Somerset Farm Phase 3 recommended for approval; staff notes 60‑foot rights‑of‑way and Wilson Canal fencing

Weber County planning staff recommended final approval on May 17 for Somerset Farm (Segregation) Phase 3, a lot‑average subdivision covering nine blocks. The presenter said the project received preliminary approval in 2019, will be served by Taylor West Weaver and Hofer Irrigation for culinary and secondary water, and has annexed into the Central River Sewer District.

Why it matters: The Phase 3 filing must meet the county’s lot‑average subdivision ordinance for both the overall development and for each phase. Staff reported Phase 3’s average lot area, right‑of‑way dimensions and escrow arrangements and said required canal fencing and a pathway easement remain as conditions to be completed before finalization.

Key details: “Applicants proposing 60 foot wide right of ways throughout this subdivision,” the presenter said, describing rights‑of‑way that include curb, gutter and sidewalk. Staff requested trail easements along Wilson Canal and included a condition that a fence be installed along the canal because of the water conveyance. For Phase 3 staff reported an average lot area of 70,845 square feet, average lot width of 54.94 feet, individual lot widths ranging from 28 to 346 feet, and lot areas between about 24,000 and 31,000 square feet. Engineering had approved the escrow estimate, and staff said an improvement agreement and escrow check of about $188,000 had been received.

Applicant & map clarifications: Applicant Ed Green identified himself during the discussion and staff noted a minor expected tweak to the mylar to ensure a pathway easement that will connect into Phase 4 (and Phase 5) is recorded. Staff and the applicant discussed phasing across the canal and confirmed earlier phases and connections were in process.

Outcome and next steps: Commissioners indicated the project met ordinance standards pending the listed staff conditions. The chair recommended approval based on the staff findings and report; the record shows the recommendation and conditions but does not include a formal roll‑call vote or a recorded motion second.

What remains outstanding: Staff listed the canal fence and assurance of the pathway easement to Phase 4/5 among the conditions; engineering and escrow paperwork were otherwise in place pending final mylar edits.