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Council discusses vacating remnant Desert Fox Circle segment to neighboring homeowners
Summary
City staff described a roughly 100-foot remnant road piece left by UDOT after intersection reconstruction and said they will coordinate with UDOT and residents to vacate and replat the parcels so adjacent homeowners can acquire the land, subject to survey, platting, sewer access constraints, and potential resident reimbursement of costs.
City engineer Ben White briefed the council on Jan. 6 about a roughly 100-foot leftover segment of Desert Fox Circle that UDOT retained after intersection reconstruction. The parcel is adjacent to several homeowners who have asked for the property to be released to them; staff explained UDOT is the current owner of certain triangular parcels and that the city does not need the remnant roadway for operations.
Staff described the typical process and constraints for vacating a public road: coordinate with UDOT to acquire or confirm release of the parcels, hire a surveyor to prepare a plat and boundary adjustment, hold required public hearings, adopt an ordinance to vacate the road, and record the new plat. Staff also noted a sewer manhole on or near the remnant that must remain accessible and that any eventual homeowners acquiring the land would be responsible for removal of the pavement, maintenance, and costs such as platting and any impacts to utility access.
Several council members expressed support for assisting residents to resolve the issue but cautioned that property owners should understand and accept likely costs (surveying, platting, and potential maintenance) and that any transfer would preserve utility access for maintenance crews. The city said it may facilitate the process but expected property owners to reimburse costs; next steps include continued coordination with UDOT, surveying and a future agenda item with a public hearing and an example plat for council consideration.
No final action was taken at the Jan. 6 meeting; council direction was to proceed with discussions and prepare the formal vacation/platting process if UDOT confirms release of the parcels.
