Recommended approvalRezone

Gardner Francis Rezone (MGEX)

Description

Rezoning property from MU40 to MGEX to allow for a future gravel excavation operation.

Impact summary

Enables future aggregate mining with minor traffic increases projected on SR-36.

Applicant

Name: Gardner Francis
Address: South of Tooele Army Depot

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 0
Total mentions: 1

Last vote · Planning Commission

Recommended approval7–0, unanimous

A recommendation, not a final decision. The council decides next.

Last discussed Jul 22, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Jul 22, 2026Recommended approval 7–0

Planning Commission

Rezoning property from MU40 to MGEX to allow for a future gravel excavation operation.

Related issues (1)

Gravel Excavation Rezone (Gardner Francis)

Residents from South Rim spoke out passionately against an active gravel pit near their homes, citing severe dust, truck traffic safety risks on S-curves, falling property values, and potential health hazards.

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