The North Ogden City Council postponed action Nov. 26 on a proposed development agreement and related annexation for a large southwestern parcel after extensive discussion about unit counts, public open space and an unresolved stream-alteration permit for Mud Creek.

Scott Hess, the presenting staff planner, said the concept plan shows 311 units while the draft agreement references 315 units and that R4 zoning would allow roughly 307 units (20.52 acres x 15 units/acre). He said 49 units are proposed on the west side to be sold as ownership townhomes and that roughly 15% of the site is currently proposed as owner-occupied units by design. "If we don't get to a development agreement, what staff would ask... is that we postpone the development agreement and postpone the annexation," Scott said, urging a second draft based on council feedback.

Developer representative Travis Taylor described site constraints and repeatedly flagged Mud Creek as an outstanding permitting question. "Mud Creek is the great unknown for us until we go through that process," Travis said, explaining the stream-alteration permit could change how much of the creek is piped versus daylighted and that would affect unit layouts and parking.

Council members raised specific questions about park amenities, who funds construction, fence heights along the eastern boundary and whether the proposed ownership mix provided enough for long-term city goals. Several residents, including Hallie Richards and Duane Richards, voiced concerns about traffic on 150 East and 300 East and urged council to ensure the design protects adjacent single-family neighborhoods. Steph Casey pressed staff to clarify funding; staff confirmed the developer would construct the park improvements but be reimbursed with the city's park impact fees (i.e., city funds).

Mayor Pro Tem moved to postpone further action on A19-2024 to allow staff and the developer to incorporate the council's comments and return with a revised agreement; the motion was seconded and passed by voice vote. Council later moved to postpone Ordinance 20-24-20 (annexation of approximately 20.52 acres at about 1661 North Washington) for the same reason; that motion also passed.

Council and staff said they expect to return a revised agreement so the annexation can proceed without restarting statutory notice and timing requirements.