Lehi council hires VCBO Architecture for new City Center and library, annexes 5.6-acre Lamb property
February 28, 2023, 6:01 p.m. · Council Chamber, 153 N. 100 East, Lehi
With Council Member Chris Condie excused, the council approved an architectural and engineering agreement with VCBO Architecture for a new City Center and Library and annexed 5.601 acres near 1900 South Center Street. It also approved a boundary adjustment sending about 1.62 acres to Highland, a plat amendment, and two development code amendments. All votes were 4-0.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 2.1 · Presentation
Envision Utah earthquake presentation
Discussed
Ryan Beck of Envision Utah presented a report on Utah's disaster resilience, covering earthquake probabilities, vulnerable critical utility systems and an estimated $80 billion in short-term economic loss. He listed Utah Seismic Safety Commission recommendations: seismic improvements, protecting children in seismically unsound school buildings, public awareness and building code enforcement.
Item 2.2 · Presentation
Lehi City goals presentation
Discussed
Management Analyst Andy Gowans presented each department's goals for the year and how they plan to measure and meet them.
Item 2.3 · Presentation
Award of Merit to the Planning Department
Discussed
Assistant City Administrator Cameron Boyle explained the award given to the Planning Department for its work on the General Plan Land Use Element update.
Item 4 · Other
Consent agenda: purchase orders and surplus items
Approved · 4-0
The council approved purchase orders and surplus items on consent.
Item 5 · Contract
Architectural and engineering agreement with VCBO Architecture for new City Center and Library (Resolution 2023-12)
Approved · 4-0
The council approved an agreement with VCBO Architecture to design and oversee construction of a new City Center and Library. The minutes do not state a contract amount.
- ContractAmount not given to VCBO Architecture
Item 6 · Roads and utilities
Skye Substation grading permit
No action
The item was pulled from the agenda.
Item 7 · Annexation
Lamb Annexation, 5.601 acres at about 1900 South Center Street (Resolution 2023-11, Ordinance 20-2023)
Approved · 4-0
After a public hearing with no comments, the council approved an annexation agreement with the owners and annexed 5.601 acres with R-1-22 zoning, including Development Review Committee and Planning Commission comments.
- Acres: 5.601
- Zoning on annexation: R-1-22
Item 8 · Annexation
Resolution of intent to adjust boundary with Highland City, about 1500 East 2900 North (Resolution 2023-10)
Approved · 4-0
The council approved a resolution of intent to adjust the municipal boundary so about 1.62 acres move into Highland City.
- Acres: about 1.62
Item 9 · Subdivision
Pulham Manor Plat B plat amendment, 964 North 700 East
Approved · 4-0
The council approved an amendment to lots 1 and 2 of Pulham Manor Plat A in the R-1-8 zone. Chad Russell, for the applicant, said it cleans up property lines.
Item 10 · City code
Development code amendment: residential uses and bulk standards (Ordinance 19-2023)
Approved · 4-0
Planning Director Kim Struthers said the amendment to tables 05.030-A and 05.040-B cleans up and simplifies bulk and intensity standards and updates allowed residential uses.
Item 11 · City code
Development code amendment: bed and breakfasts (Ordinance 18-2023)
Approved · 4-0
The council updated Chapter 12 standards for bed and breakfasts to match the table of uses.
What residents said
No comments during citizen input or the Lamb Annexation hearing.