Beck Hillside Estates
12-lot subdivision at 757 North 200 East, first proposed as a 15-lot PUD, that became a test case for American Fork's dead-end street rules. The Planning Commission recommended denial; in July 2022 the developer's attorney threatened suit and the council tabled it, then adopted new temporary cul-de-sac and dead-end rules in October and approved the plat in November 2022.
- Where it stands
- Approved
- Type
- Subdivision
- Location
- 757 North 200 East
- Homes
- 12
- Applicant
- Anderson Development and Goldcrest Homes with the Beck family
Every hearing and vote
July 12, 2022 · City Council
Beck Hillside Estates final plat
Tabled · 4-0
The Planning Commission recommended denial because a dead-end street over 400 feet lacked a cul-de-sac. Jeff Walker, attorney for Anderson Development and Goldcrest Homes (partners with the Beck family), said the project had been in review over 400 days, that a hammerhead allowed under the adopted fire code should suffice, that 20-plus existing dead ends violate the same rule, that the city demanded $10,000 up front for a GRAMA request, and that a denial would bring a notice of claim and a lawsuit. Staff said the city's development code allows only a 96-foot cul-de-sac. Hunter moved to deny, saying as one of the landowners to the north that the road will not continue north; it died without a second. The council tabled the plat and asked staff to return within 45 days with possible code changes.
- Applicant attorney: Jeff Walker (Anderson Development, Goldcrest Homes)
- Planning Commission: recommended denial
- Councilmember Ryan Hunter said he is one of the landowners to the north of the project; he moved to deny and then seconded tabling
- Originally a 15-lot PUD, resubmitted as a standard subdivision
August 16, 2022 · City Council work session
Dead-end street and cul-de-sac code
Discussed
City Engineer Rebecca Andrus said nearby cities allow 400-700 feet; staff recommended 650 feet and clarifying where length is measured, which would resolve the 200 East project. Fire Marshal Mat Sacco noted the fire code allows up to 750 feet. Staff proposed allowing up to about 14 units on a single access instead of the current 25 and keeping requirements to stub streets to adjacent property. Anderson Development representatives objected to not being allowed to speak and said barring a home at a cul-de-sac end could be a taking.
November 22, 2022 · City Council
Beck Hillside Estates final plat, 12 lots
Approved with conditions · 5-0
Approved a 12-lot final plat in the R1-9000 zone. Councilmember Shelton warned that the future owner of lot 5 could be stuck tearing out a temporary cul-de-sac's asphalt and gutter when the road extends, and asked to revisit that ordinance.
- Lots: 12
- Zone: R1-9000
- Temporary cul-de-sac