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Council approves rezone for Nilson Homes; ordinance and infrastructure conditions noted
Summary
Willard City Council voted to rezone roughly 40.29 acres at 1561 North Hargis Hill Road from A-5 to R-½ and approved Ordinance 2026-09 on May 14. Developers said road access and sewer provisions have been addressed; staff flagged water-pressure and access concerns raised during the Planning Commission hearing.
The Willard City Council voted May 14 to rezone approximately 40.29 acres at 1561 North Hargis Hill Road from Agricultural-5 to Residential Half-Acre and to approve Ordinance 2026-09 amending the official zoning map.
City Planner Madison Brown said the Planning Commission had held a public hearing; primary public comments focused on water pressure and access to an adjacent private lane owned by Larry Holmes. Chad Buck, representing Nilson Homes, told the Council the access issues "had been largely resolved through direct discussion" and that the developer "plans to install a manhole along the proposed road alignment so that the existing sewer line serving properties to the south will be preserved and accessible."
The Council noted the updated zoning map must be completed before the rezone formally takes effect. A roll call vote approved the rezone with Council Members Jacob Bodily, Rod Mund, Mike Braegger and Rex Christensen voting yes; Council Member J. Hulsey was absent. Staff said engineering work on water-pressure improvements and sewer routing will continue as part of final plat and utility coordination.
The Council did not adopt final subdivision infrastructure plans at this hearing; those items will be addressed through the city's standard engineering and permit reviews.
