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Riverton Planning Commission Meeting - February 12, 2026: Public Hearings on Home Occupations, Rezones, and Final Plan

Meeting Portal — Thursday, February 12, 2026
BodyRiverton, Utah
SessionMeeting Portal
DateThursday, February 12, 2026
StatusFILED
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Transcript — Verbatim
0:21

We can still do it.

0:28

Um I thought Jalen was going to be here, but did not expect showing, but we had to have extra life and so on for just in case.

0:37

Jared has an excuse, he was traveling.

0:44

Did you hear from Galen?

0:46

Is he coming or he hadn't?

0:54

I will I will bring one down to you.

1:00

But you still have a form.

1:34

Good evening.

1:35

It's working.

1:36

Thank you.

1:39

I would just like to thank everybody to uh this evening's uh Riverton City Um Planning Commission and Commissioner Keel has offered to lead lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance to begin.

1:51

Thank you.

2:00

And to the rebellion for which it stands.

2:03

One nation under God with liberty and justice for all.

2:15

Thank you.

2:16

Um next item we'll just do a quick roll call, starting with uh Commissioner Matheson.

2:22

Commissioner Matthews.

2:24

Commissioner Keel.

2:26

Commissioner Barzo.

2:29

Commissioner Beck.

2:30

Commissioner Cannes.

2:33

Okay, great.

2:34

Um we just want to welcome everybody for coming tonight.

2:38

Um, and we're gonna turn over um just a few minutes to our Riverton City Mayor to open up our meeting.

2:47

Thank you very much.

2:49

I just wanted to come and just for a couple of minutes.

2:52

Thank you all very much for serving.

2:55

I don't know if residents understand that you serve at the very expensive cost of 100 per meeting.

3:02

Um so it really is a volunteer effort, and it's appreciated.

3:07

I always read your minutes when they come to the council, and I know the other council members do also.

3:13

And I especially want to commend you for the meeting on uh November November 8th, which was a very difficult, challenging meeting, and and your feedback was extremely helpful for us going forward.

3:23

So that's really all.

3:25

The only reason I'm here is just to say thank you, and you have a tough year ahead of you, I think, and so we look forward to the decisions you'll bring forth.

3:33

Thank you.

3:34

Thank you so much.

3:38

Okay.

3:40

Um we're gonna go ahead and get started on uh our public hearings.

3:45

Uh first item is 2A green bin.

3:52

Uh a conductional use home application permit.

3:57

Um application for a home located at 2126 Marblewood Drive.

4:02

Uh we'll go ahead and turn the time over to staff for their report.

4:07

All right, thank you.

4:08

As you mentioned, this is a conditional use home occupation.

4:11

Home occupations are allowed in residential zones if they can meet certain criteria.

4:15

Um many of them are approved by staff as they meet strict criteria.

4:20

Some of them come to planning commission because there's questions whether or not they can meet criteria, or some applications trigger a need to come to planning commission because something they're asking.

4:30

In this case, it's something that they're asking or a way they're managed asking to use their property, and so it's brought to the planning commission.

4:37

Here's their application on the left, and the notice that was sent to the neighbors on the right.

4:41

The notice goes out to neighbors within 300 feet.

4:44

Um we do receive comments back on this one.

4:47

Uh the comments came in early.

4:49

I didn't see any late comments today.

4:51

So you should have had those in the packet from when uh Lisa loaded stuff.

4:54

They were comments from last week.

4:56

I believe the only one on this one was a positive comment saying that Jeremy was a great neighbor and they trusted him.

5:02

On the left on the application, the description of the proposed business, kind of there under item B.

5:08

I drop off empty bins at the customer's residence.

5:11

They pack and move to the new residents with the bins.

5:14

I pick them up when they were ready.

5:16

And so he has no customers coming to the house.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Land Use Regulation████████████████████████24%
Zoning Regulations██████████████████████22%
Business Licensing█████████████████17%
Short Term Rentals██████████10%
Procedural█████████9%
Home Occupation████████8%
Community Engagement██████6%
Engineering And Infrastructure██2%
Planning Commission Ethics█1%
Summary of Proceedings

Riverton City Planning Commission Meeting - February 12, 2026

The Riverton City Planning Commission met on February 12, 2026, at 6:30 PM at 12830 South Redwood Road. Vice-Chair Monique Beck presided in the absence of Chair Darren Park. The commission considered five public hearings, one decision item, and three sets of minutes. Mayor Tish Buroker thanked commissioners for their service, noting the $100 per meeting stipend and commending their work on the challenging November 8, 2025 meeting.

2a. "Green Bin" Home Occupation (PLZ-25-2055)

  • Application: Jeremy Berg proposed a plastic tote rental service from 2126 Marblewood Drive. Bins are stored in his garage (about 25% of space) and a cargo trailer; no customers visit the home. One favorable neighbor comment received.
  • Public Comment: None.
  • Commission Discussion: Commissioner Matheson asked about pricing (e.g., $125 for 40 bins/one-bedroom apartment for one week, $300 for 120 bins/six-bedroom house; additional weeks 25-30% more).
  • Outcome: Approved unanimously with six conditions, including limits on garage use (50%) and business hours (7am-7pm).

2b. "Nelson Brothers Service Group" Home Occupation (PLZ-26-2004)

  • Application: Tamera Nelson sought a permit for administration of mobile property-restoration services at 5463 West Autumn Creek Drive. Two non-resident employees (her sons), equipment stored in third-car garage, service van parked off-street. Neighbor questions about parking were addressed.
  • Public Comment: None.
  • Commission Discussion: Commissioner Matheson noted that vehicles with advertising must be screened; staff confirmed the rule applies with >1 employee and the van must be hidden.
  • Outcome: Approved unanimously with seven conditions, including allowance for two non-resident employees and off-street parking.

2c. "Wright Short-Term Rental" (PLZ-25-2057)

  • Application: Jeffrey Wright sought a short-term rental permit for a basement unit at 11881 South 2700 West. He resides there with his family; the unit has two bedrooms (max 4 guests). The city's rental rules were reviewed (150 nights/year, one contract at a time, minimum two nights, etc.).
  • Public Comment: None.
  • Commission Discussion: Commissioner Matheson asked about enforcement; City Attorney Ryan Carter explained revocation requires due process with independently verifiable evidence (e.g., police reports). Matheson noted past issues but said the city has tightened regulations and complaints are now rare.
  • Outcome: Approved unanimously with seven conditions, including compliance with short-term rental code and a requirement to disclose advertising materials.

2d. "Baird Rezone, General Plan Amendment" (PLZ-25-4012)

  • Application: Scott Yermish (Priority Builders) requested rezoning 0.71 acres at 1742 and 1758 West 11800 South from RR-22 (0.5-acre lots) to RM-8-SD (8 units/acre, townhomes only) and a General Plan amendment from Estate-Density Residential to High-Density Residential. The property is adjacent to a previously approved similar rezoning. No public comments were received.
  • Public Comment: None.
  • Commission Discussion: Commissioner Cannon commended the applicant for cleaning up the corner and working with staff. Yermish noted UDOT's adjacent parcel may go to auction and his company intends to bid. Staff confirmed the design can incorporate adjacent properties if owners sell, or will screen with a masonry wall.
  • Outcome: Commission recommended approval unanimously with the SD designation limiting development to townhomes only.

2e. "Quinn Rezone, General Plan Amendment" (PLZ-25-4010)

  • Application: Dallis Quinn requested rezoning 0.97 acres at 1980 West 13400 South from R-3 (14,000 sq ft lots) to R-4 (10,000 sq ft lots) and a General Plan amendment from Estate-Density Residential to Medium-Density Residential. The property is split-zoned (part R-3, part R-4). Applicant wants to subdivide for his parents' home and to build a home on the rear.
  • Public Comment: Several neighbors spoke in opposition:
    • Greg Knight (adjacent): Noted historical lot size changes; concerned about traffic and density.
    • Cindy Lloyd (south): Concerned about traffic, parking blocking bike lanes; said she already has difficulty exiting her driveway.
    • Craig Bird (notification zone): Worried about sight lines for backing out, parking in bike lane, garbage/snow removal.
    • Randy Christensen (adjacent): Said it's hard to exit driveway, moved there 50 years ago for larger lots, opposed.
    • Tyler Draney (nearby): Expressed concerns about a house on the frontage or near his fence, but called the Quinns great neighbors.
    • Jeff Quinn (resident, applicant's relative): Disagreed with concerns, argued traffic impact minimal, visibility not affected.
  • Commission Discussion: Staff clarified R-4 could allow up to four lots (versus three under R-3), but geometry may limit it. Commissioner Cannon said he struggles with private lanes on quarter-acre lots and favors a fully improved street for four houses. Vice-Chair Beck agreed. Commissioner Matheson argued the change could add at most one home, and that exiting a private lane facing forward is safer than backing out; he also cited the need for housing and thought this would cause the least disruption. Marzo and Keele did not speak at length.
  • Outcome: Motion to recommend denial passed 4-1 (Commissioners Beck, Cannon, Keele, Marzo in favor; Matheson opposed).

3a. "Mountain Ridge Phase 29" Final/Detail Plan (PLZ-25-8020)

  • Application: Brandon Parr (Edge Homes) sought final plan approval for 33 single-family units on 7.04 acres near 13670 South 4395 West. The project is within the Suburban Land Reserve Special Development District, and the plan matches previously approved Community and Block Scale Plans. Staff from planning, engineering, water, and fire recommended approval.
  • Commission Discussion: None.
  • Outcome: Approved unanimously with four conditions, including compliance with the Master Development Agreement and resolution of staff redlines.

Minutes Approval

  • November 13, 2025 Minutes: Approved unanimously.
  • November 20, 2025 Minutes: Approved unanimously.
  • December 11, 2025 Minutes: Approved as amended (Commissioner Matheson noted Mayor Staggs' name misspelled); passed unanimously.

Key Outcomes

  • Unanimous approvals: Green Bin, Nelson Brothers Service Group, Wright Short-Term Rental, Mountain Ridge Phase 29.
  • Recommended approval (unanimous): Baird Rezone (will go to City Council).
  • Recommended denial (4-1): Quinn Rezone (will go to City Council).
  • Minutes: All three sets approved.
  • Adjournment: 8:22 PM.

Meeting Transcript

We can still do it. Um I thought Jalen was going to be here, but did not expect showing, but we had to have extra life and so on for just in case. Jared has an excuse, he was traveling. Did you hear from Galen? Is he coming or he hadn't? I will I will bring one down to you. But you still have a form. Good evening. It's working. Thank you. I would just like to thank everybody to uh this evening's uh Riverton City Um Planning Commission and Commissioner Keel has offered to lead lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance to begin. Thank you. And to the rebellion for which it stands. One nation under God with liberty and justice for all. Thank you. Um next item we'll just do a quick roll call, starting with uh Commissioner Matheson. Commissioner Matthews. Commissioner Keel. Commissioner Barzo. Commissioner Beck. Commissioner Cannes. Okay, great. Um we just want to welcome everybody for coming tonight. Um, and we're gonna turn over um just a few minutes to our Riverton City Mayor to open up our meeting. Thank you very much. I just wanted to come and just for a couple of minutes. Thank you all very much for serving. I don't know if residents understand that you serve at the very expensive cost of 100 per meeting. Um so it really is a volunteer effort, and it's appreciated. I always read your minutes when they come to the council, and I know the other council members do also. And I especially want to commend you for the meeting on uh November November 8th, which was a very difficult, challenging meeting, and and your feedback was extremely helpful for us going forward. So that's really all. The only reason I'm here is just to say thank you, and you have a tough year ahead of you, I think, and so we look forward to the decisions you'll bring forth. Thank you. Thank you so much. Okay. Um we're gonna go ahead and get started on uh our public hearings. Uh first item is 2A green bin. Uh a conductional use home application permit. Um application for a home located at 2126 Marblewood Drive. Uh we'll go ahead and turn the time over to staff for their report. All right, thank you. As you mentioned, this is a conditional use home occupation. Home occupations are allowed in residential zones if they can meet certain criteria. Um many of them are approved by staff as they meet strict criteria. Some of them come to planning commission because there's questions whether or not they can meet criteria, or some applications trigger a need to come to planning commission because something they're asking. In this case, it's something that they're asking or a way they're managed asking to use their property, and so it's brought to the planning commission. Here's their application on the left, and the notice that was sent to the neighbors on the right. The notice goes out to neighbors within 300 feet. Um we do receive comments back on this one.

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