General Plan

Expressed strong opposition to the general plan amendment due to severe traffic, narrow roads, safety risks for children, noise, lighting, and lack of public need.

Highlighted dangerous T-intersections, missing sidewalks, and heavy traffic congestion on 200 South and 300 East.

Adopted a moderate stance acknowledging property rights but expressed strong concern over heavy commercial use right outside his back door.

Pointed out that city staff recommended denial in 2021 due to buffering issues and noted that the property has been zoned low-density residential since 1996.

Shared opposition from 10 neighboring households, highlighting fears of high-density commercial activity, traffic cutting through residential streets, and loss of backyard privacy.

Expressed strong support for the Bishop subdivision plan, calling it an asset to the area.

Expressed concerns about road alignment changes adjacent to her property.

Expressed support for the project capped at 13 lots.

Expressed concerns over wider roads and suggested a single cul-de-sac instead of two connections.

Expressed support for the 13-lot plan while opposing any expansion to 17 lots.

Asked about curb and gutter consistency.

Expressed appreciation for the Bishop family's care of their land and animals, supporting their subdivision plans.

Expressed support for the Bishop subdivision and lot sizes.

Expressed concerns regarding traffic flow, pedestrian safety for children, and mixed-use density in a residential area.

Expressed support for the plan and road connection.

Expressed support for a 13-lot maximum and road consistency.

Stated that high density next to a cul-de-sac would harm neighborhood character, turn the street into a parking lot, and endanger pedestrians.

Appreciated Perry Homes' outreach but argued the property is not vested and neighbors relied on low-density zoning when purchasing homes.

Argued against rezoning for high density, noting many smaller homes and townhomes already exist nearby and urging the council to follow the existing plan.

Stated that sales reps told buyers the land would stay low-density residential and called seeking high density disingenuous.

Raised safety and parking concerns tied to required pedestrian walkways connecting cul-de-sacs to Bull River Road.

Described choosing Lehi after military service to put down roots and said an isolated high-density pocket would undermine the neighborhood environment.

Stressed that many young children play in the cul-de-sac and noted neighbors paid a premium for lots based on low-density assurances.

Expressed concern over cul-de-sac parking and requested fencing if any development goes in.

Strongly opposed the townhome rezone, arguing it violates the development code, creates an incompatible island of high density in a cul-de-sac, and causes parking and traffic chaos.

Argued that cutting off pedestrian access to solve parking issues is clumsy and that parking drives traffic rather than housing units themselves.

Echoed concerns about traffic, safety, and the loss of well-used trail access adjacent to his property.

Highlighted safety risks for children playing in the cul-de-sac and noted the neighborhood was built around low-density expectations.

Expressed frustration that Perry Homes left the lot undeveloped for decades and urged that it remain low density.

Noted that children use the vacant lot as a bike park and suggested higher-density housing belongs further down Bull River Road.

Warned against creating an 'island of high density' in a low-density area and expressed safety fears for children.

Urged a denial, noting widespread neighborhood opposition, road safety issues on Bull River Road, and past commercial denial precedents.

Voiced mistrust of Perry Homes, school overcrowding concerns, and child safety risks.

Represented a local carpentry union and advocated for utilizing certified union apprentices on upcoming school and city projects.

Inquired about the impact of redrawn elementary school boundaries on local students.

Asked whether the Lehi Public Library construction is still on schedule for completion by the end of the year.

Described the history of the 13-acre property, current issues with homeless camps and dumping, and plans for a mixed-use development with improved access roads and pedestrian bridges.

A former Lehi police officer warned that high-density developments increase calls for service and traffic dangers.

A neighboring homeowner supported responsible development of the empty lot but opposed high density without infrastructure.

A lifelong resident opposed the project due to heavy traffic on 300 East and out-of-character density.

Read a statement from her husband opposing the density change and citing traffic concerns.

Shared concerns about traffic safety for children and disruption of neighborhood character.

A state trooper living in the area opposed the proposal as a drastic departure from the general plan.

Supported higher density and affordable housing while calling for better bike and pedestrian infrastructure.

Described traffic spilling into neighborhood roads where children play.

A newer resident supported affordable housing but felt this project was in the wrong location.

Described her tight-knit neighborhood and expressed child safety fears from added traffic.

An adjacent property owner cited road infrastructure deficits and upcoming UTA impacts.

Expressed emotional investment in Lehi and criticized overriding recent low-density zoning.

Advocated for low-density development with small homes on large lots.

Noted the Planning Commission's unanimous denial and challenged the applicant's general plan alignment claims.

Urged the council to uphold the general plan and protect community trust.

Argued that high-density housing will severely worsen existing traffic bottlenecks on 300 East and Pioneer Crossing.

Warned that high density would bring excessive cars and traffic to the neighborhood.

Local teacher who emphasized school overcrowding and emergency vehicle access bottlenecks.

Calculated the massive multiplication of vehicles that 159 units would bring to local two-lane connecting streets.

Expressed deep concern that construction dust and activity near his home would endanger his 9-year-old son undergoing leukemia treatment.

Stated he moved to the area for low-density residential quiet and argued that high-density housing is a drastic, unwarranted departure from the general plan.

Highlighted long traffic delays and denied UDOT timing requests at Pioneer Crossing, warning that more homes will gridlock the neighborhood.

Warned that approving high-density zoning would set a bad precedent and create an isolated pocket surrounded by single-family homes.

Noted that a zoning buffer is not legally required to be high-density and expressed skepticism regarding developer promises.

Shared data from local schools showing kindergarten through high school classes are already at or well above capacity.

Argued that the property is cut off by railroad tracks and Pioneer Crossing, making high-density development poorly planned.

Suggested the land could be better utilized for soccer fields or open green space rather than housing.

Expressed concern over infrastructure strain, noise, and losing the area's rural identity.

Noted existing storm drain and sewage issues on the corner of Main Street and 1700 West that should be resolved before development.

Asked whether the proposed housing would be single-family or multi-family.

Inquired about housing type, zoning discrepancies on the city website, why only 0.3 acres is being rezoned, plans for the yellow brick house, and the need for sidewalks.

Applicant stated she wants to build a smaller single-family home on the corner property for her family.

Raised concerns about blight and junkyard conditions along the frontage road near the subject property.