Duchesne County approves three approach permits; delays decision on Cedarview Class D road

At its March 23 meeting, the Duchesne County Commission voted unanimously to approve approach permits A26-014, A26-016 and A26-017 presented by Public Works Deputy Director Clint Curtis. Commissioner Jeff Chugg moved to approve the permits; Commissioner Tracy Killian seconded the motion and the measure passed with all three commissioners voting aye.

The approved permits were described by Deputy Director Curtis; the commission did not record conditions beyond standard permitting. The approvals took place during regular business after the public works update, where Public Works Director Mike Casper described recent road and equipment work across the county.

Separately, Community Development Assistant Director Mike Gottfredson presented a request from Shane at Top Notch Builders — acting on behalf of parcel owners Manbear Pig Farm, LLC and Michael Rohrer — to classify the shared road running roughly 2,000 feet at 4750 North 5000 West in Cedarview as a Class D road under state code. Gottfredson outlined the parcels and the request and explained the statutory meaning of a Class D road. Commissioners discussed the request, noted that the road should be built to Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) standards, and asked for additional time for consideration rather than taking immediate action.

The items affect local access and future maintenance responsibility; if the commission later approves Class D status it could change who is responsible for upkeep and what construction standards apply. The commission did not set a date for final action on the Cedarview classification.

The county’s public works program report at the same meeting also noted culvert work on 15000 West, ongoing graveling in the Tabiona Valley and repair work on a mastic machine and crusher units returning to service. The commission recessed briefly before continuing its agenda.