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Richmond P&Z approves conversion of Pet Milk factory to warehouse

Thursday, February 7th, 2013 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Richmond P&Z approves conversion of Pet Milk factory to warehouse

By Shayna Marcure RICHMOND -- “Do you want an eyesore?” Local businessman Quentin Casperson stood before the Planning and Zoning Commission Tuesday, seeking a conditional use permit for the old Pet Milk factory. “We’ve finally got some serious money that will ...

Wellsville City Council approves home business permit

Sunday, December 2nd, 2012 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Wellsville City Council approves home business permit

By Curtis Lundstrom WELLSVILLE  -- The City Council approved a Level 2 home occupation permit that will allow resident Peter Nielson to run his construction business, Accurate Homes, from his own home. Represented by his wife Amy Nielson at the meeting, Peter ...

Country swing dance emporium coming to Smithfield? Stay tuned

Saturday, November 17th, 2012 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Country swing dance emporium coming to Smithfield? Stay tuned

By Katie Swain SMITHFIELD – One man's dream of a first-class country swing dance center in Smithfield is one step closer to reality. Alan Peterson of Hyde Park said he has been searching for a location for his dance center, and has ...

Public hearing on short-term rentals in Providence gets no response

Thursday, October 25th, 2012 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Public hearing on short-term rentals in Providence gets no response

By Dani Hayes PROVIDENCE – A public hearing regarding short-term property rentals drew no citizen attendance at a Planning and Zoning Commission meeting Wednesday, even though the issue was hotly debated in September. “I guess they just didn’t care to have a ...

P&Z renews conditional-use permit for Richmond family’s pigs

Wednesday, March 7th, 2012 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on P&Z renews conditional-use permit for Richmond family’s pigs

By Chris Lee RICHMOND - The Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday decided to continue allowing pigs to be raised on Branden Jensen's property. Chairman Chris Anderson presided over the meeting. He said he hadn't heard of any complaints about Jensen raising ...

Engineers outline transportation master plan for Nibley

Saturday, November 12th, 2011 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Engineers outline transportation master plan for Nibley

By Mandy Morgan NIBLEY — Round-abouts, bike trails, and crossing near railroads were the main topics Wednesday night at the Nibley Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Chris Carford, Rod Blossom, and Joe Perrin, professional engineers commissioned to make a general transportation master ...

Pet pot-belly pig gets thumbs up from Richmond planning commission

Wednesday, September 7th, 2011 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Pet pot-belly pig gets thumbs up from Richmond planning commission

By Rouchelle Brockman RICHMOND -- Pet pig permits, water and sewer models and private property concerns were discussed at the city's Planning and Zoning Commission meeting Tuesday. Cameron Sparrow, a Richmond resident, asked the commission for permission to keep his 80-pound ...

P&Z approves Hyde Park Commons; revises rejected truancy ordinance

Thursday, April 21st, 2011 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on P&Z approves Hyde Park Commons; revises rejected truancy ordinance

By Jamee Dyches HYDE PARK -- A new car wash and strip mall are slated to be built on Hyde Park Lane. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously Wednesday night to approve Hyde Park Commons, a proposed commercial development along ...

Dog kennel permit granted to River Heights couple

Thursday, April 21st, 2011 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Dog kennel permit granted to River Heights couple

By Lis Stewart RIVER HEIGHTS—The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a dog kennel at 372 E. 700 South following a public hearing Tuesday night, on condition the property owners, Tyler and Theresa Porter, control the barking ...

Millville P&Z wants simpler application form for permits

Friday, April 8th, 2011 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Millville P&Z wants simpler application form for permits

By Mariah Noble MILLVILLE -- Dan Hunsaker intends to build residential homes on two lots in the Millville Meadows development. He attended the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting Thursday night to get approval for his plans, which the commission granted. Hunsaker also ...

Wellsville P&Z grants conditional use permits to two businesses

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009 Posted in Business | Comments Off on Wellsville P&Z grants conditional use permits to two businesses

By Nick Rust WELLSVILLE--The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a request Wednesday from Transfleet Services for a conditional use permit for Sharp Transportation’s shop. “I do think one thing is important here and that is the hours of operation,” said Loyal ...