Council approves Saddle Junction rezone to commercial and Eagle Quest East rezone, tables Eagle Quest plat and rental licensing program
April 5, 2022, 4:00 p.m. · Eagle Mountain City Council Chambers, 1650 E Stagecoach Run, Eagle Mountain, Utah
The council unanimously approved the Saddle Junction rezone (about 1.5 acres) to CN commercial without the 50-foot height recommendation, and the Eagle Quest East rezone and master plan (about 163 acres) with nine conditions. It tabled the Eagle Quest East preliminary plat so the applicant could amend it, and tabled a rental dwelling business licensing program for about six months. The work session included the 2021 fiscal year audit.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Saddle Junction rezone, about 1.5 acres | Approved · 5-0 |
| Eagle Quest East rezone and master development plan | Approved with conditions · 5-0 |
| Eagle Quest East preliminary plat | Tabled · 5-0 |
| Marketplace at Eagle Mountain Town Center, Lot 6 Pad C2 site plan | Approved with conditions · 5-0 |
| Rental dwelling business licensing, Chapter 5.30 | Tabled · 5-0 |
| Fiscal year 2021 audit | Approved · 5-0 |
| Consent agenda bids: Well 7 pumps, electrical, slurry seal and Mid Valley Road design | Approved · 5-0 |
| Consent agenda: bond releases | Approved · 5-0 |
| City administrator updates (work session) | Discussed |
| Closed session motion | Approved · 4-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item 15.A · Zoning
Saddle Junction rezone, about 1.5 acres
Approved · 5-0
The Planning Commission voted 3-1 to recommend CN (neighborhood commercial) zoning with structures up to 50 feet through a development agreement. City Attorney Jeremy Cook said neighboring land south of Stonebridge Lane has vested rights under its prior commercial zone. At the public hearing (8:27 to 8:35 p.m.), Robert Black raised building height, property values, traffic and safety, and Camille Gardner raised height, traffic and parking and suggested other commercial districts; three other residents submitted emails opposing commercial development. The council approved the rezone to CN excluding the 50-foot height recommendation.
- Planning Commission: 3-1 recommendation for CN zoning
- Council excluded the 50-foot height recommendation
Item 16.A · Zoning
Eagle Quest East rezone and master development plan
Approved with conditions · 5-0
The request covers about 163 acres for a rezone to R1, R2, R3, RD1 and RD2 and a master development plan, at a density of 2.49 units per acre. Kurt Ostler spoke for the applicant. In the work session, Council Member Jared Gray raised concerns about density and unit mix, and members discussed three parks, the 152-foot Old Airport Road right-of-way and a block length over 800 feet. At the hearing (8:48 to 8:53 p.m.) David Shippen, representing northern property owners, asked that the north road extend to Old Airport Road to avoid an orphaned 1-2 acre parcel. The council approved with nine conditions, including half-acre RD2 lots replacing the east park, R3 zoning for two north-edge R2 lots, a mid-block pedestrian connection, mailbox placement, and approval contingent on a master development agreement.
- Acres: about 163
- Zones requested: R1, R2, R3, RD1, RD2
- Density: 2.49 units per acre
Item 16.B · Subdivision
Eagle Quest East preliminary plat
Tabled · 5-0
The plat for 407 units was tabled to give the applicant time to amend it to match the rezone conditions.
- Units: 407
Item 14.A · Development
Marketplace at Eagle Mountain Town Center, Lot 6 Pad C2 site plan
Approved with conditions · 5-0
Council Member Carolyn Love asked that the item come off the consent agenda; discussion covered pedestrian connections to the Pony Express Parkway trail. The council approved the site plan with a pedestrian connection from the main entrance to the trail and approval of the awning elevations.
Item 17.A · City code
Rental dwelling business licensing, Chapter 5.30
Tabled · 5-0
Evan Berrett presented an incentive-based landlord licensing program. A resident supported landlord licensing during public comment. The council tabled the item for about six months for staff review.
Item 10.A · Budget
Fiscal year 2021 audit
Approved · 5-0
Auditor Ron Stewart of Gilbert and Stewart CPAs reported the financial statements are materially correct. Findings included a significant internal-control deficiency in the timeliness of reconciliations, since resolved, and general fund noncompliance with state rules for over-budget areas and an oversized fund balance. The federal funding audit was still in progress. The item was discussed in the work session and accepted on the consent agenda.
Item 11.A-11.D · Contract
Consent agenda bids: Well 7 pumps, electrical, slurry seal and Mid Valley Road design
Approved · 5-0
Consent items included Well 7 pumps from Nickerson Inc., electrical work for the Well 7 booster pump and Cory Wride Memorial Park reuse pump station from Royal Wholesale Electric, slurry seal from M&M Asphalt Services, and Mid Valley Road design from Civil Science, LLC. In the work session Council Member Love questioned paying an expedite fee; engineer Chris Trusty said pump lead times are long and the vendor would not guarantee delivery. The minutes give no dollar amounts.
- ContractAmount not given to Nickerson Inc.
- ContractAmount not given to Royal Wholesale Electric
- ContractAmount not given to M&M Asphalt Services
- ContractAmount not given to Civil Science, LLC
Item 12.A-12.J · Other
Consent agenda: bond releases
Approved · 5-0
Ten bond releases were approved with the consent agenda; the minutes do not list amounts.
Item 1.A · Other
City administrator updates (work session)
Discussed
Passport service received preliminary acceptance and staff will keep Executech for IT services. Council Member Brett Wright suggested temporary signals on Bobby Wren Boulevard. The Streets Department was recognized for an industry award.
Other
Closed session motion
Approved · 4-0
The council voted to go into closed session to discuss the lease of real property.
What residents said
ATV use on former Airport RoadSchool crossing safetyBuilding heightDensity and unit mix
One resident asked for a barricade against ATV use on former Airport Road and flashing lights at the Frontier Middle School crossing; staff said the road will come off city maps. Another resident asked the council to repeal the OHV allowance on city roads. A third disputed a code violation over a stored trailer and was told he may file an exemption request. A fourth raised safety concerns about balls and children near the Mid Valley Park soccer fields. A sign company representative asked to amend EMMC 17.80 to allow electronic reader boards for commercial uses. Another resident asked for school zone signage at Frontier Middle School. Council Member Jared Gray was excused from the work session at 5:58 p.m. and returned for the policy session.