Lehi Planning Commission Meeting - March 12, 2026

The Lehi Planning Commission met on March 12, 2026, to consider several agenda items including conditional use permits, a concept plan for a planned unit development, and development code amendments. The meeting began with the approval of the consent agenda and proceeded through public hearings on each item. Key decisions included approval of an ADU conversion, a credit union drive-thru, a horse keeping permit, a recommendation for a 72-lot PUD, and recommendations on two code amendments. A request for a 70-foot pylon sign was continued to allow the applicant to present a revised proposal.

Consent Calendar

• Unanimously approved the minutes from the February 26, 2026 meeting.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Item 3.1 (ADU): No public comments.
• Item 3.2 (Credit Union Drive-Thru): No public comments.
• Item 3.3 (Horses): No public comments.
• Item 3.4 (Pylon Sign): Three online comments were received, mostly opposing the height; one question about the 25-foot sign location. No in-person speakers.
• Item 3.5 (Spring Meadow Villas PUD): Several speakers:
  • Wes Davy (resident of 588 E 1630 S) expressed concerns about loss of wildlife habitat and the development extending further south than shown.
  • Natalie Woodhouse (Spring Creek Ranch resident) raised concerns about wildlife (bald eagles, deer), tree removal, light pollution, public access to open space, FEMA flood maps, and the need for a buffer along the existing trail.
  • David Packard (Spring Creek Ranch HOA board) emphasized preserving mature trees and the natural park, and asked about potential HOA merger.
  • Brant Call (adjacent property owner) requested a privacy fence due to livestock.
  • Online comments: 7 against, 1 for, citing traffic, loss of open space, and wildlife impacts.
• Item 3.7 (Code Amendment – Conditional to Permitted Uses): No public comments.
• Item 3.8 (Code Amendment – Buffering for Residential Uses): No public comments.

Discussion Items

• Item 3.1: Staff presented John Allred's request for a conditional use to convert an existing accessory building into a detached ADU. The property meets minimum lot size and setback requirements. The applicant confirmed a survey is completed and a quit claim deed is being arranged for property line issues. The commission approved without conditions.
• Item 3.2: Staff presented AWA Engineering's request for a conditional use for a drive-thru at the new Golden West Credit Union. The traffic study was satisfactory. The applicant explained the design considers safe stacking and circulation. The commission approved with DRC findings.
• Item 3.3: Staff presented Kylie Pace's request for a conditional use to keep horses on 2.5 acres. The code allows up to 10 horses on this property; the applicant plans no more than six. The commission approved with DRC comments.
• Item 3.4: Staff presented Golden West Advertising's request for a 70-foot pylon sign (reduced from two signs) for Smiths Marketplace, citing future freeway overpass visibility. The applicant (Rick Magnus) argued that a 25-foot sign would be ineffective due to the future overpass (30 feet high) and high speeds. He showed renderings of the sign's visibility. Commissioners expressed concerns about blocking mountain views and the premature justification. The applicant requested a continuance to present a shorter sign. The commission voted to continue the item to the April 23, 2026 meeting.
• Item 3.5: Staff presented Windy City Development's concept plan for Spring Meadow Villas, a 72-lot single-family PUD on 33 acres (R12 and A5 zoning). The applicant (Tony Train) explained that the 10 additional lots (beyond the 62 allowed by density) are requested in lieu of improvements including road dedication, trail construction, power corridor dedication, and additional open space. Discussion included the density in lieu justification, preservation of trees and wetlands, the future Pony Express road alignment, and trail connections. Commissioners debated the value of the in lieu lots. After public comments, the commission voted to recommend approval to the City Council with the findings that the concept is consistent with the general plan and development code, and including DRC comments.
• Item 3.7: Staff presented a code amendment to convert certain conditional uses (those with supplementary requirements) to permitted uses. The amendment aims to streamline the code. The commission recommended approval to the City Council.
• Item 3.8: Staff presented a code amendment to require buffering and screening for existing residential homes in non-residential zones. The commission discussed potential unintended consequences for Main Street walkability. The commission recommended approval to the City Council, with a request that staff further consider how to maintain street wall continuity in historic districts.

Key Outcomes

• Item 3.1: Approved (unanimous). Conditional use for ADU conversion at 409 W 900 N.
• Item 3.2: Approved (unanimous). Conditional use for drive-thru at 520 W Main St.
• Item 3.3: Approved (unanimous). Conditional use for horses at 3154 N 4200 W.
• Item 3.4: Continued to April 23, 2026 meeting. Applicant to present revised proposal for the pylon sign.
• Item 3.5: Recommended approval to City Council (unanimous). Concept plan for Spring Meadow Villas PUD with 72 lots, including density in lieu of 10 lots.
• Item 3.7: Recommended approval to City Council (unanimous). Development code amendment to convert conditional uses to permitted uses.
• Item 3.8: Recommended approval to City Council (unanimous) with a request to staff to address Main Street street wall concerns.