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Kaysville council approves redevelopment and preservation plan for 80 East Center Street
Summary
Council approved a rezone and development agreement for 80 East Center St that reduces density from a prior proposal, requires commercial occupancy before townhome occupancy, commits to renovating the site church within 24 months and limits how many units a single buyer can acquire.
Kaysville — After public outreach and revisions, the Kaysville City Council voted July 16 to approve a development agreement and rezoning for 80 East Center Street that couples new residential townhomes with dedicated commercial space and an explicit commitment to renovate and reuse an historic church on the site.
Staff told the council the planning commission recommended approval after the developer addressed concerns about traffic and compatibility. Neighborhood speakers, including Emma West and Tucker Hunsaker, said developers met with neighbors and had revised the proposal to reduce density and better integrate design. West said the updated design “integrates better with the residential areas” and thanked developers for seeking input.
Architect Gonzalo (on the record as Gonzalo Calquin) and developer representatives described a project of ten townhomes, two‑story commercial space fronting Center Street and a plan to renovate Building C—the old church—so it can be used commercially. The development agreement contains a phasing condition: the two‑story commercial building (Building B) must receive a certificate of occupancy before certificates of occupancy may be issued for the townhomes. The agreement also requires the developer to improve Building C and make it available for commercial use within 24 months of approval; improvements must comply with applicable codes while generally maintaining the building’s existing appearance.
Council and staff negotiated an addition to the agreement during the meeting limiting the number of units any one buyer (person or entity) may purchase to two units; the DA also includes a limit that no more than 40% of the units may be rented. The developer said the project provides substantial on‑site parking (garage stalls and guest parking), plans for signage to discourage on‑street overnight parking by residents, and a parking management approach that reserves commercial spaces for businesses during business hours while allowing overflow residential use in evenings.
Supporters noted the project’s preservation commitments for the church and its potential to strengthen downtown Main Street by adding usable commercial space. Some council members asked for clarity on sequencing, parking enforcement, and rental/owner occupancy rules; staff confirmed those elements are in the development agreement.
What happens next: With council approval the developer may proceed under the DA terms, starting building work per the phasing requirements. The DA requires commercial occupancy before residential occupancy and a timebound commitment to renovate the historic church feature of the site.
