Alpine public meetings in 2021
44 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission
This is a procedural meeting agenda with no substantive items listed. The only documents are the agenda and a meeting packet, so no specific decisions or discussions are identified.
The Alpine City Planning Commission recommended approval of Ordinance 2021-19, which sets new brightness and operating time limits for electronic message display signs, with modifications to the proposed schedule. The commission also recommended approval of Ordinance 2021-21 clarifying fence placement requirements, tabled the height and grading requirements discussion pending further information, and adopted the 2022 meeting schedule. All votes were unanimous (5-0).
- Recommended approval of Ordinance 2021-19 electronic signs with modified brightness schedule (5-0)
- Recommended approval of Ordinance 2021-21 fences on private property (5-0)
- Tabled height and grading requirements pending further review and information from Bountiful City (5-0)
- Adopted 2022 Annual Planning Commission Meeting Schedule (5-0)
- Tabled approval of November 16, 2021 minutes (5-0)
City Council
This is a procedural meeting agenda with no specific items listed. The agenda includes only the agenda document and a meeting packet, indicating routine business or a placeholder.
The City Council approved Resolution R2021-17, the General Plan, with amendments including removing policy 2.8, deleting the word 'more' from policy 1.2, adding 'Alpine Traditions' to Community Engagement, fixing page numbers, keeping the Smoot Canyon open space on the land use map, and revising policy 1.7 to read 'Promote Streets accessible to all residents by prohibiting all private streets and gated communities.' An earlier motion to approve the plan without these changes failed 2-3. The council also approved Resolution R2021-18, expressing intent to continue drafting a conservation easement for Lambert Park, with amendments to soften language, and passed Ordinance 2021-20 on guest houses and several plat amendments.
- Approved Resolution R2021-17 (General Plan) with amendments, 5-0
- Approved Resolution R2021-18 (Lambert Park Conservation Easement intent) with amendments, 4-1
- Approved Ordinance 2021-20 (Guest Houses) as proposed, 5-0
- Approved Plat Amendment Three Falls Plat H with conditions, 5-0
- Approved Plat Amendment Three Falls Plat I as proposed, 5-0
- Approved Plat Amendment Three Falls Plat J with conditions, 5-0
- Approved Cemetery Concept Plan and phasing for Phase 1, 5-0
- Approved consent calendar including minutes, payments, bond release, and 2022 meeting schedule, 5-0
Planning Commission
This is a procedural Planning Commission meeting with no specific action items listed in the agenda text. The agenda includes only the agenda document and a meeting materials packet, indicating routine business or discussion items may be covered in the packet.
- Agenda document (AGENDA.PDF)
- Meeting materials packet (PACKET.PDF)
The Planning Commission voted 6-0 to table the Lambert Park conservation easement discussion until amendments and a draft management plan are presented, with a future public hearing. The commission also recommended approval of three Three Falls subdivision plat amendments (Plat I, J, and H) and recommended amending the guest house ordinance to allow a secondary driveway from another public right-of-way.
- Tabled Lambert Park conservation easement until management plan draft and updated documents (6-0)
- Recommended approval of Three Falls Plat I amendment with conditions (6-0)
- Recommended approval of Three Falls Plat J amendment with conditions (6-0)
- Recommended approval of Three Falls Plat H amendment as proposed (6-0)
- Recommended amending Ordinance 2021-20 to allow guest house secondary driveway from another public right-of-way (6-0)
- Approved minutes for September 21 and October 5, 2021 (6-0)
City Council
This agenda contains only procedural items: the agenda itself and a meeting materials packet. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed for this meeting.
The City Council held a work session on the Lambert Park Conservation Easement, discussing whether to keep specific uses like pickleball courts in the easement or move them to a more flexible Management Plan. No final decision was made; attorneys were directed to redraft the document and gather sample management plans. The council also approved the consent calendar, a $3,500 fire station feasibility study, and $26,949 for three trail sign kiosks, all unanimously.
- Approved consent calendar including minutes and surplus chairs (5-0)
- Approved $3,500 feasibility study for fire station remodel (5-0)
- Approved $26,949 for three trail sign kiosks (5-0)
- Directed attorneys to redraft conservation easement and management plan
- Agreed to move next meeting to November 30 due to Thanksgiving
City Council
This agenda contains only the agenda document and a meeting packet, with no listed action items, discussions, or public hearings. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature, with substantive items deferred to the packet.
- Agenda PDF
- Meeting packet PDF
The City Council discussed and refined the draft Lambert Park Conservation Easement, deciding to release it for public comment without scheduling an immediate public hearing. The council also approved the consent calendar, the final design for Oak View Drive with curb and gutter funded by the city at a cost of $10,062, and reviewed the 2021 General Plan update. No final action was taken on the easement itself.
- Approved consent calendar including minutes, CUP partial payment of $109,948.75, and final overlay project payment (4-0)
- Approved Oak View Drive final design with curb and gutter, city-funded at $10,062 (4-0)
- Agreed to release Lambert Park Conservation Easement draft for public comment without scheduling a public hearing in the next week
- Discussed and proposed edits to 2021 General Plan update, including adding community engagement goals and moderate income housing updates
City Council
This agenda contains only the agenda document and a meeting packet, with no specific action items, discussions, or public hearings listed. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature, with substantive business deferred to the packet materials.
The Alpine City Council approved the consent calendar, including a $49,511 bid for a walking trail at Lambert Park, and approved the final plat for Olde Moyle Mound PRD Plat C. The council also approved a landscaping redesign for the roundabout and discussed, but did not vote on, the Lambert Park Conservation Easement draft. A proposed zone change at 542 S Alpine Highway was pulled by the developer.
- Approved consent calendar including Lambert Park walking trail bid of $49,511 (5-0)
- Approved Olde Moyle Mound PRD Plat C final plat (5-0)
- Approved roundabout landscaping redesign and bids on lighting (5-0)
- Discussed Lambert Park Conservation Easement draft; no formal action taken
- Zone change at 542 S Alpine Highway pulled by developer; no action taken
Planning Commission
This is a procedural-only agenda for the Alpine Planning Commission meeting. It lists only the agenda and meeting materials documents, with no specific items for decision or discussion. Residents should expect no substantive action at this meeting.
The Alpine City Planning Commission voted to table Ordinance 2021-19, which would restrict hours for electronic message signs at Westfield and Alpine Elementary schools, until more information is gathered on compliance with the current ordinance. The commission also voted to recommend approval of the Olde Moyle Mound PRD Plat C, the final phase of a 9-lot subdivision, on the condition that the water policy be met.
- Tabled discussion of Ordinance 2021-19 (electronic sign restrictions) until further information is obtained on current ordinance compliance.
- Recommended approval of Olde Moyle Mound PRD Plat C, the final 2-lot phase, with the condition that the water policy be met.
- Adjourned the meeting at 7:02 p.m.
City Council
This agenda contains only procedural items: the agenda itself and a meeting materials packet. No specific decisions or discussions are listed.
- Agenda document
- Meeting materials packet
The Alpine City Council approved three site plans: the Alpine Animal Hospital addition, the Links and Kings Heindorff Building, and a Crossfire Trail information sign. The council also appointed Jeff Davis to the Planning Commission. The meeting included a work session to discuss elements of the Lambert Park Conservation Easement, but no final decision was made on the easement.
- Approved Alpine Animal Hospital addition site plan with conditions (5-0)
- Approved Links and Kings Heindorff Building site plan with conditions (5-0)
- Approved Crossfire Trail information sign site plan (5-0)
- Appointed Jeff Davis to Planning Commission (5-0)
- Approved consent calendar including dump truck purchase (5-0)
Planning Commission
This is a procedural agenda for the Alpine Planning Commission meeting. It lists only the agenda and meeting materials, with no specific items for discussion or decision.
The Planning Commission voted 4-0 to recommend denial of a proposed zone change for the property at 542 South Alpine Highway. The proposal sought to rezone 3.31 acres for commercial use, 7.24 acres for a senior housing overlay, and grant PRD status to the remaining 10.17 acres. The denial was based on the lack of a workable plan, with conditions including a traffic study, UDOT and water district approvals, and more information on tax base and density. The commission also approved site plans for the Alpine Animal Hospital addition and the Links and Kings Heindorff Building.
- Denied zone change at 542 South Alpine Highway (4-0)
- Approved site plan for Alpine Animal Hospital addition with conditions (3-1)
- Approved site plan for Links and Kings Heindorff Building with conditions (5-0)
- Approved minutes for August 17, 2021 (5-0)
City Council
This agenda contains only procedural items: the agenda document and a meeting materials packet. No specific decisions or discussions are listed.
The City Council approved reducing the road taper for The Ridge at Alpine's Oak View Drive connection from 30 feet to 26 feet, with conditions including placing excess funds in escrow and requiring the Smiths to acquire right-of-way from the Skidmores by the next meeting. The council also voted to not issue any fall burn permits, keeping the fire ban in place through 2021. They directed staff to use ARPA funds for a new water tank and tabled a discussion on the Three Falls Upper Parking Lot Concept.
- Approved consent calendar including minutes of August 24, 2021 and two bond releases.
- Approved reducing Oak View Drive road taper from 30 to 26 feet with conditions on escrow and right-of-way acquisition.
- Voted to not issue any burn permits for the fall season, extending the fire ban through 2021.
- Directed staff to use ARPA funds for a new water tank by the bowery.
- Tabled the Three Falls Upper Parking Lot Concept discussion until the next meeting.
- Extended the meeting to 9:20 PM to complete agenda items.
Planning Commission
The Alpine City Planning Commission meeting scheduled for September 7, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. has been canceled because there were no agenda items to address. This is a procedural cancellation with no decisions or discussions taking place.
City Council
This is a procedural agenda with no specific items listed for discussion or decision. The only documents are the agenda and a meeting packet.
The Alpine City Council certified the 2021 municipal primary election results, with Carla Merrill and Gary Cooper advancing to the general election. The council denied a proposal to sell city-owned open space at 539 N Pfeifferhorn Drive, and tabled a request for trail access to a property. Several consent calendar items were approved, including road overlay and sealcoat projects.
- Certified 2021 primary election results (5-0)
- Denied sale of city open space at 539 N Pfeifferhorn Drive (5-0)
- Tabled Victoria Pettey's request for trail access to her property (5-0)
- Approved consent calendar including $412,043 overlay project and bond releases (5-0)
- Granted lot exception for 720 East Ridge Drive (5-0)
- Granted setback exception for Brookside Meadows PRD Lot 1 (5-0)
- Granted setback exception for Brookside Meadows PRD Lot 7 (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 2021-15 on detention basins and flood plain requirements (5-0)
Planning Commission
This is a procedural meeting of the Alpine Planning Commission. The agenda contains only the agenda document and a meeting packet, with no specific items listed for decision or discussion.
The Alpine City Planning Commission met on August 17, 2021, and took action on three items. The Commission recommended approval of a lot exception for a property at 720 East Ridge Drive, allowing a lot with more than five sides. A setback exception for Lot 7 of the Brookside Meadows PRD was approved with modified setbacks of 20 feet rear and 22 feet front. The Commission tabled Ordinance 2021-18, which would change how building height is measured, for further review.
- Recommended approval of lot exception for more than five sides at 720 East Ridge Drive (6-0)
- Approved setback exception for Brookside Meadows PRD Lot 7 with 20-foot rear and 22-foot front setbacks (5-1)
- Tabled Ordinance 2021-18 Building Height Requirements for further review (6-0)
- Approved minutes from August 3, 2021, as written (6-0)
Planning Commission
This agenda contains only procedural items: the agenda itself and a meeting materials packet. No specific decisions, discussions, or public hearings are listed, so the meeting appears to be routine or administrative in nature.
- Agenda approval
- Review of meeting materials packet
The Alpine City Planning Commission unanimously approved a 15-foot rear setback exception for Lot 1 of the Brookside Meadows PRD, allowing a deck to encroach into the required 30-foot setback. The commission also discussed height and retaining wall ordinances, particularly in light of public concerns about a horse arena, but took no action on those ordinances. Public comments raised concerns about the horse arena's compliance, a proposed four-way stop, and trail construction timelines.
- Approved 15-foot east side setback exception for Brookside Meadows PRD Lot 1 (6-0)
- Approved minutes of July 20, 2021 meeting (6-0)
- Adjourned meeting at 8:07 p.m. (6-0)
City Council
This agenda contains only the agenda document and a meeting materials packet, with no specific items listed for decision or discussion. It appears to be procedural boilerplate.
The Alpine City Council approved two final plats: Fort Creek Landing (formerly Koroem Court) and Alpine Layton Subdivision (formerly Whitby Woodlands Plat I), each with conditions including meeting fire codes and water policy. The council also adopted Resolution No. R2021-14, updating the consolidated fee schedule with increased garbage and recycling rates and adding water violation penalties. All votes were unanimous (4-0).
- Approved Fort Creek Landing subdivision final plat with conditions (4-0)
- Approved Alpine Layton Subdivision final plat with conditions (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. R2021-14 Consolidated Fee Schedule with new garbage/recycling rates and water violation penalties (4-0)
- Approved consent calendar including July 13, 2021 minutes and purchase of 2021 Ford F-150 truck for $35,709.94 (4-0)
Planning Commission
This is a procedural agenda for the Alpine Planning Commission meeting. It contains only agenda and meeting materials documents, with no specific items listed for decision or discussion.
City Council
This agenda contains only procedural items: the agenda itself and the meeting materials packet. No specific decisions or discussions are listed.
- Agenda approval
- Meeting materials packet review
The Alpine City Council approved the acceptance of $1,242,445 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The council also approved Ordinance 2021-16, a new Water Management Program, with a 3-1 vote. The final plat for the Cherry Point Subdivision Plat A was approved with conditions, and a setback exception was granted for Lot 9 of the Brookside Meadows PRD. The council tabled decisions on the disposal of property at 539 N. Pfeifferhorn Drive and the appointment of a new Planning Commission member.
- Approved acceptance of $1,242,445 in ARPA funds (Motion by Carla Merrill, 4-0).
- Approved Ordinance 2021-16, the Water Management Program (Motion by Lon Lott, 3-1, with Jason Thelin dissenting).
- Approved the Cherry Point Subdivision Plat A with conditions, including a development agreement and funds for curb, gutter, and sidewalk (Motion by Lon Lott, 4-0).
- Granted a 7-foot north side setback exception for Lot 9 of the Brookside Meadows PRD (Motion by Lon Lott, 4-0).
- Tabled the decision on disposing of real property at 539 N Pfeifferhorn Drive pending further design considerations (Motion by Greg Gordon, 4-0).
- Tabled the appointment of a new Planning Commission member until the next meeting (Motion by Greg Gordon, 4-0).
- Approved the consent calendar, including pay requests and bond releases (Motion by Lon Lott, 4-0).
City Council
This is a procedural agenda with no substantive items listed. The council is meeting, but the only materials are the agenda and a meeting packet, with no specific decisions or discussions detailed.
The Alpine City Council approved the FY2021 certified tax rate, amended the FY2021 budget, and adopted an ordinance defining significant property for disposal. Several development items were tabled, including the Cherry Point final plat and a setback exception for Brookside Meadows. The council also approved a height exception for a home in Willow Canyon and a water management program ordinance.
- Approved Resolution R2021-13 adopting FY2021 certified tax rate of 0.001306 (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2021-17 amending FY2021 budget, including $18,200 for fire COVID expenses (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2021-14 defining significant property as over $1,000 or 0.01 acres (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2021-16 Water Management Program (4-0)
- Approved height exception for Willow Canyon 2B Lot 29, waiving 25-foot restriction (4-0)
- Tabled Cherry Point Subdivision Plat A for development agreement review (4-0)
- Tabled Brookside Meadows PRD Lot 9 setback exception pending retaining wall details (4-0)
- Tabled Ordinance 2021-15 Storm Water Pond Easement for staff revisions (4-0)
City Council
The provided meeting materials do not list any specific topics, ordinances, or actions to be addressed by the City Council. The document consists only of a placeholder agenda and a packet link.
The Alpine City Council held a work session to discuss a potential conservation easement for Lambert Park, with a presentation by Wendy Fisher of Utah Open Lands. No formal decision was made; the council heard public comments and discussed costs, flexibility, and future protections. The meeting adjourned without any votes on the easement.
- Discussed conservation easement options for Lambert Park (no vote)
- Heard public comments on Lambert Park preservation (no action)
- Adjourned meeting (5-0)
Planning Commission
This is a procedural agenda with only two items: the agenda itself and a meeting materials packet. No specific decisions, discussions, or public hearings are listed, so the meeting appears to be routine or administrative in nature.
The Alpine City Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a farmers market at Balance Studio (195 East 200 North) for July and August 2021, with the condition that the applicant obtain a permit. They also recommended approval of a seven-foot north side setback exception for Lot 9 in Brookside Meadows PRD, and recommended adoption of Ordinance 2021-15 regarding storm water pond easements, with a change to apply flood plain language to all zones. All three motions passed unanimously (7-0).
- Approved farmers market conditional use at 195 East 200 North (7-0)
- Recommended approval of 7-foot setback exception for Brookside Meadows PRD Lot 9 (7-0)
- Recommended adoption of Ordinance 2021-15 storm water pond easement with all-zone flood plain language (7-0)
- Approved June 1, 2021 minutes as written (7-0)
City Council
This agenda contains only procedural items: the agenda itself and a meeting materials packet. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed.
The Alpine City Council unanimously adopted the final FY2022 budget as proposed, which includes a 3% merit increase for employees and increased police and fire funding. The council tabled the Cherrypoint Subdivision final plat until June 22 to review a development agreement for right-of-way, and also tabled the certified tax rate resolution pending state information. The council approved an updated sign ordinance limiting temporary signs to two 14-day periods per year and approved a retaining wall ordinance.
- Adopted final FY2022 budget (4-0)
- Tabled Cherrypoint Subdivision Plat A until June 22 (4-0)
- Tabled certified tax rate resolution (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2021-10 on sign content, limiting temporary signs to two 14-day periods (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2021-12 on retaining wall location (4-0)
- Approved consent calendar omitting waterline payment item (4-0)
Planning Commission
This is a regular meeting of the Alpine Planning Commission. The agenda includes only the agenda and meeting materials documents, with no specific items listed for discussion or decision.
The Planning Commission approved the preliminary plans for the Cherrypoint Subdivision, a 2-lot development on 6.121 acres at approximately 1528 N Grove Drive, and recommended approval of the final plat for Plat A with conditions. The conditions require City Council review of the Development Agreement and the developer to fund curb, gutter, and sidewalk improvements along Lot 1's frontage before recording the plat. The commission also recommended approval of Ordinance 2021-10, which updates sign regulations to comply with state law by regulating signs based on type and location rather than content.
- Approved Cherrypoint Subdivision preliminary plans and recommended final plat approval with conditions (7-0)
- Recommended Ordinance 2021-10 sign content amendment for approval (7-0)
- Approved May 18, 2021 Planning Commission minutes as written (7-0)
City Council
This agenda contains only the agenda document and a meeting packet, with no listed action items or discussion topics. The meeting appears to be procedural, with substantive business deferred to the packet materials.
The Alpine City Council approved a full ban on fireworks and recreational fires for the rest of 2021 due to drought conditions. They also approved a three-year contract extension with ACE Disposal, a glass recycling program with Momentum Recycling, a fence agreement, and a height exception for a home in Willow Canyon. The council denied a zone change for a dental office and tabled several items, including a proposal to sell public open space and an ordinance on retaining walls.
- Approved full fireworks and recreational fire ban for 2021 (4-0)
- Approved 3-year ACE Disposal contract extension with 1.4% increase and $29/ton tipping fee (4-0)
- Approved glass recycling contract with Momentum Recycling, location at Alpine Elementary (3-1)
- Approved fence agreement and license to encroach at 968 E Quail Ridge (4-0)
- Approved height exception of 8 ft 6 in above 25-ft limit for home at 175 N Bald Mountain Dr (4-0)
- Denied zone change to Business Commercial for Redwood Dental at 183 N 100 W (4-0)
- Tabled open space purchase proposal at 539 N Pfeifferhorn Dr (4-0)
- Tabled Ordinance 2021-12 on retaining walls (4-0)
Committee: Trails Committee
The Alpine City Trails Committee is meeting to discuss trail-related matters, including a review of Trail Day, coordination with bike teams at Vista Ridge, and other trail needs. They will also hear reports on horse trails and the proposed Three Falls trail. The meeting is open to the public, with time for public comment.
- Review of Trail Day: what went well and how to improve
- Discussion of Vista Ridge bike teams
- Report on new Three Falls trail by Breezy Anson
- Horse & Trails report from City Council member
- Public comment period
The Trails Committee discussed and assigned action items for trail maintenance and improvements, including resmoothing Vista Ridge trail after horse damage, planning a trail building seminar, and coordinating service days with local mountain bike teams. They also discussed posting signs to keep horses off new trails for a year, creating kiosk signs with maps of Lambert, and rerouting parts of the Rodeo trails to separate uphill and downhill traffic. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was primarily planning and discussion.
- Assigned Breezy to explore hosting a local IMBA trail building/maintenance seminar
- Will to check with Adobe about school MTB team service hours counting toward city trail fund
- Vista Ridge trail resmoothing by Brandon Gerber accepted as a donation to the city
- Plan to post signs keeping horses off new trails for a year, with closures until mid-May and from end of October
- Will to ask Everett about adding a horse trail on forest service land
- Plan to create four kiosk signs with large maps of Lambert
- Plan to reroute bottom of Rodeo Down to avoid crossing Rodeo Up, with uphill on west and downhill on east
- Scheduled Lone Peak MTB team trail service day for June 2
Planning Commission
This is a procedural meeting agenda with no specific items listed. The only documents are the agenda and a meeting packet, so no decisions or discussions are detailed.
The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend denial of a zone change from TR-10,000 residential to Business Commercial for a proposed Redwood Dental office at 183 N. 100 W. The commission also recommended approval of the sale of ~1,738 square feet of public open space at 539 N Pfeifferhorn Drive, approved the Koroem Court Subdivision preliminary plat with conditions, and recommended approval of Ordinance 2021-12 regarding retaining walls. All votes were unanimous.
- Recommended denial of zone change for Redwood Dental office at 183 N. 100 W. (5-0)
- Recommended approval of sale of ~1,738 sq ft public open space at 539 N Pfeifferhorn Dr (5-0)
- Approved Koroem Court Subdivision preliminary plat with conditions (5-0)
- Recommended approval of Ordinance 2021-12 Retaining Walls (5-0)
- Approved May 4, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)
City Council
This agenda contains only the agenda document and a meeting materials packet, with no specific items listed. The meeting appears to be procedural, with no decisions or discussions detailed in the provided text.
The Alpine City Council approved Resolution No. R2021-11, accepting the FY2022 Tentative Budget as proposed and setting a public hearing for June 8 for the final budget. The budget includes a 3% merit increase for employees, a proposed $0.25 per can garbage rate increase, and approximately $1.17 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds over two years. The council also approved several land-use exceptions, including a retaining wall exception for 79 S Lone Peak Dr. and setback exceptions for Alpine View Estates Lot 12 & 13.
- Approved consent calendar including two resolutions, lawn mower purchase, and multiple pay requests (4-0)
- Approved FY2022 Tentative Budget via Resolution No. R2021-11, set public hearing for June 8 (5-0)
- Approved retaining wall exception for 79 S Lone Peak Dr. allowing tiered walls 3 feet apart, max 4 feet tall (5-0)
- Approved setback exception for Alpine View Estates Lot 12 & 13: 30-foot south and 15-foot east rear setbacks (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2021-11 making guest houses on 5-acre lots a City Council approval (5-0)
- Approved Lambert Park trail sign structures and high-visibility overlay film signs (5-0)
- Held executive session to discuss litigation
Planning Commission
This is a procedural-only agenda for the Alpine Planning Commission meeting. No specific decisions, discussions, or public hearings are listed, only agenda and meeting materials documents.
The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend granting a 30-foot south side setback exception for Lots 12 and 13 of Alpine View Estates, as requested by the applicant. They also recommended approval of a retaining wall exception for 79 S Lone Peak Dr., allowing a two-tiered wall system spaced three feet apart. The Commission held public hearings on two ordinances—one updating sign regulations to comply with state law and another shifting guest house approvals to the City Council—but took no final action on either. The meeting minutes from April 20, 2021, were approved.
- Recommended setback exception for Lots 12 & 13, Alpine View Estates (6-0)
- Recommended retaining wall exception at 79 S Lone Peak Dr. (6-0)
- Held public hearing on Ordinance 2021-10 (sign content) — no action
- Held public hearing on Ordinance 2021-11 (guest house approval) — no action
- Approved minutes of April 20, 2021 (6-0)
City Council
This agenda contains only procedural items: the agenda document and a meeting materials packet. No specific decisions or discussions are listed.
The Alpine City Council approved up to $40,000 for an 18x20-foot metal structure at Lambert Park's Crossfire trail, and unanimously approved Ordinance 2021-09 allowing porches and external covered stairs on non-conforming structures within current setbacks. A resolution to implement ranked-choice voting for the 2021 election failed on a 2-2 tie, broken by Mayor Troy Stout voting no. The council also approved the consent calendar, including a bid award for the CUP Filter Station Project.
- Approved up to $40,000 for 18x20 Lambert Park structure (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2021-09 on non-conforming porches and stairs (4-0)
- Rejected Resolution R2021-08 for ranked-choice voting (2-2, mayor's tie-breaker no)
- Approved consent calendar including CUP Filter Station bid (4-0)
Planning Commission
This agenda contains only procedural items: the agenda itself and a meeting materials packet. No specific decisions, discussions, or public hearings are listed.
The Planning Commission approved the concept plan for the Cherrypoint subdivision, which will divide a 6.121-acre property at approximately 1528 N Grove Drive into two lots. The commission also recommended approval of Ordinance 2021-09, which would allow porches and external covered stairs on non-conforming structures within existing setbacks, with staff to clean up the language. The meeting included no public comments and the minutes from March 16, 2021, were approved with corrections.
- Approved Cherrypoint subdivision concept plan (6-0)
- Recommended approval of Ordinance 2021-09 Non-Conforming Porches and Stairs with staff language cleanup (5-1)
- Approved March 16, 2021 minutes with corrections (6-0)
City Council
This is a procedural agenda with no substantive items listed. The council is meeting with only the agenda and meeting packet as documents.
The Alpine City Council met on April 13, 2021, and took several actions. The council approved the consent calendar, which included the minutes from March 23, 2021, and a payment request. They approved a motion to allow a property owner access to city open space for construction equipment, with conditions. The council also approved a $115,000 budget for the Alpine Days event and approved the pre-order of a 10-wheel dump truck for the city fleet. The meeting included a presentation on Ranked Choice Voting and a discussion about the city's financial status.
Committee: Trails Committee
There is no agenda provided for this Trails Committee meeting. The record directs readers to view the meeting minutes instead.
The Alpine Trails Committee met and planned two service days: April 17 at the Bowery and April 22 with UVU Sterling Scholars. They discussed trail maintenance, signage, and potential horse restrictions, but made no formal votes. The committee also noted that 3/4 of Forbidden trail land is now unavailable for trails.
- Scheduled trail service day for April 17 at 8am at the Bowery
- Scheduled UVU service day for April 22 at 2pm for trail work
- Discussed adding downhill-only signs at Rodeo and Rodeo up/down intersection
- Discussed adding rocks to block ATVs on North Spring
- Discussed grading parking lot and reseeding above rodeo grounds on April 22
- Discussed closing trails to horses from Nov 1 to June 1
- Noted 3/4 of Forbidden trail land is now unavailable for trails
City Council
This agenda contains only procedural items: the agenda itself and the meeting materials packet. No specific decisions or discussions are listed.
- Agenda item: Agenda
- Agenda item: Meeting Materials
The City Council approved the final plat for The Ridge at Alpine Phase 5, a 29-lot subdivision, with conditions related to water policy and fill-area notation. The council also voted to deny most changes to the large animal ordinance, keeping the current 5-animal cap but allowing exceptions on lots over 5 acres. A request to extend a non-conforming home's porch was sent back to the Planning Commission to consider an ordinance amendment.
- Approved The Ridge at Alpine Phase 5 final plat (5-0) with conditions on water shares and fill-area notation
- Denied changes to Ordinance 2021-08 (large animals), keeping 5-animal cap (5-0)
- Allowed exceptions for additional large animals on lots over 5 acres, subject to council approval (5-0)
- Sent non-conforming porch request back to Planning Commission to consider ordinance amendment (5-0)
- Approved Resolution R2021-04 for 2021 municipal election administration with Utah County (5-0)
- Approved consent calendar including concrete project contract and fee schedule resolutions (5-0)
Planning Commission
This is a procedural agenda for the Alpine Planning Commission meeting. No specific items are listed beyond the agenda and meeting materials, so no decisions or discussions are detailed.
The Planning Commission recommended amending Ordinance 2021-08 to allow 2 large animals on a 20,000 sq ft lot, with a cap of 10 per lot, and allowing additional animals on lots over 5 acres with City Council approval. The recommendation passed 4-1. The Commission also approved a conditional recommendation for a porch addition on a non-conforming home and recommended approval of The Ridge at Alpine Phase 5 final plat.
- Recommended approval of the Carson home porch addition with the condition that the porch foundation be moved to conform to setback standards (passed 5-0).
- Recommended approval of The Ridge at Alpine Phase 5 final plat, 29 lots on 25.91 acres, with the condition that the developer meet the water policy with Alpine Irrigation Co. shares (passed 4-1).
- Recommended amending Ordinance 2021-08 to allow 2 large animals on a 20,000 sq ft lot, with a cap of 10 per lot, and additional animals on lots over 5 acres subject to City Council approval (passed 4-1).
- Approved the minutes of the February 16, 2021 meeting as written (passed 5-0).
City Council
This agenda contains only procedural items: the agenda itself and the meeting materials packet. No specific decisions or discussions are listed.
The City Council approved Ordinance No. 2021-06, which allows accessory buildings to have a reduced setback of 2 feet under certain conditions, including a maximum height of 10 feet for no setback. The ordinance also requires that buildings on easements with utilities be movable within 24 hours and not permanently attached to the ground. The motion passed with 3 ayes and 2 nays.
- Approved Ordinance No. 2021-06 with amendments: no minimum setback for buildings under 10 feet tall, and buildings on utility easements must be movable within 24 hours.
- Approved the consent calendar, including minutes from February 23, 2021, and bond releases for The Ridge at Alpine phases 3 and 4.
- Tabled Resolution No. R2021-04 (Election 2021 Interlocal Agreement) until the next meeting.
- Approved flexible bollards and a camera system for Lambert Park's secondary access road.
- Discussed the moderate-income housing element, with no formal action taken.
- Discussed Alpine Days 2021, with no formal budget decision made.
- Heard a report that the city will receive $1.7 million in COVID relief funds.
- Held an executive session and then adjourned.
Planning Commission
The Alpine City Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at 7:00 pm has been canceled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.
- Meeting canceled
Committee: Trails Committee
The Alpine City Council, acting as the Trails Committee, will hold a public meeting to elect a chair, vice chair, and secretary, and to discuss the upcoming Trail Day on April 17, 2021, new trail signs, and potential new trails. Public comment is invited, and the meeting is recorded.
- Election of Chair, Vice Chair & Secretary
- Trail Day scheduled for April 17, 2021
- Discussion of new trail signs
- Discussion of new trails
City Council
The City Council is meeting to review and discuss the agenda for an upcoming session. The agenda includes items for discussion and potential action, though specific details are not provided in this document.
- Review of meeting agenda
- Discussion of agenda items
- Potential action on agenda items
The City Council tabled Ordinance 2021-08, which would have removed the cap on large animals per lot, and sent it back to the Planning Commission for a public hearing. The council directed the commission to consider a minimum lot size of 20,000 square feet for one large animal, an increased cap of 8-10 animals, and a City Council exception process for lots over 5 acres. The motion passed 3-1, with Councilmember Carla Merrill voting against.
- Tabled Ordinance 2021-08 (large animals) and sent back to Planning Commission (3-1)
- Approved Ordinance 2021-05 (Water Conservation Plan) with a correction to Figure 5 (4-0)
- Approved consent calendar including Hillside Circle waterline bid ($441,580) and 800 South improvement project (4-0)
- Tabled Ordinance 2021-06 (Accessory Building Setback Exception) until March 9, 2021 (4-0)
- Approved 300 North Well Rehabilitation (4-0)
Planning Commission
This is a procedural agenda with only two items: the agenda itself and a meeting materials packet. No specific decisions, discussions, or public hearings are listed.
The Planning Commission recommended approval of Ordinance 2021-06, the Accessory Building Setback Exception, with a modification moving movable structure conditions under the easement encroachment provision. The recommendation will go to the City Council. The commission also received training on Utah's Open and Public Meetings Act.
- Recommended approval of Accessory Building Setback Exception with condition that movable structure requirements apply only to easement encroachments (6-0)
- Tabled accessory building ordinance on Feb 2 to address height, setback, and movable structure issues (6-0)
- Approved minutes of February 2, 2021 meeting (6-0)
- Adjourned meeting at 9:35 p.m. (6-0)
City Council
This meeting agenda contains only procedural items: the agenda itself and a meeting materials packet. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed.
The Alpine City Council tabled two ordinances: the Water Conservation Plan (Ordinance No. 2021-05) and the Large Animal Ordinance (Ordinance No. 2021-08), both to allow for further clarification and language analysis. The council also approved a budget amendment for a 1% employee pay increase, approved trail committee nominees, and approved the consent calendar. A work session on the General Plan was tabled to the next meeting.
- Tabled Water Conservation Plan Ordinance No. 2021-05 (5-0)
- Tabled Large Animal Ordinance No. 2021-08 (5-0)
- Approved FY 2020-21 budget amendment for 1% employee pay increase (5-0)
- Approved Trail Committee nominees per Resolution No. R2021-03 (5-0)
- Approved consent calendar including minutes and bond releases (5-0)
- Tabled General Plan work session to February 23, 2021 (5-0)
- Approved motion to continue meeting until 9:15 pm (4-1)
Planning Commission
This is a procedural agenda with only two items: the agenda itself and a meeting materials packet. No specific decisions, discussions, or public hearings are listed.
- Agenda
- Meeting materials packet
The Planning Commission tabled the accessory building setback exception ordinance to further review height, setback, and easement language. They also recommended approval of Ordinance 2021-05, which would change the animal ordinance to limit horses/cows by lot size instead of a set cap. Jane Griener was re-elected Chair and Alan MacDonald Vice Chair.
- Re-elected Jane Griener as Chair (6-0)
- Elected Alan MacDonald as Vice Chair (6-0)
- Tabled accessory building ordinance for further review (6-0)
- Recommended approval of animal ordinance 2021-05 (4-2)
- Approved January 19, 2021 minutes (6-0)
City Council
This agenda contains only procedural items: the agenda itself and a meeting materials packet. No specific decisions, discussions, or public hearings are listed.
- No substantive items listed
The Alpine City Council voted 4-1 to send a proposal to amend accessory building setback exceptions back to the Planning Commission for further study. The proposal, brought by three families cited for code violations, sought to allow taller accessory buildings (up to 12 feet 6 inches) and movable structures on utility easements. The Planning Commission had previously recommended denial. The council also approved the 2021 Consolidated Fee Schedule, tabled the Water Conservation Plan, and scheduled a public hearing on a potential 1% employee pay increase.
- Sent accessory building setback proposal back to Planning Commission for further study (4-1)
- Approved Resolution R2021-02 appointing Jane Griener to Planning Commission (5-0)
- Tabled Resolution R2021-03 Trail Committee nominees until terms are identified (5-0)
- Tabled Ordinance 2021-05 Water Conservation Plan until Feb 9, 2021 (5-0)
- Approved Resolution R2021-01 2021 Consolidated Fee Schedule (5-0)
- Scheduled public hearing for Feb 9, 2021 on 1% employee pay increase (5-0)
- Approved Consent Calendar including purchase of 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 (5-0)
Planning Commission
This is a procedural agenda with only two items: the agenda itself and a meeting materials packet. No specific decisions, discussions, or public hearings are listed, so the meeting appears to be routine or administrative in nature.
- Agenda document
- Meeting materials packet
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on a proposal to amend the accessory building setback exception ordinance, which would have increased the maximum height for accessory buildings from 10 to 13 feet when closer to the property line. After discussion, the commission voted to deny the proposal and keep the ordinance as is. The commission also discussed the temporary sign ordinance but took no action.
- Denied accessory building setback exception height increase from 10 to 13 feet (5-2)
- Approved minutes from January 5, 2021 meeting (7-0)
- Adjourned meeting (7-0)
City Council
This agenda contains only procedural items: the agenda itself and the meeting packet. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed.
- Agenda document
- Meeting packet document
Planning Commission
This is a procedural agenda with only agenda and meeting materials listed; no specific decisions or discussions are identified.
The Alpine Planning Commission recommended approval of four ordinance amendments: clarifying commission rules and quorum requirements (Ordinance 2021-01), requiring 3-D renderings for site plans (Ordinance 2021-02), updating references from Board of Adjustments to Appeal Authority (Ordinance 2021-03), and reducing monument sign size limits (Ordinance 2021-04). All four passed 6-0. The commission tabled a proposal to change horse/cow regulations (Ordinance 2021-05) for further research, also 6-0. No public comments were made on the four ordinances, but residents spoke in favor of changing shed height rules during public comment.
- Recommended approval of Ordinance 2021-01 (Planning Commission Rules) 6-0
- Recommended approval of Ordinance 2021-02 (Site Plan Requirements) 6-0
- Recommended approval of Ordinance 2021-03 (Appeal Authority) 6-0
- Recommended approval of Ordinance 2021-04 (Monument Signs) 6-0
- Tabled Ordinance 2021-05 (Horse/Cow Regulations) 6-0
- Approved December 1, 2020 minutes 6-0
- Adjourned at 8:40 p.m.