Draper Planning Commission Meeting Summary — September 24, 2026

The Draper City Planning Commission met on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 6:30 PM in the Council Chambers at 1020 East Pioneer Road. The commission considered eight agenda items, including a vice-chair election, approval of prior minutes, several public hearings and meetings, and one item continued to a later date. Key decisions included forwarding a positive recommendation for the Rivian KMAC‑CSD text amendment to the city council, approving a plat amendment, a site plan, a subdivision plat amendment, and a large commercial site plan with conditions. One parking deviation request was continued to the October 8, 2026 meeting.

Consent Calendar

• Selection of Vice‑Chair: Commissioner Susan was nominated and unanimously elected as the new Draper City Planning Commission Vice‑Chair. (Motion by Susan, seconded by Kendra; all voted yes.)
• Approval of August 27, 2026 Minutes: The minutes of the August 27, 2026 meeting were approved as submitted. (Motion by Gary, seconded by Kendra; all voted yes.)

Public Comments & Testimony

• Rivian KMAC‑CSD Text Amendment: No members of the public offered testimony. The public hearing was opened and closed without comment.
• Academy Plaza Site Plan: No public testimony was provided. The public hearing was opened and closed.
• Fratto Subdivision Plat Amendment: Cindy Romero, a nearby property owner (729 East 12200 South), expressed concerns about the developer’s signage advertising an office (which she stated was previously denied), potential loss of her mountain view due to a proposed loft, traffic impacts, and insufficient parking. She urged the commission to uphold previous decisions. Staff clarified that the development agreement restricts building height to 35 feet and allows only a single bonus-room loft, and that any signage on the property does not reflect approved uses.
• Bangerter Crossroads Site Plan: Several residents voiced opposition or concerns:
  • David York (438 Morning Ridge Circle) argued the traffic study was outdated (based on a single-day count from June 2022), lacked morning peak hour data, did not include the planned drive‑thru and gas station, and was still under peer review; he noted lighting at the property line exceeds code limits, the berm on 300 East is lower than required, and many code exceptions are proposed.
  • Rosemary Thomas (13703 Brown Farm Lane) stated the commercial development directly across from low-density homes is irresponsible and that the buffer protections have been reduced; she asked the commission to represent residents, not the developer.
  • Trent Jarman (314 East Brown Farm Lane) questioned why the promised berm was being shortened and requested enforcement of the original development agreement terms; he also asked about construction traffic, dust mitigation, and potential vibration impacts.
  • Greg Wall (Landex Development) representing the Concord Farm Lane subdivision, requested that the approved plans match the development agreement—specifically an 8‑foot precast concrete wall, dense landscaping, proper grading away from homes, and no tall street light near the north property line.
  • Robbie Stag (13598 Sher Lane) asked that buffers and landscaping comply with the agreement, raised concerns about the detention pond’s capacity during a recent heavy rainstorm, and asked about a HAWK signal for pedestrians.
  • Lee Holiday (266 Concord Farm Lane) opposed a proposed light pole near homes, suggesting wall packs were sufficient.
  • Gus Bernardo (13608 Sher Lane) requested an 8‑foot fence around all adjacent residential properties and asked about a promised traffic signal at 13800 South and 300 East.
  • Ruth Murray (13606 South Third East) expressed concerns about truck access (hoped they would use 13800 South or Bangerter, not Third East) and traffic congestion on 300 East during I‑15 incidents; she asked about turn restrictions.

Discussion Items

• Rivian KMAC‑CSD Text Amendment (Application 2026‑0169‑TA): Staff (Todd Draper) presented a zoning text amendment to the KMAC‑CSD zone to allow Rivian to modify monument signage by removing one sign from Lone Peak Drive and adding a taller pole/monolithic sign near I‑15. The changes do not increase the total number of signs. Staff recommended forwarding a positive recommendation to the city council, citing alignment with economic goals and no change to the original sign plan intent. Commissioner questions focused on sign heights relative to existing Carl Malone signs and elevation differences. The applicant (Logan Johnson) supported the proposal, noting visibility is important for Rivian’s wayfinding. The commission voted unanimously to forward a positive recommendation.
• The Grange Plat Amendment (Application 2026‑0009‑SUB): Staff (Maryann DeHaven) presented a request by property owner Steven Gomm to combine two existing lots into one approximately 0.99‑acre lot at 603 E. 12000 South. The use is residential low‑medium density (RA2), and the new home meets all setbacks. Staff recommended approval. The applicant spoke in favor. The commission voted unanimously to approve the plat amendment.
• Academy Plaza Site Plan (Application 2026‑0085‑SP): Staff (Todd Taylor) presented a proposal for a 7.69‑acre site at approximately 421 West 13490 South, including a vertical mixed‑use building (32,000 sq ft with retail/restaurant and office, plus a drive‑thru) and four office/warehouse buildings, totaling 245 parking spaces. Conditions required adding overhangs to secondary entrances and relocating a water meter. No public comment. The commission voted unanimously to approve with conditions.
• Fratto Subdivision Plat Amendment (Application 2026‑0100‑SUB): Staff (Nick Whittaker) presented a plat amendment to create 14 residential lots, a park, and a private road on 2.03 acres at 791 E. 12200 S, consistent with the approved Fratto Farms Development Agreement. A public speaker (Cindy Romero) raised concerns about building height and use. Staff clarified the development agreement limits height to 35 feet, allows only a single bonus‑room loft, and restricts square footage to 3,000 finished interior square feet. The commission voted unanimously to approve with conditions.
• Bangerter Crossroads Site Plan (Application 2026‑0106‑SP): Staff (Todd Draper) presented Phase 1 of a 12‑acre commercial development at 13782 S. 300 E., anchored by a nearly 100,000‑sq‑ft Smith’s Marketplace grocery store with a pharmacy, drive‑thru, and gas station. The site plan includes 245 parking spaces, landscaping, and a detention pond. Staff recommended approval with several conditions addressing lighting, berm height, and buffer compliance with the development agreement. Public comment was extensive and critical. Commissioners discussed the lighting after‑hours plan, the berm height along 300 East, and the need to adhere strictly to the development agreement. The applicant (Troy Wolverton) detailed efforts to comply, including reducing pole heights, revising the lighting plan, and maintaining an 8‑foot wall. The commission voted unanimously to approve the site plan with the conditions listed in the staff report.

Key Outcomes

• Rivian KMAC‑CSD Text Amendment: Approved unanimously to forward a positive recommendation to the Draper City Council.
• The Grange Plat Amendment: Approved unanimously.
• Academy Plaza Site Plan: Approved unanimously with conditions.
• Fratto Subdivision Plat Amendment: Approved unanimously with conditions.
• Bangerter Crossroads Site Plan: Approved unanimously with conditions (staff report conditions apply).
• Pony Express Center Parking Deviation Request: Continued to the October 8, 2026 Planning Commission meeting.