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West Valley council studies station‑area scenarios, favors lower-density options in some neighborhoods
Summary
City staff presented three station-area scenarios (Chesterfield, Redwood Junction, Maverik Center) and asked for council direction. Councilmembers generally preferred lower-density options in Chesterfield and mixed preferences near transit stations; parking obligations and floodplain limitations emerged as key constraints.
West Valley City staff presented a multi-site station‑area plan at the councilstudy meeting on April 8, outlining alternative land‑use scenarios for Chesterfield, Redwood Junction and the Maverik Center area and asking for direction on density and program.
"This area has some unique challenges that don't exist in other places in the city," said Mr. Pastrich of the community development department, citing long‑standing agricultural zoning, flood‑plain constraints and properties with below‑average condition scores. He summarized two or more scenarios for each station area ranging from smaller‑lot single‑family and townhomes to denser multifamily and commercial mixes.
Council members said they…
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