Logan council continues accessory dwelling unit vote and approves FY2020 carry-forwards; agency approves $150,000 Cytiva incentive
September 7, 2021, 5:30 p.m.
After a 12-speaker hearing on accessory dwelling units, the council continued the ordinance to September 21 and approved FY2020 carry-forwards. Workshops covered the $14.9 million library budget, $13.8 million in federal funds for a fire station and water tank, and rezones for Thornley Dental and the Hoggan townhomes.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · City code
Accessory dwelling units, Ordinance 21-14 (public hearing)
Continued · 5-0
DeSimone recommended a limited start near downtown with a review in 24 months; the Planning Commission voted 7-0 on August 12 to recommend approval. Twelve residents spoke: several from Adams and Hillcrest asked for a large buffer around Utah State University, more parking or enforcement first; others from Lundstrom, Woodruff and Island supported units citywide or for student housing, and one said owner occupancy is what helps neighborhoods. Council Member Tom Jensen agreed to start small, Amy Anderson raised density and enforcement concerns and favored a small university buffer map, Ernesto López wanted more time, and Jeannie Simmonds described the complexity of a college town. The landlord license fee is $75 and the impact fee $1,300 per unit. The council continued the item to September 21 for action.
Item 2 · Budget
Unspent FY2020 appropriations, Resolution 21-44 (public hearing)
Approved · 5-0
Carry-forwards approved include $803,500 for library design, $5,887,563 for the Center Block, $21,719,760 for the wastewater treatment plant, $3,307,599 for electric substations 9 and 10 and $5,110,963 in county road tax grants, among many lines. Craig Watts asked for clarification; Simmonds noted the budget year ended July 31. The minutes show Council Member Amy Anderson excused at about 7:50 p.m. and do not make clear whether she voted.
- Budget$21.7 million
- Budget$5.89 million
- Budget$803,500
Item A · Budget
Budget adjustment, Resolution 21-47 (workshop)
Discussed
Finance Director Richard Anderson presented adjustments including a $14,929,958 appropriation that makes up the whole library construction budget, funded from the general fund, library funds and an inter-fund loan from the electric fund rather than property tax. Smaller lines include $65,000 in state grants for part-time firefighter wages, $50,000 and $9,000 in after-school grants and $40,000 in wellness funds. It returned for a hearing on September 21.
- Budget$14.9 million
Item B · Budget
American Rescue Plan appropriations, Resolution 21-46 (workshop)
Discussed
Staff proposed $7,000,000 for construction of the new Fire Station 70, $6,806,781 for the Bluff water storage tank and $9,000 for League of Cities and Towns support. Staff estimated the station at $5.5 million to $7.5 million and the tank at more than $20 million. It returned for a hearing on September 21.
- Budget$7.00 million
- Budget$6.81 million
Item 3 · Zoning
Thornley Dental rezone, Ordinance 21-15
Discussed
Planner Russ Holley presented a request to rezone 1.2 acres at 195 South 100 East from NR-6 to TC-2 in the Wilson Neighborhood; the site is a 1945 church and the future land use plan shows Town Center. Staff and the Planning Commission (August 12) recommended approval. The item returned for action September 21.
- Current zone to proposed: NR-6 to TC-2
- Acres: 1.2
Item 4 · Zoning
Hoggan rezone, Ordinance 21-16
Discussed
Holley presented a request by Bradley and Cathy Hoggan to rezone 6.62 acres at 1800 South 1600 West from NR-6 to MR-12 for a 71-unit townhome project in the Woodruff Neighborhood. Staff and the Planning Commission (August 26) recommended denial because the future land use plan and Woodruff plan call for detached homes at 4 to 6 units per acre. If the rezone were approved, staff recommended approving the design review and subdivision with 142 parking stalls and three street connections.
- Applicant: Bradley R. and Cathy P. Hoggan
- Current zone to proposed: NR-6 to MR-12
- Acres: 6.62; units: 71
Item 5-8 · City code
Land development code amendments, Ordinances 21-17 to 21-20 (workshop)
Discussed
Staff presented four code changes the Planning Commission recommended on August 26: conditional use permit standards (21-17); a rule that at least 80 percent of the ground floor in commercial mixed-use zones be commercial (21-18); removal of design standards for single-family and two-family homes under state law (21-19); and parking and landscaping updates, including side or rear RV parking only (21-20). Staff called the design-standard removal 'unfortunate.' No public comment was received. All returned for action September 21.
Item RDA · Development
Cytiva expansion incentive, Resolution 21-45 RDA (Redevelopment Agency)
Approved · 4-0
Economic Development Director Kirk Jensen presented a $150,000 incentive from the Logan River project area reserve for Cytiva's expansion, payable after completion and proof of the planned $240 million investment and about 396 new jobs. Scott Stewart asked whether Cytiva would hire that many people amid a labor shortage; Jensen said the funds are performance-based. Gail Yost asked about wages; Jensen said Cytiva raised its minimum production wage to $20 an hour and offers full benefits. The agency approved it unanimously, with Council Member Amy Anderson excused.
- Grant$150,000 to Cytiva
What residents said
Accessory dwelling unitsFire Station 70 site and costSchool masking
Mary DeSilvia presented a petition for mandatory masking in schools and Katie Lee-Koven asked the council to relay parents' requests to the legislature; Gail Yost wished the community a happy Rosh Hashanah. Twelve residents spoke on accessory dwelling units (see item 1) and two on Fire Station 70 funding: one questioned the consultant analysis and one said the acquisition estimate seemed low.