Council, planners debate expanding downtown CC-1 zone; UDOT says State Street widening construction likely in 2024
December 1, 2020, 4:00 p.m. · Held electronically (COVID-19 emergency)
In a joint work session with the Planning Commission, council members debated where to draw the boundaries of the downtown CC-1 zone, which was recently opened to high-density housing, with several favoring a line along back property lines to protect homes on 100 South. UDOT project manager Eric Mason said right-of-way costs on the State Street (US-89) widening from Pleasant Grove to 500 East used up the original funding and construction is now expected in spring 2024. Staff also reported on strategic goals including a possible property tax increase, citywide fiber and the 200 South CRA.
From the approved minutes.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Downtown CC-1 zone boundaries (joint with Planning Commission) | Discussed |
| UDOT update on State Street (US-89) widening | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Zoning
Downtown CC-1 zone boundaries (joint with Planning Commission)
Discussed
Senior Planner Adam Olsen showed a map that would square off the downtown CC-1 zone along streets, adding areas such as the Tabernacle block and land along 100 South to 100 West, and removing two homes. Council Member Shelton worried about tall housing behind or across from single-family homes and suggested a feathered height approach or overlay; Commissioner Christine Andersen and Council Member Carroll favored using back lot lines as the boundary so 100 South keeps homes on both sides. Commissioner Ryan Hunter opposed rezoning new twin homes near 100 South. Council Member Carroll disclosed family interest in property in the area; legal counsel said she could participate. The Planning Commission will refine the map.
- CC-1 recently amended to allow higher-density housing; residential projects must provide their own parking
- Council Member Carroll disclosed family property interest
Item 2 · Roads and utilities
UDOT update on State Street (US-89) widening
Discussed
UDOT project manager Eric Mason said the 2.25-mile widening from 200 South in Pleasant Grove to 500 East in American Fork will add three through lanes each way, a median, buffered bike lanes and rebuilt intersections at 500 East, 700 East and North County Boulevard; a new signal at 860 East was split off as a separate project to start within a month and finish by spring. High right-of-way costs used up the original funding; acquisition should finish within months and construction is planned for spring 2024, possibly 2023. Council members asked about the Rail Line Trail, 700 East grade changes and the speed limit, which will stay the same.
- Length: 2.25 miles
- New signal at 860 East to be installed separately, winter 2020-21
- Construction: spring 2024 (possibly 2023)
Item 3 · Presentation
Strategic goals quarterly report
Discussed
Community Services Director Camden Bird reported on goals: staff is building facility and personnel needs into a five-year forecast to inform a possible property tax increase, to be discussed at the February budget retreat; Public Works finished year one of a five-year infrastructure plan funded within the current budget; a community survey question will gauge interest in city fiber internet (reworded to say "as a city service"); the 200 South CRA awaits an Alpine School District vote expected in January; the city adopted Everbridge notifications and Cityworks "report a concern"; Horrocks Engineers was engaged to talk with TSSD about water reuse; and staff plans to finish Art Dye Park parking, the roundabout and a land acquisition from Fox Hollow, and seek county funds.
- Horrocks Engineers engaged on water reuse discussions with TSSD
- PI meter purchases included in budget
What residents said
Three- to five-story buildings next to homes on 100 SouthBike lane vs. future Rail Line Trail on State StreetSpeed and fatal crashes on State Street near 860 East