Hildale resident nearer to growing land into multi-unit Airbnb

ST. GEORGE — Though it has been an extended journey and is anticipated to stay one for the foreseeable future, Hildale Metropolis resident Richard “Lee” Barlow is continuous an almost decade-long dream to develop a bit of land on the outskirts of city right into a multi-unit Airbnb.

Following a debate throughout a June 5 Hildale Metropolis Council assembly, Barlow – the proprietor of roughly 4.2 acres of developed land at 985 N. Juniper Road – obtained sufficient assist to rezone his property for leisure resort use. The vote for approval was break up 3-1-1, with Councilman J’Var Dutson opposing and Councilman Brigham Holm abstaining.

Jeff Barlow — Lee Barlow’s brother and spokesperson for the enterprise – watched in the course of the hourlong debate, which at occasions devolved into arguments with Dutson on offense and metropolis employees, different council members, the applicant and Mayor Donia Jessop on protection.

Dutson primarily based his opposition upon a number of points starting from questions on the precise possession of the property to compliance with metropolis codes and issues with low water strain within the space.

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