Lehi council approves three zone changes and a 174-unit River Point subdivision, removes a village overlay; Bull River retaining wall questioned
September 10, 2024, 6:00 p.m. · Council Chamber, 153 N. 100 East, Lehi
The council voted 5-0 on every item: rezoning 33.17 acres at 1630 South 500 East and 14.19 acres at 1200 West 1450 South to R-1-22, a small residential rezone on South 500 West, removal of a Village Overlay at 1100 West and Pioneer Crossing, preliminary approval of River Point Phase 3A (174 units), and a vehicle lease for large vehicles and ambulances. In the earlier pre-council session, a resident and a structural engineer said a retaining wall at the Bull River storage site is failing, while staff said the wall and the building permit are separate.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Vehicle lease agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank (Resolution 2024-50) | Approved · 5-0 |
| Triple B zone change, 33.17 acres (Ordinance 54-2024) | Approved with conditions · 5-0 |
| Residential zone change on South 500 West, 0.73 acres (Ordinance 55-2024) | Approved with conditions · 5-0 |
| Village Overlay general plan amendment, southwest corner of 1100 West and Pioneer Crossing (Ordinance 56-2024) | Approved with conditions · 5-0 |
| Pioneer Village zone change, 14.19 acres (Ordinance 57-2024) | Approved with conditions · 5-0 |
| River Point Phase 3A preliminary subdivision, 174 units | Approved with conditions · 5-0 |
| Mayor's assignment to Utah Lake Authority governing board (Resolution 2024-51) | Approved · 5-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item 2.1 · Presentation
Engineering assessment of the Bull River conditioned storage facility retaining wall
Discussed
Resident John Madsen and structural engineer Garth Haslam of Crossroads Engineers said the retaining wall, built years ago with the original commercial development, is failing; the developer now holds a building permit for a new facility on the commercial property. City Attorney Ryan Wood noted differences between the two engineering reports and said strong evidence is needed to revoke a building permit, questioning the link between the wall and the new construction. Developer Mark Wells described the wall's construction and materials. Building and Inspections' Arnie Hunt said the wall needs a final inspection and a report from the engineer of record, and that the wall and the building permit are separate and not contingent on each other. Wood said enforcement options exist if ordinances were not followed. No vote was taken.
- Presenters: Garth Haslam (Crossroads Engineers), John Madsen
- Developer: Mark Wells
Item 5 · Contract
Vehicle lease agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank (Resolution 2024-50)
Approved · 5-0
Finance Director Dean Lundell said the lease is for large vehicles and ambulances. The minutes do not state an amount.
- PurchaseAmount not given to JPMorgan Chase Bank
Item 6 · Zoning
Triple B zone change, 33.17 acres (Ordinance 54-2024)
Approved with conditions · 5-0
Tony Trane represented the applicant. The council rezoned 33.17 acres from A-5 (agriculture) to R-1-22 (residential/agriculture), including Development Review Committee comments.
- Acres: 33.17
- Zoning: A-5 to R-1-22
- Applicant representative: Tony Trane
Item 7 · Zoning
Residential zone change on South 500 West, 0.73 acres (Ordinance 55-2024)
Approved with conditions · 5-0
Tony Trane represented the applicant. The council rezoned 0.73 acres from RA-1 (residential/agriculture) to R-1-Flex (residential), including Development Review Committee comments.
- Acres: 0.73
- Zoning: RA-1 to R-1-Flex
- Applicant representative: Tony Trane
Item 8 · General plan
Village Overlay general plan amendment, southwest corner of 1100 West and Pioneer Crossing (Ordinance 56-2024)
Approved with conditions · 5-0
Community Development said the Village Overlay designation is being removed at the council's direction. Two residents thanked the council for removing it. The council approved the amendment with findings that it is consistent and compatible with the surrounding area and promotes health, safety and welfare.
- Change: remove the Village Overlay designation
Item 9 · Zoning
Pioneer Village zone change, 14.19 acres (Ordinance 57-2024)
Approved with conditions · 5-0
Tony Trane represented the applicant. Two residents spoke in support. The council rezoned 14.19 acres from TH-5 (transitional holding) to R-1-22 (residential/agriculture), including DRC and Planning Commission comments.
- Acres: 14.19
- Zoning: TH-5 to R-1-22
Item 10 · Subdivision
River Point Phase 3A preliminary subdivision, 174 units
Approved with conditions · 5-0
The council granted preliminary subdivision approval for a 174-unit subdivision on 48.1 acres, with DRC and Planning Commission comments. The minutes record no discussion.
- Units: 174
- Acres: 48.1
Item 11 · Appointment
Mayor's assignment to Utah Lake Authority governing board (Resolution 2024-51)
Approved · 5-0
The council consented to and approved the mayor's assignment to serve on the Utah Lake Authority Governing Board.
What residents said
Noise along 2100 North near I-15Bull River retaining wall stability
Dean Kazarian asked for a sound barrier along 2100 North where it connects to I-15. On the Village Overlay removal, Larry Hadfield and Kenneth Glade thanked the council and Glade cautioned about using overlays; Tony Trane (applicant representative) asked about the general plan and the commercial node. On the Pioneer Village zone change, Hadfield said it would be a good place to live and Glade supported it.