Hello South Weberites! A hot item right now is underway regarding the hash-marked properties on the general plan. Some quick backstory - the hash marked properties have been on the plan since 2014 and stated it was areas where commercial could be mixed with a high density of residential. After the 2020 plan surveys returned, it was clear the citizens did not favor this. The hashmarks were revisited by a committee of council members and planning commissioners.
The idea of master planning these properties (requiring the entire parcel to be developed as one cohesive project) was still favored by many because the properties are so large and many preferred a cohesive complete project over splitting parcels. While some favored removing any concept of residential, others worried it could remove the potential of a great development. The compromise was to allow a developer to present a commercial + residential project if they wanted, but there was no legal requirement for council to approve it. In order for a developer to proceed, it would need to first get approval of a development agreement passed successfully through council.
As I have heard from many of you, I realize this process needs more clarity. While original feedback regarding residential was against higher densities, I have heard from some residential would be acceptable on these properties within reason if it brings a valuable commercial project to the city. I would like to get more info from you, my constituents, regarding these hashmarked properties - particularly the Poll property (10 acres) west of Highmark and the Stephens property (17 acres) at the corner of 475 E and Old Fort Road near I84.
I would like to hear from you on the following options:
A. No residential regardless of the density. Commercial only that is master planned.
B. Residential could be allowed as long as the portion that is residential does not exceed 7 units per acre. (If 6 acres is residential, than 42 units).
C. Residential could be allowed and based off of the entire parcel size at R7 zoning. (If the property is 10 acres, 70 units regardless how much of the property is actual residential.)
D. Higher densities up to a certain point (for example, no more than 10 units per acre) could be considered and calculated off the entire parcel area.
D. Remove the requirement of master planning and development agreement and only allow commercial and follow regular zoning processes.
I am happy to have you leave your responses below, but not all council members will see it. Feel free to send us an email at publiccomment@southwebercity.com to relay your thoughts.
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