Lehi council denies two general plan amendments, adopts new sewer and irrigation impact fees
April 23, 2024, 5:00 p.m. · Council Chamber, 153 N. 100 E., Lehi
The council denied general plan changes for the 51.5-acre Gardner Plumb site on Main Street and the 14.67-acre BCP property near 1200 West, both unanimously, and adopted updated sewer and pressurized irrigation impact fees. It also amended the civic center construction contract with SIRQ Construction and pulled the North Lake Commercial Park amendment for rescheduling.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item Pre 2.1 · Presentation
Alpine School District split update
Discussed
Board representative Stacy Bateman described the district's feasibility study of a split: staying one district, a two-district split with Lehi going east or west, or a three-district split with a central district including Lehi, American Fork, Highland, Alpine, Cedar Hills and part of Draper. Survey opinions on tax increases were mixed. Any option needs majority approval on a ballot; cities could use an interlocal agreement to place a proposition, and the district is likely to submit its own.
Item Pre 2.2 · Presentation
UAMPS update
Discussed
Mason Baker and Jackie Coombs of the Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems described wholesale market changes, the energy mix (hydro, gas, coal), movement toward solar, wind and batteries, and members' choice of which resource projects to join.
Item Pre 4 · Budget
Pressurized irrigation meter loan process
Discussed
Finance Director Dean Lundell explained the state loan process to continue the pressurized irrigation water meter project; a public hearing and mailed letters are required.
Item 5 · Other
Co-naming Center Street as Falcon Way
Approved · 5-0
The council approved co-naming Center Street between 2600 North and 3200 North as Falcon Way. A Skyridge High School student proposed it to build school spirit. Concerns about confusion for emergency response were raised; next-generation 911 will give more accurate location data.
Item 6 · Taxes and fees
Sewer and pressurized irrigation impact fees (Ordinance 29-2024)
Approved · 5-0
After a public hearing at which Dave Christofferson asked a clarifying question, the council adopted an impact fee facilities plan, analysis and amended impact fees. Keith Larson said the update reflects inflation and construction cost increases and that the commercial pressurized irrigation fee structure was changed based on fire protection benefit. The minutes do not list fee amounts.
Item 7 · Contract
Civic center construction manager amendment (Resolution 20-2024)
Approved · 5-0
The council approved an amendment to the construction manager/general contractor agreement with SIRQ Construction for the civic center. City Administrator Jason Walker explained the need to relocate the library during construction and said, after initial frustration, relocation will save money. No amount is given in the minutes.
- Change orderAmount not given to SIRQ Construction
Item 8 · Budget
Fiscal 2024 budget amendment (Resolution 2024-16)
Approved · 5-0
Finance Director Dean Lundell presented the amendment. The mayor opened a public hearing and no one commented.
Item 9 · Other
Employee policy manual: military leave (Resolution 2024-17)
Approved · 5-0
Human Resources Manager David Kitchen introduced an update to the employee policy manual on military leave.
Item 10 · Contract
Micro surfacing agreement with Geneva Rock Products (Resolution 2024-18)
Approved · 5-0
The council approved an agreement for micro surfacing of city streets. Street Manager BJ Benson was available for questions. The minutes give no amount or bid information.
- ContractAmount not given to Geneva Rock Products
Item 11 · Zoning
Anderson zone change (Ordinance 23-2024)
Approved · 5-0
The council rezoned 2.77 acres from A-1 to R-1-22. The applicant was not present; the council said it had enough information.
- Acres: 2.77
- Zone: A-1 → R-1-22
Item 12 · General plan
Gardner Plumb Main Street general plan amendment (Ordinance 28-2024)
Denied · 5-0
Brandon Watson of Edge Homes sought to change 51.5 acres from very low density residential (VLDRA) to low density residential. Resident Todd Reese raised density and traffic. Council Member Condie cited traffic, layout and connectivity. The council denied it, citing traffic and connectivity, potential density of about 180 units and that two zoning steps would be too large a jump for the area, and noting Planning Commission comments.
- Applicant: Edge Homes (Brandon Watson)
- Acres: 51.5
- Land use: VLDRA → LDR
- Potential units cited: about 180
Item 13 · General plan
BCP Property general plan amendment (Ordinance 24-2024)
Denied · 5-0
Tony Trane represented the applicant seeking to change 14.67 acres from very low density residential with the Pioneer Village Mixed Use Overlay to low density residential. Members questioned whether piecemeal development would undermine the overlay concept. Residents Larry Handfield (density), Kenneth Glade (connectivity, agriculture; opposed the overlay), Trent Toughride (traffic, overlay), Jessica Topper (needs another road connection), Michelle Christensen (opposed more density), Randy Mellow and Eve Brown (opposed the overlay; Mellow cited 1100 West traffic) spoke. The council denied it, finding the applicant could reach the same goal under the existing designation, LDR allows too much density and the removal of the overlay does not fit the area, and recommended a proposal with VLDRA designation and R-1-22 zoning.
- Applicant: BCP Property (Tony Trane, representative)
- Acres: 14.67
- Land use: VLDRA with Pioneer Village overlay → LDR
Item 14 · General plan
North Lake Commercial Park general plan amendment (Ordinance 25-2024)
Continued
The request to change 2.99 acres from Commercial to Heavy Commercial (C-H) was pulled to be rescheduled; the applicant was absent and the council had unanswered questions and public comments.
- Acres: 2.99
- Land use: Commercial → C-H
Item 15 · City code
Landscaping removed from bond requirements (Ordinance 26-2024)
Approved · 5-0
Kim Struthers presented a Chapter 11 amendment removing private landscaping from the bond requirements.
Item 16 · City code
Minimum 11 x 17 inch submission size (Ordinance 27-2024)
Continued
The council pulled the Chapter 11 amendment to allow more research on possible unintended consequences.
Item 17 · Appointment
Central Utah 911 Agency board representative (Resolution 2024-19)
Approved · 5-0
Mayor Johnson noted the appointee is Scott DaBell, the city's Emergency Management Manager.
Other
Closed sessions
Approved · 5-0
The council voted twice, once in the pre-council and once in regular session, to close the meeting to discuss real property and, in the first, pending or reasonably imminent litigation.
What residents said
Density and traffic on Main Street and 1100 WestPioneer Village overlayEnforcement of conditional use permitsRailroad museum reopening
Karl Farnsworth, Don West and Darleen Van Werkhoven again asked to reopen the railroad museum. Ian Palmer, who lives by the Karl Malone Center, raised concerns about the center's operations and enforcement of conditional use permits and development agreements. A resident, Mr. Gardner, cited traffic, noise and dust from development and businesses. Residents also spoke on the BCP Property amendment.