Economic Development Strategic Plan and general plan Chapter 5
A five-to-ten-year economic development plan prepared with Thomas P. Miller and Associates, with a matching general plan Chapter 5 amendment. The Planning Commission recommended changes on duplex and medium-density language; the council continued the item to Sept. 13, 2022.
- Where it stands
- Approved
- Type
- Area or general plan
- Location
- Citywide
- Applicant
- City of Orem Economic Development Division
Every hearing and vote
August 23, 2022 · City Council
Economic Development Strategic Plan and general plan Chapter 5 amendment
Continued · 5-0
Staff presented an update of the Economic Development Strategic Plan prepared with consultant Thomas P. Miller and Associates as a 5-to-10-year guide, along with an amendment to Chapter 5 (Economics) of the general plan. The Planning Commission recommended approval with changes: stating the plan is advisory only, and removing language that favors reducing restrictions on duplexes, fourplexes and townhomes and medium-density zoning changes, and specifying that mixed-use means non-residential. Council Member Debby Lauret said she wanted Orem to be business-friendly. Council Member Terry Peterson said he wanted references to multi-level duplexes removed and that he would support transportation language limited to existing service. Council Members Jeff Lambson and David Spencer spoke in favor of main street and State Street business activity. One resident said he did not want many empty buses. The City Attorney suggested cleaning up the language first, and the council continued the item to Sept. 13.
- Consultant: Thomas P. Miller and Associates
- Public hearing opened 7:03 p.m., closed 7:05 p.m.
September 13, 2022 · City Council
Economic Development Strategic Plan
Approved · 6-0
The council approved by resolution the Economic Development Strategic Plan, which it had continued from Aug. 23 so language could be revised.