Cache County Planning Commission Meeting 02-05-2026

- The commission approved a change to the agenda, moving the access frontage requirements discussion for the RF-40 zone to a later meeting, and also suspended the rules to take the Saddle Ridge item earlier than scheduled. - The Shepherd rezone was recommended for approval to County Council, changing 7.12 acres from Agricultural to Rural 2 to allow up to three total lots. Commissioners noted the parcel’s rural context, the limited change in neighborhood character, and the applicant’s intent to settle a family homestead estate. - During the Shepherd hearing, a neighboring landowner clarified that 8000 South is a private lane and asked that it not be used for access. Commissioners and staff indicated the staff report referenced 8100 South, and the access issue was noted as something the applicant should resolve carefully. - The Saddle Ridge discussion was continued rather than acted on. Staff asked for more time to finalize a memorandum of understanding tied to road access issues, and commissioners requested a clearer summary of unresolved conditions and a draft agreement before the next meeting. - The Wellsville Safe Storage LLC rezone was recommended for denial to County Council, changing 8 acres from Agricultural to Industrial. Key concerns were the site’s location along Highway 89/91 near the American West Heritage Center, the scenic gateway designation, and the fact that the county road serving it is a minor local road rather than the preferred major local road for industrial use. - Public comments on the Wellsville storage proposal were mixed: the applicant and property owners argued the project meets a local need and would be well-landscaped, while commissioners emphasized preserving the corridor’s agricultural and scenic character. The motion to approve failed, and the denial motion passed. - The Greenfield Milling overflow and office space rezone was recommended for approval, converting 2.89 acres to Industrial for office use, truck staging, and trailer overflow. Commissioners supported it as a practical safety improvement for congestion near the mill and as consistent with the surrounding industrial area. - Several public commenters on Greenfield raised traffic and safety concerns at the highway intersection, including the need for a possible signal and the risk created by trucks crossing the road and railroad. The applicant said DOT has studied the area and that the company would continue working with the state on traffic safety. - The SBA Utah 2413-B Paradise conditional use permit for a 103-foot telecommunications tower was approved with 13 conditions, including a new condition requiring easements for access and utilities if 8200 South is determined to be a private road. The commission also waived the height and setback standards, despite Paradise City’s opposition and concerns about the tower’s visual impact. - Commissioners briefly discussed future code updates, including housekeeping changes to Titles 16 and 17 to match state law, and a possible future agenda item on floating solar at Cutler Reservoir. Staff noted that floating solar may require new ordinance language and broader coordination with water and utility stakeholders.