Public Meetings - Lehi, Utah

The Lehi City Council met for a pre-council work session at 4:30 p.m. and a regular session at 7:00 p.m. on October 27, 2026, in the Lehi City Council Chambers (131 N. 100 E., Lehi, Utah). The pre-council featured department outlook presentations from Parks, Streets, Engineering, Finance, and Administration, followed by a working discussion on General Plan goals and policies. The regular session included an Epilepsy Awareness Month proclamation, a citizen award, the consent agenda, a Lehi Redevelopment Agency (RDA) meeting, a budget amendment public hearing, a concept plan request, a zone change, and an annexation. A closed session was held from approximately 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. before the regular session. Consent Calendar - Resolution 2026-67 approving an agreement with Hughes General Contractors, Inc. for the Public Works Storage Building was approved 5-0. Councilmember Lockhart noted the project is a significant investment of over $10 million and is needed because the city lacks adequate storage for current and future equipment under the public works master plan. Public Comments & Testimony - Citizen input was opened at 7:31 p.m. and closed with no speakers. - Public hearings for the FY 2026-2027 Budget Amendment and the Logan Annexation were opened and closed with no public testimony. Pre-Council Presentations and Reports - Parks Department (Greg): The cemetery master plan for the upper cemetery includes a new office building, memorial event space, and expanded tree canopy; Lakeview Park is about 70% complete and will open in spring; the courthouse relocation to the old city hall is in design, with architectural work expected to conclude around May-June; playground replacements are out to bid for Olympic Park and Chapel Valley Parks; staffing requests include one trails position, one leisure parks position, and a volunteer coordinator. - Streets Department (BJ Benson): The next budget cycle will request one street-sign operator and a fifth concrete crew member, with an asphalt operator possible by 2030. A city tree study identified over 2,000 trees, over half of which are undesirable species in planter strips. Last winter brought 3.7 inches of snow; the coming winter forecast is 50-65 inches. The city estimates $10,000 of salt per storm and has both salt bays full. - Engineering (Brad Kennison): Staffing projections include a project manager next year, an engineer technician, a CAD technician by 2030, and a land surveyor/design engineer by 2031. Major projects include 2300 West right-of-way acquisition (20 properties, construction expected spring 2028), Pony Express Parkway (30% design, construction targeted 2028), the SR-92 pedestrian bridge, the FrontRunner trail (UDOT-funded), and the Point of the Mountain connector design study. CDBG-funded sidewalks are prioritized by proximity to schools and parks. Five traffic signals are planned over five years, including Willow Lane/Main Street and 850 East/200 South. Sewer work includes the Willow Lane pump station (80% design) and trunk lines along 17th West, plus a sewer bore under I-15 to enable development in the station area plan bowl. - Finance (Dean Lundell): The 9-person department handles about 800 accounts payable checks per month, pays 1,100 employees biweekly, processes about 450 utility billing applications monthly, and serves about 32,500 power customers. The department budget is just under $1.6 million, with 85% for staffing and 60% funded through utility funds. The ERP system (Caselle) may need replacement in the future, which could cost several hundred thousand dollars per year. - Administration: Future personnel requests will shift several part-time positions to full-time (events, communications, venue coordinator for the community room), add an HR training coordinator, and eventually add a videographer/graphic designer. Staff noted long-term interest in a concert or convention center through a partnership with the county or private sector. Working Discussion: General Plan Goals and Policies - Staff (Kim and Mike) presented maps highlighting conflict areas where heavy commercial and light industrial zoning touches residential designations, including the Walker property/Hadco area and a neighborhood southeast of it. They showed SketchUp visualizations of current buffering standards (8-foot fencing, required trees, setback distances) comparing warehouse and retail building scenarios from a residential backyard view. - Council members discussed creating transition or buffer zones (potentially modeled on the Walker development agreement) between residential and more intense uses, possibly including a new zone with limited uses such as office space. Council requested an overlay map showing undeveloped land to distinguish current vs. future conflict areas. - The council expressed support for a targeted, mini general-plan update rather than a wholesale revision, with public open houses for property owner input. Staff will refine the maps, and council members will review the plan's 16 goals to identify priorities. This will be an ongoing monthly work item. Mayor and Council Reports - A council member reported a library board concern that updated code language prevents alternate members from participating in discussion unless substituting for a voting member; the member suggested this may fit formal bodies like the planning commission but not the less formal library board. - Council thanked the mayor and staff for the 2300 West solution funding a sidewalk and fence, noting neighbors are thrilled. - Council recognized the North Lake Park community event held with Utah County over the weekend. - Upcoming items: Lehi Junction historical marker unveiling November 7 at 11 a.m.; Hutching Museum events including the Skinwalker Ranch presentation (November 6-7) and the Magical Museum (November 20-21); Lehi Temple groundbreaking announced for December 5 (invitation only). Legislative watch items include a possible cap on municipal reserves, property tax discussions, and possible removal of moderate income housing goals. Presentations and Awards (Regular Session) - Epilepsy Awareness Month Proclamation: The mayor read the proclamation, and Sarah Hansen of the Epilepsy Foundation of Utah accepted. Statistics cited: nearly 3.4 million people in the U.S. including 34,000 in Utah live with active epilepsy; 30-40% of people with epilepsy have uncontrolled seizures; 25% of the public would be nervous around a person with epilepsy; 1 in 26 people develop epilepsy in their lifetime. November was proclaimed Epilepsy Awareness Month. - Citizen Award: Tara Sandstrom received a Certificate of Recognition from the Lehi City Police Department for placing herself in the path of a moving vehicle on September 16, 2016, to protect children she was helping across an intersection. Redevelopment Agency Session The council recessed into the Lehi Redevelopment Agency meeting at approximately 7:34 p.m. to consider Resolution R-2026-09, an economic development agreement with Garff Properties (Metal Point LLC) for new car dealership incentives. - Staff (Marlon) explained that the existing 2019 community reinvestment area (CRA) provides $250,000 incentives for the first three dealerships; two are used (Land Rover Jaguar and Porsche), with one remaining. The proposed new agreement created a $1.5 million incentive bucket for up to four additional new-car dealerships, drawn down as impact fees are incurred. - The RDA has recouped about $600,000 and has approximately $6.6 million in obligations, including reimbursement to the city for Ashton Boulevard right-of-way and prior incentives. If dealerships are built every other year, the RDA projects it could pay off its obligations and still come out about $2.4 million ahead before the CRA expires in 2039. A council member confirmed the incentive is funded through sales tax increment rebates generated by the dealerships themselves, not from general fund appropriations. - A council member raised the state Prohibition on Retail Facility Incentive Payments Act; staff stated the dealerships qualify for an exception because their retail sales floor space is under 20,000 square feet (only about a quarter of gross building area is retail space). - Councilmember Newell made the successful motion to table R-2026-09 with direction to staff to prepare a revised agreement including: honor the 2019 agreement with the remaining $250,000 applied to the next new dealership; a Toyota-specific impact fee credit up to $500,000 (no unused credit carries to another building); building permit issued before January 1, 2030 (deadline pauses up to 12 months for a state franchise protest); the store must open within 18 months of permit issuance; and the dealership must operate in Lehi for 15 years or repay the credit pro-rata. - Other council members expressed positions during discussion: one member initially proposed a $1 million cap with $250,000 per-dealership buckets, building-permit milestones every two years, and a 10-year stay covenant. Another council member criticized retail incentives as incentive wars that enrich developers and transfer economic activity, citing the city's prior $1 million incentive to bring Porsche/Audi from Orem and that dealership's later relocation within Lehi after the CRA ended. - Outcome: The board voted 5-0 to table the resolution with the direction to bring back a written agreement at the first meeting in November. Discussion Items and Public Hearings - Budget Amendment FY 2026-2027 (Resolution 2026-68): The public hearing was opened and closed at 8:49 p.m. with no comments. The amendment includes carryover budget items, $300,000 for Station 81 redesign, $25,000 for risk damage (matching the city's insurance deductible), and use of proceeds from selling small parcels of park land to property owners who had encroached on city property. One council member noted Station 81 redesign had been discussed during the June budget sessions; staff said they would review records to ensure it was included. Approved 5-0. - Tapley Project Concept (58 South 300 West): Petitioner Tapley Mitchell, a disabled veteran, proposed adding four townhome units while retaining existing structures, with two covered carport parking spaces per unit. The property is in a Mixed Use zone; because the city changed the mixed-use code in July to require 50% commercial uses and 30% individual ownership, the project became non-conforming. Since no formal application was filed before the change, the applicant could not be grandfathered. The council voted 4-1 to table the concept plan with direction to staff to draft a development agreement consistent with the proposal, including carports, waiver of the commercial requirement, and waiver of the individual ownership requirement. Councilmember Lockhart voted no, stating a preference for fixing the mixed-use code rather than creating another development agreement. Staff was also directed to bring a mixed-use code review to a future work session. - 802 West State Street Zone Change (Ordinance 49-2026): Petitioner Lawrence Snow requested changing 0.72 acres from Mixed Use to Heavy Commercial; he owns the adjacent 830 and 850 parcels, already Heavy Commercial, and plans retail uses on the site. Staff confirmed the 8-foot buffering wall requirement still applies if a neighboring property within the Mixed Use zone is used residentially, unless waived by the neighbor. The ordinance was approved 5-0 with DRC comments and a general plan consistency finding. - Logan Annexation (Resolution 2026-64 and Ordinance 50-2026): The public hearing was opened and closed at 9:37 p.m. with no comments. The council first approved the annexation agreement 5-0 for 2.68 acres at approximately 1300 S 1700 W with R-1-22 and TH-5 (transitional holding) zoning. During the ordinance discussion, petitioner Danny Logan stated he intended to annex only about half an acre around his home, not the full 2.68 acres; the plat submitted by his engineer showed the entire parcel being annexed. The council voted 5-0 to table Ordinance 50-2026 and rescind Resolution 2026-64 to clarify whether Utah County will allow annexation of a portion of a single unified parcel. The item is scheduled to return at the November 10 council meeting. Key Outcomes - Closed session: entered by unanimous roll call at approximately 6:00 p.m. in the Timpanogos Room under Utah Code 52-4-205. - Consent agenda (Resolution 2026-67): approved 5-0. - RDA Resolution R-2026-09: tabled 5-0 with specific revised terms and instruction to return in November. - Budget amendment (Resolution 2026-68): approved 5-0. - Tapley Project Concept: tabled 4-1 with direction for a development agreement and separate mixed-use code review; Councilmember Lockhart dissenting. - Ordinance 49-2026 (802 W State Street): approved 5-0. - Logan Annexation: Resolution 2026-64 initially approved 5-0 then rescinded 5-0; Ordinance 50-2026 tabled 5-0; return November 10. - Items 6.5 and 6.6 (Library Board alternate appointments, Resolutions 2026-66 and 2026-65) were not reached before adjournment.

The Lehi Planning Commission met on 2026-10-22 at 7:00 PM in the Lehi City Council Chambers, 131 N. 100 E., Lehi, UT. It held public hearings and took action on five regular agenda items: a three-lot preliminary subdivision, an eight-foot fence request, a zone change, an updated 12-lot concept with bonus-density request, and a Development Code definitions cleanup. All items received affirmative votes or positive recommendations. Consent Calendar - The chair acknowledged the consent agenda but moved directly to the regular agenda; no consent items were discussed or voted on in the available transcript. Public Comments & Testimony - 3.1 Karren Estates – No public speakers. - 3.2 Lee fence – Applicant Janica Lee spoke in support. She said a north neighbor's security floodlights shine over her existing 6-foot fence into her backyard/deck, and the neighbor's cat regularly jumps the fence and defecates in her vegetable garden; she cited toxoplasmosis concerns. She also said a south neighbor's elevated porch is about 4.25 feet high, so anyone over about 2 feet tall can see over the existing fence. She asked that the two sides of the fence request be considered independently. - 3.3 Jarvis Zone Change – Nearby resident Spencer expressed concerns about stormwater and drainage in the neighborhood, particularly a large storm drain along the subdivision line, and asked for careful engineering review. He also asked that lots not go below the 8,000-square-foot minimum and asked that the new project not connect to the private driveway/courtyard at his end. - 3.4 Clark Meadows – Staff summarized online comments. Commenters strongly preferred the earlier 10-lot layout over the requested 12-lot density increase, said the developer had already received concessions, argued smaller lots would undermine R-1-22 standards and neighborhood privacy/views, raised concerns about Lehi's agricultural character, trail connections, and traffic access. Dan Logan, who lives at the corner of 1700 West and 1300 South, asked whether the existing home on the property would be demolished and requested a new plot map. - 3.5 Chapter 39 Definitions – No public speakers. Discussion Items - 3.1 Karren Estates Plat A Preliminary 3-Lot Subdivision – Staff said the proposal would split the existing lot at 105 South 500 West into lots from approximately 8,600 to 13,400 square feet, consistent with the 8,000-square-foot minimum. The agenda names the project “Karren Estates”; the transcript's staff presentation refers to “Cairn Estates.” The commission approved the preliminary plat, finding it met the Development Code and including all DRC comments. - 3.2 Lee 8-Foot Fence – Staff explained that Chapter 12 requires fences to drop to 3 feet within the first 15 feet of the property for safety, and an exception cannot waive that requirement. The request came to the commission partly because there is no grade change and no written justification. Commission discussion clarified the fence could be 8 feet after the first 15 feet unless it is built to the curb/sidewalk, in which case the first 15 feet must be 3 feet or lower. The commission approved the 8-foot fence with the condition that the applicant keep the fence at or below 3 feet within 15 feet of the curb and may go up to 8 feet after that point, plus DRC comments. - 3.3 Jarvis Zone Change – Staff described the request by JDJ Investments LLC to change 1.89 acres at approximately 1840 North 2300 West from A-5 to R-1-8. Applicant Josh Jarvis said the property is under contract, not yet owned. A commissioner questioned whether a non-owner can request a zone change; staff said the owner/city administration was aware and the sale may have already closed. Public comment raised drainage concerns; staff said the city's standard requires each lot to retain stormwater on site and most neighborhood drainage issues appeared to be in private lots/common areas rather than the public storm drain system. The commission recommended approval with findings that the change would have a positive effect on the surrounding area, is consistent with the General Plan, and is compatible with nearby properties, plus DRC comments. Staff said the item would go to City Council on November 10, 2026. - 3.4 Clark Meadows Updated 12-Lot Concept – Staff said Matt Loveland is requesting two lots of bonus density in lieu of reimbursement for project improvements, with an exception to the 22,000-square-foot minimum lot size; proposed lots range from over 16,000 to just over 25,000 square feet. The R-1-22 zone's overall density cap is 1.75 units per acre. The developer would dedicate a canal parcel and extend city trail improvements; South Creek to the west previously received a similar density-in-lieu arrangement. City engineering staff said the trade-off was favorable because the city would otherwise fund the trail/channel improvements. Applicant Matt Loveland said the project changed from an approved 11-lot plan to a 12-lot plan after review showed eligibility for the second bonus lot. He confirmed lot 1 faces north and lot 6 faces south and said the existing home would be torn down. Staff clarified the trail connection is required regardless; the 428 feet of trail and parcel B acquisition/improvement would otherwise be a city obligation. The commission recommended approval with findings that the concept is consistent with the Development Code and General Plan, plus DRC comments. Staff said it would also be on the November 10, 2026 City Council meeting. - 3.5 Development Code Update, Chapter 39 Definitions – Staff described the proposal to move all definitions scattered through the Development Code into one chapter, with redlined revisions and removal of outdated, redundant, or unused terms. Staff described it as cleanup rather than substantive policy change. No public comments were heard. The commission recommended approval, finding the amendment conforms to the General Plan. No opposition was voiced. City Business - Staff announced that a new code compliance officer with about nine years of code-enforcement experience had been selected, filling the vacancy created when Caden moved to the planner position. - The commission was told there will be a work session on the first Thursday in November, and only one regular meeting in both November and December. Key Outcomes - Approved the Karren Estates preliminary subdivision (3.1). - Approved Janica Lee's 8-foot fence with a 3-foot/15-foot-from-the-curb condition and DRC comments (3.2). - Recommended City Council approval of the Jarvis zone change (3.3). - Recommended City Council approval of the Clark Meadows 12-lot bonus-density concept (3.4). - Recommended City Council approval of the Chapter 39 definitions update (3.5). - The scheduled City Council date for items 3.3 and 3.4 was stated as November 10, 2026.

The Lehi City Council met on October 21, 2026, at 4:00 PM in the City Council Chambers. All five council members were present: Councilmembers Newell, Harrison, Stallings, Freeman, and Lockhart. The meeting opened with an invocation by Councilmember Stallings, followed by a unanimous vote to enter a closed session to discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigation. The council reconvened at approximately 5:53 PM to address the sole regular agenda item. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments were offered during the meeting. Discussion Items - Consideration of Resolution 2026-63 – Interlocal Agreement for the Thanksgiving Point Housing Transit Reinvestment Zone (HTRZ): The council discussed the proposed interlocal agreement between Lehi City and the Lehi City Redevelopment Agency (RDA). Councilmember Lockhart noted that the agreement had undergone revisions and appeared to be a mutually agreeable version. Councilmember Newell requested a clarification to explicitly limit the number of residential units: no more than 1,600 units within the combined Cornbelle's and soccer field locations (Parcels A and B) and no more than 200 units within the UTA location (Parcel C), as defined in the Thanksgiving Point Area Plan adopted August 8, 2023. The council agreed to add this language on page three under authorized uses of tax increment. Councilmembers expressed support, noting the agreement complies with the HTRZ Act and protects the city's general fund. Key Outcomes - Resolution 2026-63 was approved unanimously (5-0) with the amendment to include the residential unit caps. The motion, offered by Councilmember Lockhart and seconded by Councilmember Newell, included extensive legislative findings: the agreement satisfies Utah Code requirements, is a legislative act, specifies a 30-day effective date after public notice, caps tax increment at 80% of collections for no more than 25 years per parcel within a 45-year outside period, and limits total tax increment to no more than $122,144,769. The council determined the agreement is consistent with the HTRZ approval and the area plan. The resolution and agreement will take effect 30 days after the required notice is published.

Date: October 13, 2026 Pre-Council: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Regular Session: 7:19 PM – 12:18 AM (next day) The Lehi City Council met for a pre-council session to discuss the Fox Hollow Golf feasibility study and a regular evening session covering a full agenda of ordinances, resolutions, and public hearings. Key outcomes included approval of several annexations, subdivision plats, and planning amendments, along with significant debate on the Lakeview Land and Rock General Plan Amendment and Inverness preliminary plat. The meeting also featured oath of office for the Youth Council and a proclamation honoring 100 years of Lehi City Power. Consent Calendar - Unanimously approved minutes, purchase orders, and multiple resolutions and ordinances, including Resolution 2026-57 (Betterment Agreement with UDOT for waterline), Resolution 2026-58 (agreement with BD Bush Excavation for underdrain), Resolution 2026-59 (authorizing temporary judges), Resolution 2026-62 (Franchise Agreement with Forged Fiber 37 LLC), and reapproval of Ordinance 26-2025 (Bart Christofferson 2 Annexation). Public Comments & Testimony - Del Stewart (Lehi resident) implored the council to consider how zoning decisions impact families, referencing a dispute with American Fork over a neighbor's structure near his property line. - Johnny Warner (Lehi resident) urged approval of rezoning for Lakeview Land and Rock, stating Lehi lacks space for small businesses and that commercial development near the railroad tracks is needed to keep the city economically viable. - Darrell Spencer (39-year resident) complained about unpermitted ADUs in his neighborhood, detailing code enforcement failures and property deterioration. - Multiple residents (Sarah Blotter, Kathy McQuinn, Melissa Peck, Megan Butler, Skylar Thomas, Camellionetti, Brooklyn, Lane Adamson, Giles Hall, Stephanie Moore, Alexa Jarrett, Clay Peck) spoke for and against the Lakeview Land and Rock General Plan Amendment (item 5.3), with opponents citing traffic, safety, and incompatibility, while supporters emphasized property rights and need for commercial/industrial space. - No public comments on other items except for Inverness (Joshua Dobbin) who argued existing amenities are not truly accessible due to steep grades. Discussion Items Fox Hollow Golf Feasibility Study and Steering Committee (Pre-Council) - Representatives from Fox Hollow Golf presented a 6.5 million expansion concept for a year-round driving range structure (48 bays, 4,00 stalls), funded by a bond rolling off in 2027. The current city contribution is 5 $25,000/year (net 5 65,000 after revenue). Mayor and council members expressed mixed views: some opposed expanding the facility as “morphing into Top Golf” and wanted to retain a more modest municipal course; others were willing to join a steering committee to study the plan. The majority agreed to participate in the feability study and steering committee, funded by Fox Hollow operations. Council members volunteered two elected officials to serve (with staff). No formal vote was taken in pre-council; the regular session later included consideration of this item but no separate action. 5.2 Pasture Walk Annexation - Public Hearing: No public comments. - Vote: Unanimously passed Resolution 2026-56 (approving annexation agreement) and Ordinance 46-2026 (zoning R-1-22), both with DRC comments. 5.3 Lakeview Land and Rock General Plan Amendment - Public Hearing: 15 residents spoke. Opponents cited traffic (esp. on 600 East and 570 South, near schools without sidewalks), incompatibility with existing low-density residential, safety for children walking to school, and lack of collaboration by applicant. Supporters argued property rights, that the land was historically used for trucking, and that the city needs space for small businesses. - Council Discussion: Applicant Cole Peck and agent Tony Train clarified they seek a development agreement (not blanket commercial zoning), noting past direction from council to negotiate one. Council members debated: Councilor Lockhart opposed zoning change entirely, arguing residential designation should be preserved. Councilor Stallings moved to deny the general plan amendment but direct staff to work on a development agreement with conditions (setbacks, landscaping, traffic mitigation, no heavy commercial near homes, etc.). Councilor Freeman seconded. After amendements (including removal of certain traffic connection language), the motion passed 4-1 (Councilor Newell dissented, Councilor Lockhart voted no but supported denial part).Vote: 4-1 to deny general plan amendment and pursue development agreement. 5.4 Spring Meadow Villas Preliminary PRD - Vote: Unanimously approved (71 lots, 1630 S 500 E), with DRC comments. 5.5 Skye Area Plan Amendment (Inverness) - Applicant DR Horton proposed moving 98 townhome ERUs from upper Inverness to mixed-use near SR92, replacing them with 28 single-family lots (no net unit increase). Council discussed traffic, utilities, and housing diversity. Councilor Newell moved to approve, adding findings that it improves life-cycle housing. Councilor Harrison expressed concerns about concentrating density near Center Street and school traffic. Vote: 4-1 (Councilor Stallings dissented, citing safety). 5.6 Inverness Preliminary Plat E (405 townhomes) - Applicant requested substitute for required amenities (cited overall Inverness amenity package worth 5.3 million city requirement vs. actually building 15. million). Council debated requiring more amenities on site. After discussion, Councilor Lockhart moved to approve plat with additional requirements: two more playgrounds, a dog park, splash pad feature at pool, increased pool house size to meet code, picnic tables/benches/shade at playgrounds, and inclusion of DRC comments minus certain paragraphs. Vote: 5-0. 5.7 Development Code Amendment (Ch. 29) - Proposed to clarify development agreement process, including state law requirements for legislative review. Councilor Stallings moved to table for further work session to incorporate discussion about applicant initiation and mitigation provisions. Vote: 5-0. 5.8 Repeal PARC Advisory Committee - Ordinance 48-2026 repealing Title 3 Chapter 6. Councilor Freeman moved, seconded. Vote: 4-1 (Councilor Lockhart dissented). 5.9 Library Board Amendment - Ordinance 47-2026 allowing up to two alternate directors. Councilor Newell moved, seconded. Vote: 5-0. 5.10 Appointment – Library Board - Resolution 2026-60 appointing Megan Mullins and Krista Hansen. Councilor Stallings moved to table for more information on applicants. Vote: 5-0. 5.11 Appointment – Historic Preservation Commission - Resolution 2026-61 appointing Mike Southwick, Dan Olds, Avery Kirk, Max Evans, Jared Berg, Lee Anderson. Councilor Lockhart moved to approve. Councilor Harrison voted no, citing lack of information; Councilor Freeman voted no except for Avery Kirk (present). Vote: 3-2 (yes: Newell, Lockhart, Stallings; no: Harrison, Freeman). 5.12 Interlocal Agreement with Lehi City RDA (Thanksgiving Point HTZ) - Not discussed; moved to close regular session and open RDA meeting. Key Outcomes - Fox Hollow Golf: Council agreed to participate in feability study and steering committee (no formal vote, consensus in pre-council). - Lakeview Land and Rock: Denial of General Plan Amendment; directed staff to create a development agreement with conditions (to return for work session). - Skye Area Plan Amendment: Approved (4-1) allowing 98 townhome ERUs to be moved and 28 single-family lots added. - Inverness Plat E: Approved (5-0) with additional amenity requirements (two more playgrounds, dog park, splash pad, etc.). - Development Code Amendment: Tabled for further work. - PARC Committee: Repealed (4-1). - Library Board Amendment: Approved (5-0). - Appointments: Library board appointments tabled; Historic Preservation apppointments approved (3-2). - Closed Session: Held twice (pre-council and during regular session) for litigation and personnel matters.

The Lehi City Council held a work session on Monday, October 12, 2026, beginning at 4:00 PM in the City Council Chambers. All councilmembers were present. The agenda included presentations on school planning data, the city fiber network, and proposed home occupation regulation changes. Item 2.3 (Chiu Property Land Use) was pulled from the agenda. No formal legislative action was taken on the discussed items. Growth, Demographics, and Area Plans for Schools - Staff presented existing and future housing data. There are about 31,000 existing housing units, with roughly 19,000-20,000 single-family homes and about 5,000 each for townhomes and multifamily, on the upper end of that range. Future housing capacity is about 12,000 units, for a total of roughly 44,000 units at about 75% buildout. - School sites were mapped by type. West of the Jordan River there are more than 6,000 existing units and about 1,200 future units but only one elementary school and one charter school; councilmembers raised concerns about North Point Elementary overcrowding and traffic. - The future west-side school site has about 4,500 housing units within a one-mile radius, with 577 more expected; the south-side site has about 2,900 within one mile now, with 1,100 more planned. Alpine School District owns three parcels designated for schools. Land near the fire station is about 25-30 acres, less than the district's 40-acre high school ideal, but could support a junior high or technical/alternative high school. - One councilmember strongly advocated for Cold Spring Ranch Elementary, and other councilmembers supported sharing city GIS data and coordinating with the school district to plan for future growth. Fiber Fund Review - Staff explained that the fiber network was financed with $58.2 million in franchise/sales tax bonds issued in 2021 and another $15 million issued in 2025. Debt service was about $3.1 million, rising to $3.9 million in 2027 and $4.7 million in 2032. - Current operations show about 7,150 fiber customers, a take rate near 30%, and a goal of 10,500 customers by about 2031. The net promoter score was about 50, and annual churn is under 5%, well below the 12-15% industry standard. - The bonds can be called in February 2031, with refinancing considered around fall 2030. Staff projected a 2030 cash flow before capital expenditures of about a $100,000 shortfall, which would be covered from the general fund. Sales-tax-backed bond coverage was described as about 600%, well above the 200% covenant threshold and the 300% that rating agencies prefer. - Councilmembers asked about general fund relief, commercial versus residential accounts, and competitive pricing. Staff also announced a fiber open house on Thursday next week, 6:00-8:00 PM. Home Occupation Regulations - Staff reported 2,651 home occupation business licenses issued from October 2025 to October 2026. Current prohibitions include body art/cosmetic services due to needles, clinics, restaurants, auto/truck/RV businesses, and construction/landscape maintenance businesses requiring equipment storage. - Proposed changes include allowing rental of no more than two vehicles parked off-street on a hard surface; allowing small-scale construction/landscape businesses with basic equipment; keeping home occupation space limited to 25% of finished livable area; allowing more than one occupation only if it does not affect residential character; and limiting non-resident employees with no off-premise employee parking. - Councilmembers differed on restrictiveness. Several supported looser limits, arguing the 25% floor-area cap and one-occupation rule were too restrictive; others emphasized protecting residential neighborhoods, avoiding commercial spillover, and making rules enforceable. Councilmembers also discussed cosmetic/body art regulation, licensing, insurance, and microschools. - Staff will provide a full redline of the proposed code changes to the council, and the item may be referred to the Small Business Advisory Council, which next meets November 4. Key Outcomes - No votes were taken on the discussion items. - Item 2.3 was pulled from the agenda and not discussed. - Staff indicated they would share city growth data/GIS with the school district and continue coordination. - The fiber presentation was informational; no action was requested; staff announced an open house. - Home occupation changes will be refined and brought back for further discussion; staff will send a full redline to the council. - The meeting adjourned by motion.

The Lehi Planning Commission convened on October 8, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the City Council Chambers. The meeting covered four regular agenda items: a zoning recommendation for a proposed annexation, a zone change to align with the general plan, an exception for building materials on a commercial expansion, and a mixed-use townhome project that did not meet updated code requirements. The consent calendar was empty, and no public comments were made on any item. The meeting adjourned after approximately 15 minutes. Consent Calendar - No items were on the consent agenda. Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public spoke during any of the public hearings. Discussion Items - 3.1 Logan Annexation Zoning Recommendation (Danny Logan): Staff presented a request to annex 2.68 acres at approximately 1300 S 1700 W and recommend zoning: a small portion (over half an acre) as R-1-22 and the remainder (2.173 acres) as TH-5. The applicant, Dan Logan, stated he has lived on the corner for 35 years and does not intend to develop beyond the half-acre he currently occupies. The commission supported the recommendation. - 3.2 802 West State Street Zone Change (Lawrence Snow): A request to change zoning on 0.72 acres from Mixed Use to Heavy Commercial to match the general plan and adjacent parcels owned by the applicant. Lawrence Snow confirmed the goal to consolidate three parcels. The commission recommended approval. - 3.3 Moto United Phase 2 Building Materials Exception (Colby Anderson): An exception to allow primary building materials (likely stone) for a second recreation vehicle/boat sales and service building at 450 Millpond Drive. The applicant's representative (Andrew with Aur B Architects) noted the building will be a twin to the existing red building but blue. The commission approved the exception. - 3.4 Tapley Project Concept (Tapley Mitchell): A proposal to add four two-story townhome units (three bedrooms, 1.5 baths each) and retain existing structures at 58 S 300 W, all rental units on one parcel. The property is zoned Mixed Use, but recent code changes require 30% of housing to be platted for individual ownership and 50% of finished interior floor area to be non-residential. The applicant stated the concept was designed before the code changed and that commercial use does not make sense in that location. Staff advised a negative recommendation due to non-compliance, but the commission expressed support for the project's location and lack of public opposition. The commission recommended denial with encouragement for the city council to consider a development agreement or code amendment. Key Outcomes - 3.1 Logan Annexation: Motion to recommend approval (Nicole/Bo) with findings that the zoning conforms to the general plan and includes DRC comments. Passed unanimously. Will go to city council on October 27, 2026. - 3.2 802 West State Street Zone Change: Motion to recommend approval (Bo/Greg) with findings of consistency with the general plan and surrounding properties. Passed unanimously. Also set for October 27 city council. - 3.3 Moto United Phase 2 Exception: Motion to approve (Nicole/Bo) with findings consistent with the development code and general plan. Passed unanimously. Final approval at planning commission level. - 3.4 Tapley Project Concept: Motion for a negative recommendation (Bo/Nicole) citing non-compliance with recent code changes, but strongly encouraging city council to consider a development agreement or code amendment due to the project's appropriateness and no voiced dissent from the public. Passed unanimously. Will go to city council on October 27. - City Business: Staff announced the hiring of Caden Peterson as a new planner and noted the code compliance position is open. The commission discussed the book "The 3rd Alternative" by Stephen R. Covey and "Habits of a Peacemaker," reflecting on improving public discourse and avoiding ad hominem arguments.

The Lehi City Council held a brief open meeting on September 24, 2026, in the Lehi City Council Chambers at 131 N. 100 E., Lehi, Utah. The sole substantive agenda item was a motion to hold a closed meeting to discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigation and to discuss the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an individual. After an opening prayer and a unanimous roll-call vote, the council moved to the council conference room for the closed session. Opening Comment - Councilmember Lockhart offered an opening prayer asking for discernment, collaboration, and teamwork, and blessing Lehi residents and city employees. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments or testimony were made during the open session. Discussion Items - The council considered a motion to hold a closed meeting to discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigation and to discuss the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an individual. - Councilmember Freeman moved to hold the closed meeting; Councilmember Stallings seconded the motion. - There were no questions or discussion before the vote. Key Outcomes - The council voted unanimously (5–0) to hold the closed meeting: Councilmembers Newell, Harrison, Stallings, Freeman, and Lockhart all voted yes. - After the vote, the open session adjourned into the council conference room for the closed session.

The Lehi Planning Commission met on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the City Council Chambers to discuss and vote on six agenda items. The meeting included several public hearings where residents voiced concerns about zoning changes, traffic, and development impacts. The Commission issued recommendations to the City Council for four items and rendered final decisions on two conditional use permits. Public Comments & Testimony - Item 3.1 (Lakeview Zoning): Multiple residents strongly opposed the General Plan Amendment to change Low Density Residential to Commercial/Heavy Commercial. Concerns focused on traffic increases, pedestrian safety, property values, noise, light pollution, and neighborhood incompatibility. Berkeley and Alexa Jarrett expressed fear over the potential for up to 44 businesses (a number the applicant later clarified as a misunderstanding). Skylar Thomas asked for a middle-ground solution. Dale Stewart spoke separately about a barn dominium dispute with American Fork. - Item 3.2 (Spring Meadow Villas): Chance Callit and Colin expressed concerns about flooding, the need for proper fencing between livestock and the subdivision, and a lack of direct communication from the city regarding the planned Pony Express Parkway road extension through their property, questioning the use of eminent domain. - Items 3.3, 3.5, & 3.6: No public commenters approached the podium. One online comment (Nikki Little) was noted on Item 3.3, opposing increased residential density. Nine online comments were received on Item 3.4 (Inverness) raising concerns about infrastructure, traffic, and inadequate amenities. Discussion Items 3.1 Lakeview Land and Rock General Plan Amendment The applicant proposed changing the designation to Commercial/Heavy Commercial as a first step toward a development agreement for construction-oriented businesses. Staff noted this was a repeat of a 2024 request that was tabled by the City Council. Commissioners expressed that a direct zone change would set a dangerous precedent, removing the city's ability to control future development. The consensus was to deny the amendment and strongly recommend a Development Agreement to impose specific controls on operating hours, truck routes, building heights, and buffers. 3.2 Spring Meadow Villas Preliminary PRD Applicant Windy City Development presented a 71-lot subdivision on former farmland that had already received a density bonus from the City Council. Discussion focused on resolving neighbor concerns over water runoff and the need for a no-climb fence. The Commission supported the project, noting the layout preserved open space near the lake and wetlands. 3.3 Skye Area Plan Amendment DR Horton requested an amendment to swap non-residential ERUs for residential ERUs and move density from the hillsides down to the Mixed Use 1 area closer to SR-92 by buying back ERUs from a previous land partner. The Commission favored the proposal, reasoning it reduces traffic impacts and development pressure on the foothills. 3.4 Inverness Preliminary Plat E (405 Townhome Units) This item sparked the most debate. DR Horton requested approval of a 405-unit townhome plat and a substitution for the code-required amenities (table 37). Commissioners expressed strong concerns that the proposed amenities (pool, pickleball courts, playgrounds) did not constitute an equivalent swap for the specific phase, citing past negative experiences with amenity aggregation in the community. The applicant argued residents have access to the entire master-planned community amenities, which were provided dollar-for-dollar beyond the code. The Commission voted for a negative recommendation. (The agenda listed this as a final consideration, but the transcript clarified it is a recommendation to City Council). 3.5 Inclined Indoor Wingsuit Concept Plan Clark Robinson and Mark Menlove presented a unique indoor wingsuit flying facility (the third of its kind globally). The building required an exception to the 40% first-floor glass requirement because of the structural walls required to house a large turbine fan. The Commission was highly impressed, with the motion citing the "friggin' turbine engine" and the building's genuine design as justification to grant the exception. 3.6 Lehi Taco Bell Site Plan The application required a conditional use permit for a drive-through and an exception to the glass requirement (corrected from 40% in the agenda to 20% under the State Highway District zone). The applicant explained the drive-thru orientation on the main road was forced by other code provisions, creating a conflict. The Commission found the applicant made good faith efforts to comply with the code and granted the exception. Key Outcomes - Item 3.1 (Lakeview Zoning): Negative recommendation to the City Council. The Commission urged the applicant to pursue a Development Agreement. - Item 3.2 (Spring Meadow Villas): Positive recommendation to the City Council. - Item 3.3 (Skye Area Plan): Positive recommendation to the City Council. - Item 3.4 (Inverness Plat E): Negative recommendation to the City Council due to a lack of demonstrated equivalence in proposed amenities for the specific subdivision phase. - Item 3.5 (Indoor Wingsuit): Approved the conditional use permit and the exception to the glass requirement. - Item 3.6 (Taco Bell): Approved the conditional use permit for the drive-through and the exception to the glass requirement. - Next Steps: The four recommendation items (3.1, 3.2, 3.3, and 3.4) will be forwarded to the Lehi City Council for their meeting on October 13, 2026.

The Lehi City Council held a regular meeting on September 22, 2026, beginning with a pre-council session at 5:30 PM and a regular session starting at 7:36 PM (delayed due to a closed session). The council addressed multiple agenda items including a development agreement for the Nancy Walker property, a zone change, an annexation resolution, an amendment to parking regulations, and an extension of the waste management agreement. Several public comments were heard, and the Yard of the Month award was presented. Presentations & Reports - September Yard of the Month: Taylor and Carolyn Braithwaite were recognized for their waterwise yard, which replaced a grass slope with waterwise plants and garden boxes. The landscape incentive program projects a savings of 65,000 gallons of water per year. - Council & Committee Reports: - Councilmember Lockhart reported over 1,000 volunteers contributed more than 1,700 hours of service during the Lehi Day of Service. - Councilmember Stallings announced the next historical marker event on October 10 at 11 a.m. at 88 South 300 West. - Councilmember Harrison noted the first meeting of the Lehi Small Business Advisory Council will be October 7 at 6 p.m. Public Comments & Testimony - John Boyd (candidate for Utah State House, independent/Forward Party) introduced himself, emphasizing engagement and listening to constituents. - Angie Parkin (Lehi resident) asked whether the council has required Perry Homes to create a mitigation plan for mining in West Canyon, inviting council members to see the site. - Coralie Madson (Lehi resident) requested restrictions on door-to-door soliciting, stating her family receives two to three visits per week. Consent Calendar - Item 4.3 – Resolution 2026-52 (property acquisition agreement for the 2300 West widening project) was approved unanimously. - Item 4.4 (Waste Management agreement extension) was pulled from the consent calendar for discussion (see below). Discussion Items - Item 4.4 – Waste Management Agreement Extension (Resolution 2026-53): - The council discussed extending the contract with Waste Management through June 30, 2031, and adding a one-year trial of the “At Your Door Special Collection Services” for hazardous waste. - Concerns included the need for flexibility. The council directed staff to negotiate a 90-day mutual termination notice (instead of 180 days) and to remove automatic renewal so the trial would end after one year unless the council votes to continue. Start date: December 1, 2026. - Outcome: Approved with those conditions (5-0). - Item 5.1 – Nancy Walker Development Agreement (Resolution 2026-52): - Sebra Walker (representing the Walker estate) and a developer representative (Tiana Pulsefer, with Lawrence on phone) presented a revised agreement for 2.581 acres at 915 West State Street, allowing restricted heavy commercial uses. Changes included blocking commercial traffic from Trentman Lane, increasing buffers, and removing seven additional business types from the allowed-use list. - Councilmember Stallings proposed several amendments: - 12-foot landscape buffer on the exterior of the eight-foot wall along Triniman (to protect pedestrians). - Remove Section 1.4.2 (buffer adjacent to residential property) and defer to city code. - Limit windows facing the adjacent residential property to a maximum height of 8 feet above grade (instead of 12 feet). - Allow exceptions to Urban Village Design Standards: no maximum building setback, no corner entrance requirement, and no building orientation requirement toward Triniman. - Clarify that the landowner maintains landscaping along the sidewalk. - The developer agreed to the amendments except for the window height (8 feet was acceptable) and noted willingness to return to council for any future tree-count reductions. - Outcome: Approved unanimously with directed staff changes. - Item 5.2 – Nelson Zone Change (Ordinance 40-2026): - Petitioner Nick Nelson requested a zone change from TH-5 (temporary holding) to A-1 for a lot at 1193 North 2300 West, where he plans to build a home. No public comment. - Councilmember Lockhart recused herself due to a potential conflict (open invoice with Mr. Nelson). - Outcome: Approved (4-0, with Lockhart abstaining). - Item 5.3 – Logan Annexation (Resolution 2026-54): - Danny Logan, owner of 2.68 acres at approximately 1300 South 1700 West, requested annexation of a half-acre (minimum) into the city, leaving the rest in the county. The petitioner stated he does not intend to subdivide or develop further. - Outcome: Approved unanimously. - Item 5.5 – Parking Regulations Amendment (Ordinance 39-2026): - The ordinance amends Lehi Municipal Code Title 7, Chapter 3 (Civil Infractions) for parking regulations. Staff clarified that changes would be published and could be included in the city newsletter if directed. - Outcome: Approved unanimously. Key Outcomes - Approved: Consent item 4.3 (property acquisition for 2300 West widening). - Approved (with amendments): Resolution 2026-53 – Waste Management contract extension with one-year trial of hazardous waste collection, 90-day mutual termination notice, start December 1, 2026, no auto-renewal. - Approved (with staff-directed amendments): Resolution 2026-52 – Nancy Walker Development Agreement, including revised buffer locations, window height restriction, and design-standard exemptions. - Approved: Ordinance 40-2026 – Nelson zone change (TH-5 to A-1). - Approved: Resolution 2026-54 – Logan annexation intent. - Approved: Ordinance 39-2026 – parking regulations amendment. - Postponed: Item 5.4 (Traverse Mountain Area Plan amendment) was postponed at the petitioner’s request and not discussed.