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MINUTES Springville City Council Regular Meeting – September 20, 2022 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SPRINGVILLE CITY COUNCIL HELD ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2022, AT 7:00 P.M. AT THE CIVIC CENTER, 110 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SPRINGVILLE, UTAH. Councilmember Snelson was assigned as Mayor Pro Tem in the work meeting prior. Presiding and Conducting: Mayor Matt Packard (excused) Elected Officials in Attendance: Liz Crandall Craig Jensen Jason Miller arrived at 7:28 p.m. Mike Snelson Chris Sorensen City Staff in Attendance: City Administrator Troy Fitzgerald, Assistant City Administrator/City Attorney John Penrod, Assistant City Administrator/Finance Director Bruce Riddle, Deputy City Recorder Jennifer Grigg, Administrative Services Director Patrick Monney, Community Development Director Josh Yost, Library Director Dan Mickelson, Museum of Art Director Rita Wright, Parks and Recreation Director Stacey Child, Power Director Shawn Black, Public Safety Director Lance Haight, and Public Works Director Brad Stapley. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro Tem Snelson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. APPROVAL OF THE MEETING’S AGENDA Motion: Councilmember Jensen moved to approve the agenda as written. Councilmember Crandall seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Voting Yes: Councilmember Crandall, Councilmember Jensen, Councilmember Snelson, and Councilmember Sorensen. Councilmember Miller excused. The motion passed unanimously 4-0 with 1 absent. MAYORS COMMENTS Mayor Pro Tem Snelson welcomed the Council, staff, and those in attendance. He announced that dirt has started moving on the bike trails in Spring Creek Canyon and the new water tank is filling. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE Councilmember Sorensen offered the invocation, and Councilmember Jensen led the Pledge of Allegiance. Public Comments Mayor Pro Tem Snelson opened the meeting to public comment by asking everyone to turn off or silence phones and save specific comments for the pertinent agenda item. Marsha Jacobsen presented on the National Day of Service in Springville. She explained the details of September 09, 2022, when more than five neighborhoods and at least 500 volunteers completed projects, and contributed to food drives and clean-up projects. She said 13 volunteers unloaded a food truck for the Kiwanis Food Pantry which serves approximately 100 households per month. 50 volunteers prepared the Wayne Bartholomew Family Park for winter by spreading mulch and cleaning up. Jeanette Swain reported volunteers gathered quilts, gift cards, granola bars, fruit snacks, and other items for more than 97 police kits for children. The kits were compiled during a lunch provided for 75 and over senior citizens. Suzanne Stor reported that 94 teams of at least three people painted 475 fire hydrants and said it is satisfying to drive around and see the beautifully painted hydrants. Mayor Pro Tem Snelson confirmed that about 350 people put in over 800 man-hours to paint fire hydrants. Councilmember Crandall complimented and thanked the volunteers. Mayor Pro Tem Snelson asked about the children’s kits in police cars. Marsha Jacobs continued by explaining that Kelly Wiltermood, the Public Arts Coordinator, asked for 500 man-hours of volunteers at the Arts Festival that same day and said the festival turned out great. Loraine Nielsen said she is here for the youth in our community who need service opportunities. She explained significant improvements in health achieved when serving. Marsha asked the City to encourage every department to post opportunities online on the platform Just Serve (justserve.org) especially tied into the National Day of Service and the Springville Arts Festival. Everyone applauded and Mayor Pro Tem Snelson said this is why Springville is a wonderful place to live. Susan Tweed expressed concern for the buildings east of Meadowbrook Elementary and the coming changes. She said drivers on 950 West exceed 55 mph at times. She was told there are not enough police officers and crossing guards are endangered. She continued by saying the buildings are too tall, too many people will live there and they will see us in our backyards. Mayor Pro Tem Snelson concluded the public comment until the pertinent agenda item and asked the Council if there was any discussion on the Consent Agenda. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of the minutes for the September 06, 2022 work meeting and regular meeting. 2. Approval of a Resolution for a Water Reclamation Facility multi-year contract for Engineering Services – Jake Nostrom, Water Reclamation, and Storm Water Superintendent 3. Approval of a Resolution and a multi-year contract with Superior Asphalt the low bidder of the Crack Seal 2022-2025 Project for various Springville City roads – Brad Stapley, Public Works Director 4. Approval of a Resolution and amendment to the Interlocal CDBG Participation Agreement with Utah County – John Penrod, Assistant City Administrator/City Attorney 5. Approval of a Resolution and agreement with Legislative Executive Consulting, LLC – Troy Fitzgerald, City Administrator Motion: Councilmember Jensen moved to approve the consent agenda as written. Councilmember Sorensen seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Voting Yes: Councilmember Crandall, Councilmember Sorensen, Councilmember Snelson, Councilmember Jensen, and Councilmember Sorensen. Councilmember Miller excused. The motion passed unanimously 4-0 with 1 absent. Resolutions #2022- 40, #2022-41, #2022-42, and #2022-43 passed. REGULAR AGENDA 6. Consideration of a Resolution approving the naming of Cherry Ridge Park located at approximately 1900 East 400 South, Springville – Stacey Child, Parks, & Recreation Director Springville City Council Regular Meeting Minutes – September 20, 2022 Page 2 of 11 Approved  Director Child reported the newly proposed bike park located at approximately 1900 East 400 South in Springville is on property originally owned by the Cherrington family and was the location of their cherry farm. The Cherrington family has requested that the new park be named “Cherry Ridge Bike Park”. This name will not only honor the Cherrington family but will help preserve the history of the area. Councilmember Sorensen said Tom Cherrington reached out and asked that the City accommodate their wish to have a plaque honoring former Springville City Mayor Amyot Willard Cherrington (1888-1970). He also asked that cherry trees be planted. Motion: Councilmember Sorensen moved to approve Resolution #2022-44 approving the name of Cherry Ridge Bike Park for the new park to be built at approximately 1900 East 400 South, Springville. Councilmember Crandall seconded the motion. Rollcall Vote: Voting Yes: Councilmember Sorensen, Councilmember Snelson, Councilmember Jensen, and Councilmember Crandall. Councilmember Miller excused. The motion passed unanimously 4-0 with 1 absent. Resolution #2022-44 passed. Mayor Pro Tem Snelson announced the agenda items would be rearranged and invited Mr. Lafferty to speak first concerning item 8 where those comments are recorded later in this document. 7. Consideration of an Ordinance amending the Westfields Central New Neighborhood Plan to reduce the side setback and adopt standards for side yard reciprocal easements for the cottage lot type – Josh Yost, Community Development Director Director Yost reported Lafferty Communities has requested amendments to the Westfields Central New Neighborhood Plan to reduce the side setback and adopt standards for side yard reciprocal easements for the cottage lot type. Staff was concerned about substantial deviation from the original design and intent of the Westfields New Neighborhood Plan resulting from the cumulative effect of incremental changes as requested by the applicant. The applicant's request was reviewed by the Planning Commission in a properly noticed public hearing on June 14, 2022. No public comment was received during the public hearing and the applicant was not present. The Planning Commission recommended the denial of the amendments with a 5:0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Snelson asked the public to stop whispering and wait until the presentation is done. Director Yost continued showing the details of the request. He explained this change gives homeowners a two-car garage which is an attractive option rather than substandard garages as well as additional outdoor living space. Staff recommended denial and removing a lot, but if not, the slightly reduced setback and reciprocal easement in only the cottage lot type is desirable. Mayor Pro Tem Snelson asked if these easement changes are so the developer can squeeze in additional units. Director Yost said the plat is recorded and the lots and number of lots will not change and neither will the density. The development plan was adopted in December 2022. Mayor Pro Tem Snelson said these reciprocal easements would provide garage space that addresses on-street parking. Councilmember Jensen clarified the house becomes the fence and neighbors share the side yard maintenance. Councilmember Sorensen said that just because a plat is recorded does not mean it cannot be changed and suggested taking out some units. Director Yost said there are 196 units. Councilmember Sorensen suggested denying this amendment and cutting it down to 186 units to keep cars off the streets. Attorney Penrod said the City could request, but the decision was made and they are vested in the plat when it was approved last year even though it was recorded today. Councilmember Sorensen said it is out of our hands. Director Yost said fewer units are an unlikely outcome because it is up to the developer. Mayor Pro Tem Snelson asked about how this amendment affects surrounding neighbors. Director Yost said these easements do not affect the surrounding neighborhood. Mayor Pro Tem Snelson said there is no change for anyone living in the surrounding neighborhood. Director Yost said with no fence the homeowners in this development could use their side yards more and the reciprocal easement is not Springville City Council Regular Meeting Minutes – September 20, 2022 Page 3 of 11 Approved visible from the street, but the proposed setbacks are. Councilmember Crandall said she met with the Laffertys and she appreciated a more comfortable living space and larger garage. Mayor Pro Tem Snelson clarified the Planning Commission recommended denial in June. Councilmember Jensen questioned if the Planning Commission understood. Director Yost said the members of the Planning Commission think for themselves and the staff recommendation was that reciprocal easements are good, but recommended to deny. Councilmember Jensen said it is the lesser of two evils with no fence and a larger garage. Mayor Pro Tem Snelson turned the time back to public comment. Mr. Ashton asked about the standard process of notifying citizens of changes. Attorney Penrod explained that changes go to the Planning Commission which are noticed 10 days in advance on the city website, the state website, and posted on the Civic Center Bulletin Board. There was a comment that the City is only doing the bare minimum. Attorney Penrod said the City follows state law. Mr. Ashton said on that note I am very in favor of small government and as a city, we have the opportunity to do good things. He said Springville is better than that and asked for a system requiring staff to notify people when things are happening and recommended text and email blasts. He moved on to his opinion on the easements. He asked Director Yost what the front yard setback was for the cottage home. Director Yost answered the front yard setback for the cottage is 12-foot minimum. Mr. Ashton continued by asking what the setbacks are in the neighborhood south of this development. Director Yost answered they have variable setbacks ranging from 15-28 feet. Mr. Ashton said a larger garage is more usable and his 2-car garage is 19 feet 6 inches wide. Mayor Pro Tem Snelson reminded the audience that the Council does not accept comments from the floor. Mr. Ashton continued by explaining his pushback on these reciprocal easements is more leeway for a builder. He does not see this as a plus for the people moving into these houses. He said they will be closer, and noisier, and adding two feet will not affect street parking. Mayor Pro Tem Snelson limited Mr. Ashton after he passed the 3-minute mark. He asked for comment from the Council and Attorney Penrod reminded him the applicant needs to speak. Mr. Lafferty addressed this item by stating he is speaking as a good neighbor. These reciprocal easements improve outdoor living and safety for kids who now have a place to go in a 10-foot living area instead of a 5-foot living area. It also allows for more adequate bedrooms. These reciprocal easements would be highly disclosed to all potential home buyers and if they disapprove, they will not buy it. Neighboring homeowners will get an easement and give an easement. Mayor Pro Tem Snelson clarified that each homeowner has access to the living area. Councilmember Crandall asked about mitigating noise. Mr. Lafferty said stucco has a good insulation factor. Mayor Pro Tem Snelson asked about these reciprocal easements in other communities. Mr. Lafferty said it is done often and is not new and very desirable to home buyers. He added Mayor Packard said this is not a material change to the approval. Mayor Pro Tem Snelson said he agrees and asked how it is safer for the kids. Mr. Lafferty said with no center fence there is a 10-foot play area. Councilmember Sorensen asked if Mr. Lafferty designed these and if they could take one lot out. Mr. Lafferty said the developer designed the lots. Councilmember Jensen said someone could buy the lots and replot, but these are the builders and no one is happy with the size of these lots. This change will produce a nicer product in an affordable price range. He said he likes mixed-use and thinks rich people and poor people should live together. Mayor Pro Tem Snelson asked for a motion but then turned the time over to Michael Hansen for more public comment who complained about flaws in the staff report. He said easements affect the surrounding neighborhood and there is confusion between the term’s objectivity and subjectivity. These easements change the visible open space in the neighborhood as well as the measurable open space. He said it is a mistake to take these concerns as subjective and merely passionate. The sardine effect is a legitimate concern and has a direct impact on the surrounding community. This community would rather be compared to the east side of Springville than Daybreak. He appealed to the developer to lose a lot because trust in the City Council is low. Springville City Council Regular Meeting Minutes – September 20, 2022 Page 4 of 11 Approved  Attorney Penrod provided the exact wording for the motion. Councilmember Sorensen asked to comment. Councilmember Jensen started the motion but it was not yet seconded. Councilmember Crandall said she agrees this makes a nicer product, but she is torn because she was elected to support citizens. The traffic is a problem regardless of this development because current residents are not paying attention to the children. She is not seconding. Councilmember Jensen said this amendment will not affect traffic and the City will be sued if the Council changes the approved density for that property. Mr. Simpson’s first proposal had higher density and he removed 23 units, but current neighbors want single- family housing. He continued by stating if the reciprocal easement adds density, then deny the amendment, but the City Council cannot change the density or the traffic in this meeting today. Mayor Pro Tem Snelson said the reciprocal easement does not change the traffic, it does not change the density and Mayor Packard saw that this easement change is not a material change to the neighborhood. Mayor Pro Tem Snelson said it will increase the safety of children, which has been addressed several times tonight. He said he understands the citizens’ dissatisfaction with past decisions, but this change helps make it something that will work. He said he appreciates Mr. Lafferty pulling the request for a height change which shows the builder is listening to the neighbors. He concluded his comment by stating this change is better for the neighborhood. Councilmember Sorensen said he was not on the Council when this was approved. He advocates taking out some of the lots. He went on record stating this reciprocal easement request for change is not a bad change, because the people affected are the future home buyers. His no vote will be because he wants the density reduced. He said he was the school district superintendent when Meadow Brook Elementary school property was purchased and he sat on committees that designated the safe routes for children to walk to school and hired the first crossing guard at Art City. As a principal, he has worked as the crossing guard at other schools. School crossings are always dangerous and this school crossing is exacerbated. The majority of the dangerous drivers are your neighbors and your friends. This City Council is not insensitive or inexperienced. He said he spent his whole life caring about kids and he has never heard a worse story than Jordan’s. The crosswalk at Reams is dangerous. Councilmember Jensen said this vote has nothing to do with crosswalks. The crosswalks on Center Street and at Merit are dangerous but not the fault of this builder. Councilmember Sorensen said his no vote is because there is a better solution and to let the people know the Council is not heartless. Mayor Pro Tem Snelson said the City Council is trying to do what is best for the City and the reason it passed is this development is an amenity to new people coming into the City. He said the Council hears about too much density and that is not what Springville is. He said he has lived in Springville for 68 years and he voted for this development because the homes are nice and there is a park and it is affordable for people coming into town. Springville is its people and the councilmembers are not heartless politicians. He said the Council represents the citizens of Springville including your neighborhood and all other neighborhoods. The Council makes some really tough decisions and some people do not agree and sometimes the Council does not agree with each other. It is a negotiation to make Springville grow and Springville cannot continue to grow with a quarter-acre single-family housing. Springville cannot stop growth and maintain viability. This has nothing to do with Lafferty Builders. He asked if those in attendance want their kids and friends to live here. He said he is not in favor of huge development, and he agrees with some of the comments. He said I am not a heartless guy. The main concern of the City Council is the citizens of Springville, not the developers in every conversation and meeting. Councilmember Miller said he appreciates all the points made especially the point that this Council contemplates proposals for a long time and thanked Mayor Pro Tem Snelson for clarifying that these are not just 5-minute decisions. Like Councilmember Sorensen, he was appointed in January. The best solution is taking out a lot. Mr. Lafferty said the developer will hire a lawyer and there will be devalued houses built. Currently, this is a showplace for Springville for this kind of density. Eliminating a lot makes lots wider and bigger houses, but if Lafferty does not build Springville will get an inferior product. Springville City Council Regular Meeting Minutes – September 20, 2022 Page 5 of 11 Approved Councilmember Miller said the reciprocal easements are not a material change and will mitigate the safety and outdoor living issues. There are no basements possible and the attempt to build decks would give homeowners a place to go. Mr. Lafferty said that Director Yost let the Planning Commission decide without a recommendation and he is getting grief for a very neutral presentation. Mr. Lafferty continued by saying the Planning Commission did not understand the reciprocal easements which are not every unit, just a specific product type. Without this change, the houses will look much more vertical, with no outdoor living, and no basements. Kids will play in a 12-foot front yard where the cars are parked because the owners will use their garages for storage and the developer and investor will not give away lots. Councilmember Sorensen asked about a fence. Mr. Lafferty said the reciprocal easement eliminates the fence making this a land- use question, not a density question. Councilmember Sorensen clarified the fence is required without this change to a reciprocal easement. Administrator Fitzgerald said the proposed ordinance requires the reciprocal easement. Director Yost said council action is not needed for the reciprocal easement, the code does not require a fence but most people would prefer one and the setback requirements will not change. Mayor Pro Tem Snelson said this does not affect the neighborhood, just the future home buyers. Administrator Fitzgerald said two issues do not affect the neighborhood just the distance between the houses. Councilmember Crandall clarified there is more outdoor living. Councilmember Jensen asked if this would affect property values and traffic. Councilmember Miller said he appreciates the comments and clarification and then seconded the motion. Motion: Councilmember Jensen moved to approve the proposed amendments to the Westfields Central New Neighborhood Plan to reduce the side setback and adopt standards for side yard reciprocal easements for the cottage lot type Councilmember Miller seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Voting Yes: Councilmember Jensen, Councilmember Miller, and Councilmember Snelson Voting No: Councilmember Sorensen and Councilmember Crandall. The motion passed 3-2. Ordinance #19-2022 passed. 8. Consideration of an Ordinance amending the Westfields Central New Neighborhood Plan to increase the maximum height from 35 feet to 45 feet to permit 3 1/2 stories on certain townhomes and loft homes, on interior lots not facing existing neighborhoods – Josh Yost, Community Development Director Rick Lafferty, the developer, withdrew this application in this meeting earlier. He said it has been a pleasure meeting Director Yost, staff, the council members, and Mayor Packard. Tonight can be the conclusion of comprehensive months of discussion between a builder and a city. He said his company builds in other cities in the West. He complimented Director Yost. He said he watched the last meeting from home and he heard the passionate statements of the residents. To be a good neighbor instead of controversial he announced the withdrawal of the application for an increase in height clearance. The audience applauded. He explained he did not design the land plan and took over from a close business associate who is a prominent builder in the area. He noted this is a hornet’s nest and if his company continues to build, he will respect the resident’s opinion and strive to be a good neighbor. Mayor Pro Tem Snelson asked if there was still a motion after the withdrawal. Administrator Fitzgerald answered no and the Council can move on to the next agenda item at their prerogative. Mayor Pro Tem Snelson asked for continued public comment. Administrator Fitzgerald clarified item 8 is withdrawn. Mayor Pro Tem Snelson said most submitted public comment requests were about item 8 but still opened the meeting back up to public comment. Thomas Ashton said he appreciates the developer dropping the request for a height variance but the concern is not resolved. There are other issues and the pot is stirred. There is no trust in the community. He swims daily and the swimming pool video screen never announced a zone change. There Springville City Council Regular Meeting Minutes – September 20, 2022 Page 6 of 11 Approved is an entire community that is furious about the zoning changes and more asks from the developer. His father developed small communities and higher-density housing can be a detriment to the surrounding neighborhood by reducing market value. He claimed he cannot meet his new neighbors if they are crammed right next to each other in multilevel homes. The community has to fight tooth and nail, show consistent passion, and fight every single time and it is exhausting. He said the City Council represents the community, not the developer and nobody has the backs of this community. Because of the current housing market, these are not going to be reasonably affordable homes. He guaranteed that if there was notice, no one would have approved of a zone change in a residential neighborhood surrounded by cows and fields. He said his neighbors spent their savings to purchase homes to feel safe without traffic and this is happening behind our backs and the surrounding neighborhood was not notified. He continued by saying there is not much trust in Springville City where we live and we feel betrayed. Mayor Pro Tem Snelson asked if Mr. Ashton would speak about the next item. Mr. Ashton asked to hear the presentation so he could learn about the subject before he commented. Jared Norris is a neighbor of Mr. Ashton and thanked Mr. Lafferty for dropping the request for a height variance. He questioned this process to get it changed in the future. He condemned the City Council for a 5-0 vote for a zone change on September 7, 2021, and he is appalled there was no dissent or discussion. He suggested this Council should represent each part of the City. He said applying the overlay changes the zone and suggested the Council moved too hastily. He suggested the Council should be elected in districts to better represent all neighborhoods. He has lived here for two years. He suggested the item should have been tabled and the bare minimum of noticing is not enough. He suggested due diligence to let the neighbors know. He continued by stating the Westfields Central New Neighborhood Plan was approved at the September 21, 2021 meeting where traffic and safety were discussed. He questioned why the item was not tabled and addressed. He asked why the Council did not study this before it approved the plan. He doubted a development would calm traffic. He continued to note his frustration. He hopes lessons are learned because trust has been broken. Councilmember Jensen said he likes the development and mixed density. Mayor Pro Tem Snelson brought the meeting back to allowing a minimum public comment time of three minutes. He addressed Mr. Norris’ main issue with the City Council—the implication that there was no discussion on these items. Mayor Pro Tem Snelson stated that this City Council has regular work sessions, where discussion occurs which are open and public meetings. The minutes from the work sessions record the discussions covering these items in depth. He reiterated that the City Council meets more than the first and second Tuesday of each month. There are long protracted discussions in these work sessions and other open meetings and then the legislation is voted on in this meeting after much education, debate, and discussion. Mr. Norris reiterated his surprise that this passed. He asked if the City had the ability to purchase lots. Mayor Pro Tem Snelson said yes. Mr. Norris asked about changing lots back to single-family housing. He asked the City to buy all of the land back and rezone it back to single- family housing to regain his trust. The crowd asked about the work sessions. Councilmember Sorensen stated the agendas are posted at least 24 hours in advance. Mr. Ashton asked for more than three minutes to discuss item 8. Mayor Pro Tem Snelson turned the time over to Lani Norris. She thanked the Council for listening to a very passionate neighborhood. She complained about Director Yost’s presentation to raise the height limit by 10 feet. She said he is young and inexperienced. She said he does not understand Springville and that she researched Mr. Yost. She claimed he built in New York City and her grandfather grew up in Springville and the City Council has let her down. She said he is inexperienced and does not know Springville and the City Council should consider if he should have his job. Mike Hansen stood to speak stating he met his wife at the Springville Art Museum and that he loves Springville and loves living here. He stated he is grateful to the Planning Commission for their patience and for considering his and his neighbor’s points and not writing it off as just passion. He said Springville City Council Regular Meeting Minutes – September 20, 2022 Page 7 of 11 Approved he wonders if the same result would happen if the neighborhood had not come out in force to that meeting and asked the City Council if they feel they are representing the community. He continued by expressing gratitude to the City Council for their service and said the community needs their representation in the face of additional asks (from the developer). He asked the Council to not allow changes in the wrong direction and stated they have heard what his neighborhood believes the wrong direction to be. He asked the City Council to serve the existing citizens and said it is tempting to write his neighborhood off as nimbys (not in my backyard). He asked if this development would be approved in any other part of Springville. He said the outcry would be the same. He compared a hypothetical thousand-story building on that lot to the hypothetical home buyers in the currently proposed development. He requested the City Council consider the flesh and blood citizens represented right now in favor of those that are hypothetical. He said his neighbors recognize the value of density and that it is necessary for a city. He asked the Council to do better with developing and Representative Jensen is not in the interest of most of your constituents. He told the Council that they know the truth and the strong majority do not like it. He continued by saying the externalities that we are concerned about include parking, traffic, and noise. He asked the Council to change the speed limits and add speedbumps and parking ordinances to keep them off our streets. He asked the Council to put actions where words are; actions to protect his neighborhood from changes; those negative externalities. The compromise reached between the community and the last developer was long and hard-fought, but even still the community was not happy. These amendments are betrayals of that compromise. He concluded his public comment by stating the staff report is very disappointing. He questioned whether any staff report is reliable. He said it would be a bad political trick to lock his neighborhood out of commenting on item 7 and complained that the failure of his neighborhood to attend work sessions is the fault of the City Council for a lack of notification. He asked Councilmember Jensen to not smirk. He also asked the City to purchase lots to restore trust. Mayor Pro Tem Snelson said the agendas are posted on the Thursday before the Tuesday meeting and it is a state statute to have all agendas posted 24 hours in advance. Jordan Tripp started her public comment by stating she was a crossing guard for Meadow Brook Elementary School and she is passionate and heartbroken. The citizens, police, and school district let her down. The new school crossing is a deathtrap in her opinion because the drivers speed and lack attention and there is too much traffic on that road and the drivers do not want to use the brand-new road behind the rec center. The road caused her trauma and she called an ambulance that took her to the hospital after a panic attack. She asked why safety was not considered before this development was approved. She documented cars almost running her and the children over. Her neighbors ran over cones and drove around her while she stopped traffic for children in the middle of the road. The proposed walking path on the future railroad consolidation will increase pedestrian traffic and there is no crossing guard. The employees at the CRC speed as well. She was at risk daily and there are not enough police officers. She asked the City Council to think about the kids. There are 50 kids under 12 on her street. She is fired up because safety is not considered and is a joke in this City. Chad Tripp started his comments by stating Jordan is his wife and it is a struggle. He apologized to the current developer and said his neighborhood learned too late about the project. He said there was no notice at the CRC and trust is lost. If the neighborhood knew about this development it would not have happened. He asked for a crossing guard at another corner. He said he lives and dies by safety and complained about safety being dismissed. He compared it to the mess on 1750 West. His children go to those elementary and middle schools. The outcry is enormous. He acknowledged the developers are trying to make a profit but there are other developers. Mayor Pro Tem Snelson said that Chief Height and Director Stapley are here and they will look into it. Mr. Tripp said he appreciates the speed limit law enforcement but this is a mess and a total disaster. Councilmember Crandall asked Mr. Tripp if the safety of his wife was the entire two years before this development and asked if the current neighbors are speeding. Mr. Tripp said he believes this development will compound the traffic problem. Springville City Council Regular Meeting Minutes – September 20, 2022 Page 8 of 11 Approved  Mayor Pro Tem Snelson said we appreciate your passion and understand your concern and Chief Haight will address the safety problem. He tried to end public comment, but Melissa Eiche said she had a question. She said so many people have an issue with the internet and so many people working remotely. She witnessed Jordan Tripp almost hit 10 times as a crossing guard. Sometimes she flagged cars herself without a sign when no police or crossing guard showed up. The new crosswalk is terrible and there should be three crossing guards even without the new buildings and there needs to be a parking structure. The roads are too thin, only wide enough for one car to get through. She parks around the block when picking up her daughter at the elementary school. 9. Consideration of an Ordinance and amendment to the Moderate-Income Housing Element of the General Plan for compliance with 2022 House Bill 462 – Carla Wiese, Planner II/Economic Development Specialist Planner/Specialist Wiese reported in 2019 the Utah Legislature passed Senate Bill 34 which encourages local communities to plan for housing for residents of all income levels and coordinate that housing with transportation. Current Utah State code requires cities to annually update the Moderate- Income Housing element of their general plan to comply with the provisions of HB 462 passed this last session and to file the Moderate-Income Housing Report with the state by October 1, 2022. This bill also added the incentive of priority status for C & B road funds to a city that provides more strategies (up to five). Planner/Specialist Wiese showed housing needs based on the 2020 census. The City poverty rate decreased from 8.2% to 7.2%; the percentage of renter households in Springville increased from 22.3% to 29.6%; the median home value from 2010-2020 increased by 42% to $290,900, and the median family income grew 35.7% from $59,450 to $80,696. In August of 2022, the median list price for a home in Springville was $508,300, which is a massive 74% increase over August 2020 home values which dropped from the peak in July of $522,000. The percentage of renter households that are moderately or severely burdened in Springville is 46.1%. Owner households that are moderately or severely cost- burdened decreased from 28.2% to 21.9%. There are 11.9% more housing units, but that lags behind the increase in the population of 20.3%. She moved on to share some details of 2019 SB 34 and 2022 HB462 which require cities to include planning, reporting compliance, and implementation for moderate-income housing to receive C & B road funds. Councilmember Miller said he appreciates Mayor Pro Tem Snelson’s comments about what we want Springville to be. He said at some point it is not our choice because the state requires moderate- income housing. Even if residents all across the City want single-family homes, the state mandates medium density including their requirement of 50 minimum units per acre within half a mile radius of the future Frontrunner Station to receive road funds from the state. Councilmember Jensen said at some point, the state knows what they are talking about. He referred to the code changes that allowed ADUs which made a big difference in affordable housing provided to our citizens. Planner/Specialist Wiese said Utah County is one of the fastest-growing statistical areas in the country. She continued by explaining three options for compliance with these two state mandates. Keeping three strategies and adopting an implementation strategy for each meets the base requirement. A second option is to pick new strategies and a corresponding timeline for each would reach priority consideration for the R & B funds. Option three is to incorporate at least two strategies beyond the base requirement and adopt an implementation for each, then by October 1, 2022, amend/adopt the general plan with a middle-income housing element utilizing the revised list of strategies and submit that annual report to the state. She continued to list the five strategies; all except the second strategy have been in the City’s Middle-Income Housing Plan since 2019. There is some change in the language required by the state. 1. Rezone for densities to facilitate assure the production of middle-income housing. 2. Demonstrate investment in the rehabilitation of infrastructure that facilitates the Springville City Council Regular Meeting Minutes – September 20, 2022 Page 9 of 11 Approved  construction of middle-income housing. 3. Create or allow for, and reduce regulations related to internal or detached ADUs (accessory dwelling units) in residential zones. 4. Zone or rezone allow for higher density or middle-income housing residential development in commercial & mixed/use zones, near major transit investment corridors, commercial centers, or employment centers. 5. Amend land use regulation to allow for encourage higher density or new moderate-income residential development in commercial or mixed-use zones near major transit investment corridors. Mayor Pro Tem Snelson asked about an example of number two. Administrator Fitzgerald explained the proposed area for a future Frontrunner station is designed for that state-required level of density and expanding the sewer would meet that requirement. Planner/Specialist Wiese continued explaining that the City could adopt a Public Infrastructure District policy (PID) concerning impact fees and it would require the developer to dedicate part of his land to deed-restricted moderate-income housing if he enters into a PID. Implementing this strategy would increase the number of MIH (middle- income housing) units in new residential developments and the City could enforce PID policy by utilizing development agreements to control the number of MIH units set aside. She concluded her presentation by saying implementing this strategy would increase the number of MIH (moderate-income housing) units in new residential developments and the City could enforce PID policy with specific governing documents and utilize development agreements to control the number of MIH units each developer sets aside. In addition, the adoption of the PID policy and establishment of evaluation criteria would demonstrate investment in the rehabilitation or expansion of infrastructure to facilitate additional MIH. Staff would also review the PID policy for presentation to the City Council, which could adopt the PID policy by end of the year 2022. Director Yost added the Planning Commission recommended approval of strategies 1, 3, 4 & 5 and not the addition of strategy #2. Staff still recommends adopting strategy #2 because without it, there is no specific mandate and it gives the staff the ability to evaluate the implementation of the PID policy. Councilmember Sorensen asked if rehabilitation or extending infrastructure means the same as creating new infrastructure. Director Yost deferred to the state to define their wording. Planner/Specialist Wiese added the annual report to the state must show a measurable implementation strategy. If the Council chooses not to adopt a PID policy, the Council could look at other strategies before the MIH report next year. The state legislature will probably make more changes to moderate-income housing. The City is progressing on the other four strategies which are already implemented. Councilmember Jensen approves of the PID, especially with a development like Lakeside Landing that needs infrastructure rehabilitation. Councilmember Sorensen added that Springville already has lots of moderate-income housing. Mayor Pro Tem Snelson clarified the MIH policy is reviewed each year. Planner/Specialist Wiese answered the next legislature already has bills addressing moderate-income housing. Administrator Fitzgerald added the legislature is discussing how to mandate portions of this policy with penalties. Councilmember Miller said the legislature throws more at us every session. Administrator Fitzgerald said we already comply and asked the Council to express their frustration to legislators that the state is completely removing local control and to share the citizen’s viewpoint. Planner/Specialist Wiese said this state legislature is very developer friendly. Motion: Councilmember Jensen moved to approve Ordinance #18-2022 amending the Moderate- Income Housing element of the Springville City General Plan. Councilmember Miller seconded the motion. Rollcall Vote: Voting Yes: Councilmember Crandall, Councilmember Jensen, Councilmember Miller, Councilmember Snelson, and Councilmember Sorensen. The motion passed unanimously 5-0. Ordinance #18-2022 passed. Springville City Council Regular Meeting Minutes – September 20, 2022 Page 10 of 11 Approved MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Mayor Pro Tem Snelson asked if there were any comments. Councilmember Miller said he appreciated how the neighborhood sends emails and feedback to the Council. He continued by saying without feedback the Council does not know what to say or decide. He thanked the attendees for participating in the process and told them that this meeting is streaming online. Instructions for email signups at https://www.utah.gov/pmn/index.html for agendas and notifications were given. Councilmember Miller said Mayor Pro Tem Snelson bikes around town talking to people and all councilmembers will take phone calls, and emails, and are always open to discuss items affecting the City. Mayor Pro Tem Snelson said the Council received an email in favor of the height change and the reciprocal easements that stated many in the neighborhood are in favor. CLOSED SESSION AND ADJOURNMENT IF NEEDED – TO BE ANNOUNCED IN MOTION The Springville City Council may adjourn the regular meeting and convene into a closed session as provided by UCA 52-4-205. There was none. ADJOURN Motion: Councilmember Crandall moved to adjourn the regular meeting at 9:47 p.m. Councilmember Sorensen seconded the motion. Voting Yes: Councilmember Crandall, Councilmember Jensen, Councilmember Miller, Councilmember Snelson, and Councilmember Sorensen. The motion Passed unanimously 5-0. This document constitutes the official minutes for the Springville City Council Regular Meeting held on Tuesday, September 20, 2022. I, Jennifer Grigg, do hereby certify that I am the duly appointed, qualified, and acting Deputy Recorder for Springville City, of Utah County, State of Utah. I do hereby certify that the foregoing minutes represent a true, accurate, and complete record of this meeting held on Tuesday, September 20, 2022. DATE APPROVED November 01, 2022 Jennifer Grigg Deputy Recorder Springville City Council Regular Meeting Minutes – September 20, 2022 Page 11 of 11 Approved