Clinton council unanimously approves revised Nelson Homes development agreement

Clinton — The Clinton City Council unanimously approved Resolution 10-25 on Oct. 7, 2025, replacing the existing Foothill Ditch/Trail Point annexation development agreement with a revised plan proposed by Nelson Homes covering about 34.9 acres at roughly 2088 North 4500 West.

The new agreement, proposed by Nelson Homes and outlined by company representative Lacey Richards, reduces the number of townhomes by 76 while retaining about 75 single-family homes, adds a trailhead park with parking and restrooms, and includes deed restrictions intended to anchor ownership. “We have reduced the number of townhomes by 76,” Richards said, and the company also agreed to deed restrictions that reserve owner-occupancy on 50% of a set of units for a 10-year period.

City planner Peter (introduced at the meeting) described technical and exhibit updates to the agreement. Among the edits: fence language along the Hooper Canal and the trail was revised to require chain-link fencing with an 18-inch concrete mow strip (rather than solid vinyl), off-street parking minimums were clarified to exclude tandem garage spaces, and the agreement documents the need for an off-site sewer line (the city estimates a 12-inch line) that would run under the West Davis Corridor and be extended to a lift station. Peter said reimbursement for that sewer work would be handled through impact fees collected from this development and other properties within the service area until the facility is paid off.

Council members asked for clarifications on parking distribution, park amenities and material-change language. Council member Marie Doherty pressed for detail on the park and the development’s parking plan; Richards said the project includes 53 off-street guest parking stalls “that don’t depend on a public right of way or a driveway.” The council and staff confirmed that two of the three planned park areas will be HOA-owned and maintained while Park Number 1 will be dedicated to the city as a public park and trailhead, and that the trail connection is expected to tie into the West Davis Corridor trail extension.

Several nearby residents spoke during the public input period. Michael Dyer, who lives near the civic park, urged selling and developing the vacant parcel instead of creating a seldom-used parking lot, saying homes would provide tax revenue and improve safety. Hannah Cleavey suggested funding more accessible playground equipment through RAP tax dollars so the park “stand out” and serve users of varying mobility. Other residents, including Craig and Greg Allen, said they preferred the revised plan to earlier proposals but expressed continued concerns about traffic.

Developer Jed Nelson addressed the council and attendees, thanking the city and telling members the company sought to build a community that improves residents’ lives. “Our vision is that we improve lives by creating community with love,” Nelson said.

A motion to approve the replacement development agreement was made, seconded and passed in roll call. The mayor noted he did not vote because the result was not a tie; the council recorded the motion as carrying unanimously. The planning commission had previously given a unanimous recommendation in favor of the updated agreement.

Next steps identified at the meeting include finalizing exhibits and coordination on infrastructure work with the city and any required permit or impact-fee processes; the council adjourned immediately after the vote.