The Kaysville Planning Commission has recommended approval for a rezoning request involving a historic property located at 472 North Main Street. The proposal seeks to transition the site from single-family residential to general commercial with a mixed-use overlay.
During a meeting held on October 22, 2026, the commission reviewed a request by property owner Chadd Watson to operate an insurance agency within his existing residence. The plan involves using approximately 932 square feet of the first floor for the office while maintaining the second floor as a family residence.
Because the residence was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006, the commission approved a development agreement to manage site-specific conditions. This agreement includes a reduced 10-foot rear setback to accommodate a potential future one-story addition, departing from the standard 15-foot requirement. The commission voted 6-0 to recommend this rezone and these specific conditions to the Kaysville City Council.
The commission also held discussions regarding proposed zoning text amendments to improve buffering between general commercial and residential properties. Proposed changes include establishing 20-foot yards between commercial buildings and residential lines, with at least 15 feet dedicated to landscaping.
Other concepts under consideration include eight-foot masonry fences, landscaped tree screens with 10-foot-high canopies, and potential operating-hour restrictions for specific high-impact uses. Commissioner Toller suggested that these standards should be measurable and enforceable, particularly regarding noise and light spill into neighboring residential areas.
Community Development Director Brad McIlrath noted that the proposed mixed-use development is consistent with the city's Future Land Use Map and General Plan. Staff also found the use would be compatible with surrounding properties, as customer and employee parking would be primarily accessed from Main Street or a private drive.
The next Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for November 12, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. and is anticipated to include a variance request, an appeal, and a rezone request.
