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Draper council to pursue formal boundary adjustment with Alpine to close a 16–17-foot gap
Summary
Council heard a staff-backed proposal to adjust the Draper–Alpine boundary where historic plats left a 16–17-foot unclaimed gap; staff and a surveyor said deeded monuments support moving the line and recommended a joint resolution of intent and public hearing.
A city presenter outlined a proposal to adjust the common boundary between Draper and Alpine after historical plats and county GIS produced a narrow, unowned gap between two parcels.
The presenter explained that monumented pins and original deeds place the lot line farther west than the current mapped city line, leaving a triangular gap about 16 to 17 feet wide. "This is the 2 parcels that I'm talking about right here," the presenter said while showing the parcels and monuments. The presenter noted Sunrise Engineering surveyor Dale Robinson reviewed the site and agreed the deeded west line is the proper alignment.
Why it matters: the gap is not taxed and has no clear owner on county maps, creating uncertainty for parcel boundaries and future development. The presenter asked the council to direct staff to prepare a joint resolution of intent with Alpine — similar to a prior Highland example — and to schedule a future public hearing after both cities approve the resolution.
Council members asked practical questions about access, existing improvements and whether the adjustment would effectively enlarge adjacent lots. Staff said one affected parcel contains a single house with an access drive and that shifting the line would restore lot lines "back to what their intended purpose was when they did the plat." The presenter emphasized that the monuments remain in the ground and that the proposed change simply aligns the mapped city boundary to those monuments.
Next steps: staff told the council they will prepare resolution documents and coordinate with Alpine City; both cities must sign the annexation/plat adjustment before any formal plat is recorded and before the matter is set for a public hearing.
Clarifying details: the presenter referenced an 1850s-era annexation/plat history and a final PLSS (public land survey system) survey done roughly a year after Alpine's initial action; the speaker described the historical measurement as "about 1,076" feet at one edge and identified found rebars and brass-capped monuments dating from mid- to late-1800s through the 1950s. Specific legal authority for the boundary adjustment was not cited during the presentation.
Ending: Council expressed no objection to staff moving forward with paperwork and a resolution of intent; staff will notify the council when Alpine is prepared to proceed so Draper can schedule the public hearing and final action.
