City Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – April 7, 2026

7:30 P.M. SESSION – COUNCIL CHAMBERS 

CONDUCTING                                  Jason Mardell

APPOINTED OFFICIALS                 Phil Beebe, Jordan Seely, Travis Chambers, Jami Christensen, and Talon Peterson

APPOINTED STAFF                         Mike MacKay; Planning and Zoning Officer, and Justin Jackson; Water and Sewer Superintendent.

CALL TO ORDER – Jason Mardell

INVOCATION – Justin Jackson

APPROVAL OF MEETING MINTUES 

1. March 3, 2026 Meeting Minutes

Mr. Peterson moved to approve the meeting minutes as listed, with the stipulation that the adjourning motion be changed to Ms. Christensen. Mr. Chamber seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 

APPEARANCES 

Sadie Church – Bright Beginnings Preschool Business License Application

Sadie Church appeared before the Planning Commission to discuss her application for a business license. General discussion ensued regarding state regulations on childcare facilities and preschools, number of children attending, etc. 

Ms. Christensen motioned to approve Ms. Church’s business license application with the stipulation that the Utah State Board of Health requirements for preschools be followed. Mr. Beebe seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 

TOPICS OF DISCUSSION 

Frontage Size Discussion 

The Planning Commission discussed frontage requirements and made the decision not to change the required 90-foot frontage rule currently in place in Fairview City. 

Sewer and Water Extensions Outside of City Boundaries

The Planning Commission discussed tentative plans for a subdivision up Brady Lane. Mr. Jackson, the Water and Sewer Superintendent, stated the water line up Brady Lane could not support a large housing development being added on in its current size and condition. Mr. Jackson concluded by stating any upgrades to this line would have to be covered by the developer if more homes were to be built. 

PLANNING COMMISSIONER REPORTS

Light discussion took place regarding a retention pond in the Sawmill subdivision on the north end of Fairview City. Ideas were brought forward regarding what to do with the property and how to maintain it. No decisions were made. Mr. MacKay suggested looking into an ordinance outlining the process for connecting onto water and sewer services outside of city limits. 

ADJOURNMENT

Mr. Beebe moved to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:09 PM.