1 Residential would be more consistent with the character, land use, and actual size of the surrounding 20 properties. For example, 15 of the 20 parcels in this neighborhood are under 2½ acres in size, and 13 of these 15 are even less than 1 acre. Only one parcel of the 20 in the neighborhood is consistent with the current A-5 Agriculture zoning district, being the only property assessed as agricultural land. The remaining 19 properties were established and have remained recreational by use for over 70 years. Even with the technical change in how this property will be zoned, no actual change in land use is anticipated to be caused by the rezone.
On September 3, 2025, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider this request, reviewed and adopted the findings of fact prepared by the Planning Division, and unanimously recommended the approval of this rezone.
Commissioner Miles asked the property owner, Dennis Peterson, if there was adequate source protection for the well. Dennis Peterson explained how TriCounty Health approved all three septic systems.
Commissioner Killian made a motion to exit the public hearing. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Discussion & Consideration of Ordinance No. 25-425; An Ordinance Amending the Duchesne County Zoning Map, Rezoning Described Property from A-5 Agriculture to R-1 Residential
The parties discussed the zoning request and the ordinance. Commissioner Killian made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 25-425; An Ordinance Amending the Duchesne County Zoning Map, Rezoning Described Property from A-5 Agriculture to R-1 Residential. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Discussion & Consideration of the Appointment of Chief Administrative Officer(s) for the Requirement of UCA 63A-12-103
Commissioner Chugg explained that a chief administrative officer needs to be appointed for the Privacy Program Policy. He suggested appointing Co-Administrative Officers, himself and Electronic Records Director Cristina Nielson. The parties discussed the requirement. Commissioner Killian made a motion to appoint Commissioner Jeff Chugg and Electronic Records Director Cristina Nielson as Co-Chief Administrative Officers. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Discussion & Consideration of County Volunteers
Human Resource Director Judy Stevenson presented one volunteer for the Library. The parties discussed the volunteer. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the Library volunteer. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Discussion & Consideration of Policy 701: Privacy Program Policy
Commissioner Chugg explained that the policy is based on a template from the State of Utah. The county is required to adopt it. The parties discussed the policy. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to adopt policy 701: Privacy Program Policy. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Human Resource Update
Human Resource Director Judy Stevenson gave an update on her department. The employee appreciation event at the Bluebell Corn Maze was a huge success. There is a Workers' Compensation training on Thursday. There is a virtual option for those who aren’t able to attend in person.