Logan council denies Sierra Meadows rezone 5-0 and Adams Neighborhood TC-2 rezone 4-1, and continues Willow Lakes Phase 5 overlay
September 16, 2025, 5:30 p.m.
The council voted 5-0 to deny a request to rezone 20.06 acres at 1300 West 450 South from NR-4 to NR-6 and 4-1 to deny a small-lot rezone to Town Center Two, with Council Member Mark Anderson opposed. It voted 5-0 to continue the Willow Lakes Phase 5 Planned Development Overlay to October 7 so language can be revised, and approved a lighting incentive program and a $500,000 RDA contribution to a signal at 1250 North 200 East. Mayor Holly Daines was excused.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Other
Commercial lighting incentive program, Resolution 25-38 (public hearing)
Approved · 5-0
The council approved revised commercial lighting retrofit incentive amounts effective October 1, 2025. Sustainability Program Coordinator Emily Malik said the program began in 2014, with $19,000 spent this fiscal year and $25,000 last year. Council Member Mark Anderson asked whether Rocky Mountain Power incentives were adequate; Malik said yes. No one spoke.
Item 2 · Zoning
Sierra Meadows rezone, 1300 West 450 South, Ordinance 25-14 (public hearing)
Denied · 5-0
The council denied the rezone of 20.06 acres from NR-4 to NR-6 in the Woodruff Neighborhood. Staff had recommended approval as a transition between MR-9 and NR-4; the Planning Commission recommended denial 4-0. Speakers Gail Yost and Melissa Dahle favored larger lots or following the neighborhood plan, Joshua Molitor and Paul Beecher cited water, density and flooding, Linda Johnson wanted a design first and Gail Hanson called NR-6 reasonable. Developer representative Blaine Hamblin said the plan is single-family homes only. Council Member Mark Anderson saw valid concerns on both sides; Amy Anderson said diversity includes larger family lots; López favored leaving NR-4 given the nearby Sugar Creek rezone; Johnson cited online comments favoring the plan; Simmonds asked whether diversity should wait for the General Plan. Community Development Director Mike DeSimone said a rezone cannot be conditional.
- Applicant: J&C Properties Group LLC
- Acres: 20.06
- Current zone → proposed: NR-4 → NR-6
- Staff recommendation: approve
- Planning Commission: recommended denial 4-0, August 14, 2025
Item 3 · Zoning
Adams Neighborhood rezone to TC-2, 200 East, Ordinance 25-15 (public hearing)
Denied · 4-1
The council denied a rezone of 0.21 acres from NR-6 to Town Center Two that would have legalized a third unit in a rear garage apartment. Staff recommended approval and the Planning Commission voted 4-0 to approve. Chair Simmonds said a neighbor reported an unpermitted deck over the canal and opposed approval until that is addressed. Council Member Amy Anderson was torn and preferred to wait for the General Plan and worried about legalizing a nonconforming structure; Mark Anderson said the property will likely become TC-2 eventually and the question is timing; Johnson had reservations. Gail Yost opposed converting residential land to TC-2.
- Acres: 0.21
- Current zone → proposed: NR-6 → TC-2
- Staff recommendation: approve
- Planning Commission: approved 4-0, August 14, 2025
Item 4 · Zoning
Willow Lakes Phase 5 Planned Development Overlay, about 1100 South 1400 West, Ordinance 25-16 (public hearing)
Continued · 5-0
The council continued the overlay for the 12-acre Phase 5 to October 7 so the developer can revise language. The proposal includes a 40,000-square-foot fitness and boat club, five beachfront short-term rentals, 11 single-family lots, five mansion-style multifamily buildings (up to 36 units) and a 60-bed assisted living building up to 43 feet. The Planning Commission voted 4-0 to approve. Planner Russ Holley said some requests, such as short-term rental setbacks, differ from current code and would need to be written into the code section; the developer's representative agreed to continue. Chair Simmonds wanted the language recrafted so the public can review it. Linda Johnson asked that some short-term rentals be affordable to residents, Gail Yost supported assisted living but worried about spacing of mansion-style homes, and Joshua Molitor questioned whether 60 residents fit the assisted living building.
- Applicant: Willow Lakes Holdings LLC
- Acres: 12
- Planning Commission: approved 4-0, August 14, 2025
- Continued to October 7, 2025
Item 5 · Budget
Budget adjustments, Resolution 25-39 (public hearing)
Approved · 5-0
The council appropriated $8,147 in state interlibrary loan funds, a $7,123 state fire grant and $6,780 in police forfeiture funds, $22,050 in total.
- Grant$8,147 to State of Utah
- Grant$7,123 to State of Utah
- Payment$6,780
Item 6 · Budget
Workshop: budget adjustments, Resolution 25-41
Discussed
Previewed $8,722 in state funds for the recreation center complex, a $52,000 state fire grant and $25,000 in insurance proceeds for police vehicles. Action was set for October 7.
- Grant$8,722 to State of Utah
- Grant$52,000 to State of Utah
- Payment$25,000
Item 7 · Budget
Redevelopment Agency budget adjustment, Resolution 25-40 RDA
Approved · 5-0
The RDA approved $500,000 from reserves toward a new traffic signal at 1250 North 200 East, with Public Works paying a portion. Public Works Director Paul Lindhardt said minor work begins this fall and main construction in spring 2026.
- Budget$500,000
Presentation
Council candidate statements
Discussed
Candidates for council seats gave statements, including Brian Seamons, Melissa Dahle, incumbent Ernesto López and a statement for Katie Lee-Koven read by Council Member Amy Anderson. No action was taken.
What residents said
Logan River water rightsWater and densityShort-term rentals
Susanne Janecke urged the city to protect recreation and environmental water rights in the Logan River. Gail Hanson reflected on community openness. Patrick Belmont described an energy coalition and agrivoltaics. Paul Johnson urged protection of the river's branches and tributaries. Joshua Molitor commented on River Crossing Townhomes and signage wording.