Council approves revised Micron Area Plan concept, denies 13-acre density change on 1500 North
June 29, 2021, 5:30 p.m. · Lehi City Council Chamber, 153 N. 100 East
The council approved a revised Micron Area Plan concept with the 'triangle' parcel designated open space, tabled the X Development 2100 North subdivision pending a traffic study, and denied a general plan change on 13 acres at 1700 West 1500 North. It also approved a 635-unit Gardner Point Phase 2 and a Heavy Commercial rezone at 4100 West and 2100 North, with all votes unanimous. The meeting ran until about 1:03 a.m.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item Pre-council 2.1 · Development
Letter of intent for Compass Pointe and Sanctuary
Discussed
Marlin Eldred told the council the non-binding letter of intent would be the framework for a development agreement and states the city will negotiate in good faith. He said the Redevelopment Agency would still need to approve any tax increment. No vote was taken.
Item Pre-council 6 · Other
Closed executive session
No action · 5-0
The council voted to close the meeting to discuss the purchase, exchange or lease of real property and pending or reasonably imminent litigation. No action was reported.
Item Pre-council 2.2 / 19 · Public safety
Fireworks restrictions due to drought (Ordinance 29-2021)
Approved · 5-0
Fire Chief Jeremy Craft proposed restricting fireworks in mapped areas of the city because of drought, while opening four city parks for residents in restricted areas. The Fire Department would skip its early-morning salutes, and Craft encouraged residents to attend a professional show instead. The council approved the ordinance as presented.
Item 15 · Subdivision
Lehi Tech Office Condo Conversion
Approved with conditions · 5-0
The council approved a condo conversion at 300 South 1350 East. Applicant representative Pete Evans asked that a Development Review Committee comment requiring UDOT permission be removed so the plat could be recorded sooner, saying the city would still be protected by the bond. The motion was amended to allow recording before the UDOT comment is resolved.
- Conditions: DRC and Planning Commission comments; plat may be recorded before the UDOT comment is resolved
Item 4 · General plan
Micron Area Plan concept approval (tabled from June 8)
Approved with conditions · 5-0
The council untabled the item. DR Horton's Scott Bishop said the plan now puts open space on the west side as a buffer between current residents and the active adult zone, and changes the 'triangle' piece to open space; he presented a fiscal analysis showing better amenities though less acreage of open space. Council Member Paul Hancock said the 580 units on the east side are tied to the county land and would go to whichever city annexes it. Assistant City Engineer Brad Kenison said the plan encourages an east-west connection, which lies in Draper, and explained that unit counts were based on sewer capacity. Residents commented on maintenance of the 'panhandle', trail access, traffic and buffer distance; several supported making the triangle open space. The council approved the concept with the triangle designated open space on all maps (a park is possible later), the east-side units adjusted to 597 based on engineers' calculations, and the developer to work with staff on panhandle maintenance.
- Applicant: DR Horton
- East-side units: 597
- Triangle parcel: open space on all maps, possible future park
Item 5 · Subdivision
X Development 2100 North Subdivision concept
Tabled · 5-0
Erin Towner, for the applicant, proposed a 65-lot development with 32-foot private drives (28 feet of asphalt, allowing parking) and 20-foot driveways, and asked for 66 lots as a density bonus in lieu of trail improvements. The main question was whether to seek an access to 2100 North; the applicant had removed it, saying it may not be legally required and neighbors did not want it. Staff considered the access important for connectivity, and the city attorney said code requires it unless UDOT denies it, though the council could waive it in a development agreement. The mayor asked for a traffic analysis and noted a neighboring subdivision lacks such access. Residents split: some feared the access would be used to bypass an intersection and endanger children, others said it should be required. The council tabled the item, directing a traffic study, staff determination of bonus lots, and a possible development agreement if the access is found unnecessary.
- Applicant: X Development (Erin Towner)
- Lots: 65 proposed; 66 requested with bonus
Item 6 · General plan
General plan amendment at 1700 West 1500 North (Ordinance 25-2021)
Denied · 5-0
Steve Tripp asked to change 13.05 acres from Very Low Density Residential Agriculture to Very Low Density Residential, saying 22,000-square-foot lots were not desirable. Council members wanted to keep the larger-lot, open feel and worried about infrastructure effects of small changes. Two adjacent owners opposed. The council denied the request, finding that adding density in agricultural zones takes capacity from areas better suited for it, such as transit corridors.
- Acres: 13.05
- General plan: VLDRA → VLDR (requested)
- Applicant: Steve Tripp
Item 7 · Subdivision
Gardner Point Phase 2 preliminary subdivision
Approved · 5-0
The council granted preliminary approval to a 635-unit residential development, including DRC and Planning Commission comments.
- Units: 635
Item 8 · Subdivision
Waterford at Millpond Lot 3 plat amendment
Approved · 5-0
The council approved a plat amendment affecting lot one, with DRC and Planning Commission comments.
Item 9 · Subdivision
Taylor Meadows Plat B preliminary subdivision
Approved · 5-0
The council granted preliminary approval to a 22-lot residential subdivision.
- Lots: 22
Item 10 · Zoning
Lewis Flex Office zone change (Ordinance 26-2021)
Approved · 5-0
Applicant representative Howard Cook said the user is not yet determined. The mayor said many emails worried about semi-trucks and manufacturing, and had the community development director explain that Heavy Commercial allows office-warehouse, citing the Blender Bottle building as an example. One nearby resident opposed manufacturing or an auto dealership. The council noted the zone fits the general plan and approved the change.
- Acres: 10
- Zoning: Commercial → Heavy Commercial
- Applicant: Lewis Flex Office
Item 11 · Subdivision
SOA Plat 1 preliminary and final subdivision
Approved · 5-0
The council granted preliminary and final approval to a 4-lot commercial subdivision.
- Lots: 4
Item 12 · Development
Development agreement with JJR Tennis Club (Resolution 2021-39)
Approved with conditions · 5-0
Jacob Hansen represented the applicant. The city attorney said redline changes were presented that night. The agreement mostly grants exceptions to setbacks and height in the current zone. Council Member Chris Condie asked for a fence or landscape buffer for the one house to the west, since a school has bought land there. The council approved it with the staff redlines and a requirement that the applicant work with staff and that neighbor on screening.
Item 13 · General plan
General plan amendment at 2029 West 900 North (Ordinance 22-2021)
Withdrawn
Tabled June 8; withdrawn from the agenda because the tennis club use was handled through a development agreement instead.
Item 14 · Subdivision
Clover Leaf Fields preliminary and final subdivision
Approved · 5-0
Tabled June 8 for the applicant's absence, the 6-lot subdivision received preliminary and final approval, including DRC and Planning Commission comments.
- Lots: 6
Item 16 · General plan
Lamb Property general plan amendment (Ordinance 28-2021)
Approved · 5-0
The council changed the designation on 0.54 acre from medium density residential and mixed use to mixed use only.
- Acres: 0.54
- General plan: MDR and Mixed Use → Mixed Use
Item 17 · General plan
General plan amendment for public facilities (Ordinance 27-2021)
Approved · 5-0
The council approved a general plan amendment for public facilities in various locations of the city. The minutes give no further detail.
Item 18 · Public safety
Mutual aid mobile field force agreement (Resolution 2021-38)
Approved · 5-0
The council approved an agreement with various city and county entities for a mutual aid mobile field force.
Item 20 · City code
Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan map amendment (Ordinance 24-2021)
Approved · 5-0
Planner Mike West highlighted aspects of the updated plan, and the council approved the map amendment.
What residents said
Family Park nameOpen space on Micron triangle2100 North access and trafficLot sizes and densitySemi-truck traffic in Heavy Commercial zoneDrought and fireworks
Liz Anderson asked that the Peck name be reinstated on Family Park. On the Micron plan, residents raised landscape maintenance on the 'panhandle', traffic and buffer width, and several backed open space on the triangle. On the 2100 North subdivision, residents disagreed over requiring a 2100 North access, citing child safety and bypass traffic versus connectivity. Two neighbors opposed the 1700 West 1500 North change, and one resident opposed manufacturing under the Heavy Commercial zone.