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Council hears developer on Heritage subdivision; asks for map and clarifications on open‑space appraisal and occupancy rules
Summary
Developers representing a 48‑acre Heritage project discussed a development agreement that would lock in 96 ERUs, require open‑space appraisals, and include secondary‑water infrastructure; council requested the map, appraisal details and to explore owner‑occupancy or CCR options before voting.
Willard, Utah — Representatives for a proposed 48‑acre Heritage development briefed the Willard City Council on July 10 on a draft development agreement that would vest rights for up to 96 residential equivalent units (ERUs), require an appraisal‑based fee‑in‑lieu where open space is deficient, and anticipate construction of secondary‑water infrastructure.
Greg Day, speaking on behalf of the developer, said the 48 acres referenced in the draft are the undeveloped portion of the property and that open‑space and infrastructure obligations were included. The agreement outlines an appraisal process for any fee‑in‑lieu of open space that would value the entire property and then apportion the cost for acreage that does not meet open‑space requirements.
Council members asked for the plan map to be added to the council packet and sought clarity on several points: whether the 96 ERUs are locked in by the agreement, the mechanics of the appraisal for fee in lieu, the developer’s plan for a secondary‑water system (using existing irrigation wells), and whether deed restrictions or CCR language could be used to encourage owner occupancy rather than rental conversions.
City staff and the developer said the agreement’s language locks the ERU count but allows limited engineering‑level adjustments for on‑the‑ground design changes; the map will be provided before the next meeting. Council requested the developer consider owner‑occupancy or CCR provisions and to provide the map and appraisal guidance for the next agenda.
Next steps: developer to provide the map and any supplemental material; council will schedule the item for a future agenda with a completed package for possible approval.
