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Daniel Jensen of Sunrise Engineering summarized the trails work and said the city’s contracted trails study focuses on logistical questions for the Woodland Hills Trail: right-of-way needs, trail width, cost, and where the trail should sit relative to the road. He noted the study is not a broad network plan but will inform final texts and goals in the general plan.

Jensen told the committee that recent state action requires a hunting or fishing license to access certain WMAs along the Wasatch Front and that Loafer Mountain is included in that list. “The new regulation that came in to the 2024 bill requires a hunting or fishing license to go on a WMA in a a certain area,” Jensen said. He added that the regulation is not statewide and that other WMAs farther from urban areas are not affected.

Committee members expressed concern that formalizing a trail connection into a WMA could prompt the state to increase enforcement or close informal access. Kirsten Thompson said she was unsure whether the city should include stronger language in the general plan: “This is my concern. I don't know if we should have something in there if it's not necessarily public now, maybe.” Committee members favored softer language: they suggested changing draft wording from “pursue potential” to “explore potential” to leave room for future changes in state policy or DNR authorization.

The committee also discussed trail maintenance and stewardship. Members and Jensen noted there is not currently a formal, scheduled maintenance program for trails and that volunteer coordination is informal. Jensen recommended a maintenance schedule, use of best-practice trail design (armoring, outsloping, water bars) to prevent erosion, and the use of trail counters to document usage data for potential grants.

Jensen said he had discussed the draft with at least one trails committee contact, Sherry, but had not yet shared the current iteration with the full trails committee. Committee members asked that Jensen distribute the draft goals and coordinate a future presentation by the city’s contracted trails study team to the committee and trails volunteers.

No formal policy or ordinance was adopted; the committee gave direction to refine wording in the trails chapter, coordinate with the trails committee, and circulate the updated draft for review.

A follow-up item: the committee requested distribution of the current draft to the trails committee and a future presentation by the city’s trails contractor so the committee can review maintenance scheduling and legal access implications with DNR.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Community Development Committee Meeting August 11 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Woodland Hills’ Community Development Committee reviewed draft goals for trails, maintenance and stewardship and discussed how a 2024 state regulation that can require a hunting or fishing license on some Wildlife Management Areas could affect plans for the Switchbacks Trail into Loafer Mountain WMA.","taxTitle","Woodland Hills, Utah County, Utah","taxId",4717,"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},6504654,"Committee refines annexation expansion map; keeps overlaps with Salem and Elk Ridge",699,348000,1047000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5574781-39a9dcd062e1342a1262425eb52c8bf0&start=348&end=1047","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5574781-39a9dcd062e1342a1262425eb52c8bf0/thumbnail_348000.jpg","/articles/6504654/Woodland-Hills/Utah-County/Utah/Committee-refines-annexation-expansion-map-keeps-overlaps-with-Salem-and-Elk-Ridge","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6504654-33fb11764bf93ab33d81c67587827e52/orig.mp4?Expires=1771065837&Signature=OZnXoHhSA8MreKQCpSi0P-Zoobogg~DprRs1~Il1WkaPSKb0WLseK4gBFME9SezcDpURM4Wcfld7LwFz322dpmbzUuMPwGv~5Tiv6bHus0Ny015-mTbc-wZkZAX9HhFTo7Lzc-adVfLwqti4-wlxrWhSS1gEcrLrWAZHH-WHyt7iIlhtJTFhAQj-KAfs3u8cLkp4~vJgeNHnuMDt7InvB2JJbdJiOPc7qNHhyfK63TFDzNwiuC0OwL8mpFfoED-1gmHpoFrqAnNYkZC6VMT0wXs3bvxOcw-ljwsSnG0Gz~oJWtVxiUZWFK5iQNVuNYxkhJSSf6tgbCAJ0VvmzrFTGQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Woodland Hills Community Development Committee members reviewed a draft expansion-area map for the annexation policy element of the city's general plan during their Aug. 11 meeting and directed staff to remove a specific parcel tied to the Nelson holdings while retaining planned overlaps with neighboring cities Salem and Elk Ridge.

The discussion centered on compliance with state law. Daniel Jensen, a consultant with Sunrise Engineering, told the committee that “Utah code is very specific about what needs to be included in an annexation policy plan.” He said the chapter is being written to meet state-code checkboxes, including the required expansion-area map.

Jensen said he drafted a map after reviewing neighboring jurisdictions’ expansion-area maps and consulting with local planning stakeholders. He told the committee that the map intentionally preserves some overlaps with nearby jurisdictions and that state code allows overlaps if the plan states the reason. Jensen said he included language noting that the city’s prior general plan (2017) showed some of the same areas and that Woodland Hills wants to remain available should property owners seek annexation.

Committee members and attendees discussed specific properties shown on the map. Ben Hilliard, who identified himself during the meeting, described utilities and ownership on several parcels and said many homeowners “don't currently have any desire due to property tax increase” to join a city. Hilliard said some parcels are serviced by Woodland Hills for trash and in some cases sewer billing is handled by other jurisdictions, and that some properties are already intended to be incorporated into Elk Ridge based on utility access.

After reviewing ownership and utility information, Jensen and the committee agreed to remove certain parcels associated with Robert and Linda Nelson from Woodland Hills’ expansion map because those properties are expected to be annexed into Elk Ridge. The committee agreed to keep the overlap on the east and north sides of the draft map to show Woodland Hills’ interest in those areas while acknowledging potential overlap with Salem and Elk Ridge.

Kirsten Thompson, chair of the committee, and others emphasized that the expansion-area map is not an immutable boundary and that parcels can be added or removed later. Jensen said the draft will be revised to remove the Nelson parcel and will retain explanatory language about overlaps as required by state code.

No formal vote was taken on the annexation map at the meeting; the committee treated the discussion as direction to staff and consultants to update the draft for further review.

Next steps: Jensen will revise the draft expansion-area map to remove the Nelson parcel and circulate the updated chapter with the rest of the general plan materials for the committee’s upcoming reviews.","Woodland Hills Community Development Committee reviewed a proposed annexation expansion map required by Utah code, agreed to remove a parcel tied to the Nelson holdings, and to retain overlaps on the north and east sides where neighboring city plans already exist. No formal adoption occurred; staff will update the draft.",{"_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},6504644,"Committee reviews economic-development goals, park amenities; pickleball grant previously declined",597,2282000,2879000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5574781-39a9dcd062e1342a1262425eb52c8bf0&start=2282&end=2879","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5574781-39a9dcd062e1342a1262425eb52c8bf0/thumbnail_2282000.jpg","/articles/6504644/Woodland-Hills/Utah-County/Utah/Committee-reviews-economic-development-goals-park-amenities-pickleball-grant-previously-declined","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6504644-d64e04c5cab1c7f3350ff418f46b253d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771065837&Signature=EO1SAe-6In2jrJmpRuTa7abN6QSDw88mM1yvwsW0PBAvhqTcQA0adhzM6I6lt27FQ669Xj6CgmGvlQzNxAg5telhU6~Eq~gxEXx-LrECAO8ELhznpXu9yAJm3NCZW13MPxOu1mmN0baSHqRJYtBFdL7lfD99Nt~cTqUxLmngk86X2ROpbrSKlwgNMyqO7-8oUj0mWw4cOEuXSS4FMlbR9FczrxcP7qSfT8bwcRAm2gGvmXLFdVroGjqgXjZpS1Uo7282CXlrH1Rgc0fKftC-75beBSsLAagtWVQRdW6FUbWpn089uI~YXtzLUWq0rNtaWU9u082qKjAJGV68RlBYSg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Community Development Committee reviewed draft economic development goals and park-amenity language on Aug. 11, focusing on simplifying licensing for home occupations, using city events to promote local businesses, and exploring limited, community-compatible commercial development near the north fields. The committee also discussed Meadow Park amenities after learning a recent pickleball grant application was not awarded.

Daniel Jensen of Sunrise Engineering said the economic development chapter is intentionally short because Woodland Hills has limited commercial land and existing municipal efforts already streamline licensing. On home occupations, Jensen recommended clear, transparent licensing processes and suggested the city could spotlight opt-in local businesses in newsletters or event marketing.

On events, Jensen noted the city’s Maple Fest (the name used in the draft) has historically not always had formal city sponsorship; he suggested coordinating with organizers on marketing and vendor opportunities but did not propose city sponsorship changes tonight.

Regarding the north-side lower fields, Jensen said the plan should \"explore targeted community-compatible commercial development\" rather than prescribe commercial uses. \"Explore targeted community compatible commercial development,\" he said, adding any future proposals should meet community design expectations and scale.

On park amenities, Jensen told the committee the city applied for a grant for a pickleball court and did not receive funding. He recommended continued exploration of grant opportunities and periodic resident surveys to gauge interest before committing to specific facilities. Committee members said they preferred noncommittal language (for example, “consider” or “explore”) rather than definitive commitments to particular amenities.

Process and schedule: Jensen will circulate completed chapters 1–5 and 7 and the annexation chapter; the committee agreed to review drafts between meetings and expected remaining chapters in September. The committee plans to reconvene on its regular schedule and consider voting on the full general-plan package after members have had time to review all chapters.

No formal action was taken on the economic-development or park sections at this meeting; the committee requested distribution of the draft text to members and to the trails committee where relevant.","Consultant presented a draft economic development chapter that emphasizes streamlined business licensing, support for home occupations, and cautious exploration of limited commercial development. The committee also discussed park amenities; a previously applied-for pickleball grant was not awarded and the city will continue to explore options.","actionData","errors"]

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Committee flags Loafer Mountain WMA licensing issue as it finalizes trail goals

Committee refines annexation expansion map; keeps overlaps with Salem and Elk Ridge

Committee reviews economic-development goals, park amenities; pickleball grant previously declined