Logan council denies 181 North 200 East rezone on a 2-2 tie and rejects Logan Secure Storage rezone
January 16, 2024, 5:30 p.m.
With Council Member Ernesto López excused, the council voted 2-2 on the 181 North 200 East rezone from NR-6 to TC-2, which failed, and voted 4-0 to deny the Logan Secure Storage rezone at 1950 North 1000 West and the 100 North TC-2 to NR-6 rezone. It approved library fee changes and budget adjustments including $1.4 million more for Second Dam sediment removal.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 5 · Presentation
Police unit citation award
Discussed
Captain Shand Nazer recognized officers and four civilians involved in a December 4, 2023 stolen-vehicle pursuit; the civilians received the chief's commendation award.
Item 9 · Budget
2024 Annual Action Plan and 2024-2028 Consolidated Plan (public hearing)
No action
Community Development Director Mike DeSimone said CDBG planning covers about $2.5 million over five years, roughly $500,000 a year, with priorities in infrastructure, public facilities and service provider capacity. Workshops were set for February 14 and 21. No comments were received and no action was taken.
Item 10 · Taxes and fees
Library fees, Resolution 24-01 (public hearing)
Approved · 4-0
The council approved the revised library fines and fees as presented. Dr. Gail Yost supported the fees to maintain the library for future users.
Item 11 · Budget
Budget adjustments, Resolution 24-02 (public hearing)
Approved · 4-0
The council appropriated $11,535 for a K9 training seminar, $400,000 for hydro penstock repair, $23,900 for employee benefit changes and $1,400,000 for Second Dam sediment removal. Council Member Simmonds confirmed the sediment money covers extra material from last year's spring runoff.
- Budget$1.40 million
- Budget$400,000
- Budget$11,535
- Budget$23,900
Item 12 · Zoning
181 North 200 East rezone from NR-6 to TC-2, Ordinance 24-01 (public hearing)
Denied · 2-2
The proposal to rezone about 0.13 acres for a small inn and gallery failed on a 2-2 vote. The Planning Commission had recommended approval 6-0. Joshua Molitor and the proponent spoke in favor. Concerns included the historic district, precedent and the residential character of the area; Holley said a bar or tavern would not be permitted on the site. Council Members Amy Anderson and Jeannie Simmonds voted no; Council Members Mark Anderson and Mike Johnson voted yes.
- Acres: about 0.13
- Current zone → proposed: NR-6 → TC-2
Item 13 · Zoning
Logan Secure Storage rezone from IP to AP, Ordinance 24-02 (public hearing)
Denied · 4-0
The council denied rezoning 4.43 acres at 1950 North 1000 West for a 70,275-square-foot, 503-unit self-storage facility. Staff and the Planning Commission (6-0) recommended denial, and a 2021 approval had expired. The proponent described a Class-A facility and said a permit delay stemmed from sewer-related conditions. Holley said the extension required a submission by December 30, 2022 and the permit was submitted in May 2023. Council Member Simmonds said the district court had upheld the city's denial. Joshua Molitor supported the project; Dr. Yost supported denial.
- Acres: 4.43
- Current zone → proposed: IP → AP
- Size: 70,275 sq ft, 503 units
Item 14 · City code
Sewer code amendment, Ordinance 23-31 (continued public hearing)
Continued · 4-0
Pending review by the state Division of Water Quality, the council continued the item to April 16.
Item 15 · Zoning
100 North rezone from TC-2 to NR-6, Ordinance 23-35 (continued public hearing)
Denied · 4-0
The council voted to deny the request covering eight parcels. The Planning Commission had recommended denial 6-0. Council Member Simmonds recused herself at 7:20 p.m., but the roll call as recorded still lists her as voting aye, which should be checked against the minutes. Discussion covered historic homes, the 2018 TC-2 zoning and a possible General Plan update; DeSimone suggested residents consider a homeowners association as an alternative, and the council agreed to reevaluate TC-2 in the future.
Item 16 · Budget
Workshop: budget adjustments, Resolution 24-03
Discussed
Previewed $71,345 from the state for alcohol enforcement, $53,266 in police overtime reimbursements and $1,500,000 from the Cache County Council of Governments for 1000 North corridor improvements; the mayor said the 1000 North work begins in spring.
- Grant$71,345 to State of Utah
- Payment$53,266
- Grant$1.50 million to Cache County Council of Governments
Item 7 · Appointment
2024 board and committee assignments
No action
Chair Anderson introduced proposed assignments; no action was taken. Council members will report on their boards and committees on an alternating basis starting February 6.
What residents said
Vehicle idlingCache Valley Mall trafficSelf-storage zoning
Paul Rogers urged reducing vehicle idling. Joshua Molitor reiterated concerns about traffic and the lack of a traffic study for the Cache Valley Mall redevelopment. Dr. Gail Yost spoke on library fees. Speakers on the rezones included the Logan Secure Storage proponent, Molitor and Yost.