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Lehi Planning Commission Meeting Summary - April 24, 2025

Meeting Portal — Thursday, April 24, 2025
BodyLehi, Utah
SessionMeeting Portal
DateThursday, April 24, 2025
StatusFILED
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Transcript — Verbatim
0:00

Official.

0:01

We'd be done.

0:03

All right.

0:05

I want to go ahead and welcome everyone out to the Lehigh Planning Commission.

0:09

April 24th, 2025.

0:13

Go ahead and call this to order.

0:16

And before we jump into the consent agenda, let me actually go ahead and address a few items right up top.

0:26

This is one of our most packed agendas in a good long while.

0:35

I want to ensure as we go through the evening that every item gets the proper attention that it deserves.

0:46

We'll go ahead and institute time limits on speaking.

0:50

I want to be clear that that's going to apply to the applicants as well, unless there is a very clear reason.

0:56

For more detail.

0:57

Applicants tonight, you will have four minutes at the mic if you choose to take it.

1:03

And public comment will keep everyone to two minutes per item.

1:06

So of course, if there's more than one item.

1:08

I think I know which item most people want to speak to, but in the event anyone's dying to comment on others, you'll always have an uh a full two minutes.

1:17

Let me uh also say to the commission, in order to make sure that we're moving through in a good we want to move through at a good pace, of course, not rushing anything either.

1:29

Um so let's please be mindful as deliberative as we can be, and I think that's a good thing to ensuring that our deliberations are very meaningful and we don't uh get overly philosophical tonight.

1:42

Um as we are wont to do on occasion.

1:46

And uh finally, I'll note that Kim, while we are in very capable hands with Katie, uh Kim has to catch a painfully late flight tonight.

1:59

So he will be leaving us at 9 p.m.

2:02

Challenge accepted.

2:03

Can we get done by nine?

2:05

Probably not, but we'll see if we can get through this while while Kim is here and uh not leave Katie holding the bag on more than half of the items, preferably.

2:15

Uh one last thing I'll go ahead and say, I do like to say this, particularly when we have a more full room, because I want to make sure that all of uh the citizenry who want to speak to an item, I want to make sure that your comments are as efficacious and valuable as possible.

2:30

Uh so please keep in mind that when you have your your two minutes at the mic after you state your name, uh as we need you to do, please for the record.

2:38

Uh be thinking right now for that item that's gonna come.

2:42

Uh be thinking about how your comments fit with code, how they fit with ordinances.

2:49

Uh there are so many times where we hear things and we say, God, I understand what you're saying, but you know, we have to go by what the ordinances say with uh rights that property owners have or uh restrictions that are you know by code.

3:07

Uh feelings are important.

3:10

We're human, we feel them.

3:11

I'm not saying you can't speak to the things that you're feeling, but give us some teeth to you know really be able to say, yeah, that's a meaningful comment that applies to this issue.

3:22

So just let that simmer on on your head as uh as you're thinking things through.

3:27

All of that said, let's go ahead and get to that consent agenda, huh?

3:32

2.1.

3:35

Approval of minutes for April 10th, 2025.

3:38

Unless anyone has uh an issue with it, I love a motion.

3:41

Mr.

3:41

Chair, I move that we approve the minutes from the April 10th, 2025 meeting.

3:46

I'll second it.

3:48

Motion and a second.

3:49

All those in favor.

3:50

I think.

3:50

Aye.

3:51

Any opposed.

3:53

Fantastic.

3:54

Let's get into the regular agenda and uh Katie.

3:57

We are uh, if you don't mind, I'm actually gonna go ahead and pull 3.11 up first.

4:03

That's okay.

4:05

Okay.

4:05

Because I think we can get it done in about two minutes.

4:11

That is a challenge commission.

4:17

Okay.

4:18

Um so item 3.11 is public hearing and consideration of AWA engineering's request for approval of a platin amendment for Hardman Lehigh subdivision plat B, located at approximately 2100 north, 3600 west, um, subdividing lot eight into six new parcels.

4:39

Um this is for a commercial subdivision.

4:42

Uh residential uses such as townhomes and condos are not allowed to be built in the commercial zone.

4:47

This is to help facilitate the construction of a future grocery store and future retail um retail and commercial buildings.

5:00

All lots on the plat amendment meet the requirements of the commercial zone, and each individual lot will be reviewed by the DRC when each lot submits for a site plan individually.

5:14

The DRC had three red line comments, including uh note on the plaid that each lot will have to provide their own parking.

5:22

Uh please consider all DRC comments in your motion.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Planning and Zoning███████████████████19%
Transportation Safety█████████████████17%
Community Engagement█████████9%
Conditional Use Permits████████8%
Parking Management███████7%
Procedural██████6%
Subdivision Approval██████6%
Development Agreements████4%
Affordable Housing████4%
Summary of Proceedings

Lehi Planning Commission Meeting Summary - April 24, 2025

The Lehi Planning Commission held a lengthy meeting on April 24, 2025, starting at 7:00 PM. The agenda included 14 items, including several public hearings, conditional uses, plat approvals, and recommendations to the City Council. The meeting was extended past 10:00 PM to complete all items. Commissioners placed time limits on speakers: four minutes for applicants and two minutes for public comment.

Consent Calendar

  • Approval of Minutes: The minutes from the April 10, 2025 meeting were unanimously approved.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Salt Spring General Plan Amendment (Item 3.3): Multiple residents spoke in opposition to changing the land use designation from very low-density residential agriculture (VLDRA) to high-density residential (HDR). Concerns included traffic congestion on 300 East and Pioneer Crossing, inadequate school capacity, safety issues for emergency vehicles, loss of community character, and lack of infrastructure. One resident expressed full support for the change, citing the need for attainable housing.
  • Lehi Main Street Subdivision (Item 3.6): Residents raised concerns about traffic impacts, especially on 700 South, which is narrow and privately owned in a section. They requested a third egress to 2300 West to alleviate congestion. The applicant clarified that a road stub to the east is provided but not required to connect immediately.
  • Other Items: No public comments were made on items 3.11, 3.2, 3.4, 3.5, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 3.12, or 3.13. Some online comments were noted for various items.

Discussion Items

  • Swig Drive-Thru (Item 3.1): Conditional use approval for a drive-thru at 1678 East Timpanogos Highway. The traffic engineer expressed concerns about queuing, but a study showed capacity. The commission approved with three conditions: employee traffic guidance when queue exceeds 13 vehicles, trash pickup accommodation, and a double-stack queue lane (eliminating some parking stalls).
  • Home Occupation Code Amendment (Item 3.2): Proposed amendment to allow landscaping and construction businesses as conditional uses on residential properties over one acre. The commission recommended approval to the City Council, citing support for small businesses and property rights.
  • Salt Spring General Plan Amendment (Item 3.3): The commission recommended denial of changing the land use from VLDRA to HDR for 13.32 acres. The recommendation cited inconsistency with surrounding properties, creation of an island of high density, and lack of infrastructure. The final decision rests with the City Council.
  • Salt Spring Annexation (Item 3.4): Recommended approval of TH-5 (transitional holding) zoning for annexation. This temporary zone allows future development after a zone change and water dedication.
  • Clark Meadows Annexation (Item 3.5): Recommended approval of R-1-22 zoning, consistent with the general plan's VLDRA designation.
  • Lehi Main Street Subdivision (Item 3.6): Approved preliminary plat for 83 single-family lots. The development agreement requires a future road stub to the east, but no timeline for connection. Traffic signal improvements at 2300 West and 700 South are planned within a year.
  • Fabian House 2 Concept Plan (Item 3.7): Approved an exception to parking lot setbacks to allow seven on-street parking spaces along 200 South. The plan includes a parking agreement with the adjacent Carl Malone training center to share parking after hours.
  • Fibertel/Comcast Line (Item 3.8): Approved conditional use for an underground fiber line in Traverse Mountain, with no objections.
  • 7-Eleven Concept Plan (Item 3.9): Approved a setback exception to allow a 90-foot building setback (instead of 50) with a large landscaping buffer. The commission suggested creating a walkable, community-friendly design, including potential north-side entrance.
  • Starbucks Pylon Sign (Item 3.10): Approved a pylon sign that meets all code requirements.
  • Skyline Properties Plat Amendment (Item 3.12): Approved combining two lots into one for an industrial building.
  • Olsen Farmstead Preliminary Plat (Item 3.13): Approved a two-lot subdivision with conditions, including a no-climb fence.
  • Cold Spring Business Park Extension (Item 3.14): Approved a one-year extension (to April 24, 2026) for the site plan, as the code only allows a one-year extension.

Key Outcomes

  • Approvals: Swig drive-thru (with conditions), Lehi Main Street subdivision, Fabian House 2, Fibertel line, 7-Eleven concept plan, Starbucks sign, Skyline plat amendment, Olsen Farmstead, Cold Spring Business Park extension.
  • Recommendations to City Council: Home occupation amendment (approve), Salt Spring General Plan amendment (deny), Salt Spring Annexation (approve TH-5 zoning), Clark Meadows Annexation (approve R-1-22 zoning).
  • Votes: All decisions were unanimous. The meeting adjourned around 10:45 PM.

Meeting Transcript

Official. We'd be done. All right. I want to go ahead and welcome everyone out to the Lehigh Planning Commission. April 24th, 2025. Go ahead and call this to order. And before we jump into the consent agenda, let me actually go ahead and address a few items right up top. This is one of our most packed agendas in a good long while. I want to ensure as we go through the evening that every item gets the proper attention that it deserves. We'll go ahead and institute time limits on speaking. I want to be clear that that's going to apply to the applicants as well, unless there is a very clear reason. For more detail. Applicants tonight, you will have four minutes at the mic if you choose to take it. And public comment will keep everyone to two minutes per item. So of course, if there's more than one item. I think I know which item most people want to speak to, but in the event anyone's dying to comment on others, you'll always have an uh a full two minutes. Let me uh also say to the commission, in order to make sure that we're moving through in a good we want to move through at a good pace, of course, not rushing anything either. Um so let's please be mindful as deliberative as we can be, and I think that's a good thing to ensuring that our deliberations are very meaningful and we don't uh get overly philosophical tonight. Um as we are wont to do on occasion. And uh finally, I'll note that Kim, while we are in very capable hands with Katie, uh Kim has to catch a painfully late flight tonight. So he will be leaving us at 9 p.m. Challenge accepted. Can we get done by nine? Probably not, but we'll see if we can get through this while while Kim is here and uh not leave Katie holding the bag on more than half of the items, preferably. Uh one last thing I'll go ahead and say, I do like to say this, particularly when we have a more full room, because I want to make sure that all of uh the citizenry who want to speak to an item, I want to make sure that your comments are as efficacious and valuable as possible. Uh so please keep in mind that when you have your your two minutes at the mic after you state your name, uh as we need you to do, please for the record. Uh be thinking right now for that item that's gonna come. Uh be thinking about how your comments fit with code, how they fit with ordinances. Uh there are so many times where we hear things and we say, God, I understand what you're saying, but you know, we have to go by what the ordinances say with uh rights that property owners have or uh restrictions that are you know by code. Uh feelings are important. We're human, we feel them. I'm not saying you can't speak to the things that you're feeling, but give us some teeth to you know really be able to say, yeah, that's a meaningful comment that applies to this issue. So just let that simmer on on your head as uh as you're thinking things through. All of that said, let's go ahead and get to that consent agenda, huh? 2.1. Approval of minutes for April 10th, 2025. Unless anyone has uh an issue with it, I love a motion. Mr. Chair, I move that we approve the minutes from the April 10th, 2025 meeting. I'll second it. Motion and a second. All those in favor. I think. Aye. Any opposed. Fantastic. Let's get into the regular agenda and uh Katie. We are uh, if you don't mind, I'm actually gonna go ahead and pull 3.11 up first. That's okay. Okay.

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