Planning Commission approves preliminary 13‑lot Blossom Hill Plat C; reimbursement agreement required before final approval

The Pleasant Grove City Planning Commission on April 10 recommended approval of a 13‑lot preliminary subdivision called Blossom Hill Plat C on about 6.87–6.89 acres, subject to a reimbursement agreement for off‑site improvements to be approved by the City Council and completion of all final planning, engineering and fire‑department requirements.

Jacob Hawkins, city planner, said the portion known as Blossom Hill Plat C was originally part of a larger development the applicant began in 2022 and later split into multiple plats. "This property is 6.87 acres and is going to be split into 13 different lots," Hawkins said. He noted two flag lots (301 and 302) share a common private stem to 1185 East and that the applicant submitted the proposal before a September 17, 2024 amendment to the flag-lot ordinance; because the submittal predates that amendment, the applicant is vested under the prior ordinance that allowed up to three flag lots sharing a stem.

Hawkins told commissioners the final connection of 1185 East will provide access and utilities, and the engineering division is drafting a reimbursement agreement for a portion of the off‑site improvements that city council must approve before final plat approval. He also noted fence/screening requirements in code section 10-15-38 related to grade differences between new development and adjacent existing residences may require screening through a conditional use permit at the building‑permit stage.

Russell Wilson of Symphony Homes, the applicant, was present and said he appreciated staff help and had no additional comments. Engineering staff reported prior stormwater issues in the area were addressed in earlier phases and through a city project on 1300 East, including upsizing pipes and a reimbursement agreement to accommodate historic flows.

Commissioner Shirley moved to approve the preliminary plat adopting the staff report exhibits, conditions and findings, with conditions that a reimbursement agreement be approved and executed by city council and that final planning, engineering and fire requirements be satisfied. The motion was seconded and carried by the commission with all voting aye.

The commission’s approval advances the subdivision to final‑plat steps; the reimbursement agreement must be resolved and final technical sign‑offs completed before the city engineer grants final plat approval.