Council awards $291,038 Art Dye Park roundabout contract, approves $1.2 million Roderick reimbursement and Rockwell Ranch plats
December 8, 2020, 7:00 p.m. · Held electronically (COVID-19 emergency)
The American Fork City Council awarded Jordan Valley Construction a $291,038 contract to build a roundabout and parking improvements at Art Dye Park and approved an amended reimbursement agreement of up to $1,225,276.43 with Roderick Enterprises for road and utility upsizing at 500 East and 1500 South. The council also bought right-of-way for the 1100 West corridor in the transit-oriented development area, rezoned 1156 E. 300 North to professional office, and approved several Rockwell Ranch townhome and condo plats despite concerns about traffic on 200 South.
From the approved minutes.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item Consent 3-5 · Contract
Release of improvement durability retainers; ratification of payments
Approved · 5-0
The consent agenda released an $891,866 improvements durability retainer to Keystone Construction for the 700 West road at 700 West 200 South and a $1,020 retainer for Liberty Cove Plat A at 565 S. 400 East, and ratified city payments from Nov. 18 to Dec. 1, 2020, plus purchase requests over $25,000.
- Payment$891,866 to Keystone Construction
- Payment$1,020 to Liberty Cove Plat A developer
Item 1 · Other
Hansen Ranch encroachment agreement
Approved · 5-0
A home under construction in the Hansen Ranch subdivision had an eave overhanging a city water-line easement that carries a redundant loop for the subdivision. Public Works Director Scott Sensanbaugher said the overhang posed little risk but the city wants a recorded agreement that stays with the property whenever an easement is encroached.
Item 2 · Contract
Water banking agreement with Layne Downs
Approved · 5-0
The council approved a water banking agreement for water shares with Layne Downs for 3.0 acre-feet of water.
Item 3 · Roads and utilities
Right-of-way purchase from NBFF Property, 1100 West and 620 South
Approved · 5-0
The city agreed to buy extra right-of-way from NBFF Property LLC so 1100 West can be built to its master-planned width in the TOD area. Sensanbaugher said the land was annexed before the master plan called for the wider road, so the city must buy the extra width; developers pay for local road width and the city pays for upsizing. Purchase price was not stated in the minutes.
- Land dealAmount not given to NBFF Property LLC
- Seller: NBFF Property LLC
- Minutes ayes line lists only Barnes, Carroll and Taylor but records the result as unanimous
Item 4 · Roads and utilities
Right-of-way purchase from Olive Tree, 1100 West and 350 South
Approved · 5-0
The council approved buying right-of-way at 1100 West and 350 South from Olive Tree. City Administrator David Bunker said 350 South was added to the master plan after the parcel was annexed, so the city could not get it at annexation. Council Member Shelton asked staff to make sure future rights-of-way are captured at annexation so the city does not have to pay for them.
- Land dealAmount not given to Olive Tree
Item 5 · Contract
Reimbursement agreement with Bishop Holding, 1500 South at 16 West
Approved · 5-0
The city will reimburse Bishop Holding LLC up to $8,034.86 for system improvements built along 1500 South at 16 West.
- Payment$8,035 to Bishop Holding LLC
Item 6 · Contract
Reimbursement agreement with Patterson Construction, 400 South and 860 East
Approved · 5-0
The city will reimburse Patterson Construction Inc. up to $8,540.74 for system improvements on 400 South and 860 East.
- Payment$8,541 to Patterson Construction Inc.
Item 7 · Contract
Amended reimbursement agreement with Roderick Enterprises, 500 East and 1500 South
Approved · 5-0
The council approved an amended reimbursement agreement of up to $1,225,276.43 with Roderick Enterprises for system improvements on 500 East and 1500 South serving the multi-phase Roderick Catalyst development. Sensanbaugher said the amendment covers infrastructure for the added phases and uses the standard template.
- Payment$1.23 million to Roderick Enterprises
Item 8-9 · Zoning
1156 E. 300 North general plan amendment and rezone to professional office
Approved · 5-0
The council approved Resolution 2020-12-35R changing the land-use designation at 1156 E. 300 North from low density residential to professional office, and Ordinance 2020-12-59 rezoning it from R1-15,000 to PO-1. The site is north of medical offices near the hospital; the Planning Commission recommended both unanimously on Dec. 2. Senior Planner Adam Olsen said the commission expects all four corners of 1100 East and 300 North to become offices but will hold the line on the north side of 300 North. Council Member Shelton said nearby homes were being surrounded by commercial uses and the neighborhood should be told.
- Current zone: R1-15,000 → PO-1
- Land use: Low Density Residential → Professional Office
- Planning Commission: unanimous recommendation, Dec. 2, 2020
Item 10a-d · Subdivision
Rockwell Ranch final plats, Blocks 2, 3 and 4
Approved · 5-0
The council approved final plats for Rockwell Ranch Block 2 (350 S. 1000 West), Block 3 Phase 2 (480 S. 1060 West), Block 3 Phase 2 condo plats F, G, H and J (480 S. 1030 West) and Block 4 (480 S. 1000 West), all in the TOD zone on Frandsen family land between 200 South and 350 South. Olsen said townhomes face outward onto green space or streets. Block 2 is an 87-lot townhome plat; road dedications were shifted between plats after the Planning Commission meeting. Council Member Shelton warned that the added daily trips put stress on 200 South and urged a plan to widen it within a year.
- Zone: TOD Transit Oriented Development
- Block 2: 87 townhome lots
- Planning Commission: recommended approval Dec. 2, 2020
Item 10e · Subdivision
Stonecreek Plat F final plat
Approved · 5-0
Ordinance 2020-12-60 approved the final plat for Stonecreek Plat F, 37 single-family lots at 850 S. 330 West in the PR 3.0 zone, at 3 units per acre. Olsen said one more phase is likely once adjacent land is annexed.
- Units: 37 single-family lots
- Zone: PR 3.0 Planned Residential
Item 10f · Subdivision
860 Apartments subdivision plat, 802 E. Quality Drive
Approved · 5-0
The council approved a two-lot plat splitting the 860 Apartments site, which received site plan approval in September 2020, for financing; the project will still function as one site. A separate site plan for about 500 units near 860 East was mentioned as already approved.
Item 11 · Contract
Art Dye Park roundabout and parking construction contract
Approved · 5-0
The council accepted Jordan Valley Construction's bid of $291,038 to build a roundabout at the Art Dye Park entrance at about 550 East, plus parking lot improvements. Sensanbaugher said the design adds pedestrian refuges, a "Danish offset" crossing and flared entry angles to slow drivers and keep them off the center truck apron; construction was to start immediately and run through late winter or early spring, without cutting off park access. Council Member Shelton asked for more pedestrian safety work in the parking lot in a later phase.
- Contract$291,038 to Jordan Valley Construction
Item 12 · Other
Resolution supporting preservation of Bridal Veil Falls
Approved · 5-0
Resolution 2020-12-36R put the city on record supporting keeping Bridal Veil Falls in Provo Canyon public for scenic and recreational use, as a private development threatened access. Mayor Frost said the city has no financial obligation.
Item 13 · Roads and utilities
Agreement with Pleasant Grove for Phase 2 spring line
Approved · 5-0
The council approved an agreement with Pleasant Grove City to install the second phase of the city's spring water line, from the mouth of American Fork Canyon (Canyon Road) to the chlorinator, timed with Pleasant Grove piping an irrigation ditch through the golf course. Pleasant Grove runs the project and American Fork pays for portions; the new line is 16 inches, replacing old cast iron. Cost not given in the minutes.
- ContractAmount not given to Pleasant Grove City
Item 14 · Contract
CenturyLink right-of-way licensing agreement
No action
An item to rescind or terminate the Sept. 24, 2019 CenturyLink right-of-way licensing agreement was removed from the agenda.
Item 15 · Other
2021 meeting schedule
Approved · 5-0
Ordinance 2020-12-61 set the time and place of 2021 City Council meetings.
Item 16 · Other
Closed session on litigation
No action · 5-0
The council met in closed session from 8:20 to 9:35 p.m. to discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigation.
What residents said
Traffic on 200 South from TOD growth (raised by Council Member Shelton)Commercial creep into homes near 1100 East and 300 North (raised by Council Member Shelton)
No one spoke during public comment.