Riverton City Planning Commission Meeting - March 12, 2026

The Riverton City Planning Commission convened on March 12, 2026, at 6:30 PM in the Riverton City Hall, 12830 South Redwood Road, Riverton, Utah. The meeting included four public hearings and two decision items, all of which were approved unanimously by the commission. The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:59 PM.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Moore Rezone and General Plan Amendment (PLZ-25-4007): Multiple residents spoke in support of the application as a reasonable compromise. Ashley Mobley, a resident of Jared Circle, expressed initial opposition but stated the current proposal was a reasonable compromise and hoped it would not set a precedent. Dave Mobley disagreed with objections from the Riverton Heritage Committee and stated traffic concerns were overstated. Travis Christensen supported the development and recommended the city update the General Plan for the area. Virginia Burbank appreciated the commission listening to residents but expressed concern about access proximity to Redwood Road. Alan Mueller supported the application if an eight-foot wall was required and suggested lowering the speed limit on 13200 South to 25 mph. Traci Hardy expressed concern about access near the Montessori school and cemetery but believed it was the best plan so far.
• River Skateboards (PLZ-26-2005): No public comments were received.
• Dutson Private Lane (PLZ-26-2006): No public comments were received.
• Take 5 Oil Change (PLZ-25-8022 and PLZ-25-2058): No public comments were received.

Discussion Items

• Moore Rezone and General Plan Amendment: The commission discussed access concerns, particularly the proximity to Redwood Road and the potential for right-in/right-out restrictions on 13200 South. Staff noted that access would be evaluated during detailed site plan review. The applicant, Taylor Moore, stated the project had been reduced from 28 units to 8 units in the RM-6 zone, with single-family homes priced between $600,000 and $700,000. The property is 1.45 acres, and the zone allows a maximum of six units per acre on 5,000-square-foot lots. Traffic from the eight homes was estimated at 10 to 12 trips per day per the city engineer. UDOT had denied access from Redwood Road due to spacing requirements, but staff indicated further negotiations were possible.
• River Skateboards: The applicant, Mark Bascom, described a home occupation manufacturing customized skateboards using a shed, garage, and spare bedroom. No employees or customers on site. Noise was identified as the only potential impact, and staff recommended approval with conditions limiting business hours to 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM and restricting use to 50% of the garage and shed.
• Dutson Private Lane: The private lane will serve Lot 6 in the McKenzie Park Estates subdivision, which was originally approved in 2006 but never fully developed. The lane will be 20 feet wide paved, with conditions requiring fire department standards and a shared maintenance agreement. The applicant owns both lots but the lane is for one lot, with potential for a second.
• Take 5 Oil Change: The applicant proposed converting an existing building into a three-bay drive-through oil change center. The site plan includes curb, gutter, and landscaping. The existing brick will remain, and colors will be updated. Rooftop mechanical equipment was discussed; the applicant agreed to screen or remove it. No new signage was approved.
• Mountain Ridge Phase 30: This is the final phase of 44 townhomes and 23 single-family units on approximately 7 acres. The proposal meets all prior approvals, and staff recommended approval.
• Riverton Ridge Park: The park is a required 10-acre amenity within the Mountain Ridge development. It includes a splash pad (reduced in size), pickleball courts, a playground, restrooms, and pavilions. The north and south ends function as stormwater detention areas. The park was designed in collaboration with the Parks Committee and Public Works. The applicant noted that Greenford Lane along the west side is scheduled to be paved.

Key Outcomes

• Moore Rezone and General Plan Amendment: Motion by Commissioner Keele to recommend approval to the City Council, seconded by Commissioner Mills. Passed unanimously.
• River Skateboards: Motion by Commissioner Cluff to approve the conditional use permit with conditions, seconded by Commissioner Matheson. Passed unanimously.
• Dutson Private Lane: Motion by Commissioner Matheson to approve the conditional use permit with conditions, seconded by Commissioner Keele. Passed unanimously.
• Take 5 Oil Change: Motion by Commissioner Cannon to approve the conditional use permit and amended site plan with conditions (rooftop mechanical screened or removed), seconded by Commissioner Keele. Passed unanimously.
• Mountain Ridge Phase 30: Motion by Commissioner Matheson to approve the final plan with conditions, seconded by Commissioner Keele. Passed unanimously.
• Riverton Ridge Park: Motion by Commissioner Cluff to approve the final plan with conditions (including a stormwater management plan), seconded by Commissioner Matheson. Passed unanimously.
• Minutes: The minutes from the February 26, 2026, meeting were approved with the unanimous consent of the commission, with Commissioner Mills abstaining.