October 1, 2026
Planning Commission meeting

Public Comments

5 Comments for

William
37849

9-SC-26-C
William (37849), August 16, 2026 at 9:52 PM

I live west of this proposal. The traffic is already horrendous without adding the additional burden of 20 new dwellings. I would ask at most keep the density to 2 units per acre due to terrible traffic already. The entrance exit to the proposed property is in somewhat of a blind spot going both directions. Additional traffic will cause more accidents and safety concerns.

August 16, 2026
at 9:52 PM

9-B-26-DP

Randall
37849

9-B-26-DP
Randall (37849), August 27, 2026 at 4:10 PM

This is a horrible place for an entrance/exit for a subdivision. This road already carries more traffic than it was ever designed for and most of it is traveling well beyond the posted speed limit. We have family that lives just over this hill, and it is very dangerous pulling in and out of the driveway. I guarantee you that you are creating a situation that will result in numerous accidents. An entrance/exit to a subdivision at this location is quite frankly irresponsible and, in my opinion, shows a total disregard for public safety.

August 27, 2026
at 4:10 PM

9-B-26-DP

CHRISTINA
37849

9-B-26-DP
CHRISTINA (37849), August 31, 2026 at 4:38 PM

from the topo shown on C2.0: the site's existing contours run roughly from a low around El. 990' near W. Beaver Creek Drive/Evanel Way (southwest) up to a high point near El. 1023' - 1040' around the cul-de-sac (northeast), with Lazy Acres Subdivision bordering the site along the east/southeast side in that same elevation band. That means at least part of the new development's runoff has a natural grade toward the Lazy Acres boundary. Where is the proposed stormwater detention/BMP sited??

Are the site lines field-verified sightlines?? We have a concern about the traffic at the bottom of this blind hill. The issue is that very few people who travel this road adhear to the speed limit posted. Not many slow when approaching this intersection and there seems to be no concern from the county on getting people to slow down. Is there anythig the county can suggest to mitigate additionl issues that this development may cause?

August 31, 2026
at 4:38 PM

9-B-26-DP

Sandra
37849

9-B-26-DP
Sandra (37849), September 9, 2026 at 1:39 PM

This property at 4114 West Beaver Creek Drive (Parcel ID 67 131) sits at the top of a blind down-going hill. At the bottom of the hill is Lazy Acres subdivision. The people from Lazy Acres have only one means of ingress and egress into the subdivision, and it discharges directly onto West Beaver Creek less than 1/8 of a mile from the property proposed for subdivision development. There will be no additional means of egress from this proposed subdivision either--except to discharge onto West Beaver Creek on a blind area. It would cause me no angst for the builder to add two homes or a duplex or even a single-family dwelling to this site. However, I highly object to a subdivision being added to discharge onto West Beaver Creek without further considering the traffic. There are no turn lanes, this is a rather narrow two-lane street, there are no warning lights or signs to indicate that the hill is blind. Additionally, the proposal is for the builder to add 5 du/acre on 8.1 acres. That would total 40+ additional homes on a highly traveled road. My vote probably doesn't matter much to the planning commission, but I DO NOT FAVOR THIS PROPOSAL until such time as the roads are taken into consideration. This lot previously had a single-dwelling home. I realize property in Powell is at a premium, but I feel that if this proposal is approved, the neighborhood will suffer.

September 9, 2026
at 1:39 PM

9-B-26-DP

George
37849

9-B-26-DP
George (37849), September 29, 2026 at 7:14 PM

(See attached file.)

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September 29, 2026
at 7:14 PM