Logan council continues homeless-facility zoning change, approves 1360 North 200 West rezone with downzone plan
April 18, 2023, 5:30 p.m.
With Chairman Ernesto López excused, the council voted 4-0 on every item. It adopted several code and budget items, continued a rewrite of public-zone rules for homeless and behavioral-health facilities to May 16, and approved a rezone at 1360 North 200 West from MR-12 to MR-20 on the condition that the city pursue a downzone back to MR-12 once it is built. Workshop items included the 208-unit Sugar Creek rezone, which staff and the Planning Commission recommended denying.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
City code
Anti-idling code, Ordinance 23-12
Approved · 4-0
The council changed the idling rule to require three warnings before a ticket, as state law now does.
City code
Telecommunications right-of-way code, Ordinance 23-13
Approved · 4-0
The council amended the telecommunications right-of-way section to include information services, after a company was found not to fall under the existing definition.
Taxes and fees
Telecommunications tax rate, Ordinance 23-14 (public hearing)
Approved · 4-0
The council updated the local telecommunications tax rate to match a state change. No one spoke.
Taxes and fees
Right-of-way permit fees, Resolution 23-09 (public hearing)
Approved · 4-0
The council adopted the right-of-way permit fee schedule. Resident Tony Nielson supported a permit inspector position, higher fees and proof a project was completed, and suggested separate permits where land touches both city and state rights-of-way. Council Member Jensen moved to continue but withdrew the motion. Staff said the schedule would be revisited later.
Budget
Budget adjustments, Resolution 23-08 (public hearing)
Approved · 4-0
The council appropriated $1,811,398 from the Cache Metropolitan Planning Organization for the 1200 East roundabouts, a $5,321 state grant for fire EMS equipment and training, and $95,496 in state funds for alcohol enforcement. No one spoke.
- Grant$1.81 million to Cache Metropolitan Planning Organization
- Grant$5,321 to State of Utah
- Grant$95,496 to State of Utah
City code
Land Development Code amendments, Ordinance 23-09 (public hearing)
Approved · 4-0
Community Development Director Mike DeSimone presented changes to Chapters 17.07, 17.08 and 17.10. Questions covered accessory-building height for boat or RV storage, RV parking on residential frontage, and a ban on drive-thrus in the Town Center zone. Dr. Gail Yost asked how usable outdoor space differs from open space. Members raised sidewalk and idling concerns about drive-thrus. The council adopted the changes.
City code
Public zone and homeless and behavioral-health facilities code, Ordinance 23-10 (public hearing)
Continued · 4-0
The amendment to Chapters 17.13, 17.14, 17.15 and 17.62 would govern shelters, homeless resource centers and behavioral-health receiving centers in public zones. Speakers included a member of the Homeless Council who asked about food preparation, a Bear River Mental Health Services representative who asked that the receiving center be removed, and Bear River Health Department staff who asked for a continuance over a 300-foot proximity restriction; another resident worried it would push the homeless population to the city's edges. Council members questioned the 300-foot rule and Council Member Jensen said three people had phoned asking for a continuance. The item was continued to May 16.
Zoning
1360 North 200 West rezone from MR-12 to MR-20, Ordinance 23-11 (public hearing)
Approved with conditions · 4-0
About 1.80 acres (TIN 05-041-0056) were rezoned from MR-12 to MR-20. Staff recommended denial and the Planning Commission recommended approval. The applicant said he would commit only to a duplex. Council Members Jensen and Mark Anderson withdrew earlier approvals to amend the motion so the city would pursue a downzone back to MR-12 after the project is built. One written comment from Frank Schofield was received.
- Acres: about 1.80
- Current zone → proposed: MR-12 → MR-20
- Planning Commission: recommended approval; staff: recommended denial
Roads and utilities
Workshop: 2022 Municipal Wastewater Planning Program report, Resolution 23-11
Discussed
Environmental Director Issa Hamud presented the annual report. Mayor Daines mentioned approved nighttime sewer maintenance work to reduce traffic effects. Action was set for May 2.
Taxes and fees
Workshop: fire prevention inspection fees, Resolution 23-14
Discussed
Fire Chief Brad Hannig said the department does at least 1,500 business inspections a year and proposed a full-time inspector. Action was set for May 2.
Zoning
Workshop: Sugar Creek rezone, Ordinance 23-16
Discussed
Planner Russ Holley presented a request to rezone about 35.48 acres near 1095 West 600 South from NR-4 to MR-9, with 208 units (82 single-family and 126 townhomes). Staff and the Planning Commission (5-1) recommended denial. Neighbors raised traffic on a busy road and child safety near Woodruff Elementary. Council Member Simmonds raised concerns about a third connection near 1400 West, and members discussed a voluntary deed restriction. Action was set for May 2.
- Acres: about 35.48
- Current zone → proposed: NR-4 → MR-9
- Units: 208 (82 single-family, 126 townhomes)
Other
Workshop: vacation of utility easements, Ordinance 23-15
Discussed
Lindhardt said no utilities exist in the easement on Lot 2 of the Tempki Subdivision and no one opposed vacating it. Action was set for May 2.
Budget
Workshop: budget adjustments, Resolution 23-13
Discussed
Finance Director Richard Anderson previewed a $2,808 U.S. Department of Justice reimbursement, a $411 state EMS grant and $8,021,000 in Electric Fund surcharge revenue and purchased-power expenses through June 30. Action was set for May 2.
- Payment$2,808 to U.S. Department of Justice
- Grant$411 to State of Utah
- Budget$8.02 million
What residents said
Homeless and behavioral-health facility zoningDrive-thrus in Town Center zoneRight-of-way permits
Speakers on the public-zone code asked for a continuance and raised concerns about shelter and receiving-center rules; a resident spoke on right-of-way permits; Dr. Gail Yost asked about open space definitions.