Council approves Village Springs 55+ subdivision; city vacates small gap right‑of‑way

The North Logan City Council voted unanimously June 18 to vacate an old, triangular gap in public right‑of‑way and to approve the preliminary plat, subdivision improvement plans and development agreement for the Village Springs 55+ subdivision (parcel ID 04‑060‑0027).

Staff and the developer said the red‑shaded “gap parcel” on planning maps is a remnant of old roadway dedications and is not needed for the street network as currently constructed. Scott (city planning staff) explained the site is in a city center SF‑6 zone; the council has authority under state law to vacate right‑of‑way and hold the legislative action required for this item.

During the public hearing, residents and representatives of Cinnamon Ridge mobile home community raised concerns about how the vacation would affect the community’s yards, sheds and accessory structures. Josh Vanoy, manager of the Cinnamon Ridge community, said some residents were “apprehensive” and requested clearer notices. Rick Champlin, the applicant, told council members he believed three units on the eastern edge of Cinnamon Ridge could be affected and that any removals or relocations of sheds would be handled with those affected residents; the developer said the related road connection likely would be part of a later phase of construction.

City staff reviewed GIS imagery during the meeting and showed where existing accessory structures overlap city property. Scott said the city has historically tolerated some long‑standing encroachments and that, because the connection requires a 90‑degree tie‑in for safety, the three easternmost units were the only parcels expected to be impacted in the near term. Council members asked about notice to the underlying property owner and the city’s enforcement approach; staff said the project was noticed according to statutory procedures, and the developer said they had survey stakes in place and would work with affected tenants.

Councilmember Emily moved to vacate the gap right‑of‑way, adopt the ordinance to vacate the right‑of‑way, and approve the preliminary plat, subdivision improvement plans and development agreement, adopting the staff report; the motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.

Scott noted the planning commission had reviewed the application and provided a positive recommendation to council. The council’s actions included both the legislative vacation of the remnant right‑of‑way and approval of the subdivision documents necessary to record the plat.