Council approves mixed‑use residential rezone at 1534 S 1100 W with development agreement

The Provo Municipal Council approved an amendment to the zone map and a development agreement for property near 1534 South and 1100 West, clearing the way for a mixed residential project combining general commercial and low‑density residential zones and a mix of attached and detached housing.

Planning staff (Aaron Ardmore) described the concept plan and emphasized connectivity, open space and a proposed Dry Creek trail. The project will require roughly 1.5 miles of sewer extension to reach an existing manhole and will depend on easements or negotiated rights‑of‑way with adjacent property owners; staff said eminent domain is not imminent and the developer is working with property owners to secure easements.

Developer Andre Christiansen said all units will be for sale with a deed restriction requiring owner‑occupancy for the first year and that each unit will include a two‑car garage and driveway parking. Council and staff probed parking design, garage setbacks and how the sewer alignment would be constructed; Public Works staff said much of the route could be built without taking additional property if agreements are reached, otherwise road rebuilds might be required.

Public commenters from the neighborhood raised floodplain and water‑table concerns, settled settling and foundation issues, parking and trail access; neighborhood representatives supported the trail, open space and owner‑occupancy commitments. Councilor Becky Bogdan was the lone no vote; the motion passed 6‑1.

What’s next: Staff will finalize the development agreement terms and ensure required sewer easements or construction plans are secured before building permits move forward; if required easements cannot be secured, the developer could be required to rebuild portions of the road to accommodate deeper sewer trenches.