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Developer presents PRUD pattern book for West Layton subdivision, seeks feedback on design principles
Summary
Destination Homes and Larry H. Miller Real Estate presented a pattern book and phasing plan for a planned PRUD in West Layton that mixes townhomes, cottage courts and single-family homes, emphasizes trail connections and linear open space, and proposes design controls rather than fixed floor plans.
Destination Homes and representatives from Larry H. Miller Real Estate presented a Planned Residential Unit Development (PRUD) concept to the Layton City Council and asked for feedback on a pattern book that would guide architectural styles, massing and streetscape details for a new subdivision in West Layton.
Presenters said the development will include three housing types — townhomes, cottage courts (roughly 1,800–1,900 sq ft single-family homes), and larger single-family homes — with pricing targets the developers described as “low $400s” for townhomes, “low $500s” for cottage courts and mid-$700s for larger single-family product. The design approach uses a pattern book that defines architectural components, porches, window types, column styles and anti-monotony rules rather than locking in specific floor plans years in advance. The presenters said that approach affords builders flexibility to respond to market changes while assuring the city the homes will conform to the approved styles.
The team showed a phased site plan with three take-downs from south to north and described linear trails, paseo connections and neighborhood parks. They proposed a 10-foot trail that ties into the city trail system, a detention pond with a surrounding trail and open space that “nods” to the property’s agricultural history and ties to the nearby J and J Nursery. Project architects said precedence came from prior projects such as Hill Farms and Trailside but stressed the new community will have a distinct identity.
Council members asked about masonry/glazing standards, anti-monotony (limits on repeated elevations), phasing and how the pattern book would be enforced. Presenter Corinne said the pattern book would be recorded with the development agreement and used by staff in permit review, and the developer would conduct internal architectural review before submittals to ensure compliance. The developers also said they plan to include dog-friendly spaces, linear open space, and to phase parks and trails to avoid delaying amenities to the final phase.
Council feedback was generally supportive; staff noted outstanding details to resolve with city planning such as masonry percentage and glazing that will be negotiated prior to formal recording.
