Council rezones land near 760 North 200 East, buys permitting software
March 23, 2021, 7:00 p.m. · Electronic meeting
Meeting electronically, the American Fork City Council rezoned property at 760 N. 200 East for a residential development with trail and road dedications and moved ahead with the Searle Annexation #3. It approved Cityworks permitting software and a $27,000 setup contract with Centricity GIS. Resident Laurel Shelley urged the council to stop rezoning for apartments, and sign company owner Colton Bain said the city enforces electronic sign rules unevenly.
From the approved minutes.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Ratification of payments March 3-16, 2021, and purchases over $25,000 | Approved · 4-0 |
| Sandra Barney and Heidi Rodeback appointed to Library Board | Approved · 4-0 |
| Zone change at 760 N. 200 East from RA-1 to R1-9,000 | Approved with conditions · 4-0 |
| Zone change at 349 S. 100 West from GC-2 to PI-1 | Approved · 4-0 |
| Water banking agreement with Troy Monty for 1 acre-foot | Approved · 4-0 |
| Intent to annex Searle Annexation #3, 19.39 acres | Approved · 4-0 |
| Cityworks software license with Azteca Systems | Approved · 4-0 |
| Centricity GIS contract to configure Cityworks permitting | Approved · 4-0 |
| Fire hydrant code amendment | Approved · 4-0 |
| Off-line medical director agreement with Dr. Oldroyd | Approved · 4-0 |
| Utah County to run 2021 municipal elections | Approved · 4-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item Consent 4 · Budget
Ratification of payments March 3-16, 2021, and purchases over $25,000
Approved · 4-0
Routine consent ratification; itemized list not in minutes.
Item Action 1 · Appointment
Sandra Barney and Heidi Rodeback appointed to Library Board
Approved · 4-0
Appointed two Library Board members.
Item Action 2 · Zoning
Zone change at 760 N. 200 East from RA-1 to R1-9,000
Approved with conditions · 4-0
Adopted Ordinance 2021-03-14 rezoning the property for a planned unit development, subject to dedicating 5 feet of 200 East right-of-way and a trail corridor at least 10 feet wide at subdivision. The Planning Commission recommended approval; a neighbor's letter opposed the change. Councilmember Shelton urged putting the master-planned trail along 200 East instead of through the subdivision.
- Ordinance 2021-03-14
- Applicant: Keaton Morton
Item Action 3 · Zoning
Zone change at 349 S. 100 West from GC-2 to PI-1
Approved · 4-0
Adopted Ordinance 2021-03-15 rezoning an island of commercial zoning to Planned Industrial, consolidating the industrial zone south of I-15; Planning Commission recommended approval.
- Ordinance 2021-03-15
Item Action 4 · Roads and utilities
Water banking agreement with Troy Monty for 1 acre-foot
Approved · 4-0
Approved a water banking agreement for 1 acre-foot.
Item Action 5 · Annexation
Intent to annex Searle Annexation #3, 19.39 acres
Approved · 4-0
Adopted Resolution 2021-03-11R stating the city's intent to annex 19.39 acres at about 950 North 650 West.
- Resolution 2021-03-11R
Item Action 6 · Contract
Cityworks software license with Azteca Systems
Approved · 4-0
Approved an updated enterprise license with Azteca Systems LLC for Cityworks asset management, adding permitting, land and licensing modules, at $10,000 under the motion; the vendor gave discounted rates for the first years of implementation, with costs escalating to a year-four level and further if the city passes 50,000 residents. Staff said it could replace other software such as iWorQ and give developers a portal to track permits.
- Contract$10,000 to Azteca Systems LLC
Item Action 7 · Contract
Centricity GIS contract to configure Cityworks permitting
Approved · 4-0
Approved a $27,000 contract with Centricity GIS to configure and implement Cityworks permitting, land and licensing software for planning, zoning and engineering workflows.
- Contract$27,000 to Centricity GIS
Item Action 8 · City code
Fire hydrant code amendment
Approved · 4-0
Adopted Ordinance 2021-03-16 revising City Code 15.01.1420 on fire hydrants. Councilmember Shelton wanted curbs painted red at hydrants; staff recommended against it and it was not added.
- Ordinance 2021-03-16
Item Action 9 · Public safety
Off-line medical director agreement with Dr. Oldroyd
Approved · 4-0
Renewed the state-required off-line medical director agreement for the ambulance service with the same doctor, updated for the city's upgraded ambulance license.
Item Action 10 · Other
Utah County to run 2021 municipal elections
Approved · 4-0
Adopted Resolution 2021-03-12R, an interlocal agreement for Utah County to administer the 2021 municipal elections.
- Resolution 2021-03-12R
What residents said
Too much growth and apartment constructionTraffic congestionUneven enforcement of electronic sign rules
No one spoke at hearings on the 9.47-acre ABF Property Annexation at about 300 West 1000 South or the 6.49-acre GWZT Property Annexation at about 700 South 100 West. Laurel Shelley said growth and multifamily housing are outpacing infrastructure, congestion is terrible and large apartment complexes will become 'insta-slums'; she asked the council to stop changing zoning. Colton Bain, owner of Niche Displays, said records he obtained show banks were allowed to enlarge electronic message signs while small businesses such as a nursery were denied; the mayor asked for his contact information.