Planning Commission - October 24, 2024

Meeting Summary

The October 24, 2024 Planning Commission meeting focused on three items, all carried over to the full City Council for final action. The commission held a public hearing on a plat amendment request from Trevor and Erika Shelton to modify lots 216, 218, and 219 within Seasons Estates Plat B, creating Plat E. The proposed changes adjusted lot boundaries within the existing Seasons Estates subdivision on the west side of Lehi. Two city-initiated development code amendments also received public hearings. The first proposed reducing the required rear yard setback for corner lots from 30 feet to 15 feet when owners undertake remodels — a change aimed at giving homeowners more flexibility without undermining neighborhood character. The second amendment addressed side yard setback requirements for detached accessory dwelling units (DADUs), adjusting the code language in Chapter 26 to better reflect current housing policy goals and make it easier for residents to add secondary housing on their properties. All three items were forwarded with recommendations to the full City Council for consideration, with no significant public opposition noted at the commission level. The setback amendments aligned with broader state-level efforts to encourage additional housing supply through policy flexibility.