Lehi council approves 420-unit Willow Point plan 4-1 and Clay's rezone; fiber study favors a wholesale model
October 27, 2020, 4:00 p.m. · Lehi City Council Chamber, 153 North 100 East
The council approved preliminary plans for the 420-unit Willow Point development at 2100 North and 4100 West on a 4-1 vote with Council Member Katie Koivisto opposed, final approval for the 49-lot Hidden Canyon Plat C, and a rezone at 521 West 1200 North. Earlier, consultants told the council that the city should avoid retail internet service and instead partner with providers, and that a 45 percent take rate would yield about $9 million in surplus over 20 years.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Fiber feasibility study follow-up from Magellan Advisors | Discussed |
| Hidden Canyon Plat C final subdivision | Approved with conditions · 5-0 |
| Willow Point preliminary subdivision | Approved with conditions · 4-1 |
| Clay's zone change, 521 West 1200 North (Ordinance #59-2020) | Approved with conditions · 5-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item 2.1 · Presentation
Central Corridor Transit Study update
Discussed
Shane Marshall updated the council on the Utah County study, including bus rapid transit from Lehi to Orem; in Lehi the route is intended to use the right of way along the rail.
Item 2.2 · Roads and utilities
Fiber feasibility study follow-up from Magellan Advisors
Discussed
John Honker said regulatory risk suggests the city avoid retail internet service and partner with one or more retail providers. With a 45 percent take rate and competitive fees he estimated about $9 million of surplus over 20 years. He said the main difference between a city-built network and a UTOPIA-built one is control, and ownership allows other uses such as schools and transportation. Council Member Condie recalled a UTOPIA estimate of about $50 million, roughly $30 million less than Magellan's figure; Mr. Honker said the estimates may not be comparable because Magellan included equipment, working capital and contingencies. Mayor Johnson said UTOPIA was given different information than Magellan had and that he prefers the wholesale model for its moderate risk and city control. City Administrator Walker said the payment obligation is the same under either ownership and rates could be lowered after the bond is repaid.
Item 5 · Subdivision
Hidden Canyon Plat C final subdivision
Approved with conditions · 5-0
The council granted final approval to a subdivision originally listed as 56 lots. Dillon Young of Toll Brothers said it will be 49 lots, and the motion approved 49.
- Lots: 49 (agenda said 56)
- Applicant: Toll Brothers
Item 6 · Subdivision
Willow Point preliminary subdivision
Approved with conditions · 4-1
The council granted preliminary approval to a 420-unit residential development. Brandon Watson, for the applicant, said one Planning Commissioner voted no over traffic concerns but a mitigation plan exists. Council Member Koivisto voted no. Note: the minutes' motion text names South Creek, which appears to be a clerical error.
- Units: 420
Item 7 · Zoning
Clay's zone change, 521 West 1200 North (Ordinance #59-2020)
Approved with conditions · 5-0
The council changed 0.68 acre from RA-1 to R-2. Clay Greenwood was the applicant.
- Applicant: Clay Greenwood
- Acres: 0.68
- Current zone to proposed: RA-1 to R-2
What residents said
Traffic at Willow PointCost and control of a city fiber network