Logan council denies Brown Warehouse and Global Property rezones, approves $5.1 million in budget adjustments and code changes
August 4, 2020, 5:30 p.m. · Council Chambers
The Logan Municipal Council unanimously denied two rezone requests, the Brown Warehouse rezone on Legrand Street and the Global Property townhome rezone on 500 North, both on staff and Planning Commission recommendations to deny. It approved Resolution 20-30 budget adjustments, a citywide zoning map amendment as amended and four Land Development Code amendments. Presentations covered the Transportation Master Plan, school reopening, the Carbon Free Power Project and the mask requirement. The RDA approved assistance of up to $500,000 for the Blue Spring Business Park.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 3 · Appointment
Ratification of Water and Sewer Board appointment
Approved · 5-0
Mayor Daines asked the council to ratify the appointment of Steven Harris to the Water and Sewer Board.
Item 4 · Presentation
Transportation Master Plan update
Discussed
Woody Woodruff and Ann Williams of Horrocks Engineering described the plan as a 25-year guide updated every three to five years. A public comment period runs August 24 to September 28, 2020, with a virtual public meeting August 25 from 6 to 7 p.m. No action.
Item 5 · Presentation
Return-to-school plans
Discussed
Superintendent Frank Schofield said the district set a 'soft opening' through September 11 with split morning and afternoon sessions, and outlined face-covering rules, contact tracing and thresholds for closing classes or schools. Hillcrest Elementary is expected to open on time and Ellis East Campus has moved to its new location. Council Member Bradfield asked how vulnerable children would be protected from teasing about masks; Schofield said teachers would address it. No action.
Item 6 · Presentation
Carbon Free Power Project update
Discussed
Light & Power Director Mark Montgomery reported a 600 MW project (720 MW with uprate) with a Logan commitment of 5 MW, $8.8 million spent project-wide and $256,000 by Logan. The estimated cost rose from $3.64 billion (Nov. 2017) to $4.238 billion (Nov. 2019) to $6.124 billion (July 2020), and 213 of 720 MW are subscribed. Withdrawing now would cost Logan about $157,000, and the withdrawal window closes September 15. Council Member Simmonds said she remains concerned about capitalized costs. A resolution will return August 18.
- Payment$157,000
Item 7 · Public safety
Mask requirement update
Discussed
Mayor Daines said she declared a local state of emergency and issued an executive order for the mask requirement, lasting 30 days unless the council extends it. She recommended extending it through the end of 2020, consistent with USU's plan. The council will decide August 18 whether to extend it and whether to hold a public hearing. No action.
Item 9A · Budget
Budget adjustments for FY 2020-21 (Resolution 20-30)
Approved · 5-0
The council appropriated $150,000 from Cache County for the Kunzler easement; RAPZ grants of $20,000 (Willow Park Field No. 2), $100,000 (Logan River Blue Trail), $60,000 (Middle Canal Trail), $45,000 (1800 South Spring Creek Trail) and $39,500 (Logan River flood wall); $106,300 in the RAPZ allocation; $424,981 for the North Logan sewer trunk line and $322,168 for emergency sewer lining at 1400 North 600 West; $2.4 million for 1000 North corridor work; and $900,000 for 400 North right-of-way. No public comment.
- Grant$150,000 to Cache County
- Grant$2.40 million
- Land deal$900,000
- Budget$424,981
- Budget$322,168
Item 9B · Zoning
Brown Warehouse rezone, 1400 South Legrand Street (Ordinance 20-18)
Denied · 5-0
The request was to rezone 9.12 acres from Resource Conservation to Mixed-Use. Staff and the Planning Commission (7-0, June 25) recommended denial, citing setbacks, dense urban form, the creek, flood risk and the Future Land Use Plan designation. Kristie Cooley, for the Country Manor HOA and 48 residents, and Steve Hoedt opposed it, Hoedt citing flooding, and Tami Pyfer emailed opposition. Lance Zollinger, for the applicant, said Mixed-Use would be a good transition and storm water would be handled. Planner Russ Holley said a flood analysis would be required and the site could hold about 270 units at base density. Council Member Jensen questioned water issues.
- Acres: 9.12
- Current zone → proposed: RC → MU
- Planning Commission: denial 7-0
Item 9C · Zoning
Global Property townhome rezone, 295 West 500 North (Ordinance 20-19)
Denied · 5-0
The request was to rezone 2.72 acres from NR-6 to MR-9 for townhomes. Staff and the Planning Commission (7-0) recommended denial, citing the Detached Residential designation and the need for single-family homes. Sue Sorenson, Ellis Neighborhood chair, Susan Scott (citing access, sewer problems and upkeep) and Joy Reyes opposed it. Lance Zollinger said a single-family design had been blocked and the townhomes would be for sale. Council Member Simmonds noted the Planning Commission's concern that land acquisition could make single-family development easier.
- Acres: 2.72
- Current zone → proposed: NR-6 → MR-9
Item 9D · Zoning
Citywide zoning map amendment (Ordinance 20-20)
Approved with conditions · 5-0
The ordinance, about 64 acres in seven areas matching Future Land Use Plan changes, now covers Areas 1, 2 and 7 and a sliver of Area 6; Area 4 and the Logan River-adjacent changes were removed. Council Member Bradfield asked that Area 4 remain Resource Conservation. Kristie Cooley raised flooding concerns for Country Manor, and Steve Hoedt asked about the Logan River changes. Council Member Simmonds said a 400 North review should be handled separately. The council approved it as amended.
- Acres: about 64
Item 9E · City code
Land Development Code: ADA accommodation, subdivisions, design review (Ordinance 20-21)
Approved · 5-0
Adds a reasonable-accommodation process, cleans up subdivision language and clarifies design review tracks. The Planning Commission recommended approval 6-0 on July 9. No public comment.
Item 9F · City code
Public Works Design Standards and stormwater placement (Ordinance 20-22)
Approved · 5-0
Adopts road, sewer, water and storm drain standards by reference, requires stormwater facilities in side or rear yards and removes infill standards for subdivisions over nine lots. Gail Yost asked about older sewer lines; Community Development Director Mike DeSimone said the standards apply to new construction only. Planning Commission recommended approval 6-0.
Item 9G · City code
Land Development Code: carports, concrete, historic appeals (Ordinance 20-23)
Approved · 5-0
Clarifies carport standards, allows architectural and decorative concrete finishes and sets a 30-day appeal period in the Historic District (the minutes also say historic sign appeals). Council Member Amy Anderson asked whether shared driveways were eliminated; DeSimone said they remain allowed under another section. Planning Commission recommended approval 6-0.
Item 9H · City code
Wireless telecommunication facilities (Ordinance 20-24)
Approved · 5-0
Sets placement, design and co-location standards and requires new poles or towers to be at least 150 feet from the nearest residential structure. Planning Commission recommended approval 6-0. No public comment.
Item 10 · Budget
Workshop: budget adjustments for Cruise-In and Cache DUP Museum (Resolution 20-32)
Discussed
Assistant Finance Director Rueben Nelson presented $4,500 in donated funds for the Cruise-In and a $9,100 state grant for historic preservation of the Cache DUP Museum. Action was set for August 18.
- Grant$4,500
- Grant$9,100
Item RDA · Development
Blue Spring Business Park agency assistance, up to $500,000 (Resolution 20-31 RDA)
Approved
The proposal would fund infrastructure, including a northern extension of 800 West, for a 37-acre industrial park in the 600 West project area, conditioned on completing a first phase of two buildings totaling about 150,000 square feet. The project area, which reached maturity in 2016, has about $1.8 million in fund balance. Economic Development Director Kirk Jensen said past assistance funded two Schreiber Foods expansions and a Lundahl Building Systems project. Proponent Jason Larsen said the project would total about $35 million across eight buildings in three phases within five years. Council Member Jensen recused himself over a potential conflict and was excused at 8:10 p.m. Council Member Bradfield disclosed that his employer rents buildings from this developer and that he has no role in the rentals. Council Member Mark Anderson asked about precedent and Council Member Simmonds about the timeline. The minutes say only 'carried', with no tally.
- Grant$500,000
- Acres: 37
- Project size: about $35 million, eight buildings, three phases
What residents said
Flooding near Legrand StreetSingle-family housingAccess and sewerMask requirementCarbon Free Power Project costs
On the Brown Warehouse rezone, Kristie Cooley (Country Manor HOA) and Steve Hoedt opposed; Lance Zollinger spoke for it. On the Global Property rezone, Sue Sorenson, Susan Scott and Joy Reyes opposed. Gail Yost asked about older sewer lines.