Orem council votes 7-0 to deny removal of Lakeview street connections and approves Maverik sign zone
February 13, 2024, 3:30 p.m. · City Council Chambers, 56 North State Street, Orem
The Orem City Council voted 7-0 to deny a resolution that would have removed planned street connections between 1430 South and 400 West in the Lakeview area, after members toured the area and read resident emails. It also voted 7-0 to amend the sign zone for a Maverik at 1249 South Geneva Road and to approve a conditional use permit for an accessory building. In the work session, staff presented the final batch of the MGT efficiency study and a rollout of automated water meters.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item Sched. · General plan
Resolution to eliminate street connections between 1430 South and 400 West (Lakeview Area Street Connection Master Plan)
Denied · 6-0
Continued from Jan. 23. Mayor Young said council members had visited the area, spoken with residents and read many emails. The applicant, Mr. Leichty, said he wanted to preserve the neighborhood with his development, and his engineer thanked members who toured the site. Council Members Tom Macdonald and LaNae Millett thanked neighbors for civil discussion. A resident said individual rights should be respected and the connections should be removed. The council voted to deny the amendment, so the connections stay on the master plan.
Item Sched. · Zoning
Sign zone amendment for a Maverik at 1249 South Geneva Road
Approved with conditions · 6-0
Bench said Maverik asked for a sign zone to allow its sign; its site plan is approved and the Planning Commission recommended the change. Council Member LaNae Millett asked about the effect on neighbors, and Bench said the sign would sit away from adjoining homes. The council added sign zone C with a 50-foot setback on both frontages in the C2 zone. No one spoke at the hearing; the applicant was not present.
- Applicant: Maverik
- Zone: C2; sign zone C added
- Condition: 50-foot setback on both frontages
Item Sched. · Development
Conditional use permit for an accessory building in the PD18 zone
Approved · 6-0
Bench said the applicants want to build a private family recreation and exercise building on a lot in the PD18 zone. The Planning Commission recommended approval.
Item Consent · Appointment
Consent: minutes and commission appointments
Approved · 6-0
Approved minutes of Jan. 23 and appointments to the Oremfest Advisory Commission (including former Council Member Debby Lauret), Cultural Arts Council, CDBG Advisory Commission and Orem Neighborhood Advisory Commission.
Roads and utilities
Automated water meter (AMI) rollout (work session)
Discussed
Public Works reported meters are installed (about 22,330 residential and 1,300 commercial) and the MyWater portal will reach all customers within four months, starting with 1,000 residents in each quadrant. The project cost $7.3 million, including a $1.5 million grant, with no bonds.
- Contract$7.30 million
- Grant$1.50 million
Other
MGT efficiency study: legal, facilities and management services (work session)
Discussed
MGT recommended hiring an HR specialist and a deputy public information officer, endorsed the new Strategies and Innovation division and recommended two part-time law clerks over another attorney and case-management software. It found no staffing problem in facilities and recommended using Public Works asset-tracking software.
Public safety
Youth fire education programs (work session)
Discussed
Fire inspectors described a youth firesetting intervention program and a Fire Smart classroom program starting with one first-grade class a week.
What residents said
Lakeview street connectionsFood truck enforcement
Two men said they believed a food truck at 1600 North and State Street was being harassed; the mayor suggested contacting police or development services. One resident spoke on the Lakeview item as described.