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Planning commission and community services reports: subdivisions, moderate‑income housing strategies and rising museum attendance
Summary
City staff reported several development applications, work on the city’s moderate‑income housing strategies and planning‑code cleanups, and community services noted increased museum attendance and new programs; the council discussed ADUs, upcoming general‑plan amendments, and community engagement.
At the Jan. 21 meeting, Santaquin City staff updated the council on development activity, planning work on the moderate‑income housing element, and several community services items, including a rise in museum attendance and a chamber grant supporting home‑based businesses.
Planning and development City staff reported active DRC (development review committee) and planning commission items including a preliminary commercial subdivision at the San Jacqueen Estates site (near Big O Tires), and a small two‑lot residential subdivision called The Peak on the north side of the core area. Staff said the planning commission is preparing recommendations for a general‑plan amendment addressing the city’s moderate‑income housing strategies — a report due in early August — and is considering a tidy-up ordinance to clarify setback tables and landscaping discrepancies.
Staff and the council also discussed accessory dwelling units (ADUs). The planning commission has reviewed options and will recommend strategies; council members said they may prioritize allowing ADUs in R‑15 residential zones this year depending on state legislation. Staff emphasized that state law changes could affect local choices and that the city can amend its general plan if necessary.
Community services and chamber updates Councilmember Ryan and Community Services staff reported that the Chamber of Commerce won a state grant called “Garage to Great” to support home‑based businesses, and the chamber has a new Santaquin member on its board. The community services board and the RAP tax committee are shifting toward earlier engagement in the year to source community project ideas and vet them before presentation to council.
Museum attendance and events Staff reported museum attendance of 3,437 visitors for calendar year 2024, up from 2,281 in 2023; staff attributed increases to events such as Spooky Night and more drop‑in visitors during Orchard Days. The museum also expanded hours on some weekdays and evenings through Feb. 10 for a community “heart hunt” program.
Other items Councilmembers discussed citizen interest in a skate park and expanded urban trails; one councilmember suggested using Foothill right‑of‑way for a dirt mountain‑bike feature or recreational course as a low‑cost way to add outdoor recreation options. Staff noted that subdivision review now proceeds through the planning commission per recent state changes and may not come to council except as required by ordinance.
