Lehi council work session favors citywide small-home overlay and weighs 700 South curbing options
May 6, 2025, 3:52 p.m. · Lehi City Hall, 153 N. 100 East
In a work session the Lehi City Council discussed the SHAR affordable housing overlay and heard fiscal 2026 budget requests from city departments. Staff summarized the council's lean toward making the overlay available citywide with a 50% density bonus and council approval of designs. Council members also reviewed costs of $165,000 to $820,000 for improving the 700 South cycle track. No actions were taken other than adjourning.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| SHAR affordable housing overlay discussion | Discussed |
| FY 2026 budget discussion with departments | Discussed |
| 700 South cycle track improvement options | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item 2 · City code
SHAR affordable housing overlay discussion
Discussed
Planner Brittney Harris presented options for a small-home affordable housing overlay, from allowing it anywhere with a 50% density bonus to more limited models, using existing subdivisions as examples. Feedback from Flagship Homes was that a $400,000 price point may need public-private partnerships or alternative ownership. Council Member Newall favored deed restrictions and creating new homeowners; Council Member Condie favored a flex zone, a higher price point of $500,000 and developer flexibility; Council Member Stallings was uneasy approving it without a trial period; Council Member Hancock favored a hybrid of a flex zone and development agreements; Mayor Johnson favored keeping options for builders with council approval of projects. Harris summarized that the council favors the zone being available citywide with the 50% bonus if layouts and designs come to council, with a $400,000 price goal and flexibility with justification.
Item 3 · Budget
FY 2026 budget discussion with departments
Discussed
Department heads presented requests. The fiber system is 83% built out and expected to be complete by summer. Police and fire staffing, a phragmites removal equipment purchase, a portable ice rink (estimated net cost about $133,000), a roughly $12 million backlog of unfunded vehicles, a health insurance reserve of $1.8 to $2.5 million before self-funding, an internal auditor position, communications staffing and a website update were discussed. Council members asked about funding sources and priorities, including the general fund for one-time purchases. No votes were taken.
- Budget$133,000
Item 3 · Roads and utilities
700 South cycle track improvement options
Discussed
Streets staff showed options to improve the 700 South cycle track: full curb islands (about $735,000), partial concrete curbing ($445,000), partial parking stops ($165,000) or buying a curbing machine ($820,000). Painting the lanes green would cost over $1 million. Council members agreed curbing would be better than pylons; Council Member Stallings wanted more resident input before major spending, and Council Member Newall raised intersection concerns.
- Budget$735,000
- Budget$445,000
- Budget$165,000
- Purchase$820,000
What residents said
Housing affordabilityPolice staffing700 South cycle track safety