stymied by well‑protection zones; board to study service options
Summary
A trustee read a letter from Michelle Wayland's trust reporting county health restrictions that prevent 1‑acre septic lots inside well‑protection zones; the board agreed to study whether SPID service could enable the proposed 1‑acre subdivision.
A trustee presented a letter on behalf of Michelle Wayland’s trust indicating county health officials told the owner that well‑protection zones now encumber the trust property and prohibit septic‑based 1‑acre lots in the affected area. The letter said the owner had planned a 42‑lot, 1‑acre subdivision but the Tooele County Health Department advised that lots cannot be smaller than five acres where septic systems would be used in the protection zone.
The trustee said the health department recommended SPID provide service to fully develop the property with 1‑acre lots. Trustees acknowledged the protection zones were not disclosed at the time of sale and said staff (operations and engineering) would review options, including whether SPID could serve the property and how a service arrangement might be structured. No formal action was taken during the meeting; staff will prepare recommendations and return to the board.
