Geneva Rock seeks final plat approval; council presses for easement and Heber connectivity

Bill Gammel, representing Geneva Rock, told the Daniel Town Council that the company is seeking final plat approval for a two‑lot subdivision abutting Wasatch County and Heber City and that the submission includes a private access and utility easement, a proposed 73‑foot right‑of‑way and an infrastructure deferral agreement.

"We're dedicating a future right away," Gammel said, describing a nonexclusive easement that would be executed at closing and that would run with Lot 2 until a public right‑of‑way is dedicated. He said the deferral agreement would delay frontage improvements—curb and gutter, sidewalk, asphalt, sewer and water—until neighboring parcels provide connectivity.

Council members asked for clarity on the easement width and alignment after staff noted the planning commission had reviewed a slightly different map. A council member asked whether the easement would reach Airport Road; Gammel said the team had discussed two options with Heber City engineering—a shorter route using existing curb and gutter or a longer connection to Airport Road—and that the landowner preferred the shorter alignment if Heber would allow it.

Eric Bunker, planning staff, emphasized that having the easement shown on the mylar would protect the town from creating an inaccessible ‘‘island’’ parcel. "Without this easement ... they will claim access to 3000 South," a council member warned; staff and the applicant agreed to update the mylar to show the easement extending to the west to Airport Road if necessary.

Gammel added the conditional use permit includes a requirement for Heber City's approval to connect to public roads; he said Geneva Rock has a design under review by Heber and will try to resolve outstanding engineering items within a month.

The council did not take action on the plat at the March 2 meeting. Chair (speaker 1) said the updated mylar and the infrastructure deferral agreement will return to the council next month for formal approval and recording.