Lehi council approves seven-lot Family Park Estates 3-1 and Kelly plan change on mayor's tie-break
June 14, 2022, 6:32 p.m. · Lehi City Council Chamber, 153 N. 100 E., Lehi
The council approved Family Park Estates at seven lots instead of nine on a 3-1 vote, approved the Kelly general plan amendment when the mayor broke a 2-2 tie, allocated PARC tax funds, adopted a fiscal 2022 budget amendment and approved a Lehi–Draper boundary resolution of intent. Council Member Paige Albrecht was excused.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item PC 2.2 · Presentation
Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan update
Discussed
Mike West updated the council on the plan and how staff intend to make it successful. In the administrative report, Planning Director Kim Struthers also updated the council on downtown signage and the cycle track on 700 South.
Item PC 2.3 · Presentation
State Auditor fraud risk questionnaire
Discussed
Finance Director Dean Lundell said the city's annual self-assessment of internal controls scored the same as last year, which keeps Lehi in the low-risk category.
Item PC 2.1 · Other
Thanksgiving Point HTRZ funding discussion
No action
The item was postponed again to a future meeting.
Other
Closed session on real property
No action · 4-0
Before the regular session the council voted 4-0 to enter a closed session to discuss the purchase, exchange or lease of real property. No action followed in open session.
Item 5 · Other
Employee policy manual: leave section (Resolution 2022-49)
Approved · 4-0
David Kitchen presented changes to the leave section of the Employee Policy Manual. The motion also renamed funeral leave as bereavement leave.
Item 6 · Budget
Fiscal 2022 budget amendment (Resolution 2022-46)
Approved · 4-0
Dean Lundell and Alyson Alger said the amendment covers a parking lot, sewer impact studies, city campus and courthouse design, and donations for the K9 unit, library and dog park. No one spoke at the public hearing.
- BudgetAmount not given
Item 7 · Other
Public safety retirement contribution pick-up (Resolution 2022-47)
Approved · 4-0
Alyson Alger said the IRS requires formal action to pick up required employee contributions in the Public Safety and Firefighter Tier I and Tier II retirement systems. The council took that action.
Item 8 · Taxes and fees
Certified tax rate (Resolution 2022-48)
No action
The item was removed from the agenda and rescheduled for June 21, 2022.
Item 9 · Contract
Amended Waste Management agreement for solid waste and recycling (Resolution 2022-51)
Approved · 4-0
Alyson Alger reminded the council that Waste Management presented at the prior meeting. The council approved the amended agreement. The minutes give no rates.
- ContractAmount not given to Waste Management
Item 10 · Contract
Mountainland Supply purchase of pressurized irrigation meter parts (Resolution 2022-52)
Approved · 4-0
Shyloh Muhlestein presented the agreement, which the council approved. The minutes give no amount.
- PurchaseAmount not given to Mountainland Supply Company
Item 11 · Public safety
Utah County substance misuse prevention interlocal agreement (Resolution 2022-55)
Approved · 4-0
Lt. Kenny Rose presented the interlocal agreement with Utah County for substance misuse prevention services and the Communities That Care model. The council approved it.
Item 12 · Contract
STRATA Networks network operations agreement (Resolution 2022-53)
Approved · 4-0
City Attorney Ryan Wood presented what the service agreement covers, and the council approved it. The minutes give no amount.
- ContractAmount not given to STRATA Networks
Item 13 · Parks
PARC tax fund allocations (Resolution 2022-54)
Approved with conditions · 4-0
Shaye Ruitenbeek presented staff's recommendations. Gina Christofferson asked about the Thanksgiving Point request, which she called too vague; McKay Christensen of Thanksgiving Point said the salary request was tied to nonprofit operations. The council approved the allocations as staff and the PARC Advisory Committee recommended, with Roots of Humanity funding contingent on its own fundraising. Any revenue above estimates goes to Thanksgiving Point Institute, up to $300,000, including Roots of Humanity if it cannot raise its share. At Council Member Chris Condie's suggestion the Arts building bathroom request will be fully funded even if it exceeds $40,000.
- Grant$300,000 to Thanksgiving Point Institute
- Grant$40,000
Item 14 · Other
Utah Valley HOME Consortium participation (Resolution 2022-50)
Approved · 4-0
Kim Struthers explained the program and how it helps with housing affordability. The council approved an interlocal agreement for Lehi to take part.
Item 15 · Subdivision
Family Park Estates preliminary and final subdivision
Approved with conditions · 3-1
Staff said all nine lots are buildable with mitigation. Josh Gibbons of Hale Engineering said his traffic study, which covered the whole park, used conservatively high estimates, found nearby intersections would work well and recommended turning lanes. Tony Trane covered the geotechnical study. Residents Gina Christofferson, Dave Christofferson, Nathan Buck, Todd Spencer and Michelle Stallings raised the funding approach, putting houses at the bottom rather than the top of the slope, and traffic. Council Member Katie Koivisto said it would be irresponsible not to sell the lots. Council Member Paul Hancock said shifting midstream would be unfair to homeowners on the south side and to other parts of the city. Council Member Mike Southwick preferred not to sell the property back, was unsure about nine lots and suggested expanding the overlook. Council Member Chris Condie did not favor nine lots, wanted other funding sources considered and preferred six. The council approved seven lots on the south side, with the remaining two lots left without homes as a viewing area, plus traffic study turning lanes and acknowledgment of the geotechnical findings. Koivisto voted no, saying going from nine lots to fewer is a disadvantage.
- Lots: 7 (reduced from 9)
- Zone: R-1-15
- Two former lots kept as a viewing area
Item 16 · Subdivision
2100 North Subdivision preliminary approval
Approved with conditions · 4-0
The council un-tabled and then granted preliminary approval for the 66-lot subdivision, subject to committee and Planning Commission comments.
- Lots: 66
Item 17 · Subdivision
Staten Farms Plat B extension of time
Approved with conditions · 4-0
The council approved an extension of time for a nine-lot residential development.
- Lots: 9
Item 18 · Zoning
Denzeler zone change (Ordinance 33-2022)
Approved with conditions · 4-0
The council approved rezoning 0.38 acre from RA-1 to Mixed Use. A family member of the owners attended.
- Acres: 0.38
- Current zone → proposed: RA-1 → Mixed Use
Item 19 · Subdivision
Crossing at Traverse Phases 4 and 5 plat amendment
Approved with conditions · 4-0
The council approved a plat amendment adjusting the lot line between lots 410A and 512A.
Item 20 · Annexation
Intent to adjust the Lehi–Draper boundary (Resolution 2022-56)
Approved with conditions · 4-0
The council approved a resolution of intent to adjust the municipal boundary between Lehi and Draper on 1,035.49 acres. Jeff Stevenson represented the applicant.
- Acres: 1,035.49
Item 21 · Subdivision
Center Pointe Townhomes final subdivision
Approved with conditions · 4-0
The council granted final approval for a 23-lot townhome development in an R-3 zone. Andrew Patterson represented the applicant.
- Lots: 23
- Zone: R-3
Item 22 · General plan
Kelly general plan amendment (Ordinance 31-2022)
Approved with conditions · 2-2
The council approved changing 1.08 acres from very low density residential (VLDR) to neighborhood commercial (NC) on a tie broken by the mayor. Applicants Lee and Mary Kelly were present; Ms. Kelly said the change would not affect the whole area and that staff agreed with her. Council Member Katie Koivisto said she is protective of low-density areas and cautious about general plan changes. Council Member Paul Hancock said he was uncomfortable changing the general plan so soon after it was updated and that no reason for the change had been given. Council Member Mike Southwick said the use could fit; Council Member Chris Condie agreed with him and cited Planning Commission comments and safety. Hancock and Koivisto voted no, Southwick and Condie yes, and Mayor Mark Johnson voted yes to break the tie.
- Acres: 1.08
- Current → proposed: VLDR → NC
Item 23 · Development
Harmony Townhomes Plat D concept
Approved with conditions · 4-0
The council granted concept approval for a 30-unit residential development in the Cold Spring Ranch Area Plan. Justin Wade represented the applicant.
- Units: 30
Item 24 · Development
Development agreement with Seely and Sons LLC (Resolution 2022-57)
Approved · 4-0
The council approved a development agreement between the city and Seely and Sons LLC. The minutes give no terms or location.
Item 25 · Subdivision
Carla's Cove final subdivision
Approved with conditions · 4-0
The council granted final approval for a 13-lot residential development. Matthew Jorgeson and Jason Rickards were available for questions.
- Lots: 13
Item 26 · City code
Home occupations: dog grooming and permanent cosmetics (Ordinance 32-2022)
Approved · 4-0
The council amended Chapter 20 of the Development Code to add regulations for dog grooming facilities and permanent cosmetic home occupations.
What residents said
Detention pond maintenanceFamily Park Estates traffic and lot placementThanksgiving Point PARC request
The Rotary Club presented the mayor a traveling trophy during citizen input. Mike and June Willis said a detention pond is overgrown because it is too steep to maintain; staff will review the bond. On PARC funds, Gina Christofferson questioned Thanksgiving Point's request. On Family Park Estates, Gina Christofferson, Dave Christofferson, Nathan Buck, Todd Spencer and Michelle Stallings raised concerns about reserve funding, lot placement and traffic.