Lehi council approves Skye area plan expansion of 883 acres and 300 homes after removing 60 units
September 19, 2023, 6:31 p.m. · Council Chamber, 153 N. 100 E., Lehi
The council voted 5-0 to approve the second amendment to the Skye Area Plan, adding 883 acres and 300 residential units near SR-92 and Center Street, after striking 60 units and requiring the dedication of a small open-space strip to the city. A motion to deny a development agreement for a concrete batch plant on State Street failed 2-3 after about ten residents and business owners spoke against it. The council also approved a lease-style facility agreement with the Curtis Center, a UAMPS solar contract amendment, recreation fees tied to the new ice rink, and three final subdivisions.
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
Fiber Administrative Manager Shaye Ruitenbeek reported 112 customers connected to the city's fiber network with 232 orders, said cabinet 18 is performing well, and noted a recent open house at Sage Vista Park drew a good turnout.
Item 2.2 · Public safety
Radon information from Utah County Health Department (pre-council)
Discussed
Wendy Wright of the Utah County Health Department gave an overview of radon gas and urged the council and public to install detectors. Council members asked about the sources of radon and the county program; the mayor encouraged the city to share information. Later, resident Carrie Robbins also spoke on the importance of testing homes.
Item 6 · Other
Closed session motion (pre-council)
Approved · 5-0
The council voted to go into closed session. The agenda item described a discussion of real property, but the motion recorded in the minutes cited the character, performance or competence of an individual.
Item 4.1-4.3 · Contract
Consent agenda: purchase orders, addenda to 55 West Main Street purchase, and 2300 West interlocal amendment
Approved · 5-0
The council approved purchase orders (no vendors or amounts listed), Addenda 2 and 3 to the earlier real estate purchase contract for 55 West Main Street, and a first amendment to the interlocal agreement with Utah County for the 2300 West widening project. The minutes give no dollar amounts.
- Land dealAmount not given
- ContractAmount not given to Utah County
Item 5 · Public hearing
Public hearing on electric revenue bonds for a power generation facility
No action
Finance staff and bond advisers Jonathan Ward and Brandon Johnson attended. The mayor opened and closed public comment with no one recorded as speaking. Council Members Koivisto and Albrecht praised the power department for earning an A+ rating. No vote was taken.
- BondAmount not given
Item 6 · Taxes and fees
Recreation and library fee schedule amendment for new ice rink (Resolution 2023-61)
Approved · 5-0
Alyson Alger of the Finance Department said the fee changes relate to the new ice rink. No one commented at the public hearing. The council approved the amended Consolidated Fee Schedule.
- FeeAmount not given
Item 7 · Contract
Steel Solar 1A Project second amended transaction schedule with UAMPS (Resolution 2023-60)
Approved · 5-0
Joel Eves of the power department said the agreement was executed, that federal Inflation Reduction Act funds were granted through tax credits, and that the price has not changed. The council approved the second amendment and restated transaction schedule under the Master Firm Power Supply Agreement with the Utah Association of Municipal Power Systems.
- ContractAmount not given to Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS)
Item 8 · Other
Canvass of the Sept. 5, 2023 primary municipal election (Resolution 2023-59)
Approved · 5-0
Mayor Johnson presented the canvass report and the council, sitting as the Board of Canvassers, certified it.
Item 9 · Contract
Facility usage agreement with Holbrook Community Center / Curtis Center (Resolution 2023-65)
Approved with conditions · 5-0
Dan Harrison presented the agreement and Michelle Holbrook attended. Mayor Johnson and City Attorney Ryan Wood thanked her for the cooperative negotiations. Mr. Wood asked that staff and the center add a mutual indemnification provision, which was included in the motion.
- Condition: mutual indemnification provision between the city and the Curtis Center
Item 10 · Development
Curb Cart Concrete development agreement for a concrete batch plant (Resolution 2023-62)
No action · 2-3
Applicant Randy Yates said the plant would produce about 3 to 4 carts a day, is a wet plant with sealed tanks, and makes no dust. Council Member Albrecht asked about dust control and loading, and Mayor Johnson asked about storm drainage. Ten speakers opposed it, citing dust, noise, truck traffic, property values and fit with State Street; Michelle Stallings questioned the process because a similar request was previously denied. Council Member Koivisto said she opposed it because the site is not zoned for the use, and Council Member Condie said it did not meet the zone and community standards. Council Member Albrecht said she was impressed with the facility but found the agreement less specific than she hoped. Council Member Condie moved to deny, finding the use did not provide enough mitigation to achieve the vision for State Street. The roll call was 2 yes (Condie, Albrecht) and 3 no (Koivisto, Southwick, Hancock). The minutes describe the result as the motion 'denied 3-2', and no later motion on the agreement is recorded.
- Applicant: Randy Yates (Curb Cart Concrete)
- Use: wet-mix concrete batch plant
- Result unclear in minutes: motion to deny drew 2 yes, 3 no
Item 11 · General plan
Skye Area Plan second amendment, adding 883 acres and 300 residential units (Ordinance 56-2023)
Approved with conditions · 5-0
Scott Bishop of D.R. Horton said Texas Instruments had asked for adjustments listed in Exhibit A, that a well and booster pump stations for the water system had been drilled or built, and that D.R. Horton had paid for long-lead items and expected UDOT permit revisions on Center Street connectivity to SR-92 in 30 to 60 days. Staff, including City Administrator Jason Walker and Water Manager Greg Allred, said infrastructure might not keep pace with both the project and Texas Instruments' needs and recommended proceeding with caution. Council Members Southwick, Hancock and Condie asked about water timing, Center Street and church-parcel restrictions. Brian Debotelho, speaking for himself and five residents, asked that a 14-foot unkept open-space strip called the 'Bermuda Triangle' become residential so adjoining owners could maintain it. Council Member Koivisto's motion removed 60 residential units (ERUs), directed staff and the applicant to work on Exhibit A, kept the church language unchanged and required the strip to be dedicated to the city.
- Acres added: 883
- Residential units added: 300 (60 ERU units removed by motion)
- Applicant: D.R. Horton (Scott Bishop)
- Condition: Bermuda Triangle strip dedicated to Lehi City
- Condition: staff and applicant to work together on Exhibit A
- Condition: church parcel language unchanged
Item 12 · Subdivision
Ridge Holding Plat final subdivision, 5 commercial lots
Approved · 5-0
Gary Howland represented the item. No one spoke at the hearing. The council approved the five-lot commercial subdivision with no improvements, including staff and Planning Commission comments.
- Lots: 5 commercial
- Representative: Gary Howland
Item 13 · Subdivision
Mountain Slopes Urban Living final subdivision
Approved · 5-0
Gary Howland represented the item. The council approved the commercial subdivision with no improvements, including staff and Planning Commission comments.
- Representative: Gary Howland
Item 14 · Subdivision
Jordan Walk Towns Phase 2 final subdivision, 33 units
Approved · 5-0
Brad Mackay and his son Ryan represented the item. The council approved the 33-unit residential subdivision, including staff and Planning Commission comments, before pre-construction meetings and plat submittal.
- Units: 33
Item 15 · City code
Twin homes as a permitted use in the R-2 zone (Ordinance 57-2023)
Approved · 5-0
Planning director Kim Struthers presented the amendment to Tables 05.040.A and 05.030.A. The council approved it.
Item 16 · Other
Item with garbled title in the minutes (Gary Cooper presented)
Approved · 5-0
The minutes' title for this item is garbled and read 'Gary Cooper presented information on the item.' Gary Cooper represented it and the council approved it unanimously with staff and Planning Commission comments. The agenda should be checked to identify the item.
Item 17 · Roads and utilities
UDOT cooperative agreement for traffic signal and access control plan on US-89 (Resolution 2023-63)
Approved · 5-0
City Engineer Lorin Powell presented the cooperative agreement to preserve and establish a traffic signal and access control plan along US-89. The council approved it.
Item 18 · Roads and utilities
Amendment to UDOT/Saratoga Springs/Lehi agreement on SR-145 corridor (Resolution 2023-64)
Approved · 5-0
Lorin Powell presented an amendment to the cooperative agreement among UDOT, Saratoga Springs and Lehi for preserving and establishing the SR-145 (Pioneer Crossing) corridor. The council approved it.
What residents said
Dust, noise and trucks from a concrete batch plant on State StreetProperty values on State StreetWater and infrastructure capacity for SkyeRadon testingElection process questions
Kenneth Bjork raised concerns about city government. Casey Glade thanked the city for Constitution Week, then said he felt the city and the Lieutenant Governor's office had given inconsistent direction on the primary election and canvass and asked the city to be forthright; Council Member Koivisto said Lehi had never had a candidate withdraw before and praised the cooperation, and the mayor agreed. On the Curb Cart Concrete agreement, Mel Barnes, GG Pikus, Swen Swenson, Noel Pikas-Pace, Kelly Bird, Dillion Dancer, Deborah Walker, Craig Madsen (through GG Pikus), and Michelle Stallings spoke in opposition, citing dust, noise, truck traffic, property values and the look of State Street; Dave Wilkinson raised concerns about concrete issues. Brian Debotelho spoke on the Skye plan's open-space strip. Carrie Robbins spoke on radon testing.