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City officials and the developer’s counsel said the agreement aims to balance the developer’s request for access and higher density on specific parcels with infrastructure improvements the city would otherwise fund. Heather (in-house counsel working with Vantage Development on behalf of 3 Bridges) told the council that 3 Bridges agreed to provide a new water storage tank and drainage mitigation on the developer’s land and to rebuild mailboxes with added capacity.

In public comment, residents pressed the council on water availability, mailbox design and traffic impacts. Scott Abbott asked whether the agreement gives water to the developer; Ted, Woodland Hills public works director, said surplus water would be available for purchase only if the city has surplus and emphasized the city’s interlocal sharing arrangement with Salem City. Resident Lynn Bennett asked why the tank size was listed as a range; city staff said the final tank will be sized for the city’s build-out needs and the agreement commits funding for the tank and associated work.

Key provisions and council discussion
- Water storage: The agreement requires the developer to contribute to a water storage tank for the city. Early drafts discussed a 550,000-gallon tank; staff told the council the project will be sized to 800,000 gallons for the city’s build-out needs. Ted said the tank and the purchase of surplus water are subject to availability and state water law requirements.
- Drainage: 3 Bridges agreed to build drainage improvements on its parcel to address runoff that affects Woodland Hills and neighboring jurisdictions; the city will inspect and require performance guarantees.
- Mailboxes: The developer will fund rebuilt mail facilities “at least double” current capacity, and the design will be subject to site-plan review and U.S. Postal Service input, the council was told.
- Access and density: The developer seeks access into its property through the roundabout and limited density increases on parcels it owns or controls. City staff emphasized the agreement is specific to the parcels named and does not create a new citywide zoning category. Heather and the city attorney agreed to refine language so overlay zone terms apply fully if adjacent parcels are acquired.
- Wildlife and mitigation: 3 Bridges representatives said they have been working with the Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) and that DWR has done tracking and meetings; residents urged continued formal coordination and public reporting of DWR findings.
- Traffic study: City staff said the project’s traffic analysis found the roundabout would maintain a Level of Service A under existing, development and long-range scenarios; estimated peak-hour delay at the roundabout rises from roughly 3.5 seconds today to about six seconds under build-out projections. The traffic study recommended adding turn lanes at nearby intersections and identified 1280 South as likely needing stop control and turn lanes as the area develops.

Public safeguards and conditions
Council members and city staff said the ordinance adopting the development agreement will be subject to final legal edits and conditions, including the incorporation of overlay-zone terms for an additional adjacent parcel if it is acquired, performance bonds or warranties for construction of the tank and drainage works, and site-plan review for mailboxes, lighting and parking. Staff also said the agreement uses an interlocal water-share arrangement with Salem City so water serving the project would be Salem’s public water system and therefore subject to Salem’s operation and billing rules.

Action and next steps
Councilmember Kinston moved to adopt the development agreement as revised and conditioned; the motion was seconded and adopted by roll call. Councilmembers who recorded votes supported adoption and the motion carried. The council directed city legal staff to finalize clearing language and conditions before the ordinance becomes final.

The council’s approval does not change zoning citywide; staff emphasized the agreement’s density concessions apply only to the parcels named in the development agreement and to any adjoining parcel specifically incorporated by the terms of the agreement.

Residents and the developer will have further site-plan and technical reviews before construction begins. The agreement sets performance and inspection requirements and requires remedy or warranty periods before the infrastructure is accepted as city property.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting and Meet the Candidates September 23 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Woodland Hills City Council approved a development agreement with developer 3 Bridges that includes a water storage tank, drainage work, mailbox upgrades and parcel-specific density changes; council members tied approval to final legal edits and conditions.","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},6466486,"Council votes: appointments, engineering and repairs approved; Sunrise contract cleared",168,3426000,3594000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5823960-bc7cc6c623c27c60f7e8b2ca55278ae9&start=3426&end=3594","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5823960-bc7cc6c623c27c60f7e8b2ca55278ae9/thumbnail_3426000.jpg","/articles/6466486/Woodland-Hills/Utah-County/Utah/Council-votes-appointments-engineering-and-repairs-approved-Sunrise-contract-cleared","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6466486-756a247f2f59ed7eaca22ae32f160c76/orig.mp4?Expires=1771152370&Signature=n6SniFEbSqBix42Z9AhSd~7SjGcR8Jv6CeGfZb1ScB650NCq-0tQ~q-UpiZYe24sGOnyZThYa2L7V9047ve7aYj8HcbTLQmEtfpBJRyceHGdEvdv5hIgrt5TRUB47m0rW8hORYCbwyiQgH3FAssO~Nk79QmjRYtmidBJSPZl1OFoNyQPZdJ21MhYU7xUhawq6L6pLfzzCgpAjTk0Qi4ERc8vkiMRX~Zve1DrswrTq~lUgxBRsyueynq1PdhyP~7deZNYoLJMkgV6nN5wJgXX5qluc9-aN-UTQX4Q2RkjCX3g4FeL1Xul4Uzppy~HaKncs-0zaUxf9fYGqms3V1KvZg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Woodland Hills City Council approved several consent and action items during its meeting, including a personnel appointment and funding and contracting items needed to proceed with infrastructure work.

Key votes
- Resolution 2025-20: Appointment of a community development director. Council moved and seconded the resolution; members voted in favor and the motion carried.
- Approval of engineering funds for Phase 3 of the pavement management preservation plan. Council approved engineering work so the city can secure bond financing and proceed with road construction in the next funding cycle.
- Approval of funds for repairs to the Maple Canyon Booster Station. Council approved funding to repair a pump in the booster station; staff stated the disbursement amount on the record as \"almost $23,000\" (figure on the record: approximately $22,098) to complete the repair and motor replacement.
- Approval of a contract with Sunrise Engineering for building-inspection and building official assistance. Council approved the contract to provide building inspection services and building-official support.

Each motion was seconded and carried by affirmative vote of councilmembers present. Councilmembers recorded their votes in roll calls on several items earlier in the meeting and later approved the remaining items by voice vote with all in favor.

Why it matters
The engineering authorization allows the city to advance a roadway project that staff said is timed to match anticipated bond funding. The booster station repair addresses an operational need for the city’s water system. The building-inspection contract provides short-term staff support to ensure permit and construction inspections are handled while the city secures long-term staffing.

Records and next steps
Staff will move forward with contracting and engineering procurement; as with other actions, implementation will require standard procurement, bonding and reporting steps, and council directed staff to manage the projects consistent with adopted budgets and any prior council direction.","At its regular meeting the Woodland Hills City Council approved an appointment, authorized engineering funds for pavement work, approved repairs to a booster station and ratified a contract for building-inspection services.",{"_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},6466490,"Council hears public comment on proposed water policy allowing fee-in-lieu for developer water rights",415,553000,968000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5823960-bc7cc6c623c27c60f7e8b2ca55278ae9&start=553&end=968","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5823960-bc7cc6c623c27c60f7e8b2ca55278ae9/thumbnail_553000.jpg","/articles/6466490/Woodland-Hills/Utah-County/Utah/Council-hears-public-comment-on-proposed-water-policy-allowing-fee-in-lieu-for-developer-water-rights","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6466490-047fe1954a168e014d9c77c7c0e21bf2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771152370&Signature=iOc8tuho9K~VLUlHzpQVPIv7SsUgZ7Kuc73EFrldRuEK76vXgmwBJmPpqNNbCeW45DzgZrT4w~FoTCs7plnT9LNCtABQqkJ9DdjZJIFkgzr1JWDSpIKyu5irQOrx3SNrXG3kMVRt0AVXOymZfIoDTUAuP~esiI57Vmr3Wt-3ybpVbsvHiUmy-PJbvoMT3CN82kgdX7GWGBwTE9DZDQ6fNoTUwGo2tUODEJEQ~A2EuTJQ59q013Bc2RQ87nngq3auVrUaHQwzHvam88ySHkL6E39q9qE65owePudSzUwEu47i5IY6pij5Ir7KW~fcnh3vUJZp3IiqRDgQlLLaVHbAfg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Woodland Hills city staff opened a public hearing and described a proposed amendment to city code 8.5.1 that would allow developers, in some cases, to pay a fee in lieu of bringing water shares to the city when they build new developments.

Public works director Ted explained that the city currently requires developers to acquire and dedicate water shares to the city. He told the council the city currently has a surplus of water rights and the fee-in-lieu option would allow the city to allocate some of that excess water to developments while collecting revenue now instead of spending taxpayer dollars to expand storage. Ted said the policy would be optional for developers and the city could later rescind the fee-in-lieu option if water availability tightens.

Residents raised questions about long-range carry-through of the water surplus, build-out assumptions and who bears the long-term risk. One resident asked whether the current water surplus will be adequate if zoning and densities change across the city; Ted said staff has evaluated build-out population through the city’s planning horizon (to about 2060) and believes current surplus shares will cover demand for decades but reiterated the city can reverse the fee option if needed. Another resident asked whether single-property owners who develop their lots must still bring water shares; staff said developers of multi-lot developments will bring shares for the development and that individual lot purchasers typically are covered if a developer dedicates the water for the subdivision.

Other technical points raised during the hearing included:
- Availability and ownership: Ted and other staff explained surplus water resources are held by the city and any sale or allocation is subject to state water law and beneficial-use rules; staff said Salem City operates the relevant public water system for the area under an interlocal agreement.
- Pricing and billing: Council discussion noted the city uses tiered water rates for customers; staff said any developer purchases of surplus water would be at rates and terms consistent with the public-water system and subject to availability.
- Safeguards: Staff said the fee-in-lieu policy would be subject to review and could be rescinded when the city determines the amount of surplus has been allocated.

No final council action on the code amendment was recorded in the transcript; the item was presented, public testimony was taken and councilmembers asked questions of staff. Council staff and the public will continue technical review and drafting before any ordinance adoption.","City staff presented a draft code amendment that would let developers pay a fee instead of dedicating water shares where the city has surplus rights; residents questioned long-term supply and build-out assumptions and the city said the option can be rescinded if needed.",{"_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},6466496,"Council approves zoning change for 90 East Highline after public hearing; recusal noted",3258,161000,3419000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5823960-bc7cc6c623c27c60f7e8b2ca55278ae9&start=161&end=3419","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5823960-bc7cc6c623c27c60f7e8b2ca55278ae9/thumbnail_161000.jpg","/articles/6466496/Woodland-Hills/Utah-County/Utah/Council-approves-zoning-change-for-90-East-Highline-after-public-hearing-recusal-noted","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6466496-d41889a31434789010a47af7577c13bd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771152370&Signature=gFtfFGKtClY04BbGpindaczYwhS2cT4drzhPrC8T3TI6AkzcvJ0wU8P6PjIdF4M-otZgtJPG~5JZ3mDA0iCtUkJTJIhvKjS0rhOmP~x2bYRz8~l-t5c~2fKTzkB3Q7bJGDqjr29babrU6wecgJmFERr4mFlkgkCRptLfqw3fWF3kJgWexcx9IC9tIpoKn-QR0XQEpuGcI5E5uH~n1vPEiL19hjHxG9jAPXAntsm2c5u7wBow~rw7yyi5SnN86wHjOjfdPR03DLl8SZYx~eAsHHGuCILmBdmHFgxzBUhNnxdIKNQtHyvEHTWjMi0ACtgCAkktDl0w5K~9qi~aryKldw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Woodland Hills City Council voted to approve a rezoning for property at 90 East Highline, changing the designation from R1-1 to R1-19 to permit an attached addition and reduced setbacks for the homeowner.

The property owner and supporters described the request as a modest, attached addition and deck to allow full-time residency. Wayne, who represented the planning commission, told the council the Quebec Planning Commission reviewed and recommended approval. Members of the public spoke both for and against the change. A commenter who identified himself as Mylan Malkovich expressed support for the applicant, and resident Diana Sackett opposed spot zoning and urged use of a statutory exemption or variance process for properties with unusual lot configurations.

Council action and conditions
Councilmember Kinston moved to adopt Ordinance 2025-32 to change zoning for the property at 90 East Highline; the motion was seconded by Councilmember Lund. On roll call, Councilmembers Hutchings, Malkovich, Kinston and Lund voted yes. Councilmember Hilliard recused from the vote. The motion carried.

What the decision means
City staff and commenters emphasized that the approval was limited to the lot-specific condition — the ordinance adopted the zoning change for this parcel to address setbacks for the owner’s proposed attached garage and deck. Diana Sackett urged the council to consider statutory limits on spot zoning and pointed to an exemption process that allows relief when an addition will not harm neighboring properties; staff and the council noted that legal pathways including variance or specific exemption rules exist and that the council had reviewed planning-commission recommendations.

Next steps
The council closed the public hearing and adopted the ordinance. Any building permit work will be subject to the city’s site-plan and building permit processes and must meet the conditions attached to the approval.","The council approved an ordinance to change zoning for a property at 90 East Highline from R1-1 to R1-19 to allow an attached addition; the vote followed public support and an objection raising spot-zoning concerns.","actionData","errors"]

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