The Kearns Planning Commission met on July 6, 2026, to conduct business regarding land use fee schedules and amendments to the city's general plan map. According to meeting minutes, the commission reached decisions on two specific proposals during the 52-minute session.
During the meeting, commissioners held a public hearing regarding a resolution to amend the Kearns land use fee schedule. Following a discussion involving staff and commissioners regarding short-term rental parking restrictions and an effective date, the commission voted unanimously to recommend that the Kearns Council eliminate the short-term rental license.
The commission also held a hearing regarding a proposal to include an official map as part of the Kearns general plan. After a roundtable discussion with staff and Councilperson Colby, the commission voted to recommend the amendment to the Kearns Council with seven specific staff recommendations. These requested changes include removing school names, addresses, topography, and Smart Kids Daycare from the map, while adding playgrounds in parks, the Veterans Memorial location, and a color correction for Oquirrh Park.
The meeting was conducted by Commissioner Taylor and included several commissioners, including Gray Thomas, Joy Nelson, Laura Koester, and Michael Reynolds. The session concluded at 6:53 p.m.
