While County Road 19 is a paved class-B road, Big Pinion Way is proposed as a class-D road, meeting the Wildland Urban Interface code. Mountain West Ranches is requesting to construct class-D gravel roads instead of paved roads, due to the location, distance to existing pavement, and anticipated traffic flows. The Planning Commission recommended that the County Commissioners approve the variance request. The parties discussed the variance request, focusing on what is best for the residents of the County and future growth. Commissioner Killian made a motion to deny the variance request for the Ranches at Pinion Ridge Phase 7 Subdivision. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.

The Commissioners wanted to express that this decision does not reflect negatively on the Planning Commission, and they appreciate their work.

Community Development Assistant Director Mike Gottfredson presented the findings of facts from the Planning Commission meeting held on September 3, 2025, and explained the variance request from Mountain West Ranches. They are developing a 14-lot subdivision in the Pinion Forest Area. This subdivision is in the A-5 Agriculture zoning district and is several miles away from any other paved-road subdivision infrastructure. Proposed subdivision access roads are proposed as a class-D road, meeting the Wildland Urban Interface code. A variance is requested to construct gravel roads instead of paved roads, due to the location, distance to existing pavement, and anticipated traffic flows. The Planning Commission recommended that the County Commissioners approve the variance request. He explained that this subdivision is bisected by Highway 40, and it is closer to other paved subdivisions in Duchesne City. The parties discussed the variance request and the area of the subdivision. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to deny the variance request for the Great Basin Estates Phase 6 Subdivision. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.

Commissioner Chugg made a motion to recess. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.

Clerk-Auditor Chelise Jessen presented one parcel from September 22, 2025, to September 26, 2025, prior to the meeting. The parcel value was adjusted, and the report indicates it is a primary residence; however, it was taxed as a secondary residence. The parties discussed the adjustments. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to approve the BOE adjustment as presented. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.

Chief Deputy Clerk-Auditor Lexie Clayburn presented the vouchers for check numbers 170443 through 170505, dated September 29, 2025, totaling $456,872.34. The parties reviewed the vouchers submitted. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the vouchers for September 29, 2025, as presented. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.

The parties reviewed the combined minutes of the Commission meeting held on September 22, 2025. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to approve the minutes for September 22, 2025, as amended. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.