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North Logan declares Canyon Ridge lot surplus, opens property to bids
Summary
The council unanimously declared a city‑owned Canyon Ridge parcel surplus on Aug. 20, starting a state‑required sale process that will include an appraisal and deed restrictions preventing new home construction unless costly remediation is completed.
North Logan City Council voted unanimously Aug. 20 to declare a city‑owned parcel on Canyon Ridge Drive surplus and to begin the state‑required process to solicit bids.
City manager Alan told the council the city acquired the lot after construction left an improperly dug footing and foundation within a sewer easement. “Declaring it surplus is the first step,” he said, explaining the surplus process under city and state code and that any sale would include deed restrictions to prevent the lot from being treated as a buildable residential parcel.
Council and staff described options for the property, noting that a purchaser would likely face restrictions that prevent new building permits and that substantial engineered fill — roughly $50,000–$90,000 by staff estimate — would be required to make the lot buildable. Alan said the city will use a comparable‑value assessment as the baseline before seeking bids, and that any sale contract with deed restrictions would run with the land in perpetuity.
A member of the public who identified herself as Alexis reiterated geologic hazards and retaining‑wall concerns raised in prior reviews. Councilmember Emily said she supported a deed restriction but asked whether the city could require a timeline for any buyer to improve or landscape the lot; staff explained timelines would be part of the real‑estate purchase contract if the council sought such a condition.
Emily moved to declare the parcel (listed in meeting materials with parcel number 0414‑000342‑02320 and described in staff reports) surplus and to proceed with the appraisal and bid process; Kenny seconded and the motion passed by voice vote. Staff said any bids and proposed purchase agreements would return to the council for final approval.
What’s next: staff will complete the valuation step required by state law, open the public bid process, and bring any purchase agreements and deed restrictions back to the council for formal approval.
