Council approves mixed‑use rezone at Gordon and Fairfield to add retail and 68 townhomes

Layton City Council on March 20 approved an ordinance rezoning property at Gordon Avenue and Fairfield Road from CP‑1/planned neighborhood commercial and agricultural to MU (mixed‑use). The approval includes a concept plan and a development agreement that sets architectural expectations, public‑street dedications and sequencing requirements for commercial space.

The proposed development shows two commercial buildings fronting Fairfield Road and a total of 68 townhomes behind the commercial frontage. The developer will dedicate right of way for a new public street, provide required open space and construct a club/park area for residents. The development agreement requires at least 10,000 square feet of commercial space, standards for building materials and a minimum percentage of glazing on storefront facades. Townhome parking will meet the city standard: two assigned garage spaces per unit and additional visitor parking to meet the 0.25‑space per unit requirement for visitors.

Planning Commission reviewed the rezone and the concept plan and recommended approval; staff recommended adoption of Ordinance 25‑06 and the development agreement. During the council hearing a nearby property owner raised traffic, drainage and grading concerns at the gravel section of 1150 North and asked staff and the developer to address driveway alignment and storm‑water flow. The applicant, AIM Development (representative Tyler Miles), said the developer will pursue tenants for the commercial space and initially intends to offer the townhome units as rental housing.

The council approved the rezoning by roll call. Staff said detailed engineering, final architecture and landscape plans will be reviewed and approved administratively and through subsequent development‑plan steps before building permits are issued.