Grand County Commission unanimously approves three minor subdivision plats
March 04, 2026 | Grand County Commission, Grand County Boards and Commissions, Grand County, Utah
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The Grand County Commission voted unanimously to approve three land-use resolutions, clearing final and minor subdivision plats recommended by county planning staff.
The commission approved a six-lot final subdivision plat for Kenneth and Julia Bates at 4747 South Spanish Valley Drive. Andrew, the county planner, said the 15-acre property is divided by Spanish Valley Drive; an 11.31-acre portion is protected by a conservation easement held by the Beecher Conservancy that extinguishes development rights. Commissioner Mark Martinez moved to approve "having considered the planning commission's recommendation, staff report, and the testimony," and the motion passed 7–0.
Separately, the commission approved the Edge of Sage minor subdivision for a 1.9-acre parcel at 2666 Desert Road in Moab. Andrew told the commission that the parcel is in a large-lot residential zone and that the application meets the minimum subdivision requirements and code provisions. Commissioner Whitfield moved to approve the resolution finding compliance with the Grand County Land Use Code; the motion passed unanimously.
The commission also approved a two-lot minor subdivision (Lot 30) for Marley Francis for property at 2191 Roberts Lane in the rural residential zone. Staff and legal review found the application complies with the county's minor subdivision procedures and Land Use Code sections referenced by counsel; a commissioner moved to approve and the vote was 7–0.
Why it matters: Each approval authorizes a change in parcel configuration and proceeds under the county's administrative minor-subdivision process when code criteria are met. The Spanish Valley approval is notable because a conservation easement narrows developable area on the remainder parcel.
Votes at a glance:
- Spanish Valley (final subdivision plat for Kenneth and Julia Bates): motion moved by Commissioner Mark Martinez; result: approved, 7–0.
- Edge of Sage (minor subdivision at 2666 Desert Road): motion moved by Commissioner Whitfield; result: approved, 7–0.
- Lot 30 (two-lot minor subdivision for Marley Francis at 2191 Roberts Lane): motion moved by a commissioner; result: approved, 7–0.
Next steps: Each resolution will be finalized with resolution numbers to be determined and recorded per county practice. No amendments were recorded on the floor.
The commission approved a six-lot final subdivision plat for Kenneth and Julia Bates at 4747 South Spanish Valley Drive. Andrew, the county planner, said the 15-acre property is divided by Spanish Valley Drive; an 11.31-acre portion is protected by a conservation easement held by the Beecher Conservancy that extinguishes development rights. Commissioner Mark Martinez moved to approve "having considered the planning commission's recommendation, staff report, and the testimony," and the motion passed 7–0.
Separately, the commission approved the Edge of Sage minor subdivision for a 1.9-acre parcel at 2666 Desert Road in Moab. Andrew told the commission that the parcel is in a large-lot residential zone and that the application meets the minimum subdivision requirements and code provisions. Commissioner Whitfield moved to approve the resolution finding compliance with the Grand County Land Use Code; the motion passed unanimously.
The commission also approved a two-lot minor subdivision (Lot 30) for Marley Francis for property at 2191 Roberts Lane in the rural residential zone. Staff and legal review found the application complies with the county's minor subdivision procedures and Land Use Code sections referenced by counsel; a commissioner moved to approve and the vote was 7–0.
Why it matters: Each approval authorizes a change in parcel configuration and proceeds under the county's administrative minor-subdivision process when code criteria are met. The Spanish Valley approval is notable because a conservation easement narrows developable area on the remainder parcel.
Votes at a glance:
- Spanish Valley (final subdivision plat for Kenneth and Julia Bates): motion moved by Commissioner Mark Martinez; result: approved, 7–0.
- Edge of Sage (minor subdivision at 2666 Desert Road): motion moved by Commissioner Whitfield; result: approved, 7–0.
- Lot 30 (two-lot minor subdivision for Marley Francis at 2191 Roberts Lane): motion moved by a commissioner; result: approved, 7–0.
Next steps: Each resolution will be finalized with resolution numbers to be determined and recorded per county practice. No amendments were recorded on the floor.
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