Application

Sunshine Valley Phase 3 consists of three (3) lots: Lot 204, Lot 301, and Lot 302. Lots 301 and 302 are nestled in between two (2) forks of the South Fork River. The physical characteristics of the land in which the lots are located require creativity and deviation from the current ordinances. The proposed and preferrable access to these lots is a shared driveway with access off of 850 S. Street just West past the county bridge. The engineered design of Lot 301 creates limited ability to adhere to the 100-foot setback from the driveway to each side of the fork of the river. The Utah well permit specifications also limits the overall design of the land use. The Property of lots 301 and 302 are bordered by both natural branches of the South Fork River which creates a unique and challenging area. Both forks at one point come within 200 feet of each other creating the request for the Variance. The alternative would be to access Lots 301 and 302 by constructing private bridges East of the county bridge. This would require (2) separate bridges and invasive disruption to the natural habitat in both locations. Two additional access points to/from 850 S. Street creates potential traffic safety concerns; ultimately leading to (3) separate access points along 850 S. Street as opposed to (1) Access point. Construction of the private bridges will require modification to the banks of the southern branch of the South Fork River in (2) separate locations. Natural erosion over the years becomes highly probable when the earth is moved or disturbed unnecessarily. To meet the 100-foot setback ordinance, multiple intrusive driveways would be required throughout the development for both residences rather than developing a cohesive shared driveway. Construction of the bridges compromises the overall integrity of the flood prevention work. According to the attached LOMR for Case No. 21-08-1088P, the area in question is deemed not to be a FEMA floodplain hazard. Our development is concerned about the environmental impact the construction of two bridges would have and is therefore: seeking a variance from the Board of Adjustment. We are requesting the Board of Adjustment approve a Variance to the Land Use Code in order to access Lots 301 and 302 with a shared driveway with a reduced setback from the southern branch of the South Fork River. The hardship imposed by the ordinance is 1) the disturbance of the natural environment and 2) the increased safety and potential traffic hazards of crossing multiple bridges and access points to 850 S. Street. Granting of the Variance will prevent significant disturbance of the natural environment and increase the safety of the lot owners and community.

Property Address

940 S. 9270 E
Huntsville, UT, 84317

Property Owner

Matthew Lowe
801-648-8229
steve@lowecompanies.com

Representative

Steven Droste
435-302-5868
steve@lowecompanies.com

False

FV-3

Sunshine Valley Estates

0

302 and 303

3.175 and 3.010

330 ft and 175.06 ft

Weber Basin Water Conservancy District

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Representative, Steven E. Droste

Parcel Number
210230031 - County Map
210230039 - County Map
210230042 - County Map
211620004 - County Map

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