Council approves $1 million in White Horse sewer and road agreements for Rockwell Ranch, splits 4-1 on Timp Hollow plat
October 27, 2020, 7:13 p.m. · Held electronically (COVID-19 emergency)
The American Fork City Council approved a $363,366 reimbursement agreement and a $640,106 pioneering agreement with White Horse Developers for off-site sewer and road improvements serving the Rockwell Ranch development near 1100 West and 200 South. Over Council Member Staci Carroll's no vote, it approved the Timp Hollow Plat D subdivision despite a planning commissioner's objection to walls and double-fronted homes on 1100 North. The council also lowered the land-use designation near 65 E. 400 South from high to medium density over a mobile home park owner's objection and bought Cityworks software and setup for $50,000.
From the approved minutes.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Durability retainer release; ratification of payments | Approved · 5-0 |
| Water banking agreements with Erik R. Heras, Layne Downs and Cadence Homes | Approved · 5-0 |
| Performance-in-lieu agreement with Smart Cadence for Timp Hollow Plat D | Approved · 5-0 |
| 65 E. 400 South land-use map amendment, high to medium density | Approved · 5-0 |
| 165 E. 300 North rezone, R1-7500 to R2-7500 | Approved · 5-0 |
| Bishop Storage commercial site plan, 16 W. 1500 South | Approved with conditions · 5-0 |
| Timp Hollow Plat D final plat, 1030 N. 1150 East | Approved with conditions · 4-1 |
| Mill Ditch pipeline enclosure interlocal agreement | Approved · 5-0 |
| Cityworks software license with Azteca Systems | Approved · 5-0 |
| Centricity GIS contract to implement Cityworks | Approved · 5-0 |
| White Horse Developers reimbursement for 1100 West sewer | Approved · 5-0 |
| White Horse Developers pioneering agreement for Rockwell Ranch | Approved · 5-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item Consent 2-3 · Contract
Durability retainer release; ratification of payments
Approved · 5-0
Released a $1,830 improvements durability retainer for TLMA/TRA at 1625 S. 580 East and ratified payments from Oct. 7 to Oct. 20, 2020, and purchase requests over $25,000.
- Payment$1,830 to TLMA/TRA
Item 1-3 · Contract
Water banking agreements with Erik R. Heras, Layne Downs and Cadence Homes
Approved · 5-0
The council approved water banking agreements for water shares with Erik R. Heras (2.12 acre-feet, dedicated earlier without an agreement), Layne Downs (7.49 acre-feet) and Cadence Homes LLC (7.77 acre-feet).
Item 4 · Contract
Performance-in-lieu agreement with Smart Cadence for Timp Hollow Plat D
Approved · 5-0
Smart Cadence LLC may build Timp Hollow Plat D improvements instead of posting an improvements construction guarantee, using the city's standard template; it must still post a durability bond.
Item 5 · General plan
65 E. 400 South land-use map amendment, high to medium density
Approved · 5-0
Resolution 2020-10-30R changed a city-initiated "island" of Residential High Density near 65 E. 400 South to Residential Medium Density, matching its R2-7500 zoning; the high-density designation dated from an abandoned apartment proposal. Mobile home park owner Mike Bird asked for a delay so he could present an opportunity-zone plan to relocate the park and redevelop. Council Member Shelton asked where high density should stop; Carroll noted the city loses the ability to change the designation once an application is filed. The Planning Commission recommended approval.
- Land use: Residential High Density → Residential Medium Density
- Zoning stays R2-7500
- Opposed by property owner Mike Bird (mobile home park)
Item 6 · Zoning
165 E. 300 North rezone, R1-7500 to R2-7500
Approved · 5-0
Ordinance 2020-10-56 rezoned property near 165 E. 300 North from R1-7500 (one home per lot) to R2-7500 (single-family or duplex).
- Current zone: R1-7500 → R2-7500
Item 7a · Development
Bishop Storage commercial site plan, 16 W. 1500 South
Approved with conditions · 5-0
Ordinance 2020-10-57 approved a commercial site plan for Bishop Storage at 16 W. 1500 South in the PI-1 Planned Industrial zone, which the Planning Commission tabled once and then approved on Oct. 7. Applicants Matt Bishop and Garrett Timmerman attended.
- Applicants: Matt Bishop, Garrett Timmerman
- Zone: PI-1
Item 7b · Subdivision
Timp Hollow Plat D final plat, 1030 N. 1150 East
Approved with conditions · 4-1
Developer Ryan Bybee said the layout was set years ago with roads and utilities installed and that walls improve safety; one more six-lot phase remains. Council Member Carroll, who lives nearby, agreed with Commissioner Anderson that a wall next to a home fronting 1100 North would block sightlines and collect debris. Barnes and Taylor said it was too late to impose a major change. Approved in the R1-12,000 zone.
- Developer: Ryan Bybee
- Zone: R1-12,000
- One remaining phase of 6 lots
Item 8 · Roads and utilities
Mill Ditch pipeline enclosure interlocal agreement
Approved · 5-0
Resolution 2020-10-31R approved an interlocal agreement with Cedar Hills, Highland and Pleasant Grove on easements and alignment for Pleasant Grove Irrigation's planned piping of the Mill Ditch near the city water tank and chlorinator, and future replacement of American Fork's spring water line, which now runs under hole 10 of the golf course.
Item 9 · Contract
Cityworks software license with Azteca Systems
Approved · 5-0
The council approved a $17,500 software license and maintenance agreement with Azteca Systems LLC for Cityworks asset management software, replacing iWorQ for work orders and a resident "report a concern" system. Carroll noted the cost rises sharply in later years; staff said pricing is based on population and the city can exit if unhappy. Christiansen floated tabling it, but the mayor preferred to proceed.
- Contract$17,500 to Azteca Systems LLC
Item 10 · Contract
Centricity GIS contract to implement Cityworks
Approved · 5-0
The council approved a $32,500 contract with Centricity GIS to configure and implement Cityworks, including migrating iWorQ data and staff training.
- Contract$32,500 to Centricity GIS
Item 11 · Contract
White Horse Developers reimbursement for 1100 West sewer
Approved · 5-0
The city will reimburse White Horse Developers LLC $363,366 for off-site sewer system improvements along 1100 West in the TOD, just off 200 South, serving Rockwell Ranch.
- Payment$363,366 to White Horse Developers LLC
Item 12 · Contract
White Horse Developers pioneering agreement for Rockwell Ranch
Approved · 5-0
The council approved a $640,106 connector's (pioneering) agreement with White Horse Developers LLC for off-site system improvements along several roads serving Rockwell Ranch. Neighbors who later connect to the lines will pay their share to the developer; the city reimburses upsizing, which Bunker said is in the impact fee facilities plans.
- Payment$640,106 to White Horse Developers LLC
- Developer White Horse Developers LLC also received the $363,366 reimbursement agreement the same night
What residents said
Walls and double-fronted homes on 1100 North (Timp Hollow)Speeding on 1100 NorthNo crosswalk on 50 South near Barratt ElementaryWhere high density should stop near downtown
City Recorder Terilyn Lurker read a letter from Planning Commissioner Christine Anderson opposing the next Timp Hollow phase because it would require a wall and double-fronted homes along 1100 North, which she said speeds traffic, divides neighborhoods and collects debris; she asked that two or three homes face 1100 North. Ross Harris said there is no crosswalk on 50 South leading to Barratt Elementary and children crossing there since boundary changes are at risk; he asked for immediate attention. During the 65 E. 400 South item, mobile home park owner Mike Bird asked the council to delay lowering the density until he could present a redevelopment plan.