Lehi council approves 67-unit Hardman Farms concept plan, adds Utah Lake north-shore freeway to transportation plan
November 14, 2023, 5:30 p.m. · Council Chamber, 153 N. 100 E., Lehi
The council unanimously approved the concept plan for Hardman Farms, a 67-unit equestrian-themed planned unit development off Indian Ford Drive, and added a future freeway along the north side of Utah Lake to the Master Transportation Plan. It also relaxed the dog limit to three per household without a kennel permit, vacated a block of 100 North, and approved a Tycon Construction contract for the Flight Park pressurized irrigation reservoir. Every vote was 5-0.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 2.1 · Presentation
Update on The Point project
Discussed
Alan Matheson, executive director of The Point Project, said site demolition is complete and phase 1 is next: about 100 acres of mixed use with jobs, retail and entertainment, and housing including condos, apartments, single-family homes and affordable units. (Pre-council.)
Item 2.2 · Presentation
Lehi fiber network update
Discussed
Shaye Ruitenbeek reported pre-registrations had reached 8,000 against a goal of a 45% take rate, with most customers preferring one-gigabit service. Four areas were open for sign-up, seven under construction and 11 in pre-construction, with some delays. (Pre-council.)
Item 2.4 · Parks
Draft Traverse Mountain conservation easement
Discussed
Community Development Director Kim Struthers and Todd Munger proposed a conservation easement on the Traverse Mountain area to preserve open space, recreation and wildlife habitat, using a draft based on Draper's template. Open issues included who the grantee would be (Draper, Utah County, a state agency such as the Division of Wildlife Resources, or a land trust). The council wanted language that lists prohibited uses such as development rather than specifying allowed recreation, worried about giving a grantee a veto over city decisions, and asked for research on how Sundance structured its easements. It supported the intent and will revisit it. (Pre-council; item 2.3, a possible Gardner development agreement at Redwood Road and 2100 North, was pulled.)
Budget
Bond rating upgrade (administrative report)
Discussed
Finance Director Dean Lundell reported that the city's bond rating was upgraded to AA+.
Item 3.1 · Contract
Purchase orders
Approved · 5-0
The council approved purchase orders in the consent agenda. The minutes list no vendors or amounts.
Item 5 · Contract
Tycon Construction agreement for Flight Park pressurized irrigation reservoir (Resolution 2023-69)
Approved · 5-0
Brad Kenison presented the agreement to build the reservoir. The minutes do not state the price, bidders or funding.
- ContractAmount not given to Tycon Construction
Item 6 · City code
Traffic study standards in Design Standards and Public Improvements Specifications Manual (Ordinance 65-2023)
Approved · 5-0
Brad Kenison said the amendment sets a standard for when and how traffic studies are required. The council approved it with staff and Planning Commission comments.
Item 7 · Roads and utilities
Master Transportation Plan: future freeway on north side of Utah Lake (Ordinance 66-2023)
Approved · 5-0
Traffic Engineer Luke Seegmiller said population projections justify including the alignment and that adding it signals to UDOT that it should be studied. Residents asked about the timeline, plans and neighborhood effects; one said she has plans to develop nearby property. The council approved the amendment with staff comments.
Item 8 · Roads and utilities
Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan: trail connections between Dry Creek Elementary and Dry Creek Trail (Ordinance 64-2023)
Approved · 5-0
The council approved adding trail connections linking Dry Creek Elementary and the Dry Creek Trail to the plan.
Item 9 · Subdivision
River Point Phase 3 final subdivision, 11.36 acres
Approved · 5-0
Brandon Watts of Edge Homes represented the applicant. The council granted final approval with staff and Planning Commission comments.
- Acres: 11.36
- Applicant representative: Edge Homes
Item 10 · Development
Hardman Farms concept plan, 67-unit planned unit development
Approved · 5-0
Applicant Lora Hardman and Troy Sanders of Think Architecture described a mix of large lots, duplexes and senior housing and a community center in a legacy, equestrian-themed development reflecting the family's wishes rather than maximizing density. The council supported the concept and asked about phasing, senior housing and an access gate. Members discussed preserving possible roadway connections identified in transportation studies but agreed road connections were outside the scope of a concept plan approval. Council Member Koivisto's motion included staff and Planning Commission comments.
- Units: 67 planned unit development
- Applicant: Lora Hardman; architect Think Architecture (Troy Sanders)
Item 11 · Subdivision
Lehi Indoor Storage (Lehi Maverik Commercial Subdivision) plat amendment
Approved with conditions · 5-0
Jen Hall represented the applicant. A neighboring owner said a fence should have been built in the first phase and asked that it be installed now. Council Member Condie first moved to require about 105 linear feet of vinyl fence, then amended the motion to require a fence built to code (which must be sight-obscuring) and to ask the applicant to work with the neighbor on materials.
- Condition: fence built to code requirements; applicant to work with neighbor on materials
- Original proposal: about 105 linear feet of vinyl fence
Item 12 · Roads and utilities
Vacation of 100 North between Center Street and 100 East (Ordinance 63-2023)
Approved · 5-0
After a public hearing with no comments, the council vacated the public street section.
Item 13 · City code
Dog limit and animal rules (Ordinance 62-2023)
Approved · 5-0
Mr. Struthers said the changes allow three dogs without a kennel permit and remove a cumulative requirement for 'Animal Rights' in Chapter 12; discussion covered allowing certain animals in non-agricultural zones with larger lots. The aim was to be more permissive while addressing neighbor concerns.
Item 14 · City code
Exceptions clause for multi-family design standards, Chapter 37 (Ordinance 67-2023)
Approved · 5-0
Mr. Struthers said the clause mirrors one for commercial projects and lets developers seek flexibility from residential standards if they justify deviations within set parameters.
Item 15 · Appointment
John Hutchings Museum Board of Trustees appointments (Resolution 2023-68)
Approved · 5-0
The council appointed board members to the John Hutchings Museum Board of Trustees. The minutes do not name them.
What residents said
Fence between storage development and neighborParked cars blocking cornersRecycling processNeighborhood effects of Utah Lake freeway alignment
Kenneth Glade raised concerns about city elections and Kenneth Bjork about government policies. Brian Hansen asked about local fiber providers. Kerrilynn Southard raised a safety issue with cars parked near a corner. Heidi Miller of the Utah Home Builders Association praised Lehi's low impact fees. A resident raised a fencing issue between his property and a nearby business. Matilynn raised concerns about the city's recycling process. Heidi asked to educate the public about human trafficking. On the Utah Lake freeway, Heidi raised neighborhood concerns and Michelle Dallaglio asked about timelines.