Christopher Carn
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- Meetings spoken in
- 38
- Total speaking time
- 5:36:46
- Avg per meeting
- 8:52
- Segments
- 6934
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Voice summary
Mayor Christopher Carn on the recordAI-generated · 9 meetingsMayor Christopher Carn has consistently emphasized procedural efficiency and structure, frequently enforcing strict time limits for public comments and carefully managing city council agendas. His tenure has been marked by a focus on infrastructure and civic development, including the successful approval of contracts for a new fire station, the Saratoga Road widening project, and various community master plans. Mayor Carn has also demonstrated a proactive approach to legislative advocacy and regional coordination, notably testifying before Congress regarding local post office needs and managing the city's relationship with the Utah Lake Authority.
Top issues during term (9)(Development)
Assisted Living Facility Expansion & Emergency Services Burden
Private investment in local healthcare and senior housing infrastructure.
Riverwalk Phase 1 Residential Development & Traffic Impact
Private investment in residential housing and public park amenities funded by the developer.
Library Hold Policy
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Evans Estates Preliminary Plat
Expands the residential tax base and contributes to local infrastructure development.
AMH Unit Operations
Null
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
The project is privately funded by the applicant.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Carn personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- movedpassed 5-02025-12-11
Motion made by Commissioner Carn to approve the 2026 Planning Commission Calendar.
- secondedpassed 5-02025-12-11
In-N-Out Burger Site Plan
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02025-12-11
Motion made by Commissioner Carn that the Planning Commission forward a recommendation for approval of the requested Code Amendment to Chapter 19.16, with the Findings and Conditio…
- secondedpassed 5-02025-12-11
Motion made by Commissioner Hill that the Planning Commission forward a recommendation for approval of the requested Code Amendment to Chapter 19.18, with the Findings and Conditio…
- movedpassed 4-12025-12-11
Motion made by Commissioner Carn that the Planning Commission forward a positive recommendation to the City Council for the Jordan Promenade (“Wander”) Community Plan Amendment 5 a…
- movedpassed 5-02025-12-02
Disposition of Real Property (Old City Hall)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02025-12-02
Fire Chief Appointment - Resolution R25-66
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 4-02025-12-02
Motion made by Councilmember Willden to approve the Preliminary Plat and Site Plan for Saratoga Hills 7 LDS Church. Located 1439 S Lake View Terrace Road, Lafe Harris & Mike Davey,…
- secondedpassed 5-02025-12-02
2026 Annual City Council Meeting Schedule - Resolution 25-72
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02025-10-21
Motion made by Councilmember Carn to approve the Consent items as listed on the Agenda.
- movedpassed 5-02025-10-21
Site Plan for Harvest Point Commercial Plat A, Lot 2
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02025-10-21
Motion by Councilmember Carn to enter into closed meeting for the purchase, exchange, or lease of property, discussion regarding deployment of security personnel, devices, or syste…
- movedpassed 5-02025-09-25
Jacob Ranch Market Place Preliminary Plat, located at 1930 S. Redwood Road. Bill Gaskill as applicant. Senior Planner Austin Roy
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02025-09-25
Saratoga Crossroads Lot 1B Dave’s Hot Chicken Major Site Plan Amendment
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02025-09-25
approve the minutes of September 11, 2025.
- movedpassed 5-02025-09-16
Motion made by Council Member Carn to approve the Consent items.
- movedpassed 5-02025-09-16
Motion made by Council Member Carn to approve Business Item 3 on the agenda: Selecting the name The River Walk at Saratoga Springs for the Wander Waterfront City Park located along…
- movedpassed 5-02025-09-16
Major Site Plan Amendment for Saratoga Springs Commercial Plat F Lot 607
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02025-09-16
Motion made by Council Member Carn to approve Business Item 4 on the agenda: Amendments to Title 19 Land Development Code of the City of Saratoga Springs, chapter 19.04 for Gateway…
- secondedpassed 7-02025-09-11
Saratoga Springs Commercial Plat F Lot 607 Major Site Plan Amendment, located at 1233 Lake Drive. Thomas Lehnardt as applicant. Senior Planner Gina Grandpre
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (15)
Recorded while Carn was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Rezone from Agricultural to R1-9 and Development Agreement for the Andover Property
Amendments to Title 19 Land Development Code Chapter 19.20 regarding Detached Accessory Dwelling Units
Spring Heights Development Agreement Amendment
Amendment to Title 19 Land Development Code Chapter 19.13
Saratoga View Assisted Living Center Development Agreement Amendment
Land Development Code Amendments for Phased Non-Residential Site Plans
Title 19 Land Development Code Amendment
Amendments to Title 19 Land Development Code (Chapters 19.12 and 19.14)
Development Agreement Major Amendment for North Cove
Approval of Amendments to Title 19 Land Development Code (Ordinance 26-25)
Amendment to Title 19 Land Development Code - Drive-thru Requirements
Voting record (48)(Development)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Motion made by Council Member Wadman to approve Three Canyons Community Plan; Master Development Agreement; and General Plan amendment from Community Commercial, Low Density Residential, Rural Residen
Three Canyons Community Plan, Master Development Agreement, and General Plan Amendment
Motion made by Commissioner Mangum that the Planning Commission issue a positive recommendation to the City Council for the requested Three Canyons Community Plan, Master Development Agreement, and Ge
Motion made by Councilmember McOmber to Continue the SITLA Saratoga Springs Annexation (Three Canyons) to the next City Council Meeting in order to review the Master Development Agreement and Communit
Motion made by Councilmember McOmber to approve the Rider’s Station Development Agreement, located at 1193 W. Fairfield Road. Adam Hurd as applicant. Ordinance 25-69 (12-02-25), with Staff Findings an
Motion made by Councilmember Barton to Deny the Improvements Reimbursement Agreement and Dedication for Golden Hills Park, located in the Wildflower Development. Resolution R25-70 (12-02-25).
Motion made by Councilmember McOmber to approve the Amendments to Title 19 Land Development Code of the City of Saratoga Springs, chapter 19.09 regarding Parking Lot Island exemption. City initiated.
Stout Development General Plan Amendment, Rezone, and Concept Plan - Ordinance 25-74
Rider's Station Development Agreement - Ordinance 25-69
Title 19 Land Development Code Parking Lot Island Exemption - Ordinance 25-76
Councilmember Willden amended the motion to include that the Development Agreement be brought back to the next meeting.
Motion made by Councilmember McOmber to continue Rider’s Station Development Agreement, located at 1193 W. Fairfield Road. Adam Hurd as applicant. Ordinance 25-69 (11-18-25) to a future council meetin
Motion made by Commissioner Mann that the Planning Commission forward a recommendation for approval of the requested Rezone and General Plan Amendment for Stout Development located at approximately 19
Motion made by Commissioner Mann that the Planning Commission forward a recommendation for approval of the requested Rezone for Harbor Spring Development located at 1331 E. Pony Express Parkway, with
Motion made by Commissioner Willden that the Planning Commission forward a recommendation for approval of the requested Rezone and General Plan Amendment for Stout Development located at approximately
Stout Development Rezone and General Plan Amendment
Dissented along with Chair Sprosty Burns against the increased housing density.