Council approves Young Ford rezone 5-1 and 2524 Wall Avenue housing deal with Highline Partners
August 9, 2022, 6:00 p.m. · City Council Chambers, 2549 Washington Boulevard, Ogden
On August 9, 2022, the Ogden Redevelopment Agency board voted 5-1 to approve a land transfer and incentive agreement with Highline Partners, LLC for 116 apartments and five townhome buildings at 2524 Wall Avenue. The City Council then voted 5-1 to rezone property for the Young Ford dealership, 6-0 to vacate part of Franklin Street, and 5-1 to convey the Wall Avenue parcels to the agency.
From the agenda and city or news reports of the results; minutes not yet posted. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Land transfer and development agreement, 2524 Wall Avenue (Highline Partners) | Approved · 5-1 |
| Participation and incentive agreement, Highline Partners | Approved · 5-1 |
| Public Safety Employee Appeal Board appointments | Approved · 6-0 |
| Rezone, 171 Franklin Street and 162-170 35th Street (Young Ford) | Approved · 5-1 |
| Street vacation, Franklin Street at 171 Franklin Street | Approved · 6-0 |
| Transfer of city property at 2524 Wall Avenue to the Redevelopment Agency | Approved · 5-1 |
| Fiscal Year 2022-23 financial principles | Approved · 6-0 |
| Fiscal Year 2022-23 goals and guidelines | Approved · 6-0 |
| Council rules and norms | Approved · 6-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item RDA 4a-ii-1 · Development
Land transfer and development agreement, 2524 Wall Avenue (Highline Partners)
Approved · 5-1
Acting as the Redevelopment Agency, the board adopted Resolution 2022-7 authorizing the executive director to sign a land transfer and development agreement with Highline Partners, LLC for development of 0.97 acres.
- Land dealAmount not given to Highline Partners, LLC
Item RDA 4a-ii-2 · Development
Participation and incentive agreement, Highline Partners
Approved · 5-1
The board adopted Resolution 2022-8 approving an incentive agreement with Highline Partners for 116 new apartments and five new townhome buildings in the Continental Community Development Project Area. The results report does not state the incentive amount.
- PaymentAmount not given to Highline Partners, LLC
Item 3a · Appointment
Public Safety Employee Appeal Board appointments
Approved · 6-0
The council reappointed Chris Zimmerman and Wayne Tarwater and appointed Eric Bauman to the Public Safety Employee Appeal Board.
Item 4a · Zoning
Rezone, 171 Franklin Street and 162-170 35th Street (Young Ford)
Approved · 5-1
After a presentation and public input, the council adopted Ordinance 2022-39, reclassifying the property from R-1-5 to CP-3 to expand the Young Ford auto dealership property. The results report does not name the member who voted no.
- Current zone → proposed: R-1-5 → CP-3
Item 5a · Zoning
Street vacation, Franklin Street at 171 Franklin Street
Approved · 6-0
After a public hearing, the council adopted Ordinance 2022-40, vacating a portion of Franklin Street between Wall Avenue and Lincoln Avenue.
Item 6a · Development
Transfer of city property at 2524 Wall Avenue to the Redevelopment Agency
Approved · 5-1
The council adopted Resolution 2022-18, conveying two parcels at 2524 Wall Avenue to the Ogden Redevelopment Agency for new housing downtown.
- Land dealAmount not given
Item 7a · Budget
Fiscal Year 2022-23 financial principles
Approved · 6-0
The council adopted Joint Resolution 2022-5, amending the 2022-23 financial principles on general financial management, user fees, capital improvements, debt, investments and reserves.
Item 7b · Budget
Fiscal Year 2022-23 goals and guidelines
Approved · 6-0
The council adopted Resolution 2022-16, amending the goals and guidelines for the fiscal 2023 budget.
Item 7c · Other
Council rules and norms
Approved · 6-0
The council adopted Resolution 2022-17, approving modifications to its rules and norms.
What residents said
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