Lehi council voices concerns about moving 90 housing units to Main Street under Gardner Plumb agreement
December 6, 2022, 3:45 p.m. · Lehi City Hall, 153 N. 100 East, Lehi
At a work session, Community Development Director Kim Struthers asked the council about a developer's request to shift 90 residential units from the Hardman property near Camp Williams to west Main Street, and members expressed concerns about the move. The council also heard an Alpine School District update and discussed what to do with leftover Olympic Park tree-replacement funds. Council Member Paul Hancock left the meeting early and was excused.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Other
Closed executive session on an individual's character or competence
Approved · 5-0
The council voted to go into closed session to discuss the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an individual.
Item 3.1 · Presentation
Alpine School District update
Discussed
School board member Stacy Bateman gave an update and distributed the district's annual report. The discussion covered the failed bond, the district's consideration of options including a districtwide boundary study, its financial status and how full-time-equivalent counts are calculated in schools.
Item 3.2 · Development
Gardner Plumb development agreement revision: moving 90 units to west Main Street
Discussed
Struthers said Gardner Plumb is requesting a density transfer, which would need a development agreement and council approval, and sought feedback on pursuing it. The developer proposes moving 90 units from the Hardman property near Camp Williams to property along west Main Street. The council expressed concerns about moving the density to Main Street.
- Units to transfer: 90
Item 3.3 · Roads and utilities
Olympic Park tree removal discussion
Discussed
Parks Manager Steve Marchbanks and Street Manager BJ Benson described the steps the city took, saying the city was responsible for dealing with the nuisance and making the area safer for pedestrians. The council discussed what to do with funds if some residents choose not to replant a tree, asked for a plan for any remaining funds and said it wants the money spent in the neighborhood.
What residents said
Density transfer to Main Street