Council adopts vicinity plan amendment for 1592 W. 1800 N.; applicant plans new home

Pleasant Grove City Council on Tuesday approved an ordinance amending the city's official vicinity plan for property at approximately 1592 West 1800 North in the rural residential (RR) zone to reflect a potential two‑lot layout and a cul‑de‑sac in place of a through connection.

The amendment changes only the vicinity plan 'a guiding document that shows likely future street and lot patterns'and does not approve a subdivision, site plan or building permits. Director Neil Winterton told the council that staff and engineering had reviewed the map and brought forward the change so the property owner could later pursue full engineering and a site plan if they chose to do so.

Property owner Bruce Black spoke at the public hearing and said he intends to build a home "on that back corner" once the vicinity plan is amended. Black told the council he had previously pursued an accessory dwelling for the front house that did not proceed and that neighboring property owners who attended the planning commission meeting generally supported a dead end or cul‑de‑sac in this location.

Council member Jensen moved to approve the ordinance amending the vicinity plan and council member Anderson seconded. The council later confirmed the vote by roll call: Diana Anderson, Steve Rogers, Eric Jensen and Council member Lamone all voted yes; Mayor Pro Tem also voted yes. The motion passed.

The council and staff reiterated that approving the vicinity plan does not authorize any construction; any future subdivision or building permit will require separate review and approval.

The council opened and closed the public hearing on the item without further public opposition before taking the motion.

Looking ahead, the applicant indicated he will apply for necessary building permits after the vicinity plan amendment is in place.