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Public comments
9
Last 30 days
6

Discussed at 3 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.

Public comments (53)

SupportiveJohnny WarnerOct 13, 2026

Supported the Colpeck development, emphasizing that Lehi desperately needs commercial and contractor parking spaces so local small businesses aren't forced to drive far away.

City Council - Oct 13, 2026 · 1:00:26 →
ConcernedJoshua DobbinOct 13, 2026

Raised concerns about accessibility and steep grades regarding proposed Inverness project amenities.

City Council - Oct 13, 2026 · 3:24:39 →
SupportiveClay PeckOct 13, 2026

Property owner Clay Peck defended the application, detailing family ownership, proposed 8-foot walls, residential-style buildings, and the need for contractor space.

City Council - Oct 13, 2026 · 1:47:18 →
SupportiveLane AdamsonOct 13, 2026

Spoke in favor of contractor-friendly properties, sharing his personal experience needing storage and materials for emergency work.

City Council - Oct 13, 2026 · 1:43:43 →
SupportiveMelissa PeckOct 13, 2026

Spoke in favor of the property rezone, noting her family's long history with trucking in the area and the need for organized business space.

City Council - Oct 13, 2026 · 1:30:21 →
NeutralJohn BoydSep 22, 2026

Introduced himself as a candidate for Utah State House District representing northern Traverse Mountain to American Fork.

City Council - Sep 22, 2026 · 11:23 →
SupportiveLisa HardmanSep 8, 2026

Praised the design of the townhome parking configuration and commercial layout in the Gardner Plumb proposal.

City Council Amended - Sep 8, 2026 · 6:51:26 →
SupportiveLaura HardmanSep 8, 2026

Provided historical context on the Hardman family property and 2100 North planning, supporting the Gardner Plumb density transfer and commercial plan.

City Council Amended - Sep 8, 2026 · 6:46:41 →
SupportiveChris BreitenbergAug 13, 2026

Pointed out that the historical zoning for the property prior to annexation was commercial.

Planning Commission - Aug 13, 2026 · 1:26:24 →
MixedDean KazarianAug 13, 2026

Read a statement on behalf of Kyle and Sheena Welch supporting the development agreement approach but requesting the parcel be split with residential uses facing Trinnaman Lane and commercial facing State Street.

Planning Commission - Aug 13, 2026 · 1:30:59 →
SupportiveBarbara HollingsheadAug 13, 2026

Noted that this is the last residential property on that side of State Street while everything else is commercial or industrial.

Planning Commission - Aug 13, 2026 · 1:28:20 →
NeutralKathy SunderlandAug 13, 2026

Asked clarifying questions about buffering, curb and gutter, and road finishes on Trinnaman Lane.

Planning Commission - Aug 13, 2026 · 1:27:04 →
OpposedJennifer BlackAug 13, 2026

Spoke about how commercial development directly across the street destroys neighborhood peace, quiet, and residential feel.

Planning Commission - Aug 13, 2026 · 1:23:13 →
SupportiveWalt PlumAug 11, 2026

Provided background on the 12-year partnership with the Hardman family and infrastructure investments in Lehi.

City Council Amended - Aug 11, 2026 · 1:40:20 →
SupportiveDennis BainAug 11, 2026

Spoke as the HOA president of Willow Point, initially opposed but now supportive of the transfer if it helps leverage parking solutions for the neighborhood.

City Council Amended - Aug 11, 2026 · 2:39:30 →
SupportiveLisa HardmanAug 11, 2026

Expressed support for the amendment and discussed the family's legacy and desire to preserve northern historical acreage while developing the south.

City Council Amended - Aug 11, 2026 · 1:37:44 →
SupportiveKolleene PaceAug 11, 2026

Expressed landowner support for the development agreement transfer.

City Council Amended - Aug 11, 2026 · 2:46:12 →
ConcernedDennis BeattyJul 9, 2026

Willow Point HOA president raised concerns about severe parking overflow and garage constraints, urging caution with added density.

Planning Commission - Jul 9, 2026 · 2:32:54 →
OpposedKyle SheffieldJul 9, 2026

Expressed opposition due to increased traffic and overflowing street parking in the Willow Point area.

Planning Commission - Jul 9, 2026 · 2:31:01 →
SupportiveLisa HarmanJul 9, 2026

Expressed support for moving ERUs southward to preserve the rural, animal-rights feel of the northern property.

Planning Commission - Jul 9, 2026 · 4:12:00 →
SupportiveJohn PetersenJun 11, 2026

Expressed general support for updating auto sales regulations while emphasizing the need for high-quality developments.

Planning Commission - Jun 11, 2026 · 3:51:40 →
OpposedBlakeMar 26, 2026

Expressed concerns regarding traffic flow, pedestrian safety for children, and mixed-use density in a residential area.

Planning Commission - Mar 26, 2026 · 2:00:12 →
ConcernedRachel FreemanDec 4, 2025

Expressed worries about student population growth and strategic agenda planning.

Planning Commission Meeting - Dec 4, 2025 · 3:13:46 →
ConcernedRachel FreemanDec 4, 2025

Voiced concerns from area residents regarding Clubhouse Drive opposition, transfer of taxing authority to unelected bodies, and school impacts.

Planning Commission Meeting - Dec 4, 2025 · 1:22:04 →
OpposedKenneth GladeDec 4, 2025

Raised concerns about confusing legal language in the development agreement.

Planning Commission Meeting - Dec 4, 2025 · 1:24:58 →
OpposedJean RiveraDec 4, 2025

Expressed worries about overdevelopment, property tax increases by school boards, and urged the commission to give the public more time to review the project.

Planning Commission Meeting - Dec 4, 2025 · 1:29:50 →
OpposedCody BlackDec 4, 2025

Spoke against the project, citing complex legalese and unfavorable terms.

Planning Commission Meeting - Dec 4, 2025 · 1:32:14 →
OpposedBradley AndersenDec 4, 2025

Shared concerns about rapid growth, water scarcity, and over-reliance on outside water sources.

Planning Commission Meeting - Dec 4, 2025 · 1:33:00 →
ConcernedJames HarrisonDec 4, 2025

Voiced concerns over taxing authority, requiring developers to promote Clubhouse Drive, and water impact studies.

Planning Commission Meeting - Dec 4, 2025 · 1:44:10 →
OpposedKenneth GladeDec 4, 2025

Strongly opposed the stack soccer field agreement, criticized the commission's meeting conduct, and demanded the item be tabled.

Planning Commission Meeting - Dec 4, 2025 · 3:09:25 →
SupportiveWilly MerithDec 4, 2025

Spoke in support of high-density transit-oriented development near the train station.

Planning Commission Meeting - Dec 4, 2025 · 3:14:00 →
SupportiveWilliam HarrethDec 4, 2025

Expressed support for the project, praising traffic improvements and progress in Point Meadows.

Planning Commission Meeting - Dec 4, 2025 · 1:21:10 →
OpposedAbram NielsenNov 13, 2025

Submitted online comment urging the city to follow code and reject invalid justifications for oversized signs.

Planning Commission Meeting - Nov 13, 2025 · 1:18:08 →
OpposedKen RobertsNov 13, 2025

Spoke against large pylon signs, arguing local customers already know what businesses are there.

Planning Commission Meeting - Nov 13, 2025 · 2:08:32 →
ConcernedEvan HowlettNov 13, 2025

Expressed concern over heavy traffic congestion and difficult right turns around the Walmart parking lot area.

Planning Commission Meeting - Nov 13, 2025 · 2:21:35 →
SupportiveDennis SpoonoverNov 13, 2025

Explained that lighting and buffering concerns had been addressed with a Rhino Rock wall offset to save existing trees.

Planning Commission Meeting - Nov 13, 2025 · 3:13:10 →
SupportiveLauren HenryNov 13, 2025

Submitted online comment supporting the 53-foot height for pylon signs due to commuter road speeds.

Planning Commission Meeting - Nov 13, 2025 · 1:18:56 →
ConcernedCandice ClarkOct 9, 2025

She asked the commission to be careful about what types of development are allowed in the city.

Planning Commission Meeting - Oct 9, 2025 →
SupportiveChase ClarkOct 9, 2025

He expressed gratitude for living in Lehi and thanked the staff and commission.

Planning Commission Meeting - Oct 9, 2025 →
SupportiveSamuel JohnstonAug 28, 2025

Explained his window-tinting business model, noting no hazardous chemicals or overnight parking will be involved, and asked for flexibility on future stereo enhancements.

Planning Commission Meeting - Aug 28, 2025 · 10:20 →
ConcernedBrianne BeckstromAug 26, 2025

She expressed concern about the potential misuse of RDAs and the negative impact on the community.

Redevelopment Agency of Lehi - Aug 26, 2025 →
ConcernedJames HarrisonAug 26, 2025

He questioned the strategy of using RDAs to attract commercial development.

Redevelopment Agency of Lehi - Aug 26, 2025 →
SupportiveMarshall GareyJul 10, 2025

Expressed strong support for allowing tandem parking to improve housing affordability.

Planning Commission Meeting - Jul 10, 2025 · 1:49:30 →
MixedLarry HadfieldMay 27, 2025

Appreciated the applicant's willingness to work with residents but noted ongoing traffic concerns.

City Council - May 27, 2025 →
SupportiveKen RobertsApr 10, 2025

Supports removing setbacks in the commercial zone.

Planning Commission Meeting - Apr 10, 2025 · 55:35 →
OpposedRob LudlowMar 18, 2025

He criticized the $8 million tax subsidy and argued that the developer should be held to higher standards for traffic, density, and affordable housing.

Redevelopment Agency of Lehi - Mar 18, 2025 →
SupportiveBill HarrethMar 13, 2025

Supported the amendment, stating ADUs in townhomes strain infrastructure and city help is needed.

Planning Commission Meeting - Mar 13, 2025 · 2:09:39 →
OpposedMarshall GaryMar 13, 2025

Opposed townhome kitchen restrictions, stating families need dual kitchens and housing affordability would suffer.

Planning Commission Meeting - Mar 13, 2025 · 2:08:09 →
OpposedLeah JayMar 13, 2025

Argued parking issues stem from a lack of public transit rather than townhome kitchens, urging better mixed-use walkability.

Planning Commission Meeting - Mar 13, 2025 · 2:08:55 →
OpposedZach LarsenMar 13, 2025

Expressed concern that restricting rental income in townhomes harms mortgage affordability.

Planning Commission Meeting - Mar 13, 2025 · 3:33:50 →
ConcernedMatt BergFeb 27, 2025

Asked the city to clarify rather than delete the compatibility assessment clause in Section 12.070, citing its past usefulness against incompatible commercial builds.

Planning Commission - Feb 27, 2025 · 1:45:22 →
ConcernedJohn MadsenFeb 27, 2025

Supported better buffering but urged the commission to retain compatibility standards to prevent incompatible structures like a 22-foot wall next to homes.

Planning Commission - Feb 27, 2025 · 1:48:09 →
SupportiveBrad LangFeb 27, 2025

Supported the U-Haul rental location at ProSteel Customs, stating it provides a vital service for Lehi's rapid growth.

Planning Commission - Feb 27, 2025 · 1:08:46 →

News & external sources (10)

KSL Utah County

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Lehi Free PressOct 9, 2026

Walker property development on State Street moves forward

Nichole Coombs | Lehi Free Press The property at 915 West State Street in Lehi will soon have a new owner. After months of back and forth between the Walker family, who have owned the property for over 60 years, residents who live along Trinnaman Lan...

KSL.comOct 1, 2026

Utah County's first Whole Foods Market, other brands coming to Lehi for 2027

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Lehi Free PressSep 9, 2026

New Huntsman cancer campus takes shape in Vineyard

Staff Writer | Lehi Free Press Construction on Huntsman Cancer Institute’s new Vineyard campus is beginning to rise above ground following months of site preparation and foundation work. Institute leaders joined elected officials, donors, community p...

Lehi Free PressAug 20, 2026

Monumental stained-glass Sphere of Light coming to Thanksgiving Point

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Lehi Free PressAug 20, 2026

Utah Valley Job Fair connects job seekers with more than 100 employers

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KUTVAug 18, 2026

Mountain bike course takes shape at Shadow Ridge Park in Lehi

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Lehi Free PressJul 9, 2026

Porch Coffee brings warm, local gathering space to Lehi Main Street

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Lehi Free PressJul 1, 2026

D-BAT opens new location in American Fork

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Lehi Free PressJun 27, 2026

Canyon Grove Arts Academy to open new Lehi campus near Thanksgiving Point

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