Council raises development review fees, rezones Horan property, accepts YD3 annexation petition
April 9, 2024, 7:00 p.m. · American Fork City Hall, 31 N. Church St.
With Councilmember Tim Holley absent, the council revised development services fees to cover third-party plan reviews and inspections required under a new state three-day inspection rule, rezoned 3.57 acres at 620 South 800 West from PR 3.0 to RA-1, accepted the YD3 annexation petition and adopted the 2024 wastewater planning program; Public Works Director Sam Kelly said replacing the sewer system would cost $346 million. City Administrator David Bunker warned of repeated copper wire thefts from park streetlights.
From the approved minutes.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Public hearing: Skidmore Annexation (7.65 acres, 1500 South 100 East) | Discussed |
| Release of construction guarantee, 860 Place Plat B, 400 South 860 East | Approved · 4-0 |
| Easement from CostULess Flooring, 64 N. 900 West | Approved · 4-0 |
| Minutes of March 19 and 26; ratification of payments March 20 to April 2, 2024, and purchases over $50,000 | Approved · 4-0 |
| 2024 Arbor Day proclamation | Approved · 4-0 |
| YD3 Annexation petition, 0.20 acres | Approved · 4-0 |
| Horan Home zone change, 620 South 800 West, 3.57 acres, PR 3.0 to RA-1 | Approved · 4-0 |
| FY2024 fee schedule revisions (development services) | Approved · 4-0 |
| 2024 Municipal Wastewater Planning Program | Approved · 4-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item PH · Annexation
Public hearing: Skidmore Annexation (7.65 acres, 1500 South 100 East)
Discussed
No comments. The annexation was approved April 30 at 7.552 acres.
Item Consent 3 · Development
Release of construction guarantee, 860 Place Plat B, 400 South 860 East
Approved · 4-0
Released $261,407.50 and issued notice of acceptance.
- Payment$261,408
Item Consent 4 · Other
Easement from CostULess Flooring, 64 N. 900 West
Approved · 4-0
Accepted.
Item Consent 5 · Budget
Minutes of March 19 and 26; ratification of payments March 20 to April 2, 2024, and purchases over $50,000
Approved · 4-0
Routine consent ratification.
Item 1 · Other
2024 Arbor Day proclamation
Approved · 4-0
Adopted.
Item 2 · Annexation
YD3 Annexation petition, 0.20 acres
Approved · 4-0
Resolution 2024-04-08R accepting the petition. The minutes give the location as 125 South 1160 West; the May 14 annexation ordinance says about 250 South 1160 West.
Item 3 · Zoning
Horan Home zone change, 620 South 800 West, 3.57 acres, PR 3.0 to RA-1
Approved · 4-0
Ordinance 2024-04-15, subject to staff report conditions.
- Acres: 3.57
- Zone: PR 3.0 to RA-1
Item 4 · Taxes and fees
FY2024 fee schedule revisions (development services)
Approved · 4-0
Resolution 2024-04-09R. O'Brien said the city was losing money paying for third-party reviews and needed coverage for a new state law requiring inspections within three days. The residential plan review fee is listed at $500 to $1,000; the city was $300 below others on residential fees. Carroll worried about remodel costs for residents.
- Residential plan review fee: $500 to $1,000 (proposed schedule)
Item 5 · Roads and utilities
2024 Municipal Wastewater Planning Program
Approved · 4-0
Resolution 2024-04-10R, a state requirement. Kelly said replacing the sewer system would cost $346 million.
- Sewer system replacement value: $346 million
What residents said
Copper wire theft from park streetlights
No public comments.