Lehi council approves Primary Children's Hospital grading permit with haul-route requests and adopts the 2021 certified tax rate
August 11, 2020, 4:00 p.m. · Online at www.lehi-ut.gov
The council approved a grading permit for the 36-acre Primary Children's Hospital site, asking the hospital to study using the Texas turnaround on 2100 North and the future main entrance for truck traffic. It also adopted the fiscal 2021 certified tax rate, approved a real estate purchase from Lakeview Land and Rock Development, and approved preliminary plans for the 103-unit Cold Spring Ranch HD5 subdivision. Every vote was unanimous.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Lehi Tech Plat C plat amendment | Approved with conditions · 5-0 |
| Primary Children's Hospital grading permit | Approved with conditions · 5-0 |
| Cold Spring Ranch HD5 preliminary subdivision | Approved with conditions · 5-0 |
| Definition of family code amendment (Ordinance #45-2020) | Approved · 5-0 |
| Downtown street improvements agreement with Hydro Vac Excavation (Resolution #2020-55) | Approved · 5-0 |
| Certified tax rate for fiscal 2021 (Resolution #2020-54) | Approved · 5-0 |
| Real estate purchase agreement with Lakeview Land and Rock Development LLC (Resolution #2020-53) | Approved · 5-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item 2.1 · Presentation
Regional traffic simulation training and hospital-area findings
Discussed
Mayor Johnson said site-specific traffic studies for single projects miss the larger picture and he wants area-wide simulations in places expecting growth. Ryan Hales of Hales Engineering presented a regional model of the area between I-15, 1200 West and SR-92 near the hospital, with and without an extension of Sandalwood Drive. The mayor said the original site analysis had indicated that area would work but the simulation showed significant failures at intersections. Lehi's standard is level of service D or better on arterials and C or better on collectors.
Item 3 · Subdivision
Lehi Tech Plat C plat amendment
Approved with conditions · 5-0
The council approved an amendment to lot 1 of Lehi Tech Plat A. Mark Hampton represented the applicant.
- Condition: completion of all Development Review Committee and Planning Commission comments
Item 4 · Development
Primary Children's Hospital grading permit
Approved with conditions · 5-0
The council approved a grading permit on about 36.34 acres. Jimmy Nielsen, for the hospital, said UDOT was unlikely to grant a new access to 2100 North. Coury Morris of Great Basin Engineering said trucks coming from the west would need the secondary haul route. Council Member Koivisto suggested trucks use the Texas turnaround on 2100 North at 2300 West; Mr. Morris worried about large trucks accelerating and crossing all lanes, and Council Member Hancock raised safety concerns about that option. Mayor Johnson said the city monitors and adjusts haul routes as needed. The approval asks the applicant to look at the turnaround for the main haul route and to consider using the future main entrance as an exit onto 2100 North.
- Acres: about 36.34
- Applicant: Primary Children's Hospital
- Condition: completion of Development Review Committee and Planning Commission comments; applicant to study haul-route options
Item 5 · Subdivision
Cold Spring Ranch HD5 preliminary subdivision
Approved with conditions · 5-0
The council granted preliminary approval to a 103-unit residential development. Greg Haws of D.R. Horton represented the applicant.
- Units: 103
- Applicant: D.R. Horton
Item 6 · City code
Definition of family code amendment (Ordinance #45-2020)
Approved · 5-0
The council amended Chapter 39 of the development code to change the definition of family. City Attorney Ryan Wood said it is a broad definition meant to be more inclusive.
Item 7 · Contract
Downtown street improvements agreement with Hydro Vac Excavation (Resolution #2020-55)
Approved · 5-0
The council approved an agreement with Hydro Vac Excavation for downtown street improvements paid with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The minutes give no dollar amount.
- ContractAmount not given to Hydro Vac Excavation
Item 8 · Taxes and fees
Certified tax rate for fiscal 2021 (Resolution #2020-54)
Approved · 5-0
The council adopted the certified property tax rate for fiscal year 2021. The minutes do not state the rate.
Item 9 · Contract
Real estate purchase agreement with Lakeview Land and Rock Development LLC (Resolution #2020-53)
Approved · 5-0
The council approved a real estate purchase agreement between the city and Lakeview Land and Rock Development LLC. The minutes give no price or location.
- Land dealAmount not given to Lakeview Land and Rock Development LLC
What residents said
Construction truck routes on 2100 NorthTraffic failures near the hospital