Orem council sends Canyon Park housing rezone back to planning commission, approves 1230 West 2000 South commercial rezone
August 27, 2024, 3:45 p.m. · Orem City Center, 56 North State Street
After a work session on a 1600 North intersection design and school safety, the council continued the Canyon Park Tech Center rezone for 150 homes and referred it to the planning commission. It approved a rezone with conditions for about 9.43 acres at 1230 West 2000 South and amended the budget.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Orem's mayor is a voting member of the seven-member council. The minutes count the six council members in each tally and record the mayor's vote beside it, so a council vote of 6-0 with the mayor voting yes is 7-0 with the mayor.
In brief
8 items came up for a decision or discussion: 3 discussed, 3 approved, 1 continued, and 1 approved with conditions.
2 votes were not unanimous: Canyon Park Tech Center rezone, PD6 to PD54 (about 24.3 acres) (5-1) and Rezone 1230 West 2000 South, OS5 to PD55 (about 9.43 acres) (5-1).
The agenda records 1 dollar amount, the largest $1.50 million.
4 items here are tracked in the city's development tracker.
This write-up links 3 source documents and the meeting video.
7 members were present.
Residents raised density at canyon park, traffic, gas station near homes, and neighborhood flooding.
The previous City Council meeting was on August 20, 2024: Orem council and Alpine School District trade views on growth, taxes and busing
The next one was on September 17, 2024: Orem council hears cybersecurity and park boundary updates; Lambson absent
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| 400 East 1600 North intersection concept | Discussed |
| Safe school route improvements | Discussed |
| Fire cadet program | Discussed |
| Proclamation: September as Constitution Month | Approved · 7-0 with the mayor |
| Consent items | Approved · 7-0 with the mayor |
| Canyon Park Tech Center rezone, PD6 to PD54 (about 24.3 acres) | Continued · 6-1 with the mayor |
| Rezone 1230 West 2000 South, OS5 to PD55 (about 9.43 acres) | Approved with conditions · 5-2 with the mayor |
| Amending the fiscal 2024-25 budget | Approved · 7-0 with the mayor |
Agenda, item by item
Item Work session · Other
400 East 1600 North intersection concept
Discussed
City Engineer Taggart Bowen said the intersection, crossed diagonally by Murdock Canal Trail users, received $1.5 million in MAG funding. Consultant JUB narrowed 12 options to five; the preferred choice in a social media survey was a grade-separated crossing estimated at $12 million, 5-7 years away, with directional crosswalk improvements as a short-term fix.
- Grant$1.50 million to Mountainland Association of Governments
Item Work session · Presentation
Communication survey results
Discussed
Onpointe Insights reported on an Aug. 1-27 survey of 854 residents. The digital newsletter was the most-used channel (70% of those aware of it); residents most wanted city events, council updates and city services content.
Item Work session · Public safety
Safe school route improvements
Discussed
Public Works reported on improvements near schools over the past year, including sidewalks, ADA ramps, enhanced crossings and flashing beacons. Of 105 traffic requests, 79% were completed.
Item Work session · Public safety
Fire cadet program
Discussed
The fire department described a cadet program with Alpine School District that gives students hands-on training.
Presentation
Public Works Advisory Commission report
Discussed
The commission reported meeting seven times in 12 months on water, parks, Provo River distribution, GIS, fleet, municipal finance and the Alpine Aqueduct. Upcoming work includes master plan and impact fee updates and a $160 million water reclamation facility capital plan.
Other
Proclamation: September as Constitution Month
Approved · 7-0 with the mayor
The council adopted September as Constitution Month.
Item Consent · Other
Consent items
Approved · 7-0 with the mayor
Consent items, including minutes, were approved.
Zoning
Canyon Park Tech Center rezone, PD6 to PD54 (about 24.3 acres)
Continued · 6-1 with the mayor
Acting Development Services Director Gary McGinn said the request would convert part of the tech center to housing; the developer proposed 150 single-family lots, down from 230 mixed townhome and single-family lots, with homes in the range of $700,000. The planning commission voted 7-0 against it. Nine residents spoke, citing density, traffic, two exits, parking, property values and loss of the berm and green space; the DaVinci HOA president supported development but said it was too dense. Members Lambson and Spencer said the density did not fit; Spencer favored R13-type zoning. Millett and Gale said it did not fit the area, and Mayor Young noted it was not affordable housing. The council's general view was that a proposal closer to R8 would be better. The developer asked for a continuance.
- Applicant: TriPoint Homes (Brian Prince); landowner representative Land Advisors (Zack Hartman)
- Acres: about 24.3
- Current zone to proposed: PD6 to PD54
- Lots proposed: 150 single-family
- Planning commission: voted 7-0 against
Zoning
Rezone 1230 West 2000 South, OS5 to PD55 (about 9.43 acres)
Approved with conditions · 5-2 with the mayor
Developer Paul Washburn proposed community commercial zoning near the planned Lakeview Parkway, including a gas station he said the concept needed. Six neighbors, several from a 55-plus community, opposed the gas station and cited noise, crime, building height and setbacks. Millett asked for added conditions; Spencer preferred C2 zoning and opposed the gas station; Gale was concerned about restricting a landowner's use; Mayor Young voiced concerns. Council approved the rezone with conditions.
- Applicant: Paul Washburn
- Acres: about 9.43
- Current zone to proposed: OS5 to PD55
- Conditions: 10-ft landscape buffer next to homes; 35-ft maximum height; site maintenance only 7 a.m.-10 p.m.; no windows on rear of buildings; 40-ft setback on the residential side; gas station location as on concept plan; revised concept plan required
Budget
Amending the fiscal 2024-25 budget
Approved · 7-0 with the mayor
Finance Director Brandon Nelson described amendments: new grants and donations, appropriating CARE fund surplus, a task force operating budget, funds from Rocky Mountain Power for an easement through the Nielsen's Grove property, matching two police service fees and a loss from an uninsured driver striking a parked city vehicle. No one spoke at the hearing.
- Land dealAmount not given to Rocky Mountain Power
What residents said
Density at Canyon ParkTrafficGas station near homesNeighborhood flooding
Nine residents spoke on the Canyon Park rezone about density, traffic, two entrances, property values and green space; a governor's housing adviser spoke on affordability. Six residents spoke on the 2000 South rezone about a gas station, hours, building height and setbacks. Four residents of the Cherapple Drive area described repeated flooding and asked for help.