Family Park Estates
City-owned land beside the planned Family Park, originally proposed as nine lots in an R-1-15 zone to help pay for park funding. Tabled May 24, 2022 for geotechnical and traffic studies, then approved June 14 as seven lots, with two lots kept as a viewing area.
- Where it stands
- Approved
- Type
- Subdivision
- Location
- About 600 East and Airport Drive
- Homes
- 7
- Applicant
- City of Lehi
Every hearing and vote
May 24, 2022 · City Council
Family Park Estates preliminary and final subdivision
Tabled · 4-1
The mayor said the nine-lot application complies with state law, that the city can develop and sell property, and that it was a way to help pay for parks; he asked residents for suggestions. Twelve residents spoke, most against the lots, citing traffic and danger on 600 East, loss of the park strip and view, and frequent changes to park plans; one preferred homes at the bottom of the hill and one asked the council not to decide hastily. The council tabled the item until a geotechnical report is done and added a traffic study of turning lanes on 600 East, with a request to bring it back as soon as possible. Council Member Chris Condie voted no.
- Lots: 9
- Zone: R-1-15
June 14, 2022 · City Council
Family Park Estates preliminary and final subdivision
Approved with conditions · 3-1
Staff said all nine lots are buildable with mitigation. Josh Gibbons of Hale Engineering said his traffic study, which covered the whole park, used conservatively high estimates, found nearby intersections would work well and recommended turning lanes. Tony Trane covered the geotechnical study. Residents Gina Christofferson, Dave Christofferson, Nathan Buck, Todd Spencer and Michelle Stallings raised the funding approach, putting houses at the bottom rather than the top of the slope, and traffic. Council Member Katie Koivisto said it would be irresponsible not to sell the lots. Council Member Paul Hancock said shifting midstream would be unfair to homeowners on the south side and to other parts of the city. Council Member Mike Southwick preferred not to sell the property back, was unsure about nine lots and suggested expanding the overlook. Council Member Chris Condie did not favor nine lots, wanted other funding sources considered and preferred six. The council approved seven lots on the south side, with the remaining two lots left without homes as a viewing area, plus traffic study turning lanes and acknowledgment of the geotechnical findings. Koivisto voted no, saying going from nine lots to fewer is a disadvantage.
- Lots: 7 (reduced from 9)
- Zone: R-1-15
- Two former lots kept as a viewing area