Council denies TOD rezone near 200 South and Millpond Road, citing no sewer outlet
April 22, 2025, 7:00 p.m. · American Fork City Hall, 31 N. Church St.
The council unanimously denied rezoning about 24.4 acres near 200 South and Millpond Road to transit-oriented development after staff said the land cannot be served by gravity sewer or a second water feed, and members cited residents' frustration with south-side growth outpacing roads and utilities. It approved the 24-acre Chipman and Stake Center annexation at about 100 West 700 South, appointed a representative to the animal shelter board and declared surplus vehicles including five police motorcycles.
From the approved minutes.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Ratification of payments April 2-15 and purchases over $50,000 | Approved · 4-0 |
| 2025 Arbor Day proclamation | Approved · 4-0 |
| Chipman and Stake Center Annexation, about 100 W. 700 South | Approved · 4-0 |
| JLG zone change to TOD, about 200 South Millpond Road | Denied · 4-0 |
| North Utah Valley Animal Shelter board appointment | Approved · 4-0 |
| Surplus vehicles | Approved · 4-0 |
| Closed session on real estate | Approved · 4-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item Consent 3 · Budget
Ratification of payments April 2-15 and purchases over $50,000
Approved · 4-0
Approved on consent; list in packet.
Item 1 · Other
2025 Arbor Day proclamation
Approved · 4-0
Item 2 · Annexation
Chipman and Stake Center Annexation, about 100 W. 700 South
Approved · 4-0
About 24 acres with annexation agreement and road dedication plats, zoned PR-3.0. Ordinance 2025-04-15 (re-approved June 24).
- Acres: about 24
- Zone: PR-3.0
Item 3 · Zoning
JLG zone change to TOD, about 200 South Millpond Road
Denied · 4-0
About 24.4 acres from RA-1, RA-5 and R1-20000 to TOD (2-20 units/acre by lot type). The state property rights ombudsman said the city could not require a 100-foot right-of-way dedication at rezoning. Public Works Director Sam Kelly said the site cannot be gravity-sewered (southern route blocked; Central Utah water main and TSSD lines on 200 South are barriers) and lacks a second water feed. Andy Flamm, for the Green family owners, asked to table. Hunter cited residents' objections and the area moratorium; Carroll cited south-side residents' frustration over 200 South and sewer; John said code bars pump stations in right-of-way. Denied on findings of insufficient infrastructure and adequate existing TOD land.
- Acres: 24.4
- Owner: Green family (rep. Andy Flamm)
Item 4 · Appointment
North Utah Valley Animal Shelter board appointment
Approved · 4-0
Ryan Archuleta as representative, Police Chief Cameron Paul as alternate.
Item 5 · Other
Surplus vehicles
Approved · 4-0
Declared surplus, adding five Harley-Davidson motorcycles. At the hearing Ryan Beal questioned Public Works buying expensive trucks.
Item 6 · Other
Closed session on real estate
Approved · 4-0
Acquisition or disposal of real property, 7:50-8:36 p.m.
What residents said
Infrastructure lagging south-side growth (sewer, 200 South)City vehicle spendingNeglect of older downtown neighborhoodsICE detentions
Ryan Beal questioned Public Works' purchase of expensive trucks and said the city neglects lower-income residents and older downtown areas. Toye Stevenson (listed as Edmondson in attendance) asked what the city is doing to prevent unjust ICE detentions and ensure due process.