Lehi council enacts PARC sales tax, approves Micron East annexation and 499-unit River Point concept; Bullock annexation tabled
November 16, 2021, 6:34 p.m. · Lehi City Council Chamber, 153 N. 100 E., Lehi
The Lehi City Council unanimously enacted the Parks, Arts, Recreation and Culture (PARC) sales tax, annexed 111.51 acres as the Micron East Annexation with TH-5 zoning, and granted concept approval to the 499-unit River Point development. The council tabled the Neldon and Jewel Bullock annexation to December so staff could cost out the owner's requests, and dissolved the Millpond Redevelopment Project Area. It also approved several zone changes and a Development Code amendment to Chapters 1-10.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 2.1 · Presentation
Glass recycling discussion
Discussed
Jason Utgaard of Momentum Recycling described a glass recycling program, including dumpster-size containers with painted murals and smaller pods in key locations, and an option for residents to pay to participate with their own container.
Item 2.3 · Presentation
Fire Department ISO rating
Discussed
Chief Jeremy Craft reported the department improved its ISO rating, which may lower insurance rates for residents and businesses.
Item 2.4 · Taxes and fees
PARC tax update
Discussed
Finance Director Dean Lundell said the council must adopt an ordinance to send to the Utah State Tax Commission, with collection starting in April. He said the city will keep the same rate on residents' utility bills so the PARC tax will not affect utilities, but the city will need to make up the difference with the Tax Commission.
Item 5 · Other
Dissolve Millpond Redevelopment Project Area (Ordinance 66-2021)
Approved · 5-0
Economic Development Director Marlin Eldred said the time on the redevelopment area, established in 1996, had expired, and recommended closing it. The city used it for storm drain and road improvements. The council dissolved it.
Item 6 · Other
Certify November 2, 2021 municipal election canvass (Resolution 2021-62)
Approved · 5-0
The council, sitting as the Board of Canvassers, certified the official canvassers' report of the general municipal election.
Item 7 · Taxes and fees
Enact PARC sales and use tax (Ordinance 60-2021)
Approved · 5-0
The council enacted the Parks, Arts, Recreation and Culture Sales and Use Tax.
Item 8 · Subdivision
Preliminary subdivision, Cold Spring Ranch HD3 (49 units)
Approved · 5-0
A DR Horton representative noted the approval was for 49 units, not the 55 listed on the agenda. The council granted preliminary approval for 49 units in a Planned Community zone.
- Units: 49 (agenda said 55)
- Applicant: DR Horton
- Zone: Planned Community
Item 9 · Annexation
Micron East annexation, 111.51 acres at 1800 East 4800 North
Approved · 5-0
No one spoke at the public hearing. The council approved the annexation agreement (Resolution 2021-65) and Ordinance 68-2021 annexing the land with TH-5 (transitional holding) zoning.
- Acres: 111.51
- Zoning: TH-5
Item 10 · Zoning
Lehi Brownstones zone change, 0.42 acres at 396 North 500 West (Ordinance 61-2021)
Approved · 5-0
Applicant Mark Hampton. The council rezoned 0.42 acres from R-2 (medium density residential) to R-3 (high density residential).
- Acres: 0.42
- Current zone → proposed: R-2 → R-3
Item 11 · Development
Concept approval, River Point (499 units)
Approved · 5-0
Brandon Watson represented the applicant and said Edge Homes is willing to match any park impact fees Lehi dedicates to the project. The council granted concept approval for the 499-unit residential development.
- Units: 499
- Applicant: Edge Homes (Brandon Watson)
Item 12 · Subdivision
Final subdivision, Sanctuary Commercial Subdivision
Approved · 5-0
The council granted final approval to amend Lot 2 of the Lehi Botanical Subdivision into two commercial lots. Nicolas Stock of Salt Development showed a transit-oriented development concept that will be submitted later.
- Applicant: Salt Development (Nicolas Stock)
Item 13 · Subdivision
Final subdivision, Quick Quack 1200 West Subdivision
Approved · 5-0
The council granted final approval in a Commercial zone.
Item 14 · Development
Lehi Terrace development agreement (Resolution 2021-63)
Approved with conditions · 5-0
Russ Wilson represented Symphony Homes. The council approved the development agreement, noting a zip code correction and adding that driveways be 20 feet long.
- Applicant: Symphony Homes
- Condition: driveways 20 feet in length
Item 15 · Zoning
Lehi Terrace zone change, 8.44 acres (Ordinance 64-2021)
Approved · 5-0
The council rezoned 8.44 acres from TH-5 (transitional holding) to R-2 (medium density residential).
- Acres: 8.44
- Current zone → proposed: TH-5 → R-2
Item 16 · Subdivision
Concept approval, Farm House Lane (5 lots)
Approved · 5-0
Cody Warren represented the applicant. The council granted concept approval for a five-lot residential development.
- Lots: 5
Item 17 · Zoning
Hardman West zone change at 4700 West 2100 North (Ordinance 67-2021)
Approved · 5-0
Howard Cook represented the applicant. The council changed the zoning from Commercial to Heavy Commercial.
- Current zone → proposed: Commercial → Heavy Commercial
Item 18 · Annexation
Neldon and Jewel Bullock annexation, 1.33 acres at 2100 North, west Lehi
Tabled · 5-0
Applicant Jewel Bullock said her irrigation water was cut off nearly 20 years ago and she suffered damages, and asked to annex with exceptions to remedy her losses. Mr. Mansfield, Carolyn Lucas and a speaker named Anna supported her requests; Michael Morgan said the canal was an open ditch and access to water was blocked by a nearby development. Mayor Johnson said before the meeting that city staff had made fair recommendations but she was requesting more. The council tabled the agreement (Resolution 2021-64) and the annexation ordinance (2021-65) to December and directed staff to put values on the requests, including water share assessments, and to understand what the water rights entail.
- Acres: 1.33
- Proposed zoning: A-1 (agriculture)
- Both votes unanimous to table
Item 19 · Zoning
Beck's Landing zone change, 10.48 acres at 1080 North 2300 West (Ordinance 62-2021)
Approved · 5-0
Matthew Jorgenson represented the applicant. The council rezoned the land from A-1 (agriculture) to R-1-22 (residential/agriculture).
- Acres: 10.48
- Current zone → proposed: A-1 → R-1-22
Item 20 · Subdivision
Concept approval, Beck's Landing (16 lots)
Approved · 5-0
The council granted concept approval for a 16-lot residential subdivision.
- Lots: 16
Item 21 · City code
Development Code amendment, Chapters 1-10 (Ordinance 63-2021)
Approved · 5-0
The council approved amendments to Chapters 1-10 of the Lehi City Development Code.
What residents said
Parking on 1200 EastIrrigation water accessPark impact fees
Trace Hunter raised concerns about parking along 1200 East; Mayor Johnson said the Police Department would look into it. At the Bullock annexation hearing, Mr. Mansfield, Michael Morgan, a speaker named Anna and Carolyn Lucas supported Ms. Bullock's requests.