Logan council adopts wireless tower code and Hillcrest plan update with Simmonds excused
September 3, 2024, 5:30 p.m.
With Council Member Simmonds excused, the council voted 4-0 to adopt the wireless telecommunications facilities code, the Hillcrest Neighborhood Plan update, budget adjustments including $300,000 for open-space trees, and fiscal 2024 carry-forwards. Staff previewed rezones at 351 South 100 East and 364 South Main, a package on home occupations, accessory dwelling units and short-term rentals, and a new business licensing fee schedule.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Appointment
Light and Power Advisory Board appointment
Approved · 4-0
The council ratified Richard Guy.
Item 1 · City code
Wireless telecommunications facilities, Ordinance 24-15 (public hearing)
Approved · 4-0
The council adopted the Chapter 17.38 amendments favoring co-location and setting height and setback rules. The Planning Commission had recommended keeping towers at 40 feet in other zones while the staff proposal was 60 feet. Dr. Gail Yost asked whether children could reach the tower and what would keep them safe; Joshua Molitor and Matthew Fatuesi said towers should be concealed but visible and designed for safety.
Item 2 · General plan
Hillcrest Neighborhood Plan update, Resolution 24-32 (public hearing)
Approved · 4-0
The council approved the plan update. No one spoke.
Item 3 · Budget
Budget adjustments, Resolution 24-33 (public hearing)
Approved · 4-0
The council appropriated $47,625 from capital reserves for the Fire Station 71 roof near the university, $300,000 for trees for open space and $9,920 for wildland deployment equipment. No one spoke.
- Budget$47,625
- Purchase$300,000
- Purchase$9,920
Item 4 · Budget
Fiscal 2024 carry-forwards, Resolution 24-34 (public hearing)
Approved · 4-0
The council approved carry-forwards led by $19,299,224 for the natural gas generation project, $9,559,884 in environmental capital projects, $5,379,004 in a county road tax grant, $5,188,368 in curb, gutter and street projects, $3,759,796 in water capital improvements and $3,413,598 in transportation tax projects, along with $150,000 for the general plan and $1,200,000 for the UDOT relocation. Dr. Yost asked where Redevelopment Agency funds were going.
- Budget$19.3 million
- Budget$9.56 million
- Budget$5.38 million
Item 5 · Budget
Redevelopment Agency carry-forward, Resolution 24-35 RDA (public hearing)
Approved · 4-0
The agency approved $25,000 carried forward for the plaza project.
- Budget$25,000
Zoning
Workshop: 351 South 100 East rezone, Ordinance 24-16
Discussed
Staff previewed rezoning about 0.92 acres from NR-6 to Commercial; the Planning Commission voted 5-2 to recommend approval. Action was set for September 17.
Zoning
Workshop: 364 South Main downzone, Ordinance 24-17
Discussed
Staff previewed rezoning the Ville 364 property from TC-1 to Commercial; the Planning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend approval. The staff report is inconsistent on the number of properties. Action was set for September 17.
City code
Workshop: home occupations, accessory dwelling units and short-term rentals, Ordinances 24-18 and 24-19, Resolution 24-36
Discussed
Staff previewed code amendments to Chapters 17.36 and 17.37 (recommended 7-0 by the Planning Commission), an ordinance exempting low-impact home occupations from business licensing with a $50 administrative fee for those that opt in, and a fee schedule. Action was set for September 17.
Budget
Workshop: budget adjustments, Resolution 24-37
Discussed
Previewed $13,000 from the state for emergency management supplies and $21,731,936 in water capital carry-forwards.
- Grant$13,000 to State of Utah
- Budget$21.7 million
What residents said
Cell tower safetyInland port
Joshua Molitor opposed a proposed inland port near Hyde Park and its possible effects on Logan and asked about environmental capital project spending. Dr. Gail Yost asked about child safety at a cell tower and about Redevelopment Agency spending. Matthew Fatuesi said the cell tower should be designed with safety in mind.