Council approves John Hancock Academy charter school on Scarlet Ridge land 4-1, with Gray opposed
November 1, 2022, 4:00 p.m. · Eagle Mountain City Council Chambers, 1650 E Stagecoach Run, Eagle Mountain, Utah
The council voted 4-1 to approve an amended Scarlet Ridge plat that combines 16 residential lots and a street to make room for John Hancock Academy Charter School, and 4-1 to approve the school's site plan. Council Member Jared Gray voted no on both, citing larger lots under the existing contract. The council also approved a wildlife crossing detection bid and changes to the ladder sign rules 5-0.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Scarlet Ridge Phase A, Plat 1 amended plat and right-of-way vacation | Approved · 4-1 |
| John Hancock Academy Charter School site plan | Approved · 4-1 |
| Off-premise ladder signs, EMMC 17.80.080 | Approved with conditions · 5-0 |
| Planning Commission organization, EMMC 17.15.030 | Approved · 5-0 |
| Wildlife crossing detection system bid, CrossTek | Approved · 5-0 |
| Smith Ranch Community Park design services, change order 2, MHTN Architects | Approved · 5-0 |
| Consent agenda: plats | Approved · 5-0 |
| Moreton Asset Management investment report (work session) | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item 14.A · Subdivision
Scarlet Ridge Phase A, Plat 1 amended plat and right-of-way vacation
Approved · 4-1
The ordinance creates Plat 1A to accommodate John Hancock Academy Charter School by combining 16 residential lots and a street. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval. At the hearing (7:46 to 8:00 p.m.) developer Ryan Kent and five others spoke in favor, citing school overcrowding, special-needs options, smaller class sizes and the school's music and art programs. Gray said he opposed it to protect larger lots under the existing contract and would support the school in a different development.
- Applicant: Ryan Kent (developer)
- Lots combined: 16 residential lots plus a street
Item 14.B · Development
John Hancock Academy Charter School site plan
Approved · 4-1
The school was originally planned for Phase 2 and moved to Phase 1 at its request. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval. Enrollment is reported at 450 students with planned full enrollment of 900. Council Member Brett Wright said he supported the school to meet children's educational needs and relies on the applicant's commitment to mitigate safety concerns.
- Enrollment: 450 now, 900 planned
Item 15.A · City code
Off-premise ladder signs, EMMC 17.80.080
Approved with conditions · 5-0
The Chamber of Commerce requested amendments; 40 signs have been sold and six businesses are waitlisted. The adopted amendments change copy approval to the economic development director or designee (Section C), sign selection by the same designee (Section H), and billing with removal for nonpayment after 30 days (Section B). A proposed increase in the sign cap from 40 to 60 is not reflected in the adopted changes. No one spoke at the hearing (8:54 p.m.).
Item 15.B · City code
Planning Commission organization, EMMC 17.15.030
Approved · 5-0
The changes clarify alternate member terms and remove the word "advisory" from Section E. No one spoke at the hearing (8:58 p.m.).
Item 10.A · Roads and utilities
Wildlife crossing detection system bid, CrossTek
Approved · 5-0
The bid for the Cory B. Wride Memorial Highway wildlife crossing detection system was approved on the consent agenda. Wildlife biologist Todd Black said operation and maintenance costs are not yet projected but he does not expect them to be high; parts and labor carry a one-year warranty. The minutes state no bid amount.
- ContractAmount not given to CrossTek
Item 12.A · Parks
Smith Ranch Community Park design services, change order 2, MHTN Architects
Approved · 5-0
Approved on the consent agenda; the minutes give no amount.
- Change orderAmount not given to MHTN Architects
Item 11.A-11.B · Subdivision
Consent agenda: plats
Approved · 5-0
Sweetwater Industrial Park Phase A Plat 1 moved into warranty and Lone Tree Phase F Plat 1 was released out of warranty.
Item 1.B · Budget
Moreton Asset Management investment report (work session)
Discussed
Andy Robbins said Moreton manages about $43,000,000 for the city, up from about $3,000,000 six years ago. Investments yielded $778,200.07, which is $161,566.78 more than the state pool would have.
- Budget$43.0 million
- Budget$778,200
What residents said
School overcrowdingLot sizes under existing contractOld Airport Road alignment
A resident thanked the city for Sage Valley Park improvements and asked about the Old Airport Road alignment, which appears to line up with several driveways; City Administrator Paul Jerome said staff are considering options because the road may serve as a future freeway frontage road. Council Member Gray arrived at the work session at 4:50 p.m.