Council approves Sky/River Meadows amendment and preliminary plat; developer to fund fences for adjacent homeowners

Spanish Fork’s City Council approved Addendum No. 4 to the Sky Meadows Development Agreement (also referred to in discussion as River Meadows) and later approved a companion preliminary plat after public comments and planning commission review.

Why it matters: The approved amendment allows the developer to change previously approved townhome footprints and increase the number of units in the neighborhood. Council members and nearby residents discussed parking, street widths, and design; the council added a condition that the developer provide funds for fences along the shared property line with existing Calpak Avenue homeowners.

Key points from the meeting - Addendum and plat: The developer requested an amendment to the original development agreement to accommodate smaller, for-sale townhome footprints that increase the total units from the previously approved 150 to 174. The Planning Commission and the Development Review Committee recommended approval. - Design and amenities: The developer said the revised plan adds a clubhouse, pool, three pickleball courts, a playground, a pavilion and more landscaped open space; building elevations were presented with greater variety than the earlier plan. - Parking and streets: Council and residents pressed the applicant on visitor parking, the depth of rear driveways and whether the community’s 2.5-parking-spaces-per-unit standard is sufficient. Council members noted…