Council approves Repeal of PARC Advisory Committee Ordinance, 4–1

Table Resolution #R2026-09 (Garff Properties Economic Development Agreement)

5 yes, 0 no

Michelle Stallings (yes), James Harrison (yes), Rachel Freeman (yes), Heather Newall (yes), Emily Lockhart (yes)

Repeal of PARC Advisory Committee Ordinance

4 yes, 1 no

Heather Newall (no), Rachel Freeman (yes), Emily Lockhart (yes), Michelle Stallings (yes), James Harrison (yes)

Denial of Lakeview Land and Rock General Plan Amendment with Development Agreement Direction

4 yes, 1 no

Michelle Stallings (yes), James Harrison (yes), Emily Lockhart (no), Rachel Freeman (yes), Heather Newall (yes)

Approval of Municipal Code Amendment for Right-of-Way Stockpiling

4 yes, 1 no

James Harrison (yes), Michelle Stallings (yes), Rachel Freeman (no), Emily Lockhart (yes), Heather Newall (yes)

Approval of Skye Area Plan Amendment for Inverness

4 yes, 1 no

Heather Newall (yes), Emily Lockhart (yes), Rachel Freeman (yes), James Harrison (yes), Michelle Stallings (no)

Approval of Historic Preservation Commission Appointments

0 yes, 1 no

Rachel Freeman (no)

Approval of Consent Agenda

5 yes, 0 no

Approval of Pasture Walk Annexation Agreement and Ordinance

5 yes, 0 no

Approval of Spring Meadow Villas Preliminary PRD Subdivision

5 yes, 0 no

Approval of Inverness Preliminary Plat E

5 yes, 0 no

Tabled Development Code Amendment for Chapter 29

5 yes, 0 no

Approval of Library Board Code Amendment

5 yes, 0 no

Tabled Library Board Appointments

5 yes, 0 no

Approve City Council Meeting Minutes

5 yes, 0 no

Consideration of Resolution #2026-58 approving an agreement with BD Bush Excavation for construction of the Reggio Circle underdrain to collect ground water.

5 yes, 0 no

Consideration of Resolution #2026-59, authorizing eligible Justice Court Judges and Active Senior Justice Court Judges from Utah's Third and Fourth Judicial Districts to serve as Temporary Judges of the Lehi City Justice Court pending…

5 yes, 0 no

Adjournment

0 yes, 0 no

Garff Properties Meadow Pointe Auto Dealerships

An economic development agreement supporting new automobile dealerships within the Meadow Pointe Community Reinvestment Area.

tabled (5-0) · pending → tabled

Lakeview Land and Rock General Plan Amendment

600 South 600 East

A request to change 12.8 acres from Low Density Residential to Commercial and Heavy Commercial, denied as a straight rezone but directed toward a restrictive development agreement.

still conditions-required

Pasture Walk Annexation

900 North 1000 West

Annexation of 4.4 acres into Lehi City with an R-1-22 single-family residential zoning designation.

approved (5-0) · still approved

Spring Meadow Villas Preliminary PRD Subdivision

1630 S 500 E

A 71-lot residential Planned Residential Development subdivision.

approved (5-0) · still approved

Skye Area Plan Amendment

A 405-unit townhome preliminary plat with amenity substitutions and density adjustments.

approved (5-0) · still approved

Inverness Preliminary Plat E

Approval for 405 townhome units with amenity substitutions.

approved · still approved

Chiu Property Land Use

The council discussed potential land use and zoning considerations for the Chiu property.

Discussed — no decision yet

Garff Properties Auto Dealership Economic Development Agreement

The Redevelopment Agency is considering an economic development agreement with Garff Properties for auto dealerships in the Meadow Pointe CRA. Council members chose to delay a decision to review financial projections and sales tax sharing data.

What it means: Garff Properties and city sales tax revenues upon project completion.

Raised 2 times this week

Growth, Demographics, and School District Planning Coordination

Staff presented data showing rapid housing growth across Lehi, particularly on the west side, highlighting the urgent need for new school facilities and better coordination with school district planners.

What it means: Lehi families and students benefit from proactive planning and coordination between municipal land use authorities and school districts.

Municipal Fiber Network Expansion and Bonding

The city reviewed the financial health of its municipal fiber network, which now boasts over 7,150 subscribers. Officials discussed how the network is meeting adoption projections and heading toward financial self-sustainability.

What it means: The network's debt service is currently supported by sales and franchise tax revenues, with projections indicating complete coverage from fiber revenues by 2030.

Chiu Property Development Concept Plan

Council members discussed appropriate land use designations for the Chiu property to guide future development.

What it means: Property owners and the surrounding community benefit from clear land use guidance.

School District Redistricting

Lehi's explosive population growth is putting pressure on local schools. The council reviewed demographic data and area plans to coordinate better with school district planning.

What it means: Local families and students benefit from better-aligned school infrastructure and community planning.

Home Occupations Development Code Amendment for Construction and Landscape Businesses

The council discussed updates to home business rules, considering whether to permit small-scale landscaping operations and vehicle rentals while addressing enforcement and neighborhood compatibility.

What it means: Local entrepreneurs and residents seeking to operate small home-based businesses gain clearer guidelines and reduced regulatory hurdles.

Fox Hollow Golf Course Expansion & Feasibility Study

City leaders reviewed a multi-million dollar proposal to upgrade Fox Hollow Golf Course with a year-round, high-tech driving range structure. While some council members favored fiscal conservatism and questioned moving away from a traditional municipal golf experience, the council agreed to join a steering committee and review feasibility data.

What it means: Golfers and patrons seeking enhanced year-round practice facilities and food amenities.

Skye Area Plan Amendment & Inverness Preliminary Plat Density Shifting

The developer of Inverness requested to shift 98 townhome units from the upper mountain area to lower mixed-use pods, replacing them with smaller single-family cottage lots. Residents and council members debated traffic impacts on Center Street and the adequacy of project amenities.

What it means: Homebuyers seeking middle-housing single-family options and the developer.

Development Density and General Plan Alignment

Residents and property owners clashed over changing a 12.8-acre low-density residential area to commercial and heavy commercial use. Neighbors raised serious concerns about noise, heavy truck traffic, and child pedestrian safety, while owners emphasized historical family trucking uses and the city's need for contractor storage.

What it means: Local contractors and property owners seeking commercial and industrial storage spaces.

Housing and Transit Reinvestment Zone (HTRZ) Development

Officials are reviewing an interlocal agreement between Lehi City and the Redevelopment Agency regarding the Thanksgiving Point Housing Transit Reinvestment Zone.

What it means: Commuters, future housing residents, and the city's transit infrastructure.

Pasture Walk Annexation

A 4.4-acre property at 900 North 1000 West is being annexed into Lehi with R-1-22 residential zoning.

What it means: The property owner and future residents of the development.

Dissolution of PARC Advisory Committee

Lehi is dissolving its PARC committee and having the City Council take over its duties directly.

What it means: City officials coordinating parks, arts, and recreation programming.

Spring Meadow Villas & Inverness Residential Subdivisions

The council approved a 71-lot subdivision and a 405-townhome project, adding significant housing inventory to Lehi.

What it means: Homebuilders and future residents seeking housing options.