Pleasant Grove public meetings in 2024
40 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission
The Pleasant Grove Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a vicinity plan amendment to eliminate a required road connection near 1592 West 1800 North and on several preliminary subdivision plats, including a 19.16-acre commercial plat and three residential plats. A code text amendment to allow tattooing and body art in the Commercial Sales zone has been withdrawn. One subdivision plat is continued to a future meeting. The commission will also review the November 21, 2024 meeting minutes.
- Vicinity plan amendment to eliminate road connection from 1800 North to 1930 North (applicant Bruce Black)
- Preliminary plat for Valley Grove Business Park Plat 'Q' (19.16 acres, 2-lot commercial, at 1234 and 1312 S Valley Grove Way)
- Preliminary plat for Loxley Ryzon Ranch Subdivision (1-lot residential, 1.54 acres at 543 N 1380 E)
- Preliminary plat for Carols Countryside Plat 'C' (12-lot residential, 12.63 acres at 2300 N 100 E)
- Item 1 (code text amendment for tattooing/body art) withdrawn by applicant; Item 6 (Cascade Meadows Plat 'C') continued to a future meeting
Design Review Board
The Pleasant Grove Design Review Board will hold two public hearings: one to consider a request to increase the sign area for an awning sign at 360 S 100 East, and another to consider a commercial site plan for a retail and office building at approximately 1916 W 450 S. The board will also review and approve minutes from the November 18, 2024 meeting.
- Public hearing: Request to increase awning sign area from 25% to 50% on east wall at 360 S 100 East (Downtown Village Zone)
- Public hearing: Commercial site plan for one retail and office building at approx. 1916 W 450 S (The Grove Commercial Sales Subdistrict)
- Review and approve minutes from November 18, 2024 meeting
Historic Preservation Committee
The Pleasant Grove Historic Preservation Commission will receive monthly subcommittee check-ins, including updates on the proposed Local Historic District and a SHPO grant application. The commission will also discuss staffing for a Christmas event and a quilt show, and review protocol for electing a new Executive Committee in January 2025. The December 19 meeting has been cancelled.
- Update on Local Historic District proposal (Preservation subcommittee)
- SHPO grant application update
- Carpet and furniture project for Old Town Hall discussed
- Protocol for voting in new Executive Committee in January 2025
- Quilt show in June 2025 at Old Town Hall, staffing help requested
Planning Commission
The Pleasant Grove Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a conditional use permit for a major home occupation (daycare) at 470 Valley View Drive in the R1-8 residential zone. The commission will also review and approve the minutes from its November 7, 2024 meeting. A work session from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. will cover commission and staff business without official action.
- Public hearing for conditional use permit for daycare at 470 Valley View Drive (R1-8 zone)
- Review and approval of November 7, 2024 meeting minutes
Design Review Board
The Pleasant Grove City Design Review Board will hold a public hearing on November 18, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room at the Police and Court Building (108 S 100 East). The meeting includes a work session starting at 5:00 p.m. and will review minutes from the July 22, 2024, meeting.
- Public hearing on mural request at 912 Garden Drive (Mud Hole Neighborhood)
- Public hearing on commercial site plan for retail building at 2464 West 280 South (Sam White's Lane Neighborhood)
Arts Commission
The Arts Commission discussed upcoming community events, including an Open Mic Night and the Christmas tree lighting. Members reviewed social media promotion and the need for a yearly calendar for city-supported events.
- Open Mic Night scheduled for December 2
- Christmas tree lighting on December 2 featuring a food drive and Santa
- Orchestra performance on December 6 at the High School
- Taste of the Arts event with Graze Craze in January
- PGPlayers production of 'It's a Wonderful Life' opening December 6
Arts Commission
The Pleasant Grove Arts Commission is coordinating assignments for upcoming city-supported events and reviewing internal roles. The body is also discussing budget requests and progress on the Creative Collab project.
- Budget request to paint theater ceiling
- Planning for Viking Days (Oct 12) and Trick or Treating on Main (Oct 30)
- Discussion of Open Mic Night and Songwriter Competition
- Review of Facebook Business Page conversion and social media advertising
- Recruitment for Photographer, Secretary, and Social Media roles
Historic Preservation Committee
The Pleasant Grove Historic Preservation Commission will hold a regular meeting on September 19, 2024, at 7 PM in the Community Room. Agenda items include subcommittee check-in reports, acceptance of a resignation, a post-mortem of the Heritage Festival, discussion of the Old Town Hall Christmas event, and an update on the Local Historic District proposal. The meeting also addresses scheduling for October.
- Marina Gish resigned from the committee
- Conduct a Heritage Festival post-mortem
- Discuss the Old Town Hall Christmas event
- Give an update on the Local Historic District proposal
- Archives moved to combine storage; rewrite of 'By These Hands' in progress
Land Use Hearing
The Pleasant Grove Appeal Authority Officer will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. in the City Hall Conference Room at 70 S 100 East to consider one variance request. Angela Kelson is requesting a variance from City Code Section 10-9B-7-C, Yard Requirements for Corner Lots in Single-Family Residential Zones, to adjust required setbacks from a public right-of-way. The property is at 1080 East 900 South in the R1-9 (Single-Family Residential) Zone, in the Scratch Gravel Neighborhood. The agenda lists no other items.
- Variance request by Angela Kelson from City Code Section 10-9B-7-C (corner-lot yard/setback requirements)
- Property at 1080 East 900 South in the R1-9 Single-Family Residential Zone
- Location: Scratch Gravel Neighborhood
- Meeting: Sept 18, 2024, 2:00 p.m., City Hall Conference Room, 70 S 100 East
- Contacts listed: Community Development Director Daniel Cardenas and City Planner Jacob Hawkins, (801) 785-6057
Arts Commission
The Pleasant Grove Arts Commission discussed upcoming city events and board vacancies. The commission approved several budget requests for equipment and programming.
- Approved $2,500 set aside for Concerts in the Park
- Approved budget for a Polaroid camera and outdoor stage lighting
- Approved purchase of a piano case
- Discussed planning for Viking Days (Oct 12) and Trick or Treating on Main (Oct 30)
- Discussed obtaining quotes to paint the theater ceiling
Historic Preservation Committee
The Pleasant Grove Historic Preservation Committee will hold its regular meeting on August 15, 2024. Agenda items include subcommittee check-ins and discussions about upcoming events such as a Preservation Utah tour of the Old Town Hall, a walking tour, and the Heritage Festival. The committee will also explain the Local Historic District situation.
- Discuss Preservation Utah Old Town Hall tour on August 17 - cleaning day on August 16
- Explain the Local Historic District situation
- Plan for August 26 walking tour (200 East/200 South) - staffing needs and booklet
- Discuss Heritage Festival table (September 9)
- Subcommittee reports: Preservation (no update), Community Outreach (walking tour staffing), Archives (no update), History & Publications (working on walking tour booklet)
Arts Commission
The Pleasant Grove Arts Commission met to plan upcoming community events and review budget requests. The body discussed logistics for the Heritage Festival and a songwriter competition.
- Unanimous approval of $9,000 spend for new theater carpeting ($7,000) and chair installation ($7,000), with the city paying $5,000 of the $14,000 total
- Planning for Heritage Festival on September 9 from 5-8 pm
- Songwriter Competition final event scheduled for November 2 at DoTerra
- Annual Arts Commission budget noted as $2,500
- CARE total for 2025FY noted as $44,092.80
Pleasant Grove Library Board
The Library Board will discuss 2025 goals, fundraising, and a garage sale scheduled for September 21st. The meeting also includes a summary of the Summer Reading Program and a courier update.
- Garage sale: drop off September 20th (5:30pm-9pm), sale September 21st (7am)
- Discussion of 2025 goals and fundraising goals
- Summer Reading Program summary
- Courier update
Design Review Board
The Pleasant Grove Design Review Board will hold a public hearing on July 22, 2024, to consider a site plan amendment for two new apartment buildings at 1262 West Pleasant Grove Blvd, changing exterior materials. Also on the agenda are a wall sign with neon bulbs for Parlor Donuts at 450 S. North County Blvd, and a new single-family residential design at 897 E 100 N. The board will also approve minutes from the June 18 meeting.
- Public hearing for site plan amendment at 1262 West Pleasant Grove Blvd (apartment buildings)
- Public hearing for wall sign with exposed/neon bulbs at 450 S. North County Blvd (Parlor Donuts)
- Public hearing for new single-family residential design at 897 E 100 N (Robert Marsh)
- Approval of June 18, 2024 meeting minutes
Arts Commission
The Pleasant Grove Arts Commission met to discuss upcoming community events, including Summerbration on August 8 and the Heritage Festival on September 9. Members reviewed volunteer roles for these events, discussed social media strategies, and addressed budget requests for paying bands, which were deferred to the next meeting pending a budget review.
- Summerbration event scheduled for August 8, 3pm-9pm, with performers Alexander Galore, Austin Tyler, Ghost of Glory Days, and Andrea Sharp and the Timeless Band
- Heritage Festival scheduled for September 9, 2024
- Budget requests for paying bands deferred to next month pending budget meeting
- Discussion of 'Concerts in the Park' weekly assignments and piano equipment needs
- Review of Facebook Business Page conversion and Artist of the Month program
Local Building Authority of Pleasant Grove
This notice for a special public hearing meeting was cancelled. The original agenda intended to hold a public hearing to collect comments regarding the final budget resolution for fiscal year 2024-2025.
- Public hearing regarding the FY 2024-2025 final budget resolution
Redevelopment Agency
The Pleasant Grove City Redevelopment Agency is meeting to consider the final budget for fiscal year 2025. The agency will also hold a public hearing regarding amendments to the current fiscal year 2024 budget. Additionally, members will review minutes from the June 4, 2024, meeting.
- Adoption of FY 2025 final budget (Resolution 2024-02RDA)
- Public hearing for FY 2024 budget amendments (Resolution 2024-03RDA)
- Approval of June 4, 2024, meeting minutes
Local Building Authority of Pleasant Grove
The Local Building Authority of Pleasant Grove is meeting to consider Resolution 2024-02LBA, which adopts the final budget for fiscal year 2025. The board will also review and approve minutes from meetings held on May 21 and June 4, 2024.
- Adoption of FY 2025 final budget (Resolution 2024-02LBA)
- Approval of May 21, 2024 meeting minutes
- Approval of June 4, 2024 meeting minutes
Design Review Board
The board will hold public hearings regarding exterior changes for a commercial building at 19 Main Street and two new apartment buildings at 1262 West Pleasant Grove Blvd. The meeting also includes the review of minutes from the May 6, 2024 meeting.
- Site plan amendment for exterior paint color at 19 Main Street
- Site plan amendment for exterior materials at 1262 West Pleasant Grove Blvd
- Review and approval of May 6, 2024 meeting minutes
Arts Commission
The Pleasant Grove Arts Commission met to plan upcoming community events, including Summerbration and Strawberry Days. A key update noted that the City Council has ceased funding for Center Stage. Members also discussed securing sponsors for a new Creative Collab event and reviewed budget allocations for bands and equipment.
- City Council ceased funding for Center Stage
- Summerbration scheduled for August 8, 3pm-9pm at the Pavilion
- Strawberry Days Art competition judges: Lindy Mott, Corey Kennedy, Shauna Larson
- Proposed $100 sponsorship ask to Adobe for snacks
- PG Players theater upgrades: lights, sound system, and seating from Payson High School
Local Building Authority of Pleasant Grove
The Local Building Authority of Pleasant Grove will hold a special meeting to conduct a public hearing. The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment regarding the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget.
- Public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget
Redevelopment Agency
The Pleasant Grove Redevelopment Agency is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding its Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Budget. The agency will also review and approve the minutes from the May 7, 2024, meeting.
- Public hearing for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Budget
- Review and approval of May 7, 2024, meeting minutes
Land Use Hearing
The Pleasant Grove Appeal Authority will hold a public meeting to consider two land-use requests. The first is a variance from the city's service lateral policy for a property at 1330 N 100 East. The second is a special exception from fencing standards for a property at 414 S 1210 East.
- Variance request by Ralph van der Beek from City Code Section 8-4A-19 (service laterals) for 1330 N 100 East in R-R zone
- Special exception request by Joel and Jennifer Tobey from City Code Section 10-15-38 (fencing standards) for 414 S 1210 East in R1-9 zone
- Meeting at City Hall, 70 S 100 East, May 22, 2024 at 12:00 PM
Local Building Authority of Pleasant Grove
The Local Building Authority of Pleasant Grove City will hold a special meeting to consider adopting Resolution 2024-01LBA, which adopts the tentative budget for fiscal year 2024-2025. The meeting is scheduled for May 21, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Room at 108 S 100 E, immediately following the City Council meeting.
- Resolution 2024-01LBA adopting the LBA tentative budget for FY2024-2025
Historic Preservation Committee
The Pleasant Grove Historic Preservation Committee is meeting to hear subcommittee updates and discuss several business items, including demolition guidelines from other cities, expenses for the Old Town Hall, and the upcoming Strawberry Days and Heritage Festival events. The agenda is largely routine and administrative, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.
- Subcommittee check-in reports from Preservation, Community Outreach, Archives, and History & Publications
- Debrief of the Preservation Utah Community Stewardship Award event attended April 25
- Discussion of demolition guidelines from other cities
- Old Town Hall expenses due before June 30; rug, drapery, cabinets needed (cabinets may be covered by USHRAB grant)
- Strawberry Days June 15-23; next meeting June 20 may be cancelled or moved
Arts Commission
The Pleasant Grove Arts Commission met to review reports on local arts programs, including the choir, theater, and orchestra. Members discussed upcoming events like Strawberry Days and Summerbration, as well as administrative tasks such as setting up a new email marketing account and updating social media pages. The meeting concluded with a discussion on approving budget requests for equipment and band payments.
- Choir camp scheduled for Aug 5-7 at the library for $75
- Strawberry Days event planned for June 15-23, 2024
- Heritage Festival scheduled for Sept 9, 2024
- Discussion on approving budgets for microphone cases, Brevo emails, and band payments
- Plein Air painting event at Manila Pond on June 8
Beautifcation Commission
The Pleasant Grove Beautification & Shade Tree Advisory Commission is meeting to handle routine business: approving April minutes, hearing the treasurer's report, and receiving a report from Parks/Recreation. They will also discuss current business, including the Yard of the Month program, garden tours for Strawberry Days, and a plan for touring city parks. The meeting is scheduled for May 9, 2024, at 7:00 pm at Historic City Hall.
- Yard of the Month: selection timing, nomination list, hummingbird feeder gifts, new authorization form
- Garden tours for Strawberry Days
- Review plan for tour of City Parks
- Approve minutes from April meeting
- Treasurer's report
Redevelopment Agency
The Pleasant Grove City Redevelopment Agency will meet to consider adopting Resolution 2024-01RDA, which adopts the RDA tentative budget for FY2024-2025. The board will also review and approve the minutes from the June 20, 2023 meeting. The meeting is scheduled for May 7, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Room at 108 S 100 E, Pleasant Grove, Utah.
- Consider adoption of Resolution 2024-01RDA for the RDA tentative budget FY2024-2025
- Review and approve June 20, 2023 meeting minutes
- Meeting held at Community Room, 108 S 100 E, Pleasant Grove
Design Review Board
The Pleasant Grove Design Review Board will hold public hearings on two commercial site plans. The first is a request by St. John's Properties for two commercial site plans in The Grove Zone, and the second is a site plan amendment by Mustang Design to change exterior materials for a mixed-use building. Both are public hearings where residents can provide input.
- Public hearing for St. John's Properties' two commercial site plans on Parcel #14:054:0162, bounded by Valley Grove Way, Proctor Lane, I-15, and Pleasant Grove Boulevard
- Public hearing for Mustang Design's site plan amendment to change exterior materials for a mixed-use building at 360 South 100 East
- Meeting held at Community Hall in the Police and Court Building, 108 South 100 East
Pleasant Grove Library Board
The Pleasant Grove Library Board is meeting to approve prior meeting minutes, discuss city and director business, and hear committee reports on governance, fundraising, programs, PR, and technology. The board will also discuss a board retreat, the ULA conference, and the Strawberry Days parade, and select a survival theme for the next book minute. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or financial items listed.
- Approval of minutes from September meeting
- Discussion of board retreat and ULA conference
- Strawberry Days parade participation
- Committee reports: Governance, Fundraising, Programs, PR, Technology
- Book minute with survival theme suggestions
Historic Preservation Committee
The Pleasant Grove Historic Preservation Committee is meeting to hear monthly check-in reports from its subcommittees, including preservation, community outreach, archives, and history/publications. They will also discuss the Strawberry Days display at the Old Town Hall and calendar upcoming events like walking tours and a lecture. The meeting is largely routine and administrative.
- Subcommittee check-in reports from Preservation, Community Outreach, Archives, and History & Publications
- Discussion of Strawberry Days display at the Old Town Hall (OTH)
- Upcoming events: Mormon Battalion lecture (April 22), walking tours (May 6, July 15, Aug 26), Heritage Festival (Sept 9)
- Preservation Utah Community Stewardship Award lunch (April 25)
- Annual Volunteer Dinner (April 29)
Arts Commission
The Pleasant Grove Arts Commission met to coordinate upcoming community events, including Summerbration, Viking Days, and Strawberry Days. Board members discussed logistical needs such as purchasing a keyboard for concerts, setting up an email marketing account, and managing social media presence. No budget votes were taken during this meeting, though several items were flagged for approval in future sessions.
- Discussion of purchasing a keyboard for Concerts in the Park with a potential cost up to $5,000
- Planning for the Songwriter Competition tentatively scheduled for October 12, 2024
- Coordination for Strawberry Days (June 15-23, 2024) including potential sponsorship of Chalk the Block
- Setup of a Brevo (formerly SendinBlue) email marketing account pending a vote on paid plans
- Discussion of Taste of the Arts events, including a watercolor class on April 13 and plein air painting on June 8
Historic Preservation Committee
The Pleasant Grove Historic Preservation Commission meets to vote on adopting its 2024 project list and to hear subcommittee updates on Main Street preservation, community outreach, and history publications. The meeting also includes discussion of upcoming events and conference registration.
- Vote to adopt 2024 project list
- Main Street Coalition progress and SHPO training for Tier 1 city status
- Upcoming event: 'Pleasant Grove Connections to the Mormon Battalion' on April 22
- Annual Preservation Utah/SHPO Conference on June 14
- Summer walking tours update
Arts Commission
The Pleasant Grove Arts Commission met to review sub-committee reports, including social media updates and city liaison activities. They discussed a potential April performance by the Wasatch Dance Company and evaluated ways to improve group cohesion. The agenda also included a vote on budget requests, specifically for purchasing a new piano.
- Discussion of Wasatch Dance Company performance in April
- Vote on budget to purchase a new piano for Commission use
- Review of 'Taste of the Arts' events: Watercolor class (April 13), Plein Air painting (June 8)
- Discussion of sponsorship for 'Chalk the block' during Strawberry Days (June 15-23)
- Review of Social Media/PR sub-committee progress and Facebook page setup
Land Use Hearing
The Pleasant Grove Hearing Authority Officer will hold a public meeting to consider Nathan Densley's request for a variance from City Code Section 8-6-8, which requires a land disturbance permit for activities on one or more acres. The property is at 543 North 1380 East in the R1-12 zone. The meeting is scheduled for March 13, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. in the City Hall Conference Room.
- Variance request from Nathan Densley for land disturbance permit requirement
- Property located at 543 North 1380 East, R1-12 Single-Family Residential Zone
- Public meeting for variances and appeals
- Contact: Community Development Director Daniel Cardenas or City Planner Jacob Hawkins at (801) 785-6057
Design Review Board
The Pleasant Grove Design Review Board will hold a public meeting and two public hearings on March 11, 2024. They will consider a site plan for a drive-thru restaurant at the northwest corner of Pleasant Grove Blvd and North County Blvd, and a site plan for two new apartment buildings at 1262 West Pleasant Grove Blvd.
- Public hearing: Kevin Watson's site plan for a drive-thru at NWC of Pleasant Grove Blvd and North County Blvd (Sam White's Lane Neighborhood)
- Public hearing: site plan for two new apartment buildings at 1262 West Pleasant Grove Blvd (Sam White's Lane Neighborhood)
- Both projects are in The Grove Zone; the apartments are in the Commercial Sales Subdistrict with BMU Overlay
- Meeting at Community Hall, Police and Court Building, 108 South 100 East, 4:30 p.m.
Historic Preservation Committee
The Pleasant Grove Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review subcommittee updates and discuss 2024 projects, including a Strawberry Days display, Heritage Festival planning, and staffing changes. The agenda is largely planning and discussion-focused, with no major decisions or contracts listed.
- Discuss staffing and new subcommittee heads for 2024
- Strawberry Days display at Old Town Hall (June 15-23)
- 2024 projects brainstorming session
- Heritage Festival overview by Stacy Martineau
- Mormon Battalion presentation by Mary Ann Kirk on April 22
Land Use Hearing
The Pleasant Grove Hearing Authority Officer will hold a public meeting to consider a variance request from Steve and Julie Wright. The variance seeks an exception to City Code Section 10-18-2.X.1.f, which prohibits new residential lots from accessing arterial or collector streets. The property is at 1782 N 320 East in the R1-12 zone.
- Variance request by Steve and Julie Wright from City Code Section 10-18-2.X.1.f (Driveway Access)
- Property at 1782 N 320 East, R1-12 Single-Family Residential Zone
- Public meeting for variances and appeals
- Contact: Community Development Director Daniel Cardenas or City Planner Jacob Hawkins at (801) 785-6057
Arts Commission
The Pleasant Grove Arts Commission met to review ongoing projects and approve budget requests. Members discussed social media strategy, upcoming events like Taste of the Arts and Strawberry Days, and coordination with city council for support.
- Approved budget requests via motion
- Planned Taste of the Arts events: Feb 10 drawing class, April 13 watercolor, June 8 plein air
- Discussed Wasatch Dance Company performance in April
- Reviewed Open Mic operations, including $30 budget vote for drink vouchers
- Planned Strawberry Days participation for June 15-23
Arts Commission
The Pleasant Grove Arts Commission met to discuss internal organization, aiming to unify board members' individual programs into a cohesive annual calendar. Members reviewed updates on city-supported events like Strawberry Days and Heritage Festival, and discussed budget requests for open mic drink vouchers. The commission also planned outreach to the American Fork Arts Commission to explore potential collaborations.
- Discussion on creating a unified annual calendar for concerts and events
- Open mic budget request for free drink vouchers for first 25 guests
- Update on 'Concerts in the Park': 5 of 11 slots booked
- Schedule for 'Taste of the Arts': Drawing class Feb 10, Watercolor April 13
- Equipment storage project completed under budget