Planning commission tables Chrysalis conditional use permit after applicant absence

The Price City Planning and Zoning Commission on Jan. 12 tabled consideration of a conditional use permit application for group counseling activities at a building formerly occupied by Crystal's, citing the applicant’s absence and outstanding submission/communication issues.

Planning staff explained that group counseling sessions (assembly) — when multiple attendees and parking are expected — trigger the need for a conditional use permit beyond a business license. "The thing that tipped them over… is having the group nature… when they have group counseling sessions and there's more than 1 car parked there and there's 6 or 8 people attending the session," planning staff said, noting group gatherings moved the use into the conditional-use category.

Applicants were not present to answer commissioner questions. Commissioners discussed whether to approve the application subject to the applicant signing paperwork at the office, to call the applicant directly, or to table the item so the applicant can appear in person. Commissioner Black raised concerns about setting a precedent if applicants do not appear to answer questions.

After discussion, a motion to table the application was made and seconded; the commission voted in favor and the application was tabled to the next meeting. Staff stated they would contact the applicant "tomorrow" to resolve outstanding submission or payment issues noted in the application file.

The transcript records the item was tabled and that staff would call the applicant. The commission clarified that even if they approved language in the permit, the applicant would still need to come into the office to sign the conditional use permit before it becomes final.