Developers advance 2A/2B/2D work; city presses for detention pond and control structure before major tie‑ins

City staff and developers on Wednesday updated the project management group on construction and permitting activity for phases labeled 2A, 2B and 2D of the Sundance Bay development, and emphasized the need to complete a detention pond and control structure before developers tie new stormwater lines into downstream systems.

Brandon Green of Flagship Homes summarized construction progress and utility work, saying Regency is “running their water and sewer up” through the 2A area and that the team expects to run a storm drain up to the pump house and “tie that well discharge line into the storm drain system.” The group said the existing pond used by a nearby well was filled and that, until the pond and a control structure are completed, stormwater is moving uncontrolled across the highway and onto city property.

The issue matters for the city because that uncontrolled flow “ends up over on the city property,” creating flooding that staff said occurred last month. City engineering staff pressed for the detention pond and a control structure to be completed so the flow into the public storm network can be regulated rather than sent directly onto municipal land.

Developers reported a contractor is ready to begin work on 2B and 2D. A representative said Landmark (a Utah County contractor) will start road cuts and install infrastructure once the project receives internal clearances and outstanding county reviews are resolved. Staff said review comments will be provided to the developer, who intends to submit revised improvement drawings for final review. The group also confirmed the developer paid county fees and that a preliminary plat hearing is scheduled before the Planning Commission on May 14.

City staff outlined short-term timing: they expect to run the pipeline “up by the April first of May” and discussed the high initial flushing flows when systems are turned on. Staff warned that the developer’s initial line flushes can send thousands of gallons per minute into the storm network, underscoring the need for detention and a control structure before tie‑ins are made.

No formal action or vote was recorded at the meeting; staff and developers agreed to exchange improvement-plan comments, to request or confirm will‑serve letters where needed, and to return to project management with revised drawings and schedule updates.

The project team also discussed landscaping and park-site plans tied to the phases. Staff asked for updated landscape plans for park areas and for any design changes to be sent with the submittal package so Planning Commission reviewers can confirm whether previously approved features (pavilions, gathering spaces) remain or have been altered.

Remaining steps noted at the meeting: city staff will deliver comment letters on plats and improvement drawings; the developer will submit revisions and updated will‑serve letters as needed; and the project will return to the Planning Commission for preliminary plat consideration on May 14.