Orem public meetings in 2021

City Council

The City Council will review the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 audit report and discuss updates on the Watt Smart Commission. Public hearings are scheduled regarding new residential parking permit areas in the Orem High School and Sunset Heights neighborhoods. The council will also consider adopting an updated Parks, Recreation, Trails and Open Space Master Plan.

• Adoption of updated Parks, Recreation, Trails and Open Space Master Plan
• Creation of residential parking permit areas for Orem High School and Sunset Heights neighborhoods
• Resolution authorizing participation in opioid settlement with Distributors and Janssen
• Enactment of new city code section regarding massage establishments
• Acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Audit Report

The Orem City Council approved the updated Parks, Recreation, Trails and Open Space Master Plan, which includes a new arts and culture chapter and focuses on expanding trails, upgrading parks, and securing additional land. The council also created a residential parking permit area in the Orem High School neighborhood and ratified a previously approved permit area in Sunset Heights after holding a required public hearing. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved updated Parks, Recreation, Trails and Open Space Master Plan (7-0)
• Created residential parking permit area in Orem High School neighborhood (7-0)
• Ratified Resolution 2021-0019 for Sunset Heights parking permit area (7-0)
• Approved CARES Act CDBG-CV funding allocation, including $25,000 for Orem Senior Center food bank (7-0)
• Enacted Section 12-5-14 Massage Establishments ordinance (7-0)
• Accepted Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Audit Report (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including 2022 meeting schedule and opioid settlement resolutions (7-0)

Planning Commission

The commission will hold public hearings regarding massage establishment regulations and the city's updated Parks, Recreation, Trails and Open Space Master Plan. The agenda also includes reviews of several site plans and plat approvals for local developments. Additionally, a new chairperson will be selected for 2022.

• Site plan and plat approval for Devon II at 845 South 750 East
• Preliminary plat approval for Sunset Meadows Estates, Plat A
• Public hearing regarding Armond James Plat N at 396 W 1060 S
• Public hearing to enact Section 12-5-14 Massage Establishments in the City Code
• Adoption of the updated Parks, Recreation, Trails and Open Space Master Plan

The Orem Planning Commission unanimously approved a site plan and plat for Devon II, a four-story, 235-unit residential project at University Place (845 South 750 East). The commission also approved a preliminary plat for Sunset Meadows Estates, vacated and re-platted lots for Armond James Plat N, and forwarded positive recommendations to the City Council for a new massage establishment ordinance and an updated Parks, Recreation, Trails and Open Space Master Plan.

• Approved Devon II site plan and University Place Subdivision Aston North Lot 19 plat (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat of Sunset Meadows Estates, Plat A (unanimous)
• Approved vacating Lots 1 and 2 of Armond James Plat H and approving Armond James Plat N (unanimous)
• Forwarded positive recommendation to City Council to enact Section 12-5-14 Massage Establishments (unanimous)
• Forwarded positive recommendation to City Council to adopt updated Parks, Recreation, Trails and Open Space Master Plan (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Planning Commission calendar (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 3, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a rezoning request for Siena Villas and amendments to garage sale enforcement language. The agenda also includes updates on the UDOT Geneva Road project, the Parks Master Plan, and the statewide opioid litigation settlement.

• Rezoning 0.51 acres at 1863 South and 1875 South Terrace Drive to PD29 zone
• Ordinance amendment for garage sale enforcement and language clarification
• Update on UDOT Geneva Road and 1600 North Project
• Appointments to the Planning Commission
• Discussion of Orem High Residential Parking District Amendment

The Orem City Council approved amendments to city code sections 22-1-3(C) and 22-14-28(F) to clarify enforcement and garage sale language. The council also approved the consent agenda, including meeting minutes and Planning Commission appointments. A public hearing on a zoning change for Siena Villas was removed from the agenda before the meeting.

• Approved amendments to Sections 22-1-3(C) and 22-14-28(F) to clarify language.
• Approved the consent agenda, including October 26, 2021 minutes and Planning Commission appointments.
• Removed the Siena Villas zoning change item from the agenda.
• Discussed but took no formal action on the Orem High Residential Parking District expansion.
• Discussed but took no formal action on the Utah Fit Premises Act.
• Discussed but took no formal action on the statewide opioid litigation settlement.
• Discussed but took no formal action on the 2022 City Council meeting schedule.

City Council

The City Council is holding a public open house regarding the State Street Master Plan. No other specific items are listed on this agenda.

• State Street Master Plan

City Council

The City Council will hold a special session to accept and certify the 2021 City of Orem General Election results. The item will be presented by City Recorder Jody Bates.

• Acceptance and certification of the 2021 General Election

The Orem City Council, acting as the Board of Canvassers, certified the final results of the 2021 City of Orem General Election as presented by the City Recorder. The motion passed unanimously with all six voting members in favor. The meeting was a special session that adjourned at 4:04 PM.

• Certified 2021 City of Orem General Election results (6-0)
• Adjourned the special session at 4:04 PM

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding Arlington Park plat changes and garage sale ordinance clarifications. The commission will also consider the preliminary plat for Fields at Lakeview.

• Vacating lots and approving Arlington Park Plat L at 559 West 1085 North
• Amending enforcement and garage sale language in city code
• Approving preliminary plat for Fields at Lakeview at 1980 South Geneva Road

The Orem Planning Commission unanimously approved vacating Lot 2 of Arlington Park Plat D and Lot 1 of Arlington Park Plat J, and approving the new Arlington Park Plat L, to align property lines with current ownership. They also sent a positive recommendation to the City Council to amend ordinance language on enforcement and garage sales, and approved the preliminary plat for Fields at Lakeview, including Plats F and H.

• Approved vacating Lot 2 of Arlington Park Plat D and Lot 1 of Arlington Park Plat J, and approving Arlington Park Plat L (unanimous)
• Sent positive recommendation to City Council to amend Sections 22-1-3(C) and 22-14-28(F) (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Fields at Lakeview, including Plats F and H (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 20, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on amending the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget and a franchise agreement with Rocky Mountain Power. The agenda also includes discussions regarding massage establishment code amendments and zoning for Auburn Meadows.

• Public hearing for 2021-2022 budget amendment
• Zoning amendment for Auburn Meadows at 2000 South Geneva
• Resolution authorizing a franchise agreement with Rocky Mountain Power
• Presentation on the Alpine Aqueduct Project
• Public hearing on CDBG projected use of funds

The Orem City Council approved an ordinance amending the PD-43 (Auburn Meadows) zone at 2000 South Geneva to allow a grocery store in Area B and remove housing as an approved use, despite resident concerns about traffic and parking. The council also approved the CDBG projected use of funds, amended the FY 2021-2022 budget, and authorized a 10-year franchise agreement with Rocky Mountain Power. All votes were unanimous except the Auburn Meadows amendment, which passed 6-1 with David Spencer voting nay.

• Approved PD-43 Auburn Meadows amendment allowing grocery store, removing housing in Area B (6-1, Spencer nay)
• Approved CDBG projected use of funds resolution (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2021-2022 budget amendments ordinance (unanimous)
• Authorized mayor to execute 10-year franchise agreement with Rocky Mountain Power (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding rezoning approximately 0.51 acres to the PD29 zone for Siena Villas @ Columbia Lane. A public hearing on garage sale ordinance amendments was continued to November 3, 2021, due to a noticing error.

• Rezoning of approximately 0.51 acres from R6.5 to PD29 at 1863 South and 1875 South Terrace Drive
• Amendments to density and parking requirements for Siena Villas @ Columbia Lane
• Continuation of public hearing regarding garage sale ordinance amendments

The Orem Planning Commission approved a request to forward a positive recommendation to the City Council for rezoning approximately 0.51 acres from R6.5 to PD29 for the Siena Villas @ Columbia Lane project, including amendments to density and parking requirements and updated concept plans. The motion passed 4-2. A separate public hearing on amendments to enforcement and garage sale language was continued to November 3, 2021, due to a noticing error.

• Approved forwarding positive recommendation for Siena Villas @ Columbia Lane rezoning (4-2)
• Continued public hearing on enforcement and garage sale language amendments to November 3, 2021
• Approved minutes of September 15, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution for the 2021 utility financial plan and hold a public hearing on a conservation easement for Crandall Orchard. The meeting also includes presentations regarding the Farley Property Water Tank and Utah Valley University.

• Resolution for 2021 Utility Financial Plan to fund proposed projects and manage debt service
• Public hearing on Crandall Orchard Open Space Conservation Easement Resolution of Support
• Ordinance amending various sections of the Orem City Code
• Presentation regarding the Farley Property Water Tank

The Orem City Council approved a resolution supporting a conservation easement for the Crandall Orchard properties, which will help the owners apply for state funding. The council also approved city code updates, including changes to GRAMA policies, and approved the consent agenda items. The meeting included public comments from residents concerned about commercial encroachment in the Hillcrest neighborhood.

• Approved Crandall Orchard Open Space Conservation Easement Resolution of Support (6-0)
• Approved City Code Updates ordinance, including GRAMA policy changes (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda items: meeting minutes, Heritage Advisory Commission appointment, and 2021 Utility Financial Plan (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Orem Planning Commission will consider two preliminary plat applications. These include the Fields at Lakeview project at 1980 South Geneva Road and Hernandez Plat A at 534 N 600 West. The commission will also review minutes from the September 1, 2021 meeting.

• Preliminary plat for Fields at Lakeview (Plat F and H) at 1980 South Geneva Road
• Preliminary plat for Hernandez Plat A at 534 N 600 West

The Orem Planning Commission approved the preliminary plat for Hernandez Plat A, a subdivision at 534 N 600 West, splitting a larger lot into two lots. The commission also continued the preliminary plat for Fields at Lakeview (Plats F and H) at 1980 South Geneva Road to November 3, 2021, pending City Council action on the concept plan. Both decisions were unanimous.

• Approved the preliminary plat for Hernandez Plat A at 534 N 600 West (R7.5 zone), creating two lots (7,510 and 18,615 sq ft).
• Continued the preliminary plat for Fields at Lakeview, Plats F and H at 1980 South Geneva Road to November 3, 2021.
• Approved the September 1, 2021 meeting minutes.

City Council

The Council will hold public hearings regarding CDBG fund usage for the CARES Act and updates to the Orem City Code. The agenda also includes a water supply agreement and appointments to the Summerfest Commission.

• Public hearing on CARES Act CDBG funding amendment
• Ordinance for Small Pediatric Neuro Physical Therapy in the R7.5 zone
• Amendments to Auburn Meadows (PD-43) concept plans and elevations
• Water supply agreement between Orem, Central Utah Water Conservancy District, and Metropolitan Water District of Orem
• Designating a portion of 150 North as 'Parkside Lane'

The Orem City Council approved an ordinance adding Small Pediatric Neuro Physical Therapy as a permitted use in the R7.5 zone, with requirements including treating no more than five children at a time and providing at least eight parking stalls. The council also approved the consent agenda, including appointments and a water supply agreement, and accepted CARES Act CDBG-CV funding allocations. A proposed amendment to the PD-43 (Auburn Meadows) zone to allow a grocery store was continued to October 26, 2021, due to parking and traffic concerns. The meeting adjourned to a closed session for litigation discussion.

• Approved ordinance adding Small Pediatric Neuro Physical Therapy as a permitted use in the R7.5 zone with specific requirements.
• Approved consent agenda including meeting minutes, board appointments, and a water supply agreement resolution.
• Approved the projected use of CARES Act CDBG-CV funds and the substantial amendment to the 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan.
• Continued the PD-43 (Auburn Meadows) zone amendment to October 26, 2021, for further discussion.
• Approved resolution designating a portion of 150 North as both 'Parkside Lane' and '150 North'.
• Adjourned to a closed meeting for a strategic session on pending litigation.

Planning Commission

The Orem Planning Commission will consider several land use applications and plat approvals. This includes public hearings regarding pediatric therapy facilities and updates to the Auburn Meadows development.

• Site plan and amended plat for Washburn Park, Plat B at 860 West 1250 South
• Preliminary plat for Madsen Estates, Plat A at 275 West 400 South
• Public hearing on permitting small pediatric neuro physical therapy in the R7.5 zone
• Public hearing on amending uses and plans for Auburn Meadows Area B

The Orem Planning Commission approved the preliminary plat for Madsen Estates, Plat A, a two-lot subdivision at 275 West 400 South in the R8 zone. The commission also forwarded positive recommendations to the City Council for a new land use code for small pediatric neuro physical therapy facilities and for amendments to the PD-43 (Auburn Meadows) zone to allow commercial uses in Area B. The meeting minutes from August 18, 2021, were approved.

• Approved the preliminary plat of Madsen Estates, Plat A at 275 West 400 South in the R8 zone.
• Forwarded a positive recommendation to the City Council to enact Standard Land Use Code 6264 for Small Pediatric Neuro Physical Therapy and make it permitted in the R7.5 zone.
• Forwarded a positive recommendation to the City Council to amend Section 22-11-56 PD-43 (Auburn Meadows) to allow commercial uses in Area B and update concept plans.
• Approved the minutes from the August 18, 2021 meeting.

City Council

The Council will discuss amendments to development standards in the State Street District, including height limits and parking requirements. They will also consider an ordinance to amend a construction moratorium in several districts to allow specific types of exterior and commercial improvements. Additionally, the agenda includes appointments to the Public Safety Advisory Commission.

• Ordinance amending the construction moratorium for City Center, Hub, Canyon Crossing, Arts, and North Village districts
• Discussion on State Street District amendments regarding height limits, setbacks, and parking requirements
• Resolution amending an agreement with The Links at Sleepy Ridge, L.C. and others
• Appointments to the Public Safety Advisory Commission
• Certification of the 2021 City of Orem Primary Elections

The Orem City Council voted unanimously to amend the temporary land use moratorium adopted August 9, 2021, to exclude certain construction types, including interior/exterior remodels, signs, fences, utility infrastructure, and purely commercial projects up to 60 feet with adequate parking. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included appointments to the Public Safety Advisory Commission and other routine items. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included presentations and discussions on code enforcement, water agreements, and State Street zoning.

• Amended moratorium to exempt remodels, signs, fences, utilities, and commercial projects up to 60 ft (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, Sleepy Ridge agreement amendment, and election certification (unanimous)
• Appointed Scott Ash, Donna Cotterell, Abril Lopez, and Fui Taotua to Public Safety Advisory Commission (via consent agenda)
• Approved Rick Clark, Spencer Rand, and William Fowlke to Public Safety Advisory Commission (via consent agenda)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is holding a public hearing regarding amendments to the State Street District zones. The proposed changes involve height standards, setbacks from residential zones, and parking requirements. These districts are located along State Street near 1600 North, 800 North, Center Street, 800 South, and University Parkway.

• Public hearing on height standards in State Street District zones
• Proposed amendments to setbacks from residential zones in State Street Districts
• Amendments to parking standards in State Street District zones
• Review and approval of July 21, 2021, meeting minutes

The Orem Planning Commission reviewed proposed amendments to State Street District zoning covering height, setbacks, and parking. It forwarded a negative recommendation on the parking changes, a positive recommendation on the setback changes, and a negative recommendation on the height changes to the City Council. The initial combined motion failed.

• Forwarded negative recommendation on parking requirement changes (4-2)
• Forwarded positive recommendation on setback requirements (5-1)
• Forwarded negative recommendation on height requirements (4-2)
• Approved minutes from July 21, 2021 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is considering an ordinance for a temporary land use regulation lasting up to six months. The proposal affects the City Center, Hub, Canyon Crossing, Arts, and North Village districts. It may prohibit construction or establish new standards for building height, parking, and setbacks.

• Proposed six-month moratorium on construction and subdivision approvals
• Potential new regulations for building height, parking, and setback requirements
• Regulation covers City Center, Hub, Canyon Crossing, Arts, and North Village districts

The Orem City Council voted 4-3 to enact a temporary land use regulation (moratorium) prohibiting construction or alteration of structures and subdivision approvals in the City Center, Hub, Canyon Crossing, Arts, and North Village District zones for up to six months. The decision was made despite concerns from the mayor and two council members about legal challenges and the lack of a compelling countervailing public interest. The moratorium was proposed in response to a pending development application by Wright Development Group for the former Meadow Gold Dairy site in the Arts District.

• Enacted 6-month moratorium on construction in five districts (4-3)
• Denied motion to exclude Hub and North Village districts from moratorium (implicitly, as full ordinance passed)
• Approved meeting adjournment (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding amendments to the Orem City Code. The proposed ordinance involves updating height standards and parking requirements within the North Village District (NVD) zones.

• Public hearing for ordinance amending height standards in North Village District (NVD) zones
• Public hearing for ordinance amending parking standards in North Village District (NVD) zones

The Orem City Council approved an ordinance amending the North Village District (NVD) zoning to set a 48-foot core height limit, a 35-foot edge height limit, and require 2.25 parking stalls per unit. The decision came after a public hearing where many residents voiced concerns about traffic and parking. The Planning Commission had recommended against the ordinance, but the Council passed it unanimously (6-0).

• Approved ordinance amending NVD height standards to 48-foot core and 35-foot edge (6-0)
• Approved parking standard of 2.25 stalls per unit in NVD zones (6-0)
• Planning Commission recommendation against the ordinance was overridden by Council vote

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding height and parking standards in the North Village District. The commission will also consider plat approvals for Sunhill at 616 North 1060 West and North Meadow Condominiums at 475 West 1400 North.

• Proposed changes to height and parking standards in the North Village District
• Preliminary plat approval for Sunhill, Plat A at 616 North 1060 West
• Final plat approval for North Meadow Condominiums at 475 West 1400 North

The Orem Planning Commission voted 4-3 to forward a negative recommendation to the City Council on proposed amendments to North Village District height and parking standards. The commission also unanimously approved the preliminary plat for Sunhill, Plat A and the final plat for North Meadow Condominiums, both with conditions.

• Approved preliminary plat of Sunhill, Plat A at 616 North 1060 West (unanimous, with storm water questionnaire condition)
• Forwarded negative recommendation on NVD height/parking amendments (4-3)
• Approved final plat of North Meadow Condominiums at 475 West 1400 North (unanimous, with one-hour separation condition)
• Approved minutes from July 7, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding accessory apartment regulations and a 14.7-acre rezoning at 1430 North Geneva Road. The council will also review budget amendments for employee compensation programs and CARES Act funding usage.

• Rezoning of approximately 14.7 acres from Highway Services to PD36 at 1430 North Geneva Road
• Ordinance amendment for Accessory Apartments in the Orem City Code
• Budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 compensation programs
• Resolution for CARES Act CDBG-CV funding use of funds

The Orem City Council approved several items, including a $20,000 CDBG grant for the Orem Senior Friendship Center, an ordinance amending accessory apartment rules to comply with state law, a rezone of 14.7 acres at 1430 North Geneva Road from Highway Services to PD36, and amendments to the FY 2021-2022 budget to implement employee compensation changes. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved the consent agenda, including the June 29, 2021 meeting minutes.
• Approved $20,000 in CDBG funds for plumbing repairs at the Orem Senior Friendship Center.
• Approved an ordinance amending accessory apartment regulations to remove size, bedroom, and interior connectivity restrictions, and require rental dwelling licenses.
• Approved a rezone of approximately 14.7 acres at 1430 North Geneva Road from Highway Services (HS) to PD36, and amended Appendix DD with the concept plan and elevations.
• Approved amendments to the FY 2021-2022 budget to implement employee compensation and benefits changes.