Commission backs X Development’s 44‑unit townhome project with conditional use permit and site plan

The Pleasant Grove Planning Commission recommended approval of a conditional use permit and a residential site plan for a townhome project proposed by X Development at approximately 1000 West State Street.

Planning staff explained the project occupies roughly five acres in the Commercial Sales‑2 (CS2) zone and the Grove Mixed Housing subdistrict. The residential portion spans about three acres at the rear of the parcel and includes 10 townhome buildings containing 44 residential units plus an amenity/leasing building. Staff said the project meets CS2 standards limiting residential density to 12 dwelling units per acre (the project fits within a roughly five‑acre site), and that setbacks, building materials and design standards in section 10‑11‑D‑16 are being met or will be required as conditions of approval.

Hawkins described parking and open space plans: each townhome includes a driveway and a two‑car garage, the city’s parking standard for townhomes in this zoning is 2.5 spaces per unit, and staff said the applicant exceeds that requirement. The applicant proposes about 35 percent of the site as open space, including a pickleball court, a multipurpose lawn/drainage area and a small dog park. Staff recommended approval of the conditional use permit with the condition that all requirements of section 10‑11‑D‑16 be satisfied or the permit could be revoked; staff also recommended approval of the residential site plan with the usual final technical conditions.

Applicant Carla Mata of X Development said the team worked closely with staff and is ready to proceed. Commissioners discussed potential spillover parking into adjacent commercial lots (including the Macy’s parking area) and whether the proposed pickleball court should be gated or restricted to residents; the applicant said they would consider access controls. Staff and commissioners noted the commercial parcels facing State Street are constrained by a commercial buffer and could remain commercial for some time; the residential portion may be built before the commercial frontage is developed.

Commissioner Phillips moved to forward a positive recommendation for the conditional use permit with conditions that all requirements of section 10‑11‑D‑16 be met and that final planning, engineering and fire department requirements be satisfied; Commissioner Butler seconded and the motion carried. Commissioner Phillips then moved to forward a positive recommendation for the residential site plan with the same technical conditions; Commissioner Butler seconded and that motion also carried.