Lehi council rezones 10.9 acres for Willow Park church, approves water deal with Texas Instruments and new tree rules

Decisions at a glance

Agenda, item by item

1. Item Pre 2.2 · General plan

   2100 North / Holy Cross Hospital station area plan

   Discussed · 2100 North near the hospital

   Consultants Jordan Swain and Jonathan Young of Arcadis presented a draft station area plan for a planned transit station. Public input prioritized parks, plazas and affordable housing near stations. The refined concept stresses grid connectivity, pedestrian-friendly design and mixed-use development, possibly phased. Mayor Johnson expressed frustration with UTA's transit planning; Council Member Stallings raised property acquisition and existing traffic concerns.

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2. Item Pre 2.4 · Budget

   Fiscal 2025 departmental goals

   Discussed

   Assistant City Administrator Cameron Boyle outlined fiscal year 2025 goals for public safety, community development, parks and facilities and public works. Council members asked for updates on budget schedule and rationale.

3. Item Pre 2.3 · General plan

   Pioneer Crossing Village overlay at 1100 West

   No action · 1100 W. and Pioneer Crossing

   The general plan discussion was pulled and will be heard at a future date.

4. Item 2.2 · Presentation

   Utah Southern Railroad Depot Museum

   Discussed

   Presenters Darlene Stice van Workhoven, Don West and Karl Farnsworth asked to reopen the restored, relocated depot and return museum artifacts to it, proposing a nonprofit Utah Southern Railroad Foundation, volunteer staffing and school field trips. Resident Annette Harris asked the city to address parking near the depot.

5. Item 6 · Contract

   Water delivery agreement with Texas Instruments (Resolution 2024-05)

   Approved · 5-0

   City Engineer Lorin Powell said the agreement lets the city meet water supply needs for Texas Instruments' operations. Ryan Mills represented the company. The minutes do not give price or volume.

   • ContractAmount not given to Texas Instruments Inc. Water delivery to Texas Instruments operations

   Moved by Council Member Paul Hancock, seconded by Council Member Paige Albrecht. Vote: Unanimous

6. Item 7 · Zoning

   Willow Park Church zone change (Ordinance 09-2024)

   Approved · 5-0 · About 1500 N. 2600 West

   The council rezoned 10.92 acres from TH-5 to R-1-22 for a church. Darran Mano represented The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

   • Applicant: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
   • Acres: 10.92
   • Zone: TH-5 → R-1-22

   Moved by Council Member Chris Condie, seconded by Council Member Paige Albrecht. Vote: Unanimous

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7. Item 8 · City code

   Community forestry code update (Ordinance 10-2024)

   Approved · 5-0

   Parks staffer Jessica Smith presented updated rules for private and public trees to align with urban forestry goals and protect infrastructure. The council discussed the appeal process for tree removal and who replaces public trees. The motion adds to section 35.170 that whoever removes a tree is responsible for replacing it.

   Moved by Council Member Michelle Stallings, seconded by Council Member Heather Newall. Vote: Unanimous

8. Item 5 · Contract

   Interlocal agreement with American Fork for court services (Resolution 2024-04)

   Withdrawn

   The item was pulled from the agenda again.

What residents said

Parking near the depot museumProperty acquisition and traffic near 2100 North station areaTree replacement responsibility

Annette Harris asked the city to address parking near the depot. Carolyn Nielsen thanked those working to preserve Lehi's history.