General Plan land use element update
Comprehensive update to the land use map and text of Lehi's General Plan. It shifts density toward transit-oriented development areas, removes density from Main Street and other non-TOD areas, and sets caps on some uses. Tabled in December 2021 to revise the map, then approved 4-1 in January 2022.
- Where it stands
- Approved
- Type
- Area or general plan
- Location
- Citywide
Every hearing and vote
December 7, 2021 · City Council work session
General Plan land use update discussion
Discussed
City Engineer Lorin Powell outlined the history of the General Plan land use update, noting the council had preferred shifting density to TOD areas rather than spreading it across the city, and wanted more analysis of how ADUs affect density. Planning Director Kim Struthers said staff research found about 8% of households likely to have an ADU, possibly more, but he did not believe the city would reach 20%. He said staff removed density from Main Street and other non-TOD areas and increased it in the Mill Pond area. Most members said they would prefer the city plan for 50% ADU utilization. The group discussed concerns and potential benefits of added density at Thanksgiving Point, including a trigger that, once reached, would let the council allow more density.
December 14, 2021 · City Council
General Plan land use element update (Ordinance 58-2021)
Tabled · 4-1
Planning Director Kim Struthers suggested tabling until the map could be updated. Speakers asked that TOD density not be defined and that the once-a-year limit on General Plan amendments be removed; Jim Whitmore, a Digital Drive property owner, said owners were surprised by changes; Michelle Stallings said owners should be told when land uses change; and representatives of Mill Pond and other landowners asked for more density. Condie moved to table, have staff update the digital map, and remove the one-year limit from the text; he amended the motion to have staff look at 2,000 units for Thanksgiving Point.
- Condie amended the motion to include staff review of 2,000 units for Thanksgiving Point
January 4, 2022 · City Council work session
General Plan land use element update
Discussed
Planning Director Kim Struthers said anything dealing with a time limitation was removed from the text. City planner Mike West explained changes to the TOD zone and said the city is choosing to allocate density to those zones.
January 25, 2022 · City Council
General Plan land use element update (Ordinance 07-2022)
Approved · 4-1
Mike West presented changes to the Land Use Map and Density Map. Planning Director Kim Struthers said separate applications can be filed for amendments on specific properties. At the public hearing, Liz Anderson asked about hotels and a 100-unit restriction; the Ault property owners said land along main roads and light industrial use is being wasted and asked for a chance to rezone; Robert Cook, speaking for landowners in the triangle near 300 East, 700 South and Pioneer Crossing, said the owners unanimously asked for high density or commercial as a buffer; Mr. Merchant, who owns land north of Adobe zoned for two uses, asked that two pending applications be reviewed fairly; and Megan Butler said the 100-unit cap makes it hard to find buyers. Condie moved to approve and the council adopted the update 4-1.