Council approves Scenic Mountain rezone and transportation master plan changes unanimously and holds CDBG hearing
August 4, 2026, 4:00 p.m. · Eagle Mountain City Council Chambers, 1650 E Stagecoach Run, Eagle Mountain, Utah
After a work session on the Brylee Farms townhomes, the Healthy Utah Community designation, a satellite company's line-of-sight concerns and the project list, the council unanimously approved the Scenic Mountain rezone and general plan amendment and adopted the transportation master plan and impact fee facilities plan with two changes: adding E 1000 N as a minor collector and removing the Canyon Wash connection. It also held a hearing on the 2026 CDBG action plan and approved a chapel site plan and development agreement on consent.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
In brief
9 items came up for a decision or discussion: 5 discussed, 3 approved, and 1 approved with conditions.
5 items here are tracked in the city's development tracker.
This write-up links 3 source documents.
6 members were present.
Residents raised proposed tax increase and silverlake parkway connection to the new high school.
The previous City Council meeting was on July 30, 2026: Council hosts interlocal transportation meeting on Lake Mountain Corridor and Silverlake school connection; no action taken
The next one was on August 6, 2026: Council unanimously sets 0.001500 property tax rate after nearly three-hour truth-in-taxation hearing
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 1.A · Development
Towns at Brylee Farms Phase B update (work session)
Discussed
The applicant presented a revised townhome plan with the extended garage depth the council had requested. The council gave feedback and direction.
Item 1.B · Other
Healthy Utah Community designation (work session)
Discussed
Deputy City Manager Steve Mumford outlined the designation steps, compared Eagle Mountain with state averages, reviewed survey results and presented three new strategies for the community health plan over three years.
Item 1.C · Other
LBiSat property, clear lines of sight (work session)
Discussed
The company's leadership discussed the need for clear lines of sight for satellite dishes and concerns about nearby development. Planning Director Brandon Larsen and Public Works Director Brad Hickman presented information on surrounding properties and zoning.
Item 1.D · Other
Consolidated project list (work session)
Discussed
City Manager Ben Reeves reviewed strategic goals and department projects and asked for council direction on priorities.
Item 8.A · Appointment
Youth City Council appointments
Approved · 5-0
The council appointed the Youth City Council mayor and members; the oath was administered by the city recorder.
Item 12-14 · Development
Consent agenda: minutes, Eagle Mountain Chapel and Recreation Building site plan and development agreement ordinance
Approved · 5-0
Items were the July 21 minutes, the site plan for the Eagle Mountain Chapel and Recreation Building, and an ordinance approving its development agreement.
Item 15.A · Public hearing
Program Year 2026 HUD CDBG annual action plan (hearing only)
Discussed
Affordable Housing Coordinator Kiara Polee said the hearing satisfies a funding requirement. One speaker asked that a facility for at-risk students at the local high school be considered for CDBG funds. The Mayor announced a virtual special meeting on August 10 to complete action items.
Item 16.A · Zoning
Rezone of lands known as Scenic Mountain and general plan amendment
Approved · 5-0
Planning Director Brandon Larsen presented the background and rezone area. No one spoke at the 7:50 p.m. hearing. The council approved the general plan amendment per the chart of affected properties and the zoning per the proposed rezoning map for each property, on an amended motion.
Item 16.B · Roads and utilities
Transportation master plan and impact fee facilities plan amendments
Approved with conditions · 5-0
Assistant City Engineer David Salazar presented updates to roadway planning, project priorities, functional classifications, cost estimates and funding assumptions. Three speakers addressed a connecting road or Silverlake Parkway connection to the new high school, and support for the plan with student safety and traffic control concerns. The council adopted the ordinance with staff recommendations, adding E 1000 N as a minor collector from Pony Express Parkway to East Expressway and removing the connection at Canyon Wash.
What residents said
Proposed tax increaseSilverlake Parkway connection to the new high school
One speaker opposed a proposed tax increase, citing hardship for residents, and asked for transparency on use of the funds.