Commission tables Humphries commercial building permit pending DRC review and missing documents

Developers seeking approval for a commercial building presented final plans to the Mona City Planning and Zoning Commission on Aug. 5, but the commission tabled final action until required documents are submitted and the Development Review Committee (DRC) and Building Inspector can complete their reviews.

Richard Hatfield, the engineer for the Humphries project, told the commission the plans now include parking-lot lighting, water meter and utility locations, and a water manifold in front landscape areas; gas and power service were shown as six meters each. Hatfield said a title report remains among the outstanding submittal items and requested approval of the building permit contingent on Building Inspector review. The developer, represented by Joe Humphries, asked whether the city could approve the building permit at the same time as final subdivision approval.

Vice Chair Kevin Young and Secretary Alicia Hills explained Mona City's process: the DRC must review final site plans and the Building Inspector (Lane) must review building plans after they are uploaded to Zipflow. Hills told the applicant she would convene the DRC as soon as required documents are submitted. The minutes record Young saying utility planning was "pretty much ironed out." The developer expressed frustration and asserted the city was not following state statute timelines; Young clarified the city's interpretation of the state timeline and noted that Mona City Code starts the 30-day clock only once a complete application is received.

Commissioner Jack Boyd moved to table the Humphries commercial building permit until a special meeting can be held after DRC review and receipt of outstanding items; the motion passed on roll call. The minutes list Commissioner Boyd as the mover and also record "Commissioner Boyd seconded the motion" (the minutes do not clearly identify a separate seconder). The roll call recorded aye votes and notes the motion passed. The commission indicated a special meeting and DRC review will be scheduled once submittals are complete.

Next steps for the applicant are to provide the missing title report, tax clearance, and upload final plans to Zipflow so Lane and the DRC can review the application. The commission will reconvene or hold a special meeting after those steps are complete.