Logan council approves Sugar Creek rezone 4-1 with density cap; homeless-facility zoning change passes 4-1
May 16, 2023, 5:30 p.m.
The council approved the Sugar Creek rezone at 1095 West 600 South 4-1 after attaching a deed restriction limiting density to 5.3 units per acre, with a maximum of 84 townhomes. It also adopted the public-zone code for shelters and receiving centers 4-1, approved the CDBG action plan and a $100,000 RDA incentive for Mill Creek of Logan phase 2, and heard flood updates.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Budget
CDBG Annual Action Plan PY2023, Resolution 23-12 (public hearing)
Approved · 5-0
The council approved the plan with $567,134 in estimated funding: $98,433 for a 100 West 200 South pedestrian crossing, $134,145.72 for a 600 South Main sidewalk, $37,836.84 for 500 West street improvements, $128,292.44 for a 100 North 500 East sidewalk, $55,000 for BRAG emergency home repair, $85,070 for administration and $28,356 for planning. No one spoke.
- Grant$567,134
- Grant$55,000 to BRAG
Item 2 · Parks
CDBG PY2019 Action Plan amendment, Resolution 23-15 (public hearing)
Approved · 5-0
The council approved up to $160,000 in CDBG-CV money to widen about 1,300 feet of the 1800 South (Spring Creek) Trail from 6 to 10 feet. HUD's 80 percent spending benchmark of $406,208 was due May 28, which could leave about $101,552 for the trail; staff awaited HUD clarification. Dr. Gail Yost asked about amenities; DeSimone said there would be benches at each end but no water fountains or restrooms.
- Grant$160,000
Item 3 · Zoning
Sugar Creek rezone, Ordinance 23-16
Approved with conditions · 4-1
Council Member Jensen withdrew his motion to continue and moved to approve the rezone of about 35.48 acres near 1095 West 600 South from NR-4 to MR-9 with a deed restriction setting density at 5.3 units per acre. The restriction caps townhomes at 84 (down from 126) with at least 24 lots of 6,000 square feet, and binds all parcels and future buyers. Council Member Mark Anderson voted no, saying he was voting in line with the Woodruff neighborhood's opposition. The minutes do not confirm that school district comments were obtained.
- Acres: about 35.48
- Current zone → proposed: NR-4 → MR-9
- Conditions: deed restriction at 5.3 units per acre; maximum 84 townhomes; at least 24 lots of 6,000 square feet
Item 4 · City code
Public zone and homeless and behavioral-health facilities code, Ordinance 23-10
Approved · 4-1
The amendment to Chapters 17.13, 17.14, 17.15 and 17.62 adds nonprofit-purpose language, makes behavioral-health receiving centers, homeless resource centers and shelters conditional uses in public zones, adds a narrowed proximity standard, and defines temporary housing for domestic violence survivors as a community service. Council Member Amy Anderson voted no, noting that the WAB Warming Center Board had asked for a continuance to be included in discussions.
Item 5 · Budget
Budget adjustment, Resolution 23-18 (public hearing)
Approved · 5-0
The council appropriated $11,451 from the sale of a fire vehicle for rolling-stock replacement. No one spoke.
- Budget$11,451
Public safety
Workshop: fireworks closed areas, Resolution 23-16
Discussed
Fire Chief Brad Hannig said closure boundaries are unchanged from last year, covering the east bench along 1200 East, Highway 89, Canyon Road and the Logan River, and the west side along 600 West, 200 South and 1000 West. Action was set for June 6.
Budget
Workshop: budget adjustments, Resolution 23-21
Discussed
Previewed $21,569 for police overtime reimbursements, $37,000 in donations for library and plaza sculptures, $79,000 from Cache County for flood mitigation equipment and $7,850 in donations for the police banquet. Action was set for June 6.
- Budget$21,569
- Grant$37,000
- Grant$79,000 to Cache County
- Grant$7,850
Development
Redevelopment Agency: Mill Creek of Logan phase 2 assistance, Resolution 23-17 RDA (public hearing)
Approved · 5-0
The agency approved a $100,000 incentive from the RDA Affordable Housing Fund, payable on completion, for the five-story, 72-unit second phase at about 74 West 100 South in the Downtown Redevelopment Project Area, under design review permit PC#21-020. Chairman López asked why the project qualified given the area's past blight; Kirk Jensen said a third-party blight analysis supports using these funds for market-rate housing there. No one spoke.
- Grant$100,000 to Mill Creek of Logan, LLC
General plan
Redevelopment Agency: 1400 North Main survey area, Resolution 23-20 RDA
Discussed
Jensen presented a proposed survey area south of 1400 North to 1000 North between Main Street and 200 East, to study a possible community reinvestment project area. No eminent domain would be used, so no blight study is needed. Action was set for June 6.
What residents said
Sugar Creek density and neighborhood oppositionFloodingVacant fire-damaged building
Dr. Gail Yost raised an undemolished fire-damaged building on 200 South. Joann Bennett asked what the council bases its decisions on; Council Member Jensen said he reviews all letters and emails and weighs public feedback. Nicole Burnard asked whether two continued items would get a comment period; López said it had passed but written comments could be sent.