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Planning commission recommends rezoning 825 West 100 South from A‑1 to R‑2
Summary
After a public hearing and neighbor concerns about views and traffic access, the Parowan Planning & Zoning Commission voted to forward a positive recommendation to city council to rezone 825 West 100 South from Agricultural (A‑1) to Residential‑2 (R‑2).
The Parowan Planning & Zoning Commission voted on Aug. 5 to forward a positive recommendation to city council for a zone change of the parcel at 825 West 100 South from Agricultural (A‑1) to Residential‑2 (R‑2).
Staff summarized the property's history: the developer previously requested R‑3 and received a negative recommendation from the commission; the city council denied R‑3, cited notice issues and asked the applicant to reapply for R‑2. Dan (staff) told the commission the application has been properly re‑noticed and that the commission’s recommendation will go to council for final action. “It then went to city council…their legal counsel said since it had been noticed as R‑3, they couldn't approve an R‑2, and instead they would have to reapply for R‑2,” staff said in background remarks.
Neighbors raised concerns about view obstruction and building height. An emailed comment from Douglas Hill, whose property backs up to the subject parcel, asked that no multifamily or two‑story homes be allowed and requested single‑level homes be required to preserve views and property values. Staff responded that, absent a specific local ordinance protecting views, property owners generally have no legal right to an unobstructed view: “You don't own your view,” staff said during the hearing.
Commissioners also questioned access and circulation. Staff confirmed the city recently purchased corridor land intended to allow a future extension of 100 North and noted that subdivision review — not the zoning decision tonight — will require developers to provide a secondary ingress/egress consistent with the city's transportation master plan. Staff said the city used corridor preservation funds to acquire the property but currently has no construction funding for the road.
After discussion about density and access, a commissioner moved and the planning commission approved forwarding a positive recommendation to city council. The council will consider the recommendation at its next work meeting and in a later action meeting; council retains final legislative authority.
