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Nancy Cousins, a UDOT project representative, said crews will implement a temporary three‑month traffic pattern commonly called a \"through‑U\" on 5600 South between Wardley Road and 2050 West while work proceeds on the I‑15 interchange. \"Crews will implement a temporary 3 month traffic pattern commonly referred to as a 'through U' along 5600 South between Wardley Road and 2050 West while crews build the interchange at I‑15,\" Cousins said in the presentation. The configuration restricts left turns at 1900 West and elsewhere, and drivers will use temporary u‑turn signals to change direction and reach destinations that previously required left turns.

Cousins and Elmer Acevedo Garcia explained that, to place new girders and finalize new ramp configurations, UDOT will close I‑15 ramps overnight for a multi‑night window the weekend the work is scheduled. \"The ramps are gonna be closed Friday night, Saturday night, and Sunday night from 7PM to 5AM,\" Cousins said; she also said the 5600 South bridge over the Union Pacific railroad will have a full overnight closure when crews set the remaining girders and traffic will be detoured to 4800/6000 and to Riverdale/Clearfield routes.

UDOT distributed an educational video and QR codes and said it has shared materials with area businesses and the cities of Roy and Riverdale. The agency recommended drivers review utraffic.utah.gov for current restrictions and the project page for the latest schedule. UDOT staff said the temporary pattern is intended to let contractors work in the center of the interchange while keeping traffic moving; the pattern will be in place for about three months and is expected to continue construction through fall 2026.

Council members and attendees asked questions about school buses, large vehicle turning radii for the u‑turns, and how the temporary signals will accommodate emergency responders. UDOT said designers included larger turning radii where possible and that staff would coordinate directly with school and emergency providers. Council members encouraged robust public information and said Roy's staff and police are prepared for an uptick in calls while the new pattern is implemented.

Speakers and sources quoted in this article include UDOT project staff Nancy Cousins and Elmer Acevedo Garcia; their comments are recorded in the council meeting transcript.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","July 15, 2025 Roy City Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","UDOT told the Roy City Council it will deploy a three‑month temporary \"through‑U\" traffic pattern on 5600 South to allow interchange construction, with overnight ramp closures and a full overnight bridge closure planned to set final bridge girders — ramp closures planned Friday–Sunday nights, 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.","taxTitle","Roy, Weber County, Utah","taxId",7510,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6518042,"Roy City approves rezone and a citywide front-yard setback change after months of debate; applicant’s unfinished addition spurred proposal",6912,524000,7436000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5399615-817c99f159357b3b9da2dbbedff367f4&start=524&end=7436","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5399615-817c99f159357b3b9da2dbbedff367f4/thumbnail_524000.jpg","/articles/6518042/Roy/Weber-County/Utah/Roy-City-approves-rezone-and-a-citywide-front-yard-setback-change-after-months-of-debate-applicants-unfinished-addition-spurred-proposal","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6518042-fa013aabc26fd78cb78c77dee9a6c879/orig.mp4?Expires=1770459895&Signature=Pi0HVx1zMjhE~HD2cL-J--KPyqUBvsxdqNiu0rtSnzuxJHisUlTgMiodTTfCZSYcQXJOLAXWkmkG379T4Ux0mj~gtdj8WY-pMDL1dO53UJMd2dMpsXgyHTGIdoaG8Gs1h6T0ioj8TDj1I9CZ841AnBHHkes-fwg7PQAWMNJr96j02eqC4MJWy83M1qof9XkcFYmIpT9-0ZAk7vlrUVpusCcx4ryNM4bxb0XfjawJXnXyTAVjPR2lgUAAmiJqvQ7~I6bf1T42LHzSBmtDD0W2SfNv80QIhPa1OJBPxlyVmTSz3bIwlUoDBvDyHzbETEJD9Fdz6fkEcCxjeEoQOSClEg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Roy City Council on July 15 approved three related land-use measures: a general-plan map amendment (ordinance 25-10), a zoning map change to R‑5 for two parcels at 2349 and 2365 West 6000 South (ordinance 25-11), and a citywide amendment to the zoning code to reduce a common front-yard setback from 25 feet to 20 feet (ordinance 25-14). The council voted to add clarifying language to 25-14 before final approval.

The set of decisions followed more than an hour of public comment focused on one property owner’s unfinished addition. Several neighbors spoke in support of the family living at 5924 South 2100 West; Yvonne Carter, who described the financial and health strain on her household, asked the council for help so her family could finish construction (\"I am asking for help, and I am asking for a chance to move on with my family,\" she said). Neighbor speakers described the addition as close to the street and asked for leniency. The owner, Dustin Carter, told the council he had tried to work with staff and apologized to neighbors for impacts they experienced.

City staff and planning officials told the council the two rezone requests were reheard by the planning commission, which forwarded a unanimous recommendation to approve both the general-plan amendment and the rezoning to R‑5. Applicant and developer remarks at the council meeting clarified that the rezoned site is intended for for-sale townhomes rather than a rental project; Taylor Anderson of Cole West said the proposal is for roughly 56 three‑story, for‑sale townhomes and that the project is not seeking maximum R‑5 density.

The council’s broader zoning amendment (25-14) was framed as a citywide technical change to permitted front-yard setbacks in residential zones (outside of a separate chapter 13 station-area/business corridor zone). Planning staff told council members that the proposed change could technically affect many lots over time, but that the immediate, direct effect would be limited to parcels that can rely on existing adjacent setbacks (for example, corner lots where a side setback may serve as a front setback). Staff also warned that the amendment would not resolve other outstanding building-code or inspection issues still required on the Carter property.

Council members debated options other than an ordinance change—variances and development agreements were discussed. Staff advised that development agreements cannot be used to cure a post‑construction zoning violation, and that a variance requires a separate hearing and strict legal elements to be satisfied. Planning staff confirmed an applicant may still seek a variance even if staff had advised it was unlikely to qualify.

After debate the council approved the general-plan amendment (ordinance 25-10) and the rezoning (ordinance 25-11) by roll-call votes, then approved ordinance 25-14 with an added clause clarifying that \"current setback\" should be measured along the same side of the street regardless of whether it is called a front or side setback. Planning staff noted the amendment as written would bring the Carter property into setback compliance once the ordinance is signed but reminded the council that separate building-code inspections and corrections may still be required before the addition is considered finished.

What the council approved

- Ordinance 25-10 (general-plan amendment): approved by roll call. This change cleared the way for the rezoning request.
- Ordinance 25-11 (rezoning from RE‑20 to R‑5 at 2349 and 2365 West 6000 South): approved by roll call.
- Ordinance 25-14 (amend Title 10 setback table; front-yard minimum from 25 feet to 20 feet outside chapter 13 areas): approved by roll call with clarifying amendment to measure the smallest current setback \"regardless if it's a front or side setback measured along the same street.\" Council and staff said that amendment was intended to ensure the Carter property would be covered by the change.

Stakeholder views

- Supporters at the podium argued the Carter family had invested in the neighborhood and asked the council for mercy and a practical fix. Dennis Brown, a neighbor, said forcing a removal of 16 inches of wall would cost the family tens of thousands of dollars.
- Some commenters, including neighbors who said the addition blocked views or privacy, asked for limits or time frames for construction completion and removal of an overhang that they said affects a neighboring yard.
- City staff and other residents emphasized the difference between setback relief and separate building-code inspection responsibilities. Police, planning and legal staff warned the council that changes to the code set a precedent that could affect many properties, and they explained the variance/hearing process.

What remains

Planning and building‑inspection steps remain for the Carter property to confirm structural and code compliance; staff said those inspections are not obviated by the setback change. The planning commission’s report and the final ordinance language will be posted in the public record when the mayor signs the ordinances.

Speakers quoted or paraphrased in this article appear in the council’s public record and the meeting transcript.","Roy City Council on July 15 approved three land‑use actions — a general‑plan amendment, a rezoning to R‑5 for two parcels, and a citywide reduction of the front‑yard setback from 25 feet to 20 feet — after extended public comment about an unfinished home on 2100 West that prompted the ordinance change request.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6518028,"Council approves three resolutions: Roydays grand marshal, PacificCorp lease for park/detention land, and Weber County forensic services agreement",178,2674000,2852000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5399615-817c99f159357b3b9da2dbbedff367f4&start=2674&end=2852","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5399615-817c99f159357b3b9da2dbbedff367f4/thumbnail_2674000.jpg","/articles/6518028/Roy/Weber-County/Utah/Council-approves-three-resolutions-Roydays-grand-marshal-PacificCorp-lease-for-parkdetention-land-and-Weber-County-forensic-services-agreement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6518028-978fba34048e6d947d314afac4ff7501/orig.mp4?Expires=1770459895&Signature=URQPvPqZNNKbqNWWtR71Hi22OEHCi00WM-bhtY2zKLN5Ttd8vpPIGtbRQuo25LT22cCaG4NLqRN0JwLgAF~SyWgun~9vyZrw9c5WT4I6Y2ZygCBeXX5l~uurjbIahhV7lFrd2gqEBjliV-r2hfW6qnnAlQuvfDm0Q22qvyX8~74OCiL-fX2KqwGgAEWYLKutifwCzEq91eWL4hXcnDRnqpLDgxyZPXpzf0wq74glbTsBai-WanTgDU2~8GsFpXHIlNRDoI9IXwcmaJoyrgIBf6cFk7ckXoXRMIyAOU6206so97Zo67qqmnH61S2nz-05JzJ~VPu-UL09dX-TWUssaQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Roy City Council voted unanimously to approve three separate resolutions at its July 15 meeting.

- Resolution 25‑20: The council named Louise \"Weasy\" Eames the 2025 Roydays parade grand marshal in recognition of more than 15 years organizing the Roydays car show and other volunteer contributions. The council approved the resolution by roll call.

- Resolution 25‑21: Council approved an extension of a lease with PacificCorp for a public park and detention pond site commonly known as the Roy City Dog Park (approximately 5700 South and 3260 West). Staff said the prior lease expired and this is an extension; the new agreement includes a standard automatic 3% annual increase in rent (staff noted this was more favorable than the prior lease’s flat-dollar increases). The council approved the resolution by roll call.

- Resolution 25‑22: The council approved a multi‑year interlocal agreement with Weber County for specialized forensic services (scene photography, 3‑D scanning, evidence collection) to free Roy Police Department staff for other duties; staff said Roy has participated in similar arrangements for about 25 years and the renewal extends the partnership through 2030. The council approved the resolution by roll call.

Votes and formality

All three resolutions passed on recorded roll-call votes during the meeting. The clerk recorded ayes from the council members present on each item; the meeting transcript includes the roll‑call confirmations for each approval.","At the July 15 meeting the Roy City Council unanimously approved three resolutions: naming Louise W. Eames as the 2025 Roydays grand marshal (res. 25‑20), renewing a lease with PacificCorp for park and detention property (res. 25‑21), and authorizing an interlocal agreement with Weber County for forensic/scene‑investigation services (res. 25‑22).",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6518032,"Neighbors push for measures at Rail Runner entrance; council asks staff to study calming and traffic patterns",375,2003000,2378000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5399615-817c99f159357b3b9da2dbbedff367f4&start=2003&end=2378","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5399615-817c99f159357b3b9da2dbbedff367f4/thumbnail_2003000.jpg","/articles/6518032/Roy/Weber-County/Utah/Neighbors-push-for-measures-at-Rail-Runner-entrance-council-asks-staff-to-study-calming-and-traffic-patterns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6518032-eebd4fd30cd3500e2db46707a4f219d3/orig.mp4?Expires=1770459895&Signature=n8Rg082DcONNEreCROMtU4DXkRXQgRP4-ETe6ZYvgJAKYATRSVlyJx96Zz2hcTuCWBTnEqN~qXtDDuJs0HgX6zEylf2IhDWiKzofqBAJFkqqof8phyt25wLrZ9Noo6b435pX3bMfx7m-ZjbR3c28MOaEcPlFdqMsjR2-jcrtYQJgSyycaHxiEWLpPqdN2xxcuVBryV9GvQF9RYt9kXy1pKb1M3eR2-SGegiS95UqLFjTXoYjOo46yDmGMx7lZlfhs2eDnWGkJ33GzbgH44eVENS5ystmfosGgEijDAjlr6996ZqGO7J4uGt9RWe9zXThxKgkY~im68Ml2FaxFZjD7w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Residents living near the new Rail Runner development told the Roy City Council on July 15 that they are concerned about traffic volume, construction vehicles and safety when the development is occupied.

Speakers described existing construction traffic and projected vehicle volumes. Blaine Esplan said the neighborhood already experiences construction vehicles and that new multi‑story buildings planned next to existing homes would increase traffic and visibility intrusions. Ty Chasten and others said the planning commission had approved a change that could allow 89 townhomes at two parcels with a single ingress/egress, raising questions about emergency access and queuing.

Taylor Anderson, the developer representative from Cole West, told the council the product is for sale townhomes, not rentals, and that the developer is proposing roughly 56 units rather than 89. \"These are for sale townhomes. There's no intent to rent for 4,000 a month,\" Anderson said during public comment; he added the team is aiming for a price point under $400,000 for some units.

Council member Randy Skadden previously visited the neighborhood and proposed installing a stop sign at the development exit as an interim calming measure. City staff and the mayor cautioned that placing stop or yield signs specifically to control speeding is restricted under the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices; staff and council members said an engineering warrant and study are the appropriate path. Council members discussed alternatives including speed‑feedback radar signs, no‑parking restrictions, lane striping to narrow travel lanes, and physical calming (speed humps), and emphasized that any action should be supported by an engineer's analysis.

The council did not place a sign immediately; members agreed to direct staff to collect baseline speed and volume data (using portable radar/speed‑feedback equipment the city possesses) and to add a traffic‑engineering study to a future work plan when occupancy and travel patterns are clearer. That study would evaluate warrants for calming devices and determine if any regulatory change or installation is justified.

Speakers quoted or summarized in this article include neighborhood residents Blaine Esplan, Ty Chasten, Kevin Homer, developer Taylor Anderson and council member Randy Skadden.","Residents near the Rail Runner development told the council they expect more traffic and safety problems from a proposed multi‑phase rental/townhome project. The council agreed to direct staff to collect data and pursue a traffic engineering study and temporary speed monitoring, rather than unilaterally placing stop signs.","actionData","errors"]

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