Commissioner Sweat asked whether the RV park and campsites would be used for short-term recreational use and not long-term residential use.

Anton Ames stated that it would not be a trailer park.

Applicant Comments

Harmony Ames and Anton Ames spoke on behalf of the application. They stated that the property has sentimental value to their family and that they would like to develop a small RV park and campground that fits the character of Altona. They stated that they want to keep the park small, preserve privacy, and maintain the night sky.

Chairperson Nelson asked whether there would be an on-site manager.

Anton Ames stated that they would have a manager or someone overseeing the property.

Commissioner Sweat asked whether the County Road Department would need to review the access.

Duncan Kading stated that staff recommended adding a road approach permit requirement.

Anton Ames asked about the hard surface requirement.

Mike Gottfredson stated that the County standard is durable and dustless.

Anton Ames asked what the road approach permit would require.

Duncan Kading stated that the Duchesne County Road Department would review the access and determine whether any improvements were needed.

Public Comments

No public comments were given.

Questions & Discussion

Duncan Kading stated that condition number 1 would be amended to allow only RVs and tents. He stated that condition number 5 would authorize 10 RV spaces and 5 tent sites. He stated that condition number 10 would be amended to require parking for each RV space, each campsite, and the bathhouse. He also stated that condition number 17 would be added to require a road approach permit.

Motion

Connie Sweat made a motion to approve the conditional use permit for Ames Peak LLC to operate an RV park and commercial campground, with the addition of condition number 17 and the amendments to condition numbers 1, 5, and 10.