Lehi council approves Center Pointe Towns rezone 3-1 and a 23.9-acre general plan amendment on 900 North 3-1
July 28, 2020, 5:30 p.m. · Online at www.lehi-ut.gov
The council approved the Center Pointe Towns rezone and the Hadfield general plan amendment, each by a 3-1 vote with Council Member Katie Koivisto opposed. It tabled the 317-unit Traverse Mountain multi-family concept until the area plan amendment is recorded, and approved the Hadfield Estates concept plan for 51 lots. Council Member Chris Condie was excused.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 2.1 · Presentation
Waste Management recycling program report
Discussed
Blake Leonelli of Waste Management said residents are doing some things well, but plastic bags are the biggest problem in recycling and educating residents would help. Mayor Johnson credited the Lehi Environmental Sustainability Committee's education work.
Item 3 · Annexation
Consent agenda: Wasatch Front annexation reapproval and surplus property
Approved · 4-0
The council reapproved the Wasatch Front Annexation (Ordinance #39-2019) and declared certain city personal property surplus, along with approving minutes.
Item 4 · Zoning
Center Pointe Towns zone change, 1627 Center Pointe Drive (Ordinance #41-2020)
Approved with conditions · 3-1
The council approved changing about 2.25 acres from Commercial to R-3, tabled from July 14. Ken Burg represented the applicant. Discussion covered a traffic study and suggestions such as a raised median to improve safety on the road. Council Member Koivisto said she was concerned about high density at this location and felt there are better places for it, adding she is not against high density but wants it done correctly. Council Member Albrecht said many concerns were addressed in the earlier General Plan Amendment.
- Acres: about 2.25
- Current zone to proposed: Commercial to R-3
- Condition: completion of all Development Review Committee and Planning Commission comments
Item 5 · Development
Traverse Mountain Multi-Family concept, 3851 North Traverse Mountain Blvd.
Tabled · 4-0
A 317-unit apartment concept came to the council for approval. Devin Belnap, for the applicant, said it relies on the density transfer in the recent Area Plan amendment. Council Members Albrecht and Hancock were uneasy approving a concept before that Area Plan amendment is recorded; Mr. Struthers said it was close to recorded. The council tabled the item and directed staff to keep working with the applicant to get the amendment recorded.
- Units: 317 apartments
- Applicant representative: Devin Belnap
Item 6 · Subdivision
Cedar Ridge Estates Plat B final subdivision
Approved with conditions · 4-0
The council granted final approval to a single-lot subdivision in an RA-1 zone. Tony Trane represented the applicant.
- Lots: 1
- Zone: RA-1
- Condition: completion of all Development Review Committee and Planning Commission comments
Item 7 · Subdivision
Ellsworth Farms Plat A final subdivision
Approved with conditions · 4-0
The council granted final approval to a single-lot subdivision in an RA-1 zone. Tony Trane represented the applicant.
- Lots: 1
- Zone: RA-1
- Condition: completion of all Development Review Committee and Planning Commission comments
Item 8 · Zoning
Black zone change, 1729 North Trinnaman Lane (Ordinance #42-2020)
Approved with conditions · 4-0
The council changed 1.52 acres from A-1 (agriculture) to R-1-12 (single-family residential). Trent Black represented the applicant.
- Applicant: Trent Black
- Acres: 1.52
- Current zone to proposed: A-1 to R-1-12
- Condition: completion of all Development Review Committee comments
Item 9 · General plan
Hadfield general plan amendment, about 1402 West 900 North (Ordinance #43-2020)
Approved with conditions · 3-1
The council changed the land use designation on about 23.9 acres from VLDRA (very low density residential agriculture) to VLDR (very low density residential). Applicants Danny Gutierrez and Mike Dubois argued that other nearby properties have received higher density, that about one-third-acre lots would be more affordable than half-acre lots, and that the difference would be about 7 lots once roads are stubbed east and west. Staff said the area stays rural in the draft General Plan, the Planning Commission recommended denial, and approval could set a precedent for surrounding land. Council Member Southwick relayed resident concerns about traffic on narrow 1220 North; Council Member Hancock suggested conditioning added density on widening 1220 North to 700 West and improving utilities. Mr. Gutierrez said that would be a tremendous expense. Council Member Albrecht said the rural feel is fading regardless of lot size. Council Member Koivisto voted no. The motion was amended to remove the Planning Commission comments because that body recommended denial.
- Applicants: Danny Gutierrez and Mike Dubois
- Acres: about 23.9
- Designation: VLDRA to VLDR
- Planning Commission: recommended denial
Item 10 · Subdivision
Hadfield Estates concept plan, about 1402 West 900 North
Approved with conditions · 4-0
The council approved the concept for a 51-lot subdivision. Staff said roads must be stubbed east and west to meet block-length standards and the engineer said double-fronting lots must be addressed. At Council Member Koivisto's suggestion the motion drops the Development Review Committee comment recommending the area remain VLDRA.
- Lots: 51
- Applicants: Danny Gutierrez and Mike Dubois
Item 11 · City code
Development code amendment, residential design standards (Ordinance #44-2020)
Approved with conditions · 4-0
The council amended Chapters 6, 16, 17 and 37, changing single-family design standards for Planned Communities, Planned Residential Developments and Planned Unit Developments.
Item 12 · Appointment
Appointment to Environmental Sustainability Committee (Resolution #2020-52)
Approved · 4-0
The council appointed a board member to the Lehi City Environmental Sustainability Committee.
Item 13 · Contract
Real estate purchase contract with Lake View Development, LLC (Resolution #2020-54)
No action
This item was pulled from the agenda.
Item 14 · Other
Closed executive session on real property
Approved · 4-0
The council voted to go into closed session to discuss the purchase, exchange or lease of real property.
What residents said
High density at Center PointeTraffic on 1220 NorthRural character of 900 North areaRoad safety on Center Pointe Drive