Lehi council declares city parcel surplus 3-2, approves 382-unit Skye plat and tables Smart Cookies daycare plan change
December 13, 2022, 7:00 p.m. · Council Chamber, 153 N. 100 East, Lehi
The Lehi City Council voted 3-2 to declare a city-owned parcel surplus and authorize the mayor to sign a sales contract, with Council Members Chris Condie and Katie Koivisto opposed. It unanimously gave preliminary approval to the 382-unit Skye Preliminary Plat A and the 60-unit Jordan Walk Towns, approved an amended 20-lot Whisper Hollow Estates with a cul-de-sac, and tabled the Smart Cookies Academy general plan amendment in favor of a development agreement. In the pre-council session, members gave staff direction to draft a development agreement for the Family Haven building and asked for more detail on proposed power rate changes.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 2.1 · Presentation
Fiber network update (pre-council)
Discussed
Shaye Ruitenbeek said provider pricing for residential customers was released and that the city is looking at government programs offering lower-cost options for low-income families. Carl Sundstrom updated the council on construction and said the buildings will have fencing around them.
Item 2.2 · Taxes and fees
Power rates update (pre-council)
Discussed
Power Director Joel Eves said regional weather, higher natural gas costs and low hydro production are raising power costs and that the city's losses this year are about $6 million. The rate consultant suggested implementing the power adjustment clause to avoid further loss; Eves said the city's rates would remain comparatively low and some reserve funds would cover the loss. The council asked for actual figures showing the effect on residents' bills and for more detail on why the industry is volatile.
- Budget$6.00 million
Item 2.3 · Development
Family Haven development agreement for uses other than elder care (pre-council)
Discussed
Struthers asked whether the council would consider a development agreement for the Family Haven building that allows additional but similar uses and limits expansion of the building. Direction was given to the Planning Department to draft an agreement for council consideration. This is the property of the All Seasons Assisted Living amendment the council denied on October 11.
Item 4 · Other
Sale of city parcel 12:027:0075: surplus declaration
Approved · 3-2
Economic Development Director Marlin Eldred said a company approached the city to buy the land, that any development would go through the standard public process and that the contract can be void if development proposals are rejected. Three residents spoke: Brian McCuiston said approving the sale would let the buyer pursue a new zoning designation; Angie Lethbridge was concerned about a zone change and about connectivity standards in later development; Jamie Auster said she would prefer the council allow accessory dwelling units on smaller lots. Council members said approving the contract does not guarantee a zone change and that they should not approve the sale if they do not want a zone change there. The council declared the parcel surplus and authorized the mayor to sign the sales contract in the packet. Council Members Chris Condie and Katie Koivisto voted no; the minutes do not give their reasons.
- Land dealAmount not given
- Parcel: 12:027:0075
Item 5 · Development
Amended development agreement among Sanctuary at Lehi, The SNF at the Ridge, Lehi Pointe and Lehi City (Resolution 2022-98)
Approved · 5-0
The council approved the amended development agreement. The minutes give no terms.
Item 6 · Contract
BD Bush Excavation agreement for pressure irrigation and storm drain improvements (Resolution 2022-97)
Approved · 5-0
Water Division Manager Greg Allred presented the agreement. The council approved it. The minutes give no amount or bid information.
- ContractAmount not given to BD Bush Excavation
Item 7 · Contract
S&L Inc agreement for asphalt trail and concrete work at Pilgrim's Landing (Resolution 2022-96)
Approved · 5-0
Trent Dyer of the Parks Department said the work will be paid for with a Community Development Block Grant. The council approved the agreement. The minutes give no amount.
- ContractAmount not given to S&L Inc
Item 8 · General plan
Smart Cookies Academy general plan amendment, 2 acres (Ordinance 69-2022)
Tabled · 5-0
Jamie Barnes and Matt Jorgenson represented the applicant. Barnes said they plan a daycare in a home previously used as a school and that the two uses are similar. The council suggested working on a development agreement. It tabled the item and directed staff to draft an agreement that keeps the current zone but allows the added daycare use.
- Acres: 2
- Designation change requested: VLDRA to NC (neighborhood commercial)
Item 9 · Subdivision
Bonneville Shoreline Trail and Fox Canyon Reclamation final plat
Approved · 5-0
A Riverbend Development representative said the plat is for trail reclamation to revegetate the hillside and allow trail connectivity. The council granted final plat approval.
Item 10 · Subdivision
Skye Preliminary Plat A, 382 units
Approved · 5-0
Jeff Stevenson of DR Horton represented the applicant. The council granted preliminary subdivision approval.
- Units: 382
Item 11 · Subdivision
Jordan Walk Towns preliminary subdivision, 60 units
Approved · 5-0
Brad Mackay of Ivory Development represented the applicant. The council granted preliminary approval.
- Units: 60
Item 12 · Subdivision
Whisper Hollow Estates amended final subdivision, 20 lots
Approved · 5-0
Steve Tripp, for the applicant, said the plan had to be amended to meet UDOT standards at the rail crossing. The amended design uses a cul-de-sac rather than a street connection to 1500 North. The council granted final approval.
- Lots: 20
What residents said
Zone change after land saleConnectivity standardsAccessory dwelling units on small lots
Three residents spoke on the sale of the city parcel (see item 4).