Lehi council approves Traverse Mountain apartments concept and withdraws from Carbon Free Power Project
August 25, 2020, 4:00 p.m. · Online at www.lehi-ut.gov
The council un-tabled and approved the concept for the 317-unit Traverse Mountain Multi-Family apartments, now that the area plan was ready to record. It also voted to withdraw from the Carbon Free Power Project power sales contract and its JUMP allocation, citing risk and a lack of other subscribers. Both votes were unanimous.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Fluent site plan idea (pre-council discussion) | Discussed |
| Dump pass program for 2021 | Discussed |
| Traverse Mountain Multi-Family concept, 3851 North Traverse Mountain Blvd. | Approved with conditions · 5-0 |
| Withdrawal from Carbon Free Power Project (Resolution #2020-56) | Approved · 5-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item 2.1 · Development
Fluent site plan idea (pre-council discussion)
Discussed
McKay Christensen sought council feedback, with no approvals sought, on a proposal to develop the north side of the Fluent site as residential and convert the current Fluent space to mixed use, citing nearness to I-15, FrontRunner, light rail and trails and aiming at young singles and newlyweds. Council Member Koivisto objected to the item being on the agenda and would prefer a formal application. Mayor Johnson said nothing said carries weight and developers sometimes ask for early direction. Council Member Hancock was surprised at the number of units and wanted access on 1200 West.
Item 2.2 · Other
Dump pass program for 2021
Discussed
Information Center Manager Marilyn Banasky said program costs to the city have risen while resident costs stayed flat, and proposed mailing postcards as passes. Council members preferred keeping residents coming to the office; consensus was to reduce passes to 3 punches with no additional passes for purchase, starting in January.
Item 3 · Development
Traverse Mountain Multi-Family concept, 3851 North Traverse Mountain Blvd.
Approved with conditions · 5-0
The council un-tabled the item and granted concept approval for a 317-unit apartment development. Before the meeting staff said the documents for the related area plan were ready to record.
- Units: 317 apartments
- Condition: completion of Development Review Committee and Planning Commission comments
Item 4 · Contract
Withdrawal from Carbon Free Power Project (Resolution #2020-56)
Approved · 5-0
Power Director Joel Eves said the city should consider withdrawing from the power sales contract and JUMP allocation because of project risk, a lack of other subscribers and ongoing contract negotiations; Logan City had recently withdrawn. The council said it was disappointed because it had been excited about the project but found the risks too concerning. Mr. Eves said the city might participate later with less risk.
What residents said
Density at the Fluent siteCost of the dump pass program