During a regular meeting held on March 17, 2026, the Monroe City Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for Studio 17 and adopted updates to the city's zoning ordinance definitions.
The commission granted a conditional use permit to Ashlyn Thalman for Studio 17, a dance studio proposed for a 2-acre lot at approximately 387 East Monroe Canyon Road. The property was purchased from Pete Weimer. Thalman's plan includes a building positioned near the main road and a parking lot that may initially consist of gravel.
During the review, officials discussed water pressure limitations in wellhead protection zone 4, noting that pressure is restricted to approximately 40 PSI. The commission also addressed zoning setbacks and noted that while the permit covers the commercial studio, any future residential construction on the remaining acre and a half would need to comply with ordinances in effect at that time.
The motion to pass the permit was made by Commissioner Gadd and seconded by Commissioner Lindsay, passing unanimously.
The commission also held a public hearing regarding amendments to the Monroe City Land Use Zoning Ordinance. Key changes included the removal of wellhead and flood zone columns from section 13.6.4 because these areas are governed by separate ordinances. The commission also clarified that the term public building should refer to government-owned facilities rather than businesses open to the public.
Additional updates involved repositioning the definitions section for better organization, correcting the spelling of laboratory, and deciding to keep special districts included in the definition of public buildings. The amendments were approved unanimously following a motion by Commissioner Gadd and a second by Commissioner Roberts.
In other business, the commission discussed the recording of flood certifications and identified a need for follow-up regarding an enforcement matter involving a mobile home on Third West. Additionally, city staff indicated plans to prepare a presentation for the city council concerning potential water ordinances for red and yellow water pressure zones.
