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Mike Florence, planning staff, said the department made an offer to a new planner who will start in late July. He identified the new hire (name provided in meeting) as having relevant regional experience.

On development prospects, Florence said a buyer purchased the former Linden Care Center site and proposes to subdivide the parcel and seek two fast-food tenants; one potential tenant is under discussion and the buyer plans to demolish the existing building. He also said proposals are advancing for two large office-warehouse buildings at the Grama property adjacent to Pheasant Brook Park; those projects are expected to come to the commission for site-plan review.

Florence told commissioners a cell-tower application will go first to the council because Lindon’s cell-tower ordinance requires proposals on city or school district property to be considered by the council; if council approves, the tower will return to the commission for a conditional-use permit. Staff said the city requires stealth designs for towers unless engineering makes a stealth solution infeasible; one proposal under discussion uses a water-tower-style design.

Commissioners also discussed an inquiry about allowing an auto-collision/body shop (Tesla collision center was mentioned) in a mixed-commercial-zoned property where a tenant recently departed. Commissioners expressed caution: several said they would be open only if operations (including storage of wrecked vehicles) were fully indoors and the design maintained the character of the business park. Staff said existing Lindon code generally does not allow new auto-body operations in commercial parks and that each request would be considered against existing standards.

Other items in the director’s report included potential tenants and projects (e.g., a Jack in the Box inquiry in a prior location), scheduling for upcoming meetings, and water-canal concerns raised by a commissioner about a regional Water Conservancy District resolution affecting North Union and Murdock canals.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Lindon Planning Commission, June 24, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Planning staff reported a new planner hire and several pending development inquiries, including potential fast-food redevelopment of the former Linden Care Center, proposed office-warehouse buildings on Geneva Road, a cell tower with stealth design, and interest in a collision-center tenant for a mixed-commercial site.","taxTitle","Lindon City Council, Lindon, Utah County, Utah","taxId",20075,"location","Utah","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6553602,"Planning commission recommends reclassifying several collectors as 'minor arterials' to pursue MAG funding",1001,1221000,2222000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5066517-2f2dbb634dafe04d42a37489bf71e5fe&start=1221&end=2222","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5066517-2f2dbb634dafe04d42a37489bf71e5fe/thumbnail_1221000.jpg","/articles/6553602/Utah/Planning-commission-recommends-reclassifying-several-collectors-as-minor-arterials-to-pursue-MAG-funding","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6553602-cab6f0288f2a2068ac2bf11ac3077d53/orig.mp4?Expires=1771142836&Signature=CybB~5e1WsPoifEQa5wLYZxKkSD8j~bXxpVv00EjwIl4rGAUacV0NWdaXzJrhX02U34AFCHOcQSZ9xWeKcE4ze0cvblJCWLVHVu1PL6~qZ7DZlkZWECkTleIZ4Y-Q3YRKyfWpy~l2H58yHVJq7sowOtTySH-c2ksHRCmx4rHmTY1xf8K0PJ6rpteEiNIYX303NlN9z7453EsdGgqnc57uMh7bWlvkadMfIdQOg6VPCuQYW9bXApAPnwRi2ZKRqEkFDrPC1oZKIyRL5WXTPvFkfw7u9sGK0JYh5NMIw8o04tk588KUFKWLVQBBvzmhsZOx89GVWzkFnDHswBwJzhoyA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lindon City Planning Commission on June 24 unanimously recommended an amendment to the city master plan and development manual to add two street classifications — major arterial and minor arterial — and to reclassify several streets from collector to minor arterial.

Planning staff said the primary purpose of the change is to make certain roadways eligible for state and federal funding administered by the Mountainland Association of Governments (MAG). Staff emphasized the reclassification does not, in itself, widen roads, change posted speeds, or require physical improvements; rather it aligns the city’s functional classification with MAG funding categories. Minor arterials were described as roadways that match a 66-foot roadway cross section used by the city’s standards.

Staff identified streets proposed for reclassification (highlighted on the draft future transportation map) and said major arterials would remain state-owned roads such as State Street, Geneva Road and 700 North. Commissioners asked about notice to adjacent property owners and how speed limits are set; staff said the change is primarily a map and code classification and that speed limits and design decisions would follow engineering studies and existing protocols.

The commission opened a public hearing on the item; no members of the public spoke and the hearing was closed. A motion to recommend the ordinance amendment to add major and minor arterials, amend the master plan map and update the development manual carried unanimously. Staff said the ordinance will be forwarded to the city council in July.","The commission voted unanimously to amend the Lindon City master plan and development manual to add 'major' and 'minor' arterial classifications and reclassify certain collector streets as minor arterials to improve eligibility for Mountainland Association of Governments (MAG) funding.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6553607,"Planning commission recommends change to allow porches to encroach into front setbacks",613,462000,1075000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5066517-2f2dbb634dafe04d42a37489bf71e5fe&start=462&end=1075","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5066517-2f2dbb634dafe04d42a37489bf71e5fe/thumbnail_462000.jpg","/articles/6553607/Utah/Planning-commission-recommends-change-to-allow-porches-to-encroach-into-front-setbacks","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6553607-f5d1b51b79d42df7861b5f0526cc364b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771142836&Signature=GMe1vN336tcV1Hvgpaj3j3NVEjQ87NhEVc8TCPTjhe9WPppBi2Wod2uHXNFpWn7Zhvu3v9Xi-jVjOO~mvkIoQErtRGQXtf-IK5Dsh4uB8yuosNQlXKl3GJZcWm41wHD39~ZsctRWa2isdzYhMqTgXQ9aMxy2JAEGOMIEZjwko8DEva0JJ2s1kc9pyeyUqclnehKcQWUHLtXFSPYAcWKrkDbUPMjy5sAel5YlP7bubz3KNLNeUJDFq5hTLGKVqztDU-RTihKmMe~gEjeI6fNKn-kcCQ74tgdo8t~eC~~8KXLxDuQmqkMtO2ATLEVFQbEls8L-U8gImgxK2FUhyKxfjg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lindon City Planning Commission on June 24 voted unanimously to recommend a draft ordinance that would allow front porches to project into required front-yard setbacks under specified conditions and to change the code language from “single-family dwellings” to “residential dwellings.” The commission will forward the recommended amendment to the city council for final action on July 7.

Planning staff presented a proposed text amendment to clarify and expand front-yard porch encroachments. Under the proposed language, a front porch may project up to 30% of the applicable front-yard setback. Staff explained that, for a 30-foot setback, a porch could project up to 9 feet. The proposal also specifies that roof structures and stairs are included in the projection allowance; porch area within the setback cannot be used for living or storage space; porches must remain open on three sides (walls are allowed but may not exceed 40 inches measured from the porch floor); and the porch may extend up to 25% of the width of the front elevation.

Mike Florence, planning staff, noted the current code allows a 24-inch eave projection and that the draft language responds to a resident request to add a larger porch. Commissioners discussed whether the rule should be limited to single-family homes or extended to other residential dwelling types. After discussion and noting limits such as the 25% width cap, the commission asked staff to change the draft text from “single family dwellings” to “residential dwellings.” A motion to recommend the ordinance amendment with that change carried unanimously.

Staff told the commission the amendment is intended to allow porches that protect front steps and to improve neighborhood appearance while retaining limits that prevent enclosure or conversion of the setback area to habitable space. The commission noted the change would accommodate porches in a range of Lindon neighborhoods and directed staff to forward the recommendation and the draft ordinance to the City Council for consideration on July 7.","The commission voted unanimously to recommend an ordinance amendment allowing porches to project up to 30% of a front yard setback (with limits) and to change the code wording from “single-family dwellings\" to “residential dwellings”; the item will go to the city council on July 7.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6553612,"Planning commission approves plat amendment for Linden Treasury Plat G",146,261000,407000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5066517-2f2dbb634dafe04d42a37489bf71e5fe&start=261&end=407","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5066517-2f2dbb634dafe04d42a37489bf71e5fe/thumbnail_261000.jpg","/articles/6553612/Utah/Planning-commission-approves-plat-amendment-for-Linden-Treasury-Plat-G","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6553612-2571e20445231f9447021be42a501349/orig.mp4?Expires=1771142836&Signature=TCF3IzWGh5ENtj3wRfn8zfIgdqCQHz5ii42r2PtwBTAuy5JzFdAdtwpwOm29lsS51e2FszSHQVzavv03YkCeuNB5rpmBo~9kF9L6OUrpDU~FHt1~4WUjzGTNL~1GhVqy9c12XnGE6bWvWCiLAilmgFx6qSzJYk0r3Hh97bt~iuIOdf8d1VaVBRq4vDAjyU1eJBMHYg5kIla6Tk770OEjeIfLoLFqOG2UxaF41tgSUakU4uSp68bX~CY8M8f9QFcZvh~FmK5uLG~K729TwU4S1G~LunNqurQOa1PLSvbtJ2rsxJwlMtDQsrxpO4p56fT7ZqxyMY~qJw031fXOckJHcw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lindon City Planning Commission on June 24 unanimously approved an administrative subdivision plat amendment to consolidate two lots in Linden Treasury Plat G into a single parcel.

The commission approved the amendment for property identified in staff materials as the two lots on 110 South, creating a consolidated lot of about 46,000 square feet. Staff said the change is administrative and will not require a public hearing or council action.

Mike Florence, planning staff, told commissioners the applicant, Kevin Young, owns the two lots proposed for consolidation and intends to improve the backyard area. Florence said the final plat will need standard corrections and signatures before recordation and must comply with the Lindon City development manual and subdivision specifications.

The motion approved the applicant’s request with the conditions read into the record by staff, including: final engineering corrections with the city engineer, an updated final plat mylar with notarized signatures, obtaining signatures from all entities shown on the plat, and ensuring the plat meets applicable specifications in the Lindon City development manual and staff report. Commissioners voted in favor without discussion; the motion carried unanimously.

Because the item was processed administratively, staff said it will not advance to the city council for separate approval. Recording and any final plat corrections will take place before the plat is filed with the county recorder.","The Lindon City Planning Commission unanimously approved an administrative plat amendment consolidating two lots into one at Linden Treasury Plat G, creating a single parcel roughly 46,000 square feet, subject to standard engineering and signature conditions.","actionData","errors"]

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