City Council
Regular MeetingRiver Heights, UT · October 19, 2021
Minutes
River Heights City
COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Notice Is hereby given that the River Heights City Council will hold its regular council meeting beginning
at 6:30 p.m., anchored from the River Heights City Office Building at 520 S 500 E.
The meeting will be held in person and through Zoom. Those wishing to provide comments on any of
the agenda items or other topics can do so by email to office@riverheights.org(by noon on the date of
the meeting).
Adoption of Previous Minutes and Agenda
Ambassador Recognition
Reports and Approval of Payments (Mayor, Council, Staff)
Public Comment
Review and Adopt the Residential Planned Unit Development(R-PUD)Ordinance Draft
Review and Adopt the Proposed Changes to the General Plan Land Use Map
Adjourn
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520 South 500 East River Heights, Utah 84321 Phone & Fax (435) 752-2646
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3 Council Meeting
4 October 19, 2021
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7 Present: Mayor Todd Rasmussen
8 Council members: Doug Clausen
9 Sharlie Gallup
10 Nancy Huntiy
11 Chris Milbank
12 Blake Wright
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14 Recorder Sheila Lind
15 Public Works Director Ciayten Nelson
16 Finance Director Cliff G rover
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18 Excused Treasurer Wendy Wllker
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20 Others Present: Mary and Ryan Seager, Commissioners Noel Cooley and
21 Cindy Schaub, Mike Jablonskl, Marty McFadden, Kim and
Nora Rasmussen, Clark Hymas, Penelope Heaton, Vern
iij Fielding
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26 The following motions were made during the meeting:
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28 Motion #1
29 Councilmember Milbank moved to "adopt the minutes of the council meeting of October 5, 2021,
30 and the evening's agenda." Councilmember Wright seconded the motion, which passed with Clausen,
31 Gallup, Huntiy, Milbank, and Wright in favor. No one opposed.
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33 Motion #2
34 Councilmember Clausen moved to "pay the bills as listed." Councilmember Milbank seconded the
35 motion, which passed with Clausen, Gallup, Huntiy, Milbank, and Wright in favor. No one opposed.
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37 Proceedings of the Meeting:
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39 The River Heights City Council met at 6:30 p.m. in the Ervin R. Crosbie Council Chambers In the
40 River Heights City Building on Tuesday, October 19, 2021,for their regular council meeting.
41 Adoption of Previous Minutes and Agenda: Minutes for the October 5, 2021, meeting were
42 reviewed.
43 Councilmember Milbank moved to "adopt the minutes of the council meeting of October 5,
2021, and the evening's agenda." Councilmember Wright seconded the motion, which passed with
Clausen, Gallup, Huntiy, Milbank,and Wright In favor. No one opposed.
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46 Ambassador Recognition: Ambassadors Penelope Heaton, Nora Rasmussen and Clark Hymas
47 recognized and presented a card to PWD Nelson to thank him for all the help he has given their group
48 throughout this year. He expressed gratitude for their recognition.
49 Reports and Approval of Pavments(Mavor. Council. Staff):
50 Public Works Director Nelson
51 • Councilmember Wright asked how the tree limb clean up went. Mayor Rasmussen responded
52 that the tree company finished up today. They had two crews going full speed yesterday and
53 today. The cost might be $12,000-$15,000. Mayor Rasmussen summarized that the storm was
54 Monday night, which left broken tree branches in everyone's yards on Tuesday morning. On
55 Wednesday he contacted each of the council members, who all agreed they would support a
56 clean-up plan to help citizens. Total Tree Care was willing and available to collect resident's
57 branches.
58 FD Grover
59 • He discussed the Financial Summary, Financial Statements and Capital Projects list.
60 • Bills were presented.
61 Councilmember Clausen moved to "pay the bills as listed." Councilmember Mllbank
62 seconded the motion, which passed with Clausen, Gallup, Huntly, Milbank,and Wright in favor.
63 No one opposed.
64 • Mayor Rasmussen expressed a desire to get the newly elected officers together with Mr. Grover
65 and the council to train them on how the budget functions. The group felt a workshop at the end
66 of November would work.
67 Councilmember Huntly
68 • She informed they plan to hire Gary's Little Red Tractor again this winter to plow the sidewalks
69 the city is responsible to clear. Last year wasn't a good year to find out if it was worth hiring the
70 job out(due to the small amount of snow).
71 • She has looked at sidewalks around the city. Most of the bad ones are due to tree roots. She has
72 read the sidewalk code and the minutes of a council discussion about a year ago. She asked that
73 a further discussion be on an upcoming agenda. Councilmember Clausen asked if it was a good
74 idea to replace sidewalks in the winter. PWD Nelson said if they do small sections, they would be
75 easy to insulate.
76 Councilmember Clausen
77 • He said he had heard from several citizens who were very grateful for the city's effort to help
78 them get their tree limbs hauled away.
79 Councilmember Wright
80 • He informed that there was a tree branch across the Stewart Hill nature path. PWD Nelson said
81 he would clean it up.
82 Public Comment: Mary Seager offered thanks from herself and her family to the Council for
83 working on the PUD ordinance. She requested the Council remove their property from the moratorium so
84 the developer can get started.
85 Review and Adopt the Residential Planned Unit Development(R-PUD) Ordinance Draft: Mayor
86 Rasmussen thanked Councilmember Wright and Commissioner Cooley for the many hours they have put
87 in on this ordinance.
88 Councilmember Wright reported that he and Mayor Rasmussen met with Developer Marty
89 McFadden, who represents Heritage Land Development,the development company that bought the Lois
90 Weston Properties and is purchasing the property east of the church on 600 East, who was in attendance.
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They seem to be very Interested in an over 55 compatible development. Density and product mix are two
92 areas they would ask for leeway in the PUD ordinance.
93 Councilmember Wright reviewed the recent changes to the R-PUD Ordinance. He discussed 4-
94 plexes vs. 5-plexes and said he supported the 4-plex maximum after recently visiting completed
95 developments. Other council members gave their ideas. They decided to leave the allowance of 5-plexes.
96 The Lot Regulations Chart changed quite a bit. Councilmember Wright led a discussion on the
97 chart changes since the last meeting. Councilmember Huntly cautioned against denying flexibility. They
98 discussed and agreed to leave the minimum project size as 3.5 acres.
99 Discussion was held on the minimum square feet for each multi-family dwelling unit.
100 Councilmember Huntly wanted to allow for units with less square footage. The rest of the council were
101 okay with leaving it at 1,150 sq. ft.
102 Councilmember Wright felt strongly that the success of the development would depend on the
103 exterior materials, elevations, and landscaping. He suggested each unit be treated differently, with the
104 use of complimentary materials. He discussed building materials allowed and not allowed (Tl-11, vinyl,
105 and metal siding). Commissioner Cooley said on primarily brick homes, he thinks gables look fine with
106 metal and vinyl. Others felt some vinyl types would be fine. Councilmember Huntly asked If they were
107 being unnecessarily picky and causing higher costs for units, when they are sold. Councilmember Wright
108 felt it's Important to give direction to current and future planning commissions and city councils to
109 effectively administer the code. Marty McFadden said there are decorative aluminums that look like
110 wood and wear much better. He discussed the Draper code mentions "a proven higher quality," in
111 regards to allowed materials
They discussed the city's desire to have the main roads in the PUD be city owned.
. Councilmember Huntly discussed a letter from Mike Jablonski and Cindy Johnson about allowing
114 roads as a buffer zone. Commissioner Wright explained that if the developer puts homes on the
115 perimeter, they need a 100-foot buffer. The council discussed earlier that they thought roads could be
116 included in the buffer.
117 Councilmember Huntly brought up another concern about eminent domain in PUD developments.
118 Councilmember Wright didn't have a problem addressing this in the ordinance but wanted attorney
119 feedback. He emailed the city attorney but hasn't heard back yet. Councilmember Milbank felt this type
120 of verbiage wouldn't belong in the PUD ordinance, but somewhere else in the code.
121 Councilmember Wright explained the math he went through to figure density, based on 10 acres.
122 His calculation for an R-1-8 zone was 43 units. The PUD zone draft they are working on would allow 49
123 units at nine units per acre net. He pointed out this is not a significant increase for developers to want to
124 do a PUD and sacrifice land for open space. The Planning Commission had recommended six units per
125 acre gross which is 60 units/10 acres. Mr. Wright asked the Council to consider single-family attached as
126 part of the 65 percent single-family requirement. He pointed out the development in Providence,south
127 of Stone Creek.
128 Marty McFadden, of Heritage Land Development, gave a presentation on two different over 55
129 developments. In one example homeowner buys the building, not the property, which is owned by an
130 HOA. It offered a variety of two- and four-unit single-family attached homes. There were 80 units in 12.5
131 acres, a density of 6.4 units/acre. The open space has been tucked into the middle of the development.
132 Professionally designed landscaping surrounds all the homes. Common use trails and walk paths were
133 throughout the subdivision. A high level of privacy and seclusion was balanced with accessibility. Grassy
"'t gathering places for social interaction are included.
,.' He showed a second development in Daybreak. Both developments were 50% single-family. One
136 development had an HOA and the other is property owned by the homeowner.
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137 Their company has done several 55+ community developments. They are looking at developing
138 the property east of the church on 600 East and a portion of the Lois Weston property. They would like a
139 little more flexibility in the PUD ordinance to be able to do something really nice.
140 Councllmember Wright thanked Mr. McFadden for showing some options for different density
141 and housing products In PUDs.
142 Councllmember Huntly reminded they have been asked by many people to not allow high density
143 developments.
144 Councllmember Wright said developers are not incentlvlzed to have open space based on the
145 current PUD ordinance draft. They can barely get more dwellings than an R-1-8 zone. Both developers
146 that have contacted the city are asking the city to reconsider the 65% single family requirement, as
147 recommended by the Planning Commission.
148 Mr. McFadden said their company would get excited about 6 dwellings/acre. They could match
149 the look and feel of River Heights. It would give them a level of creativity the city would be proud of.
150 Councllmember Gallup did not agree with a blanket allowance of 6 units/acre.
151 Discussion was held on If they could tailor the PUD ordinance to work with 55+ developments or If
152 they would need a separate ordinance.
153 Commissioner Cooley pointed out the possibility of the Visionary property In Providence (formerly
154 the Chugg property) coming back to River Heights If they aren't able to get what they want in Providence.
155 Would this PUD draft cover this property? He suggested addressing this property on the General Plan
156 annexation map. This Idea would be one reason to maintain the larger percentage on single-family
157 dwellings.
158 Councllmember Mllbank said he's heard from several people who are Interested In some type of
159 multi-family developments.
160 Councllmember Wright said he Is In favor of modifying the PUD draft to include options for over
161 55 developments. He was willing to go higher In density than nine units per acre net and suggested 5.5
162 units per acre gross. Councllmember Mllbank was also willing to Increase the density.
163 Commissioner Cooley suggested they allow a developer to show that their development meets
164 the intent of the city's PUD ordinance. Mayor Rasmussen Informed that Attorney Jenkins said cities have
165 a lot of latitude. He pointed out that other cities In this valley don't have near this much detail In their
166 PUD ordinances. It's up to the developers to convince cities that their development will be good.
167 PWD Nelson pointed out that most of the areas where a PUD was possible, already have a main
168 road access, which would give them more development space.
169 Mr. McFadden said If units per acre are called out In net, the developer is Incentlvlzed to minimize
170 Infrastructure area (roads and sidewalks) so that a larger area Is available for development. This may
171 result In a development that Is less attractive. If It's addressed in units per acre gross, the developer Is
172 less incentlvlzed to minimize infrastructure area. The layout of the units and open space dictate the
173 design of the development more than the infrastructure. It becomes more multi-faceted. Units per acre
174 net becomes more of a mathematical exercise.
175 Councllmember Wright wasn't sure any developer would want to build a PUD with this ordinance.
176 Councllmember Huntly would like to allow more flexibility to the developers.
177 Mayor Rasmussen thought 5.5 units per acre gross was a reasonable number.
178 Mr. McFadden said they Intend to submit a plan for a 55+ compatible, not exclusive.
179 They discussed changing the density to 5.5 units/acre gross. This will Incentlvize the developer to
180 be the most efficient as possible. A majority agreed.
181 Councllmember Huntly asked to discuss lowering the square feet of a unit. Mr. McFadden said
182 there is a market for studio and one-bedroom homes, which could lower the minimum sq feet to 500-600.
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He noted that lowering the square footage wouldn't necessarily mean less expensive units, which might
184 attract a less desirable group. Ms. Huntly would like to provide smaller homes for those who are looking
185 for this. Councilmember Milbank agreed. The number of units would stay the same. Councilmember
186 Wright, Clausen and Gallup wanted to stay at the minimum square feet of 1150 for the dwelling unit main
187 floor area including garage.
188 Discussion was held on changing the 65% single-family requirement to 50%. Councilmember
189 Clausen was happy with 65% single-family detached but would like to offer latitude for designated 55+
190 developments. Councilmember Milbank agreed. Councilmembers Gallup and Wright were fine with the
191 55+amendment.
192 Councilmember Cooley recommended including "all building materials must be proved to be of
193 medium or high quality."
194 Discussion was held on whether they should show the Chugg property in the annexation plan.
195 Councilmember Clausen asked that they please consider the city's water storage capacity. It may be best
196 for the city to not annex these larger properties. PWD Nelson agreed the city has the water, but not
197 necessarily the storage. Commissioner Cooley said state guidelines show River Heights'storage capacity
198 is okay, but not at peak usage.
199 Review and Adopt the Proposed Changes to the General Plan Land Use Map; Postponed.
200 They planned to adopt the R-PUD ordinance and lift the moratorium at the next meeting.
201 Councilmember Clausen Informed that he would be out of town but would attend through Zoom.
202 Councilmember Huntly brought up the letter from the Demars and Ellis families on the river
203 setback. She thought the Planning Commission and City Council should be clear on the reason they are
requiring a certain footage. They should state if its due to flood danger or retaining river health.
The meeting adjourned at 10:25 p.m.
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209 Sheila Lind, Recorder
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2U Todd A. Rasmussen, Mayor
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River Heights City Bills To Be Paid October 19,2021
Payee Description Admin. P&Z Parks/Rec Pub. Safety Com. Aff. Roads Water Sewer Total
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6 Bear River Health Department Water Coliform Testing $40.00 $40.00
7 Caselle, Inc. Monthly Support $91.69 $91.66 $91.65 $275.00
8 Cindy Christensen Pavilion Rental Deposit Refund $50.00 $50.00
9 Cindy Schaub Planning Commission $48.00 $48.00
10 Daines & Jenkins Legal Fees $1,239.00 $1,239.00
11 Forsgren Associates, Inc. Stewart Hill Park & General Consulting $1,197.50 $1,305.00 $2,502.50
12 Freedom Mailing Bill Processing $165.49 $55.16 $55.16 $275.81
13 Heather Lehnig Planning Commission $48.00 $48.00
14 Kilgore Compainies Orchard Drive Storm Drain $541.89 $541.89
15 Lance Pitcher Planning Commission $36.00 $36.00
16 Levi Roberts Planning Commission $48.00 $48.00
17 Noel Cooley Planning Commission $48.00 $48.00
18 Rocky Mountain Power Electricity $274.45 $69.73 $24.94 $1,180.76 $3,986.81 $29.27 $5,565.96
19 Sharlie Gallup Cookies Astronomy Night/Apple Days $253.30 $253.30
20 Spencer Rasmussen Newsletter General & Candidate $150.00 $150.00
21 Thomas Petroleum Fuel for City Vehicles $35.48 $35.48 $35.48 $35.48 $141.92
22 Whitakcr Construction Orchard Dr. Storm Drain $1,274.39 $1,274.39
23 Xerox Corporation Copier Monthly Fee $42.26 $42.26
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Page 1 SubTotals $3,16039 $228,00 $1,46031 $24.94 $25330 $3,032.52 $4,209.11 $211.56 $12,580.03
Page 1 Total Amount ti aid $12,580.03
River Heights City
Financial Summary - Updated
September 30,2021
08/31/21 09/30/21 Net Change % of Total
Genera! Fund 454,843.63 448,328.29 (6,515.34) 17.76%
Capital Projects Fund 321,137.10 314,270.09 (6,867.01) 12.45%
Water Fund 905,299.20 930,646.11 25,346.91 36.87%
Sewer Fund 799,362.41 830,618.44 31,256.03 32.91%
Total Cash Balance 2,480,642.34 2,523,862.93 43,220.59 100.00%
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Unexpended Budget Time
YTD Actual Annual Budget Budget incurred Incurred
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Revenue 285,673.03 969,805.00 684,131.97 29.46% 25.21%
Expenditures Administrative 44,176.15 192,550.00 148,373.85 22.94% 25.21%
Office 5,102.05 26,040.00 20,937.95 19.59% 25.21%
Community Affairs 8,694.26 25,550.00 16,855.74 34.03% 25.21%
Planning & Zoning 4,136.50 3,205.00 (931.50) 129.06% 25.21%
Public Safety 7,817.08 218,910.00 211,092.92 3.57% 25.21%
Roads 19,288.57 146,500.00 127,211.43 13.17% 25.21%
Parks & Recreation 15,372.65 73,850.00 58,477.35 20.82% 25.21%
Sanitation 29,908.52 150,000.00 120,091.48 19.94% 25.21%
School Building 984.05 33,200.00 32,215.95 2.96% 25.21%
Transfer To CP Fund -
100,000.00 100,000.00 0.00%
Total Expenditures 135,479.83 969,805.00 834,325.17 13.97% 25.21%
Net Revenue Over Expenditures 150,193.20 - (150,193.20)
Capitaj'ifrpjects.Fund. ' •
Revenue 141.25 3,000.00 2,858.75 25.21%
Reimbursement income - - -
Transfer From General Fund 100,000.00 100,000.00
Expenditures Administrative 22,000.00 22,000.00 25.21%
Parks & Recreation 11,658.55 150,000.00 138,341.45 25.21%
Roads 55,519.69 272,400.00 216,880.31 25.21%
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- 25.21%
Total Expenditures 67,178.24 444,400.00 377,221.76 25.21%
Net Revenue Over Expenditures (67,036.99) (341,400.00) (274,363.01)
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Revenue 119,411.63 457,003.00 337,591.37 26.13% 25.21%
Expenditures 70,353.03 507,140.00 436,786.97 13.87% 25.21%
Net Revenue Over Expenditures 49,058.60 (50,137.00) (99,195.60)
Sewer Fund
Revenue 97,919.49 402,703.00 304,783.51 24.32% 25.21%
Expenditures 47,884.85 438,890.00 391,005.15 10.91% 25.21%
Net Revenue Over Expenditures 50,034.64 (36,187.00) (86,221.64)
Combined - All Funds t j.- .
Net Revenue Over Expenditures - Combined 182,249.45 (427,724.00) (609,973.45)
Capital Projects
Schedule Report
As ofJiinel5„2021
Start Projected Bids Bids
Area . Project Budget Amount .Date Completion Date Required Received
FY 2020-21
Parks Stewart Hill Park. 50,000.00 ;66/30/21
Sewer ip,000;00 ? . .■
Water Upgrade Lower Well ^ 0007960:00-^ ? 7
to^rPY 2020^21 :26O,G00.00
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FY 2021-22
Administrative fii Iffirii ntwir nnp-ilr anri Ramp^ 12,000;00 08/01/21 09/01/21
Admihistrative ..♦MaAlei' Plan City SqujPG" 10,000.00 .42/15/21
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Parks ^■SttJwji'Lilill pQfk • 450,000.00 04/01/21 07f22/22
Roads SOO-Eastr 70,(300.00 ? ?
Roads 400 So'uth-Sidwalk Right of Way Acqulsitloh-^ 65,000.00 ? ? .
Roads Mcwalk Repairs,CitywIdC" 50,000.00 07/01/21 06/30/22
SiHwallf arid'ParJc.««|i iMlO M (hill) Past-tn
Roads - 400-east)- ■ ^45,000.00 ? ■ 7' ■ ■
RoadS; BoadSeat- ; ; 40,000.00 vq8/oi/2l. 10/15/21
Roads Sidewalk idenUfied by Painf ^ 1,200.00 07/01/21 08/30/21
Roads SidfiwaJWdentHTed43TrP3int-' 1,200.00 07/01/21 08/30/21
Sewer ItowShop > 120,000:00 ncYhi ^*^1 ' ip/ei/ar- z-t — V-
Sewer New Trek- 35>oob;oo ■ 07/01/21 11/15/21
Water JJpgraele-Lk)wer Well- -leipeoio? 06/01/21 08/15/21
iinprafift wm^r unft Lowpr won to icwgr j
'Water % "90,000.00 08/15/21 10/15/21 ; '
^Water LnwnrWrllPrnprrty AnrririitfQh 15,000.00 06/01/21 08/01/21 ^
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Capital Projects
Status Report
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Start Projected Mds Bids
;t Area Proje: Budget AnacQunt Date Completion Date ( quired Received
FY 2020-21
Parks Stewart Hill Park 50,000.00 06/30/21
Sevuer lO.QOO.OO
Water Upgrade Lower Well 2OQ;0tfo.OO
Total FY 2020-21 260,000.00
FY 2021-22
Administrative Old ochool Stair Repair and Ramp 12,000.00 08/01/21 09/01/21
Administrative Master Plan City Square 10,000.00 10/15/21 12/15/21
Parks Stewart Hill Park uoPi 0.00 04/01/21 07/22/22
Sidewalk and Park Strip 400 South (600 East to
Roads 500 East) 70,000.00
Roads 4C)0 South Sidwalk Right of Way Acquisition 65,000.00
Roads Sidewalk Repairs City-wide 50,000.00 07/01/21 06/30/22
Sidwalk and Park Strip 400 South (500 East to
Roads 4Q0 East) 45,000.00
Roads Rc)ad Seal 40,000.00 08/01/21 10/15/21
Roads Sidewalk Identified by Paint 1,200.00 07/01/21 08/30/21
Roads Sidewalk Identified by Paint 1,200.00 07/01/21
07/01/21 08/30/21
08/30/21 y^
Sewer New Shop 120,000.00 06/01/21 '^»^0/01/21
Sewer New Trek 35,000.00 07/01/21 11/15/21
Water Upgrade Lower Well -Joo,ooo.oo 06/01/21 08/15/21
Upgrade Water Line Lower 'Veil to River
Water Haiglhts Blvd 90,000.00 08/15/21 10/15/21
Water Lower Well Property Aquisition 15,000.00 06/01/21 08/01/21
804,400.00
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TITLE 10
CHAPTER 10
RESIDENTIAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT ZONE
SECTION:
10-10-1: Intent
10-10-2: Regulations
10-10-3: Procedure
10-10-4; Requirements
10-10-5: Open Space
10-10-6: In Lieu Substitutions for Open Space Requirements
10-10-7; Development Agreement
10-10-8: Water, Sewer and Road Requirements
10-10-1: INTENT
The intent of this zone is to encourage efficient utilization of land that is suitable in size,
location, and character, to develop a sense of community, and to ensure compatibility within
the surrounding neighborhoods and environment. This is accomplished by allowing greater
diversity of lot design, flexibility in the placement of buildings, clustering of dwelling units,
amenities, well-planned circulation, the creation and consolidation of open spaces, and attractive
entrances. These provisions are intended to create more attractive and desirable environments
vwthin River Heights City while ensuring compliance with the intent, objectives and purposes of
this title and the city's general plan.
10-10-2: REGULATIONS
A. The following uses are permitted in the Residential Planned Unit Development (R-
PUD)zone:
1. Single-family detached (SFD) housing
2. Single-family duplex housing
3. Single-family attached housing
4. Multiple family attached housing (shall not exceed (our mfive f5^ units per
building]
5. Parks and Recreation
B. A minimum of 65% of all dwelling units in a R-PUD shall be single-family detached . .
housing.
C. All buildings shall be limited in height to two (2)stories above grade.
1 Draft October 163, 2021
Lot Regulations:
Minimum Project Size 3.5 acres
Maximum Density^ 0-dwelling umto psracj'e (net)
' 5,S
Maximum Structure Height 35 feet
Off-Street Parking
Single-Family Detached 4 per dwelling unit
Single-Family Attached 2 per dwelling unit + 0.5 guest/unit
Duplex 2 per dwelling unit -t- 0.5 guest/unit
Multiple Family(2+ bedrooms) 2 per dwelling unit + 0.5 guest/unit
^ Density (net acreage) = Housing units per gross project acreage minus aweage dedicated
to rights-of-way and minus acreage dedicated to required open space.
The following regulations apply when a building is tb be sold with additional property outside
of the building footprint.
Minimum Lot Area
Single-Family Detached 5.000 sq ft ;
Single-Family Attached (street garage access) 9,167 sq ft %
Single-Family Attached (alley garage access) 8,334 sq ft - i".
Duplex 7.500 sq ft
Multiple Family^ Vdfies depending on rkimber of units
Minimum Lot Width
Single-Family Detached 60 feet
Single-Family Attached (street garage access) 55 feet
Single-Family Attach^(aUey garage access) ^ 50 feei
Duplex lOOfeet • . •
Multiple Family ■120 feet ^i
Setbacks '
Front Yard (street ganage access) 20 feet minimum
Front Yard (alley garage awess) 10 feet minimum
Rear Yard (street garage access) 10 feet minimum
Rear Yard (alley garage access) 20 feet minimum
Side Yard (single family detached, duplex) 7.5 feet minimum
Side Yard (single family attached, multi-family) 10 feet minimum
Side Yard on a Street 15 feet minimum adjacent to street
2 Multiple Famify dwelling unit main floor area including garage is to be 1,150 sq. ft. min.
When a building is to t)e s<rfd with no additional land outside of the building footprint, minimum
tot areas and minimum widths need not apply. The following regulations will apply in these
circumstances.
Setbacks
Front Yard (street garage access) 20 feet minimum
Front Yard (alley garage access) 10 feet minimum
Rear Yard (alley garage access) 20 feet minimum
Side Yard on a Street 15 feet minimum adjacent to street
Building Separation (Distance Between Buildings)
Side Yard (single family detached, duplex) 15 feet
Side Yard (single family attached, multi-family) 20 feet
Dran October 1g8, 2021
10-10-3: PROCEDURE
A. The application, review and approval procedures for a R-PUD development are
described in Title 11, Chapter 4 (Review and Plat Requirements) of this code.
Additional requirements are described in this Chapter.
B. If the final plat of a R-PUD is not recorded within eet-f^nine (9) months following
approval of the development, the approval is void and the developer must begin the
application, review, and approval procedures over.
10-10-4: REQUIREMENTS
A. In addition to items required for the site analysis (11-4-1 C.), the developer shall
provide a written statement that describes the impact the development will have on
natural features of the area. Include any measures taken to mitigate negative
conditions that occur as a result of the project.
B. In addition to items required for th© sketch plan submission (11-4-1 F.), the
conceptual site plan shall show appro^mate building locations, proposed road
layouts, general parking layouts, proposed open spaces, anticipated public and
private amenities and their locations.
C. in addition to items required for the preliminary plat submission (11-4-2 B.), the developer
shall include dimensions and locations of areas to t)e reserved for vehicular and
pedestrian circulation, proposed parking, ingress, and egress. Proposed circulation
patterns including private driveways, public and private streets, and pedestrian and
bicycle paths shall also be included. Description and placement of fences, walls and
solid waste enclosures shall be shown.
D. In additton to items requfredforthe preliminary plat submission (11-4-2 B ), the developer
shall submit preliminary architectural plans and landscape plans. The architectural plans
shall comply with toe architectural standards described below. The preliminary landscape
plan shall show general location and types of plants to be installed as welt as preliminary
calculations demonstrating that landscape requirements have been met.
E. The final plat submlttal shall include fully designed and engineered drawings for the
site plan, arrtoitectural plans, landscape plan and parking plan, with these plans
meeting ail the requirements outlined herein and which may be added as a condition
of the sketch plan (conceptual) or preliminary plat approval. This is In addition to any
plat and construction drawings which are required as part of the subdivision of
property described in Title 11, Chapter 4.
F. The developer's engineer shall prepare, as part of the construction documents, an
estimate of the cost of construction of all the public improvements. The city engineer
shall review the estimate of the cost of construction for the purpose of determining
the amount required as security of performance. The security of performance
required is to assure the city that all improvements are constructed in conformance
with all relevant city ordinances, regulations, and standards, and to assure the city
that all expenses incurred for labor and materials used in the construction of the
same are paid for by the developer. The amount of the security of performance shall
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be equal to at least one and one-half (1-1/2) times the reasonable value of the
improvements required, as determined by the developer's engineer, and approved
by the city engineer. The security of performance will be placed in an escrow account.
The city may hold five percent (5%)of the security of performance provided by the
subdivider until one year following the final inspection by the city engineer, or for
such other period of time less than one year as the city deems necessary to ensure
compliance as set forth in this Chapter and Title 11.
G. The city shall require the applicant to submit for recording covenants, conditions and
restrictions which will provide adequate guarantees for the permanent retention and
maintenance of open space area, landscaping, natural features, private streets, other
privately owned infrastructure, and architectural design standards. The covenants,
conditions and restrictions shall include, at a minimum, provisions for:
1 The establishment of a perpetual, irrevocable homeowners' association;
2. A notice to subsequent owners of the need to obtain eity approval of changes to
the P-^;PUD, which may require either an amendment to the final development
plan or a conditional use permit;
3. A provision granting the city the consent of the homeowners' association and
each of its members, after providing notice to each property owner and holding a
public hearing, to create a special assessment area comprised of all homes and
lots within the PR£UD,to finance the cost of reasonably necessary maintenance,
repair, or replacement of commonly owTed essential public infrastructure such as
streets, sidewalks, street lighting, water systems, etc., in the event of dissolution
or default by the homeowners' associaUon;
4. A provision defining "defauit" by the homeowners' association which shall Include,
at minimum, the failure of the homeowners' association, after receiving six (6)
months' notice of default from the city, to take reasonable steps to remedy its
failure to levy, collect and budget assessments sufficient to provide for
reasonably necessary maintenance, repair or replacement of commonly owned
essential public Infrastrw^ure which has become unsafe, unsound or functionally
obsolete as determined by the city engineer.
H. ModificattOTS and CorKlltions f4ay be Imposed. The planning commission and city
council may Impose modifications and conditions including, but not limited toouoh oo:
street capacities of the area, ingress and egress to adjoining streets, internal traffic,
signs, lighting, building bulk, architectural style and location, and open space
characteristics, as stated in the River Heights Subdivision Ordinance.
I. The development must be planned as one complex land use rather than as an
aggregation of individual and unrelated buildings and uses.
J. Proposed R-PUDs adjacent to existing single-family homes must place single-family
homes adjacent to the existing homes unless otherwise buffered by a 100-foot-wlde
open space and landscaped buffer. If a road is installed in the 100-foot-wide buffer,
a minimum landscaped area of 25 feet shall be maintained on each side of the road.
K. Architectural Design Standards (for all housing except single-family detached)
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1. All new buildings must Incorporate a defined architectural style recognized by
design professionals as having basis in classical, historical, or academic
architectural design styles. The following elements shall be incorporated into the
design of each building.
a. Exterior Materials. Buildings within a deveiooment shall have a mix of
comolementarv exterior materials to avoid all buHdlnos l<X)klnq the same. The
city council will either appoint a design review committee or the planning
commission and citv council will approve all exterior building materials and
building elevations. All exterior materials shall be suitable for the climate and
exposure in which the development is located and shall, to the greatest extent
possible, be maintenance free. Primarily durable-: materials including stucco,
brick, fiber cement, decorative block or other materials as approved by the
citv. shall be used. T'U11. oktitw-.ts not allowed. River Heights
City reserves the right to reject any proposed building mate)^it feels is not
in harmony with this requirement. 'V...^
b. Elevations. For buildings over one story,-v^rtiGal-se^-ati-on elements to
differentiate levels may be appr<^riate. These may include change of
materials, dormers, cornices, or other elements, as approve by the city.
Architectural wall variation between units to differentiate dwellings may also
be appropriate. These may include vertical articulation, variation of materials
or other elements, as approved by the city. Trim and/or shutters is required
on all front and side elevations windows unless the design of the building is
such that end/or shutters is not compatible with the overall architectural
style.
Roofs. Rlti^ed rool^ are encou^ed.
(1) Each single-family detached unit, single-family duplex unit and single-
family attached unit is required to have a minimum two-car garage which
shall be attached to the main structure and shall be of the same or
complimentary architectural materials as the primary residence.
(2) K^itiple family units are encouraged to have garages, but garages are not
required provided that at least one (1) covered parking space is provided
for each dwelling unit. Garages may be attached or detached from the
primary structure, but the use of attached, recessed garages is strongly
encouraged. Front-loaded garages may not protrude beyond the front
plane of the main building faqade by more than ten (10) feet.
2. Accessory Buildings. Accessory buildings privately owned by an—individual
homeowners shall not be permitted in any commonly held area.
3. Porches, Decks and Overhangs. To provide architectural variety to the
development, the use of covered porches, decks and overhangs is encouraged.
Such porches, decks and overhangs shall be integrated into the design of the
structure to avoid the appearance of "add-on" elements.
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4. Solid Waste- Each dweliina unH shall have a solid waste container. Dunrtpsters
or laroe solid waste containers shall be provided for required open space areas-
Solid waste containers and dumosters shall be shielded or screened with a
proper enclosure. Enclosures shall be apDroved bv the citv. Solid waste
collection shall comolv with Looar) Citv Environmental Standards.
L. Landscape Plan
4.- -Show plonting-and irrigation ptano for the-orttlre sito (OKoept for oinglo family
detoched, privately owned lots). epecifioaHy thogfi nrnnn which will bo hold in
Gommon ownerehip. The landocopo plans-sha^^l^ude all requiremofits-outiiBed
. The developer shall submit a landscape documentation package, which shall
be prepared by a licensed landscape architect. The package shall include
planting and irrigation plans for the et^re site (exceptfw single-family detached,
privately-owned lots), specifically those areas which will be held in common
ownership. The landscape documentation package shall be submitted to and
approved by the city as part of the construction documents submissionpriorto the
icsw of ony permit. The documentation package shall consist of the following:
a. Landscaping Plan. A detailed landscaping plan shall be drawn at a scale that
clearly identifies the following:
(1) Location all plant materials, a legend botanical and common
names, and size of plant materials;
(2) Property lines and street names;
Existing and proposed buildings, walls, fences, utilities, paved areas and
other site improvements;
(4) Existing trees and plant materials to be removed and retained;
'liS) Designation of landscape zones; and
(6) Details and specification for tree staking (trees less than a two-inch caliper
must be double staked until the trees mature to two-inch caliper), soil
preparation, and other planting work.
b. Irrigation Plan. A detailed irrigation plan shall be drawn at the same scale as
the planting plan and shall contain the following information:
(1) Layout of the Irrigation system and a legend summarizing the type and
size of all components of the svstem. including the point of connection
components, backflow preventer, meter, etc.;
(2) Static water pressure in pounds per square inch (psi) at the point of
connection to the public water supply:
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(3) Flow rate in gallons per minute and design operating pressure in psi for
each valve and precipitation rate in inches per hour for each valve with
sprinklers; and
(4) Installation details for irrigation components.
c. Landscape Grading Plan. In addition to grading plans required by the
subdivision ordinance, a landscape grading plan shall be drawn at the same
scale as the planting plan and shall contain the following information:
(1) Property lines and street names, existing and proposed buildings, walls,
fences, utilities, paved areas, and other site improvements;
(2) Existing and finished contour lines and spot elevations as necessary to
illustrate proposed landscape forms and related site improvements;
(3) Grades shall slope away from the structures as required by the
Internationa! Building Code.
M. Landscaping Standards
1. All required landscaping shall be instaiieo prior to the city issuing any
certificate{s) of occupancy for ^uctures in ttie development, unless seasonal
conditions make installation unfeasible, in which case the applicant shall provide
cash security or its approved alternative for all landscaping, which landscaping
shall be instalted by the folfowing May 31st. The cash security or approved
alternative is in addition to ^e security of performance for the overall
development.
a. Applicability. This section applies to all front, side, and rear yard landscaping
as well as any required open space and common area landscaping which is
Jplr referenced herein.
Materials. Landscaping shall be planted with substantial live plant material
mciuding plants, shrubs, trees, sod, etc., for the purpose of buffering,
screening, and Improving the visual quality of the site. Wherever possible on
the project, developers are encouraged to use Low-Impact Development(LID)
techniques and materials.
(1) Plant Seiection. Plants selected for landscape areas shall be well suited
to the cHmate and soil conditions at the project site. Plants with similar
water needs shall be grouped together as much as possible. Drought
tolerant plants are encouraged. Areas with slopes greater than twenty-five
percent (25%) shall be landscaped with deep-rooting, water-conserving
plants for erosion control and soil stabilization.
(2) Mutch. After completion of all planting, all irrigated non-turf areas shall be
covered with a minimum four-inch layer of mulch to retain water. Inhibit
weed growth, and moderate soil temperature.
(3) Size of Trees. The following standards apply to trees used in the required
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landscaping of the development.
(A)Deciduous trees shall have a minimum caliper size of two inches (2°).
(B)Ornamental trees shall have a minimum caliper size of one and one-
half inches (1.5").
(C)Evergreen trees shall have a minimum height of six feet (6').
iOMA) Xeriscapinq. The developer is encouraged to use xeriscaping for a- - [Formatted
portion of the required landscaping.
(44(5) Vegetation Protection. The property owner must protect existing
significant vegetation during any dev^opment activity. Development plans
must show all significant vegetation within twenty feet of a proposed
development.
(^(6) Removal. No landscaj^ng may be removed without replacement of
equal quality. This shall inch^e the installation of healthy plant materials
as well as a tree for tree replacement as governed by tfws ordinance. Utility
contractors and others that dishjrl> landscaped areas shall restore
disturbed landscaping to previous condition.
N. Mailboxes. The developer shall coordinate placement of clustered mailboxes with the
United States Postal Service.
O. Miscellaneous Site Development Standards
1. Walkways and Paths. Each development shall include common area pedestrian-
friendly walkways and p^ths. Where possible, such walkways and paths shall
connect to a la^r trail system. The general location and design of such
walkways and paths shall be presented as part of the preliminary site plan. The
construction t^e, size and exact location shall be part of the final development
of each phase. All walkways and paths shall be provided with adequate safety
lighting.
2. Fixtures and Appurtenances. The type and location of any fixtures or
appurtenances (lighting, benches, bike racks, etc.) shall be submitted as part of
the final development plan of each phase and shall be approved by the city.
3. Public Infrastruchjre. All public infrastructure improvements shall be constructed
according to the River Heights City design standards and specifications.
4. Lighting. To maintain the residential character and to shield the lighting from
shining on to another residence or lot, all lighting within a development governed
by these Standards shall be Dark Sky compliant and comply with the Outdoor
Lighting Ordinance, Title 9, Chapter 3.
5. Signage. All signage shall comply with the River Heights City sign ordinance.
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10-10-5: OPEN SPACE
R-PUDs shall provide a minimum open area ("required open space"
a«d/G<^-oscupant6 of- euoh dovelopment. Required open space shall be land areas
that are not occupied by buildings, structures, parking areas (including private
driveways), streets or alleys. Said required open space shall be devoted to
landscaping, preservation of natural features, open pavilions, and recreational areas.
Required open space areas shall be contiguous, not a collection of remnants, nor the
area immediately surrounding housing units ("common area").
The required open space requirement for a R-PUD is twenty-five percent (25%) of
the gross acreage of the development.
The required open space should be large enough for the use of all residents of the
development or the general public, if deeded to the city. Such spaces should include
improvements such as playgrounds, patfiways, pavilions, play courts, and areas of
significant native vegetation. Specific improvements shalf be approved by the city.
Areas with natural features worthy of preservation, which are:= the development
oropertv and not buildable.
preserved and may be considered
part of the required open space calculation if contiguous to the rest of the
development's required open Space.
E. Traits are required In R-PUDs. Location of btrtfs shall conform to the city's Trail and
Park Master Plan and the Cache County Trail Master Plan.
F. Required Open Space Amenities. An R-PUD with 40-100 dwelling units must provide
a playground. An R-PUD with more than 100 dwelling units must provide a
playgrourto and pavilion. Alternate amenities of equal value and utility may be
provided, if approved by the city.
G. Playground. A playground arc^ provided for children twelve years old and younger
to play on shall be provided. Each playground must include features that appeal to
children within the above age group including some of the following: slides, monkey
bars, ladders, tunnels, climbers, bridges, ramps, platforms, etc. All playground
equipment must be of commercial grade. Each playground must include a minimum
of six (6)features.
H. Type of Ownership Allowed for Required Open Space
1. General. Required Open Space in the R-PUD zone shall remain undivided and
may be owned and managed by a homeowners' association at the election of the
city. The city reserves the option to own and maintain the required open space
but is not required to do so. If the city allows a homeowners' association to own
and manage the required open space, a narrative describing ownership, use and
maintenance responsibilities shall be submitted for all common and public
Improvements, and utilities of the required open space. If, at any time, the
ownership of required open space is changed to another form of ownership
allowed herein, the ownership change must be approved by the city and the city
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must be provided the first right to accept or acquire the required open space.
2. Ownership Standards. Required open space within a development shall be
owned, administered, and maintained by any of the following methods, either
individually or in combination, and subject to approval by the city.
a. Offer of Dedication: The city shall have the first and last offer of dedication of
required open space. Dedication shall take the form of a fee simple ownership.
The city may, but shall not be required to, accept required open space.T
(1) Such land <6 aoooosible to the e-cityv
(2) Thero-is-no ooet of ooquioUien oth oo6t-tno4dento1 to tho traaefeF
of-ownorohip ouoh-as title inouro'
(3)-The oity agrQOG4o and ha Cnr fn mninTiiri^^ hnrlr Whnrn thn rity
oooopto dodioatioft of-r^eqi open space thet-e^fain improvements,■the
city may requko tho post? rf finanoia) eoouritv^^»nouro sotiofactory
functioning and-stfootufat irovomont^Stf a torm not to
exoood oiahtoonglj^) monthe Ste of acoepta^^of dodk>aUof».-
I'lXftnnrf fifty pnrfiont nf the
actual coGt of inet said
b. Homeowners' Association (HOA). The required open space and associated
facilities as welt as lands ifflmediately surrounding housing units or buildings
(known as "common area") may be heW in common ownership by a
homeowners' association.
(1) The developer of the subdivision shall provide documentation showing a
i proforma, articles of organization and by-laws of the intended HOA, prior
to the formation.of the HOA.
(2) The developer of the subdivision shall endow the newly formed HOA with
funds equlvaienl to ten percent (10%) of the development cost for all
common improvements which shall be used by the HOA to operate,
' maintain, and ensure the HOA for the first year that the association begins
to operate independently of the developer. Funds shall be deposited in the
checking account in the name of the HOA within ten (10) days after the
day \rtmichthe HOA begins to operate independently of the developer.
(3) The HOA shall be responsible for maintenance of insurance and taxes-ea
undivided lands, enforceable by liens placed by the city.
f4-) Tho members of the HOA-shall-shafe-equitably the-ooet& of malntoining
and-developing such required open epaoe and common oroas. Feee shall
be dotofmined by the asoooiation and approved-by-the-eity. The fees
eeeeesed-ohall then be dopeelted in on oocrow aoooui>t.-Sharei>oholl be
defined within tho HOA byiawo.
t&iiA) In the event of a proposed transfer of required open space by the HOA
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to the city, notice of such action shall be given to ail property owners within
the development.
All improvements to the required open space held in common or
intended to be held in common by the HOA shall be approved by the city,
installed, completed, and accepted prior to the beginning of the second
phase of construction, or if the project is not phased, prior to sale of all
lots. If phasing of the improvements to the required open space is required
by the developer, all incomplete improvements for the required open space
shall be secured through a security of performance posted by the
developer. The bond shall t)e of ^0%-^ the-cost-of tbe inooreplete
imDfovemef>t6.A development plan sh^yi^ submitted bv the developer
that identifies the timeline and como^^P'of amenities. The citv engineer
is hereby authorized to set the sediplFmiPerformance in an amount that
ensures the completion of said afi^ities.
c. The HOA shall have or hire ad.«i^te staff to adminhs^r common facilities and
properly and continually mainl^> the required open s^ce.
3. Maintenance Standards
a. The owner of the required open space shall be responsible for maintenance and
the raising of all monies required for operations, maintenance, and physical
improvements to the required open space through annual dues, special
assessments, etc. The maintenance organization shall be authorized, under its
bylaws, to plae^ liens on the property of residents who fall delinquent in payment
of such dues, assessments, etc.
b. In the event the maintenance organization, or any successor organization, shall,
at any time after estal)lishment of a development containing required open space,
^ j;!' fall to maintain the required open ^ce in reasonable order and condition in
acconiance with ttie development plan, the city may serve written notice upon the
owner of record, setting forth the manner in which the owner of record has failed
to maintain the required open space in reasonable condition.
c. Failure to adequately mairHain the required open space in reasonable order and
amdition constitutes a violation of this title. The city is hereby authorized to give
notice, by persor^ delivery or by United States postal service, to the owner or
occupart,as the case may be. of any violation, directing the owner to remedy the
same^ w'tWn-twonty (20')-days. Furtfier, the city shall be authorized to correct the
assume maWtenance violation of the required open space and bill the owner or
d.' Tho oky-fway.-at itc solo disorotion. onter-^ roquirod opon opooo to bring it into
oofwplionoo with tho molntorwnoo otandards of this seotkm^he-city con foroo
transfer of the land to the city if the maintenonse standawto'are not-adoquately
maintained.
e,d^ Should any citv bills for maintenance of the required open space by tho oity
be unpaid by January 1 of each year, a lien shall be filed against the premises in
the same manner as other municipal claims. A late fee of fifteen percent(15%)
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annually shall be added to such bills, and the city shall be entitled to recover any
costs and attorney fees incurred collecting or recovering any such amounts due to
the city.
f-.—Aooess by-Pubtio-upon Completioa-ef-tmpfovementc wiUiin Undivided Londo. Tho
HOA choll have tho option-e^Howing only-property-memboro ond their guests to
ontor tho roqui^e<^pen■6^ooo or let tho required open spaoo be open to tho publio.
If tho required open-epaeo is transferred to tho Cit>'. then the-putttte-ohatt-have
ocooGo to tho roquired open space.
^T^e following standards shall be fulfilled and shall be recorded on the face
of the final plat;
(1) 'River HoigNe City ohall haw teej ^nof tha difty,- -to -fequiro, and if
go, iondaoQping, fnaintenanoa
ond enow removdfr ■ within' open epaoa arooo if the
^y may toka-thio action
asked' ■take' iprovomontG jnonco taeko by an
organizatfon.-The oky-eam -etee- on it dotorminoe
tho nood baeod on a^feforioal rofoafaan /ntononoe. in the
ovonf RivofHeiaf^sifCity oxorofeaN T4ho city ohali b ed-to raeo¥9r
anyaseoohhU u^^^rfatfomey- Hg notation-ahaiimM-baamondod or
dolotod without-th&^^w^ okRw tS'Gity'
(3) 'If. at any time, thdi^nersnip c^required open space is changed to another* Fonnattvd: Indent Left 1', No bullets ornumt
form of owner^ip allowed by River Heights City in its Residential Planned Unit
Development ordinance, the owner^ip change must be approved by the city and
the city must be provided the first right to accept or acquire the required open
space."
10-10-6; IN LIEU SUBSTITUTIONS FOR OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS
A: P<iHi!f>069."lf tho city Undo thai-lgpd inother looationo may bo bottor suited-to-meet-the
opol^gaoGO roquirofft8iBts ooff#i0nt with tho gonofol-plan.-the city mayr-et ite-eole
dioofowbi allow a devieloper4Q-^Wide a oash in lieu eubetifatioo?
BtA. Cash in Lieu. The city may. at Its sole discretion, accept cash in lieu of open space
or amenity requirements wnere such funds can be more effectively used to acquire
land or amenities at a more appropriate or significant location consistent with the
general plan and the parks and recreation master plan. Cash in lieu payments shall
not be accepted until a qualified appraisal is provided by the city, at the cost of the
applicant, identifying the value of the original land for which the in-lieu substitution is
proposed, based on the use that will be permitted if the open space requirement is
removed, and for which cash in lieu shall be offered. Tho city shall have the-optioa
to-use -ifi iieu funds for uses-for pork improvomonts.
C^. Approval Required Prior to Recordation. Recordation of a final plat for a R-PUD
utilizing a cash in-lieu substitution may not occur until the w-tiewn-lieu substitution is
approvedr and
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10-10-7: DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
The developer and the city shall enter into a development agreement, approved by the city
attorney, that includes the following;
A. The developer shall construct and complete the project In accordance with the
approved plans and in accordance with city ordinances. The terms of the contract
shall be binding upon all successors of the R-PUD.
B. A clause stating that if the final plat Is not recorded with eix-f6lnine (91 months
following approval of the development, said development approval is void and the
developer must begin the application, review and approval procedures oyeragaw.
C. Acknowledgment that the landscape documentation package shall be provided to the
city, approved, and installed as part of the project before occupancy permits are
issued. Also include a description of the landscaping cash security or approved
alternative, if required.
D. Acknowledgement of provisions required In 10-10-4 G. of this diapter including;
1. Establishment of a perpetual, irrevocable homeowner's association (HOA) prior
to any occupancy permits are issued. The owner/developer shall constitute a
pseudo-HOA until sufficient ocC44>ants are available to establish an association
according to covenants, conditions,and restrictions.
2. The developer wilt provide to the city covenants, conditions, and restrictions
(CC&Rs)of the HOA, including its bylaws, articles of incorporation and methods
for permanent retention and maintenance of required open space and common
areas, landscaping, rtatural features, private streets, other privately-owned
infrastructure and that architectural design standards will be followed. The
CC&Rs shall be reviewed and approved in content and form by the city.
Acceptance of the CC&Rs by the city will be contingent upon meeting the intent
and conditions required by this code. The CC&Rs will be approved by the city
prior to recording the final plat. The CC&Rs will be recorded by the city attorney
at the county recorder's office at the time of the filing of the final plat,
3. A notice to subsequent owners of the need to obtain city approval of changes to
the P-RUD, which may require either an amendment to the final development plan
or a conditiof^I use permit;
4. Acknowledgement that a special assessment area will be created to finance the
cost of reasonably necessary maintenance, repair or replacement of commonly
owned essential public infrastructure in the event of dissolution or default by the
HOA;
5. A provision defining "default" by the HOA.
E. Acknowledgement that the HOA shall be organized by the developer and be operated
with financial subsidization by the developer, before the sale of any lots within the
development.
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Acknowledgement that membership in the HOA is automatic (mandatory) for all
purchasers of residences or lots therein and their successors. The conditions and
timing of transferring control of the association from developer to homeowners shall
be identified in the CC&Rs.
Acknowledgement that the HOA shall be responsible for the following;
1. Maintenance of all secondary water systems in the R-PUD. The firo lino sholl bo
2. Maintenance of grounds, plants, trees, shrubs, sod, etc. in accordance with the
landscaping plan.
3. Maintenance of private streets, parking lots, ^Oewalks, playgrounds and other
items described in the CC&Rs.
Acknowledgement Tthat city utility billings, and any other cl^-issued billings, will be
paid by residents of individual units or the HOA for the required open space and
common areas, as designated by the CC&R declaration of management policies,
covenants and restrictions setting forth the responsibilities and duties of the owners,
renters, or occupants within the R-PUD.
Acknowledgement Tthat all applicable fees will be charged by the city in accordance
with a fee schedule set by the dty council.
A &description <rflt>Sjreauired security of pe^tonmance.
Formatted:Left, Indent Left 025°, No bullets or
Details of tll^EBveloprn the tirnditfhe and completion of required numbering
open space ation ing the security of performance set bv the
c»tv engineer en ietion id amenities shall also be Included.
Ottier documents ^^c^ary to carry out the intent of this title.
10-10-8: WATER, SEWER AND ROAD REQUIREMENTS
The design and construction of Improvements In a R-PUD shall comply with the design standards
in Title 11, Chapter6 In-additiefvtoas well as the following.
A. Water Systems
1. Culinary Water System
a. The culinary water system shall provide service to each dwelling unit. Each
dwelling shall have a water meter.
b. All master meters for common areas and required open space shall be set in
the public right-of-way.
c. All dwelling units shall be individually protected by an approved backflow
prevention
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d. All water lines shall be located, maintained, repaired, and governed by
approved CC&Rs from the service side of the meter to the shutoff valve in the
dwelling unit.
e. All units will comply with the adopted plumbing code.
2. Sprinkler System for Outside irrigation
a. The outdoor sprinkler system shall be approved by the city.
b. Each system shall be serviced by a separate meter.
c. Each system shall be serviced by an approved backflow prevention assembly
designed for sprinkler systems.
d. Each backflow protection unit shall be registered with the city and have a
certified test submitted to the<^ annually prior to the start of the irrigation
season.
e. Each sprinkler system shall be sized in accordance with theddopted plumbing
code. > - .
f. Sprinkler systems thathave the option of being connected to a non-potable
water supply must be CBre illoddl exoopt qo approved bv the city.
3. Storm Water Systern
a. Storm water systems shall meet the requirements of the subdivision
ordinance, and city and state standards.
e?'Wb HOA sh^ be respoffeible for repairs and maintenance of all privately-
owned storm water infrastrucha-e.
B. Sewer Systems
1. A sewer system will be installed to service a R-PUD in accordance with city
standards.
2. No R-PUD shall be approved without connecting to the River Heights City public
sewer system. All units must be connected to the system.
3. In addition to the city sewer ordinance, this section will provide specific
requirements:
a. Each dwelling unit shall be servi^d with a building sewer line which will not
be less than four (4)inches in diameter.
b. A dwelling unit drain/sewer shall go directly to the common area and will not
pass through, under or over any other dwelling unit or building.
c. A dwelling unit sewer shall be serviced by a common sewer. The common
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sewer may service more than one dwelling unit, however, the common sewer
will be sized according to the presently adopted plumbing code.
d. A dwelling unit clean out shall be provided as per the adopted plumbing code.
Clean outs for the common sewer shall also be according to the plumbing
code with the addition of a clean out with a brass cap at the property line.
There will also be a clean out at the farthest upstream end of the pipe. This
clean out shall be in the commons area and shall also have a brass cap or
manhole cover. Additional clean outs may be required based on length and
bends as per the plumbing code.
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Monthly Billing for Services
1. Monthly Billing for Utilities and Other Services.
a. Each dwelling unit will be billed by the city at the estaBli^ed rates.
b. Any structure other than a dwelling iiftit, as well as cornrhon areas and
required open space, wilt be billed to the HOA at established rates.
c. Fees for the outdoor sprinkler systems of common area and required open
space areas will be billed to and paid by the
d. Each will hava a >ntainer and will be billed at
esta d rates mpsters e solid vS^e containers shall be provided
for rea ce areas'^d will be billed at established rates.
Monthty Billing W Si^hi'^dtar. Storih water fees will be based on the current
" rate schedule and wM be included on the monthly utility billing to each dwelling
unit or the HOA where applicable.
D. Righl-of-Way (ROW):Public and Private
1. All ROWs will be designed and constructed In accordance with city specifications.
2. A R-PUD must prwlde for pedestrian traffic, either in connection with the ROW
or in another suitable location within the R-PUD.
3. A R-PUD must plan for storm water generated by ROWs.
4. Public ROW. Main roads (collector, minor and local streets) will be installed by
the developer at the developer's expense and deeded to the city.
5. Private ROW. Private ROWs may be allowed in a R-PUD subject to the following
requirements:
a. All private ROWs must meet city
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b. Private ROWs will be accessed from main roads (public ROWs.)
c. Locations of private ROWs wlil be negotiated with the city during the
development review and approval process.
10-10-9: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH REGULATIONS
In case of failure or neglect to comply with any and all conditions as established by law and
the supporting documents of the R-PUD, the city, In addition to other available remedies.
mav-wUI refuse to issue additional building permits and stop construction until violations or
noncompliant conditions have been eliminated.
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DocuSign Envelope ID: 2E59DE5F-03CC-4A41-A438-27A689AE05D8
October 18,2021
Mayor Rasmussen and City Council
RE: Changes to City Code 10-11-2:C and 10-12-2:A waterways setback
We understand the Planning Commission recently voted to increase the setback from the Logan River
from 30 feet to 75 feet.
As property owners with Logan River frontage, we oppose in the strongest possible terms this change
to the city code for the following reasons:
• It is not necessary. FEMA has identified that this part of Riverdale is NOT included in the 1%
annual chance flood (100 year flood) map. (flood map attached)The current 30 foot setback
was sufficient during the extreme flooding of 1983. Even the River Heights General Plan
states "the River Heights side of the river is higher than the Logan side and thus less
susceptible to flooding."
• This proposal is not fair. Only two parcels of land currently being considered for
development are affected by this ordinance change. Ordinances should apply broadly and
not specifically target one or two property owners.
• 4 of the 5 existing homes with river frontage in the Riverdale area would be in violation of
this ordinance. This proposal, if adopted, would render every such home 'non-conforming'
and require 'grandfather' status.
• It would impose a significant financial burden to us as property owners. We collectively own
approximately 800 feet of Logan River frontage. The increased setback would eliminate
several building lots at an estimated cost in today's market of nearly one-half million dollars.
• This ordinance change, if approved, becomes in effect a legislative 'land grab'. It provides
no compensation for our financial loss. Even eminent domain requires that landowners be
fairly compensated.
As such, we urgently request that you not approve this proposal to increase the waterway setback.
Respectfully,
Mary Lorraine Demars Trust
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Example #1: • 80 units in ~12.5 acres of total space.
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