Firefly (Pole Canyon) master development plan
The master development plan and agreement for the Pole Canyon area, now called Firefly, in the southwest part of Eagle Mountain, about 2,786 acres per the applicant's June 8, 2023 update. A June 20, 2023 agenda lists an amended plan, an amended agreement and creation of Firefly Public Infrastructure Districts 1 through 10.
- Where it stands
- Approved
- Type
- Area or general plan
- Location
- Southwest Eagle Mountain, Pole Canyon area
- Size
- 2786 acres
- Homes
- 9,659
Every hearing and vote
February 21, 2023 · City Council
Pole Canyon (Firefly) master development plan, first amendment
Withdrawn
Removed at the applicant's request and not to be discussed.
March 7, 2023 · City Council
Pole Canyon (Firefly) first amendment
Withdrawn
Removed at the applicant's request and not discussed.
March 21, 2023 · City Council
Pole Canyon (Firefly) first amendment to master development plan
Withdrawn
Removed at the applicant's request and not discussed.
April 18, 2023 · City Council
Firefly (Pole Canyon) master development plan, first amendment
Tabled · 5-0
The amendment concerns 2,764.51 acres annexed, of which 2,567.86 are residential, with 9,659 dwelling units previously allowed, 1,639 homes shifted east of SR-73, a density of 3.47 units per acre, 154.40 commercial acres, 494.84 industrial acres and more than 420 acres of open space. At the public hearing (11:24 to 11:39 p.m.) three speakers supported the plan, one wanting park improvements and a gated SR-73 access addressed, and one asked that the contract include everything promised. The council tabled the item to a future meeting with an additional noticed public hearing.
- Acres: 2,764.51 annexed; 2,567.86 residential
- Units: 9,659 previously allowed; 1,639 shifted east of SR-73
- Commercial acres: 154.40; industrial acres: 494.84; open space: more than 420
April 18, 2023 · City Council
Firefly amended and restated master development agreement
Tabled · 5-0
The resolution was tabled along with the master development plan amendment.
May 16, 2023 · City Council
Firefly (Pole Canyon) master development plan first amendment and amended agreement
Pending
Planning Manager Robert Hobbs was to present an ordinance and public hearing on the first amendment, plus a resolution approving the amended and restated agreement, for about 2,782 acres in the southwest of the city (portions of Utah County parcel sections 16 through 21). The plan was tabled April 18 with an additional hearing. The result is not available.
- Acres: about 2,782
June 20, 2023 · City Council
Firefly (Pole Canyon) master development plan, amended agreement and public infrastructure districts
Pending
Planning Manager Robert Hobbs was to present the first amendment to the Pole Canyon (Firefly) Master Development Plan for about 2,786 acres in the southwest part of the city, per the applicant's June 8 update, and a resolution approving the amended and restated master development agreement, now known as Firefly. City Attorney Marcus Draper was to present a resolution and public hearing to create Firefly Public Infrastructure Districts 1 through 10, with a governing document, an interlocal agreement, an annexation area and board appointments. The result is not available.
September 19, 2023 · City Council
Consent: OpenGov permitting software, wildlife migration fence agreement, CDBG management, headworks change order, Firefly plat and Pet Care site plan
Approved · 4-0
The consent agenda approved a professional services agreement for OpenGov permitting and licensing software, a cooperative agreement with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources for Phase 1 of a wildlife migration corridor fence (amended to cap years 2 to 5 costs at the lesser of $32,000 or 20 percent of the grant per year), a Community Development Block Grant management agreement with Mountainland Association of Governments, Change Order #3 for the wastewater treatment plant headworks with VanCon, Inc., a Firefly preliminary plat, an Eagle Mountain Pet Care site plan, a water rate fee schedule resolution and the appointment of Brandon Larsen as Planning Director. The minutes give no amounts for the software, headworks change order or loader purchase; they also approved the purchase of a Caterpillar 926M loader from Wheeler Machinery on a state contract and several bond releases.
October 3, 2023 · City Council
Firefly 5 Phase A preliminary plat
Pending
A preliminary plat for Firefly 5 Phase A was on the consent agenda. The result is not available.
May 21, 2024 · City Council
Firefly NPA 1A Plats 4 and 5 site plan
Approved · 5-0
Applicant David Vitek presented the plan in the southwest part of the city near SR-73 and Pole Canyon Boulevard (parcel 59:052:0021), with Firefly Boulevard, a community park, a pump track, a skate park and pickleball courts. Council Member Jared Gray praised the pump track and skate park for their potential to draw events, Council Member Donna Burnham noted the build matches the concept images, Council Member Brett Wright praised the homes and Council Member Rich Wood praised the townhome design. Duplicate road names are to be resolved during approval.
June 4, 2024 · City Council
Extended construction hours, Firefly 4 million gallon tank
Pending
The consent agenda lists approval of extended construction hours under EMMC 8.15.080(G) for the Firefly 4 MG tank. The result is not available.
June 4, 2024 · City Council
Rose Ranch concept, modular homes, hotel feasibility, Firefly PID amendment and downtown master plan RFP (work session)
Pending
The 4 p.m. work session agenda lists a Rose Ranch concept plan, a presentation on modular homes by Ivory Innovations, hotel market feasibility study results, a proposed amendment to the Firefly public infrastructure district governing documents and a downtown master plan request for proposals. No action was scheduled.
June 18, 2024 · City Council
Consent resolutions: cemetery rules, New Park Subdivision permit fee waiver, Old Airport Road right-of-way, Firefly PID documents
Pending
The consent agenda lists amended Pony Express Memorial Cemetery rules, authority for staff to waive building permit fees in New Park Subdivision, an amended Old Airport Road right-of-way purchase agreement with Perry Land Investments, LLC, and a first amendment to the governing documents for Firefly Public Infrastructure Districts One through Ten. No amounts are listed and the result is not available.
November 19, 2024 · City Council
Consent agenda: bond releases, Firefly site plan, Mid Valley Road right-of-way and QTS impact fee
Approved · 5-0
Items included Cleverley Court Plat A and Parkway Fields Phase B Plat 2 bond releases (into warranty); the Firefly NPA 8 Phase A Plat 8 master site plan for 119 townhouses on 10.20 acres (parcel 59:052:0025); a purchase agreement with Rush Creek Properties, LLC for Mid Valley Road extension right-of-way; and a non-standard transportation impact fee for QTS along Hyperscale Way. Dollar amounts are not stated in the minutes.
- Units: 119 townhouses
- Acres: 10.20
February 4, 2025 · City Council
Firefly 4 million gallon tank, change order #2
Tabled · 4-0-1
Council Member Brett Wright disclosed a conflict of interest with Firefly and recused from discussion and vote. The council and City Engineer Vince Hogge discussed required changes and how to handle future change orders, then tabled the item. No amount is stated.
February 18, 2025 · City Council
Firefly 4 million gallon tank, change order #2
Approved · 3-0-2
Excavation found about one quarter of the tank's front portion on native soil rather than bedrock, and the geotechnical engineer directed removal, replacement, blasting and over-excavation. The change order is $189,985.67. Backup cites an email from Jackson Engineering saying the previous city engineer approved it in July 2024. City Engineer Vince Hogge answered questions. Council Members Jared Gray and Brett Wright declared conflicts and left the room.
May 6, 2025 · City Council
Firefly development report (work session)
Discussed
David Vitek and Nate Shipp reported on growth, community usage, finances and water tank usage over two years.
December 16, 2025 · City Council
Firefly NPA 9.A master site plan
Approved · 3-0-2
Council Members Jared Gray and Brett Wright declared conflicts of interest and abstained; the item was moved off consent. The minutes give no presenter or details. The Jan. 6 minutes later corrected the recorded count to 3-0.