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Neighbors raise safety and water‑pressure concerns as Council approves rezoning at 1525 E 200 S
Summary
Pleasant Grove City Council approved rezoning ~4.97 acres at 1525 E 200 S from R1‑9/R1‑20 to R1‑10 despite neighbor opposition over water pressure, single access, runoff and neighborhood character; staff said the change aligns with the General Plan and Public Works said peak pressure impacts would be negligible.
Pleasant Grove City Council on Sept. 2 approved Ordinance 2025‑017 to rezone approximately 4.97 acres at about 1525 East 200 South from R1‑9 and R1‑20 to R1‑10, a move the Planning Commission and staff said aligns the property with the General Plan's Single‑Family Low Density designation.
Community Development Director Daniel Cardenas told the Council the property totals roughly 4.97 acres with about four developable acres; under R1‑10 the lots would require a minimum of 10,000 square feet. Several neighbors spoke in opposition at the public hearing. Resident Mark Bezzant said the parcel “has been in the same zone for 50 years” and complained the change was driven by someone seeking to add homes. Resident Sarah Barker warned that “doubling the number of houses in the area will exacerbate the issue and could result in fire hydrants not having enough water to fight fires,” citing poor water pressure and single‑road access. Ed Adams, who lives on the property, described steep grade changes and said only about three developable acres would remain after roadwork, estimating a maximum of 12 homes could be built.
Public Works Director Neal Winterton told the Council the area is supplied from the Battle Creek system and that tank elevation and distribution line size limit pressure; he said the City's consultant concluded impact on peak day or peak hour pressures would be negligible even if up to 30 homes were built. Council members noted the competing considerations of property rights, General Plan conformity and neighbors’ concerns. Council Member Dianna Andersen said the Council's review must focus on health, safety and welfare, and after discussion the Council approved the ordinance unanimously (Andersen, Jensen, LeMone, Williams).
The Council's action was on rezoning only; Cardenas said site‑plan specifics (lot counts, access, improvements) will be reviewed separately during the subdivision and site‑plan process.
