Snowflake council approves rezoning for 3102 W. 11th St., split into three parcels over dissent

The Snowflake Town Council approved Ordinance 2025-09 on a 5-1 vote Oct. 7 to change zoning for 3102 W. 11th St. from R-2 to R-1, allowing the parcel to be split into three lots for eventual building.

Doug Westbrook, the applicant, told the council he had met with Planning & Zoning and that the board was satisfied with his plan. During the debate, Councilmember Reid Stinnett objected, saying, "one of the things that makes West Gardens very nice is that there are 2+ acre lots," and expressing concern that smaller parcels would alter the neighborhood character. Mayor Byron Lewis moved to read the ordinance one time by title only and approve it; Councilmember Greg Brimhall seconded. The ordinance passed with Lewis, Kay, Johnson, Bjornn and Brimhall in favor and Stinnett opposed; Councilmember Mark Sheen was absent.

Town records show the ordinance was approved after a single reading by title as permitted under the council's procedures. Planning & Zoning's prior review was cited by the applicant and staff as part of the basis for the council's approval.

Next steps: the ordinance takes effect per the town code and the applicant may proceed with parcel splits and permitting subject to zoning and subdivision regulations.