Layton council denies a rezone to expand a senior living facility, 3-0 with one abstention, and approves a $12.4 million rail-crossing bridge agreement (draft minutes)
September 17, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
Layton's City Council voted 3-0, with Councilmember Zach Bloxham abstaining for lack of information, on Sept. 17 to deny a rezone of about 1242 East Pheasant View Drive from R-1-6 and R-S to R-2, which the owner sought to expand a senior living facility from 38 to 48 units. Staff and the Planning Commission recommended denial. The council also approved a resolution on an interlocal agreement with Davis County for the 2200 West railroad crossing active transportation bridge, a project estimated at $12,385,000, and adopted Ordinance 26-27 on accessory dwelling unit standards. These are the city's draft minutes and may change before approval. Councilmember Bettina Smith Edmondson was excused.
From the draft minutes. Updated October 30, 2026.
In brief
3 items came up for a decision or discussion: 2 approved and 1 denied.
1 vote was not unanimous: About 1242 East Pheasant View Drive: R-1-6 and R-S to R-2 (0-3-1).
This write-up links 2 source documents.
5 members were present.
The next one was on October 15, 2026: Layton council agenda: rezone request for 2675 North, RAMP agreement amendment and a land purchase
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item Rezone · Development
About 1242 East Pheasant View Drive: R-1-6 and R-S to R-2
Denied · 0-3-1
The facility was approved by conditional use in 2009 and grew through a development agreement capped at 38 units; city staff said it already exceeds what current code allows and is legal non-conforming, and a rezone would make it conforming and allow expansion. Staff recommended denial over the intensity of use, unresolved storm drain detention and Fire Marshal concerns about fire access and a turnaround, and conflict with the general plan; they said amending the general plan and development agreement would also be needed. The Planning Commission recommended denial on Aug. 25. The applicant said the expansion needs one more staff member, parking would exceed code and the concerns could be resolved; a relative of a resident spoke in support. Councilmember Bloxham said he needed more information.
- Proposed: 38 to 48 units
- Planning Commission: recommend denial (Aug. 25)
Item Resolution · Contract
Interlocal agreement with Davis County: 2200 West railroad crossing active transportation bridge
Approved · 4-0
Layton won a $9,908,000 Safe Streets for All grant in December 2025 needing a 20 percent local match of $2,477,000. Davis County awarded $1,730,000 toward the match, leaving a Layton share of $747,000 of a $12,385,000 estimated cost. The grant agreement must be signed within 12 months of award and the project finished within five years of signing.
- Total estimated cost: $12,385,000
- Safe Streets for All grant: $9,908,000
- Davis County: $1,730,000
- Layton share: $747,000
Item Ordinance 26-27 · Development
Accessory dwelling unit standards under Utah Code 10-21-304
Approved · 4-0
The text amendment updates the city's ADU rules to match state code. The Planning Commission recommended approval unanimously on Aug. 25.
What residents said
A resident spoke in support of the senior living expansion at the rezone hearing.