Cache Valley Marketplace (Cache Valley Mall redevelopment, called Woodsonia in 2023 minutes)
Redevelopment of the Cache Valley Mall site, about $205 million, rezoned in August 2023. In November 2023 the Redevelopment Agency approved tax-increment assistance capped at $10,010,000, affordable housing reserve caps and a $500,000 reserve draw; the council set aside up to $800,000 in contingent legal fees.
- Where it stands
- Approved
- Type
- Zone change
- Location
- About 1300 North Main Street
- Size
- 25.5 acres
- Homes
- 346
- Applicant
- Developer (Woodsonia)
Every hearing and vote
June 20, 2023 · City Council
Workshop: Cache Valley Marketplace concept plan
Discussed
A concept plan proposed a $205 million redevelopment of the 28.62-acre Cache Valley Mall site with a 150,000-square-foot retailer, 346 apartments, a 156-room hotel with 21,000 square feet of ground-floor commercial and a six-lot subdivision; the existing mall has about 309,142 square feet of retail. Council feedback included keeping overall density at or below 13 units per acre, concern about doubled sign sizes, and a wish for a bus stop, more crosswalks and more open space. Feedback would go to the proponents; the Planning Commission hearing was July 13, with a council workshop August 1 and hearing August 15.
- Cost: about $205 million
- Units: 346 multi-family
August 1, 2023 · City Council
Workshop: Cache Valley Marketplace rezone and PD-1 code amendment, Ordinance 23-28
Discussed
Staff previewed rezoning about 25.5 acres near 1300 North Main from Commercial to Commercial with a planned development overlay for a 150,000-square-foot big-box store, a 156-room hotel with 21,000 square feet of commercial and 346 residential units, about $205 million in total. The Planning Commission recommended approval 6-0 on July 13. Comments were mixed; written comments would be in the August 15 packet.
August 15, 2023 · City Council
Cache Valley Marketplace rezone and PD-1 code amendment, Ordinance 23-28 (public hearing)
Approved · 4-0
The council rezoned about 25.5 acres near 1300 North Main from Commercial to Commercial with a planned development overlay for redevelopment of the mall: a 150,000-square-foot big-box store, a 156-room hotel with retail, 346 apartments and about 21,000 square feet of retail, about $205 million in all. Standards include 60-foot building heights, 13.5 units per acre, 1,375 parking stalls against 1,140 required and three 11-foot monument signs of 108 square feet each. The Planning Commission recommended approval 6-0 on July 13. Eight residents spoke; questions covered the big-box anchor, traffic, historic character, the affordable-housing share, apartments versus single-family homes and space for local artists; Joanna Bennett asked for denial, and Michael Jewell and others supported or questioned it. Developers Drew Snyder and Mitch Hohlen said 10 percent of units would be affordable at 80 percent of area median income, ownership would be long term, about eight small tenants may return, and the anchor is needed for financial viability. Mayor Daines said concerns raised by an adjacent business owner were being addressed.
- Acres: about 25.5
- Current zone → proposed: Commercial → Commercial with Planned Development overlay
- Units: 346 multi-family; 156-room hotel; 150,000 sq ft big-box store
- Investment: about $205 million
- Planning Commission: recommended approval 6-0
September 19, 2023 · City Council
Consent to tax increment for the 1400 North Main project area, Resolution 23-40
Approved · 5-0
The council consented to the use of tax increment for the project area, with a 20-year term, 5 percent of the increment for administration and 10 percent for housing. The minutes give a $1,591,200 cap, the city's estimated share. Economic Development Director Kirk Jensen also discussed timing of a closing on the mall sale, possibly in November.
October 17, 2023 · City Council
Redevelopment Agency: 1400 North Main interlocal agreements, Resolution 23-44 RDA (public hearing)
Approved · 5-0
The agency approved interlocal agreements for tax diversion in the 1400 North Main project area with Cache County, the Logan City School District and the city. The county and school district had already approved; an agreement with the developer, called Woodsonia in the minutes, was pending. The mayor said demolition was planned for March 2024 with a two-year build-out; Council Member Simmonds said a traffic impact study would be done. Dr. Yost asked about timeline, traffic and a required public access right.
November 7, 2023 · City Council
Redevelopment Agency: Woodsonia assistance, Resolution 23-46 RDA
Approved · 4-0
Economic Development Director Kirk Jensen presented assistance for a project of about 25.5 acres at roughly 1300 North Main with a 150,000-square-foot commercial building, a 98,000-square-foot hotel and retail building and about 346 apartments, 10 percent of them (34 units) affordable at 80 percent of area median income for the agency's 20-year term. Incentives include 100 percent of available tax increment capped at $10,010,000 and 100 percent of affordable housing reserves capped at $1,180,000, plus $500,000 from the affordable housing reserve; the minutes give an estimated reimbursement of $3,811,000. Council members asked about retailer disclosure, affordability duration and the cap, and the mayor noted the developer could opt out after the term.
November 21, 2023 · City Council
Budget adjustments, Resolution 23-47 (public hearing)
Approved · 5-0
The council appropriated $80,000 for special inspection services reimbursement, $20,329 for police overtime reimbursements, a $100,000 state loan forgiveness grant for the Water Lead Service Line Inventory, $32,784 for development traffic studies, up to $800,000 in contingent legal fees for the Woodsonia development from the risk management fund, $60,000 for credit card fees, supplies and maintenance, and a $390,000 grant for the after-school program serving four elementary schools and the school district. Joshua Molitor asked about the $800,000; City Attorney Carlston said it is a cap and the final amount is unknown.
November 21, 2023 · City Council
Redevelopment Agency: $500,000 affordable housing reserve toward Woodsonia, Resolution 23-48 RDA (public hearing)
Approved · 4-0
The agency approved drawing $500,000 from affordable housing reserves toward the Woodsonia project at 1300 North Main. Kirk Jensen defined affordable housing as meeting HUD and state standards, at 80 percent of area median income for Cache County. No one spoke. Council Member Jensen had left the meeting and did not vote.
October 7, 2025 · City Council
Workshop: Cache Valley Marketplace Planned Development Overlay amendment, Ordinance 25-19
Discussed
Woodsonia Cache Valley LLC asked to remove a 156-room hotel from the 2023 approval and add a 62,000-square-foot mid-box retail building, reducing multifamily units from 346 to 312 while increasing the share of larger units. Density would be 12.2 units per acre against 30 allowed and parking 1,265 spaces against 1,172 required. Action was set for October 21.
October 21, 2025 · City Council
Cache Valley Marketplace Planned Development Overlay amendment, Ordinance 25-19 (public hearing)
Approved with conditions · 5-0
Woodsonia Cache Valley LLC asked to drop a 156-room hotel and add a 62,000-square-foot mid-box retail building, and to reduce multifamily units from 346 to 312 with more three-bedroom units. Parking would be 1,265 spaces against 1,172 required, density 12.2 units per acre, and the tallest building 50 feet. Finance Director Richard Anderson said commercial development generates more property and sales tax than a hotel. Vice Chair Johnson said the project lost character and felt like a mall; Chair Simmonds suggested second-floor housing. Developer representative Brady Morris said the hotel had no takers. Speakers favored more housing. A motion to deny was withdrawn, and the council voted 5-0 on an amendment to adopt Building F and deny Buildings B and E as presented; the minutes do not describe Building F.
- Applicant: Woodsonia Cache Valley LLC
- 2023 approval: 150,000 sq ft Target, 156-room hotel, 346 multifamily units
- Proposed: remove hotel, add 62,000 sq ft mid-box retail, 312 units
- Staff recommendation: conditional approval
December 16, 2025 · City Council
Cache Valley Marketplace Planned Development amendment #2, Ordinance 25-25 (public hearing)
Approved · 4-0
The council adopted a second amendment to reflect changes to the commercial layout and the final design of the multifamily project at 115 and 155 East Cache Valley Boulevard and 1295 North 200 East; the mid-box building and one apartment building are under review and parking language for one building was revised to allow garages. The Planning Commission voted 5-0 on December 11. Vice Chair Johnson asked about lighting; planner Russ Holley said code limits light past the property line. Gail Yost asked why a hotel was not feasible. Council Member López said his concerns were addressed, Amy Anderson said the design improved and is no longer visible from Main Street, and Johnson said conditions at Target rule out a hotel.
- Applicant: Woodsonia Cache Valley LLC
- Planning Commission: recommended approval 5-0, December 11, 2025
January 6, 2026 · City Council
Workshop: electrical and public utility easement vacation at Cache Valley Marketplace, Ordinance 26-04
Discussed
Lindhardt said easements between 1400 North and 1250 North and Main Street and 200 East no longer match parcel lines and building locations, and all utilities have already been relocated.
January 20, 2026 · City Council
Electrical and public utility easement vacation, Cache Valley Marketplace, Ordinance 26-04 (public hearing)
Approved · 5-0
The council vacated easements between 1400 North and 1250 North and between Main Street and 200 East that conflict with new building footprints and boundary adjustments; Light & Power has relocated its infrastructure. The ordinance will not be recorded until replacement easements are recorded. City Attorney Craig Carlston said denying it could create theoretical liability under development agreements and permits.
May 12, 2026 · City Council work session
Redevelopment Agency budget
Discussed
Economic Development Director Kirk Jensen estimated RDA revenue of about $610,000, mostly tax increment, with no reserve use planned. The Super Target is expected to open in summer 2026 with about 312 residential units planned. The Plaza 45 building is now privately owned, and past deadlines on a housing incentive expired, leaving no current city obligation unless renegotiated.
September 1, 2026 · City Council
Redevelopment Agency carry forward, Resolution 26-30 RDA (public hearing)
Approved · 5-0
The RDA carried forward $50,000 in the 1400 North Main project area for a development agreement covering its share of a dedicated turn lane serving the Cache Valley Marketplace project, with a target completion date of December 1.