Fox Canyon subdivisions (A1, I1, J1, L1)

Every hearing and vote

1. March 14, 2023 · City Council

   Fox Canyon preliminary subdivisions, Traverse Mountain: Plats A1 and I1 (41 single-family lots, about 5400 North Fox Canyon Road) and Townhome Plats J1 and L1 (143 units, about 5300 North Fox Canyon Road)

   Tabled · 3-1-1

   The two items were untabled and heard together. Merlin Huff of Perry Homes said density had been reduced and road alignments adjusted for safety at intersections since the last meeting. Engineer Lorin Powell said the city traffic engineer reviewed the updated traffic study and agreed with its findings; one intersection will need a signal, and members discussed when it would be installed. Residents Rob Ludlow, Josh Cornia, Shanny Capp, Rich Kindred and Lee Denning raised concerns including adherence to Traverse Mountain standards without exceptions, traffic and safety, moving the density elsewhere, and emergency response during snowstorms and wildland fires. Council Member Paige Albrecht said she would be uncomfortable with the townhome density without a traffic signal installed first. Council Member Paul Hancock suggested changing townhomes to single-family homes and moving density to another Perry planning district; Mayor Mark Johnson said a density transfer could result in more apartments. City Attorney Ryan Wood said because this is an administrative preliminary approval, the council could ask the applicant to move density but a denial would need a stated code reason. The council tabled both items with direction that staff confirm block lengths meet the Traverse Mountain Area Plan, that the traffic study concerns be clarified, that a signal plan be developed and that the density be moved.

   • Applicant: Perry Homes (Merlin Huff)
   • Plats A1 and I1: 41 single-family lots
   • Plats J1 and L1: 143 townhome units
   • Roll call: Albrecht, Hancock, Southwick yes; Koivisto no; Condie abstained (no reason given in the minutes)

   Moved by Council Member Katie Koivisto (amended three times), seconded by Council Member Paige Albrecht. A first motion to table failed for lack of a second.. Vote: 3-1-1; Council Member Katie Koivisto voted no; Condie abstained

2. April 11, 2023 · City Council

   Fox Canyon Plats A1 and I1 preliminary subdivision, reduced to 38 single-family lots, about 5400 North Fox Canyon Road

   Approved with conditions · 3-1

   The council untabled this item and item 12 and heard Perry Homes' Merlin Huff. Members discussed when a traffic signal would be installed. Residents Josh Cornia (traffic study did not account for seasonal conditions), James Verey (wildfire evacuation), Greg Crab (winter traffic), Rob Ludlow (a planned road in the TMTH development would remove safety risks and the study was not accurate) and others asked for another connection to Flight Park Road. Traffic Engineer Luke Seegmiller presented on the study. Council Member Chris Condie moved approval at 38 lots instead of 41, with a recommendation that Perry add a second road access and look at other ingress and egress options.

   • Lots: 38 (reduced from 41)
   • Applicant: Perry Homes

   Moved by Council Member Chris Condie, seconded by Council Member Mike Southwick. Vote: 3-1; Council Member Katie Koivisto voted no; Council Member Paul Hancock absent

3. April 11, 2023 · City Council

   Fox Canyon Townhomes Plats J1 and L1 preliminary subdivision, reduced to 125 units, about 5300 North Fox Canyon Road

   Approved with conditions · 3-1

   Heard with item 11. The council approved 125 townhome units, down from 143, in the HDR1 and HDR2 land use designations.

   • Units: 125 (reduced from 143)
   • Applicant: Perry Homes

   Moved by Council Member Chris Condie, seconded by Council Member Mike Southwick. Vote: 3-1; Council Member Katie Koivisto voted no; Council Member Paul Hancock absent

4. July 25, 2023 · City Council

   Fox Canyon A1 final subdivision, 23 single-family lots

   Approved · 4-0

   The council granted final approval for 23 single-family lots, including all Development Review Committee and Planning Commission comments. A Perry Homes representative was available for questions.

   • Lots: 23 single-family
   • Applicant representative: Perry Homes

   Moved by Council Member Mike Southwick, seconded by Council Member Katie Koivisto. Vote: 4-0; Council Member Chris Condie absent

5. July 25, 2023 · City Council

   Fox Canyon I1 final subdivision, 15 single-family lots

   Approved · 4-0

   The council granted final approval for 15 single-family lots, including all Development Review Committee and Planning Commission comments.

   • Lots: 15 single-family

   Moved by Council Member Mike Southwick, seconded by Council Member Katie Koivisto. Vote: 4-0; Council Member Chris Condie absent

6. July 25, 2023 · City Council

   Fox Canyon J1 final subdivision, 84 townhomes

   Approved · 4-0

   The council granted final approval for 84 townhome units, including all Development Review Committee and Planning Commission comments.

   • Units: 84 townhomes

   Moved by Council Member Mike Southwick, seconded by Council Member Katie Koivisto. Vote: 4-0; Council Member Chris Condie absent

7. July 25, 2023 · City Council

   Fox Canyon L1 final subdivision, 41 townhomes

   Approved · 4-0

   The council granted final approval for 41 townhome units, including all Development Review Committee and Planning Commission comments.

   • Units: 41 townhomes

   Moved by Council Member Mike Southwick, seconded by Council Member Katie Koivisto. Vote: 4-0; Council Member Chris Condie absent