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Developer presents scaled-back Oquirrh Wood Ranch plan emphasizing business park and ranchettes
Summary
Oquirrh Wood Ranch LLC presented a revised concept that avoids higher-density housing and instead proposes a business park, agricultural-style ranchette lots (about 3–3.33 acres), and future commercial space. Council expressed concerns about long-term expansion and requested further review by the Planning Commission.
Jared Westhoff, representing Oquirrh Wood Ranch LLC, presented an updated concept plan to the Fairfield Town Council on April 15, 2026, that he said responds to prior feedback by avoiding higher-density residential development and emphasizing three components: a business park, agricultural-style ranchette lots and future commercial development.
Westhoff said the business park is intended to accommodate data centers, manufacturing, light industrial operations and service-based businesses already present in nearby areas. He said the plan addresses existing homes inside the proposed business park by offering home owners the option to sell or exchange for parcels in the ranchette area rather than leaving them isolated by industrial uses. "The lots are approximately 3 to 3.33 acres in size and intended to serve as usable agricultural properties," Westhoff said, describing features such as horse arenas, barns, hay storage and accessory dwelling units.
On transportation, Westhoff described a proposed 900 North collector road to route business-park traffic away from Main Street and a planned realignment of the Lehi‑Fairfield Road to improve flow and intersection safety. He added the business-park design intends truck access from major roads so heavy vehicles do not traverse ranchette or residential streets.
Westhoff discussed utilities and public-safety planning: the project team is evaluating independent well solutions to avoid impacting Fairfield’s spring system, has identified a potential water-tank site that could also benefit other parts of town, and is exploring sewer options including cooperation with Eagle Mountain or locating treatment lagoons. He also said the company had identified a possible future fire station site near the proposed collector road. Westhoff told the Council multiple zone changes and a development agreement would be required and emphasized the developer’s willingness to define standards through a site-specific zone and development agreement.
Council members asked about long-term land acquisition and the potential for future expansion. Councilman Michael Weber said he remains concerned about the project's long-term implications despite improvements from earlier proposals; Westhoff acknowledged the company may purchase additional land if available but stated they have "heard the Town’s concerns regarding density and are committed to working within those expectations." Councilman Tyler Thomas observed that surrounding agricultural land is likely to be developed over time and that working with a known developer who engages with the Town may be preferable to an unknown future owner.
The Council discussed parks and open space, and Westhoff said those elements were not yet fully developed but that the company is open to working with the Town on trails and recreational features. The Council agreed the proposal had matured enough to proceed to additional review, including formal zoning applications, a development agreement and review by the Planning Commission.
Next steps: the developer will pursue formal zoning applications and a development-agreement framework; the Council signaled general consensus to move the conceptual plan forward to the Planning Commission for detailed review.
