Planning Commission recommends approval of Ordinance 29-2026 for Westfield Central Window Shading Exceptions, 4–0

Approval of Ordinance 29-2026 for Westfield Central Window Shading Exceptions

4 yes, 0 no

Logan Millsap (yes), Mindi Wright (yes), Karen Ellingson (yes), Jake Smith (yes)

Approval of Resolution 2026-33 for WoodSpring Cottages

4 yes, 0 no

Logan Millsap (yes), Mindi Wright (yes), Karen Ellingson (yes), Jake Smith (yes)

Approval of Ordinance 30-2026 for Historic Residential Reuse

4 yes, 0 no

Logan Millsap (yes), Mindi Wright (yes), Jake Smith (yes), Karen Ellingson (yes)

Approval of Ordinance 28-2026 for Lakeside Landing Amendments

4 yes, 0 no

Logan Millsap (yes), Mindi Wright (yes), Jake Smith (yes), Karen Ellingson (yes)

Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, and Agenda Approval

0 yes, 0 no

Consent Agenda

0 yes, 0 no

Lakeside Landing Special District Overlay Amendments

Lakeside Landing District West of I-15

Comprehensive amendments to the Lakeside Landing master plan, regulating plan, and pattern book.

approved (4-0) · pending → approved

Lakeside Landing Special District Overlay

Lakeside Landing Area

Comprehensive amendments to the Lakeside Landing master plan, regulating plan, and pattern book.

approved (4-0) · pending → approved

W.W. Clyde House Historic Residential Re-use

A code amendment allowing eligible historic residential homes to be used for community non-profit purposes.

approved (4-0) · still approved

WoodSpring Cottages

1200 West between Center Street and 100 North

A proposal for 14 single-family detached affordable homes on 1.35 acres of city-owned property.

approved (4-0) · still approved

Westfield Central Window Shading Exceptions

Westfield Central Subdivision

An architectural standards amendment exempting specific alley-facing townhomes from window shading requirements.

approved (4-0) · still approved

Westfields Central New Neighborhood Plan Amendments

Westfields Central Neighborhood Area

Proposed amendments to the Westfields Central New Neighborhood Plan presented by Planner II Carla Wiese.

still pending

Commercial Uses of Historic Homes Conditional Use

City-wide Historic Residential Properties

A new conditional use ordinance allowing commercial activities in historic homes, presented by Carla Wiese.

still pending

Lakeside Landing Special District Amendments

Community Development Director Josh Yost is presenting proposed text and boundary amendments to the Lakeside Landing Special District Overlay.

Discussed — no decision yet

Sale of City-Owned Property at 1200 West Center Street

The council is holding a public hearing on selling city property at 1200 West Center Street, giving residents a chance to weigh in on the transaction.

What it means: Potential buyers or developers interested in utilizing the municipal parcel.

Raised 3 times this week

Lakeside Landing Special District and Westfields Central Plan Amendments

City leaders reviewed and approved comprehensive updates to the Lakeside Landing master plan, introducing market-rate pricing tiers and aligning engineering maps to ensure diverse housing options.

What it means: Future homebuyers and developers seeking clarity and flexibility in master-planned communities.

Raised 3 times this week

Historic Residential Re-use

A new ordinance is being considered that would allow historic homes to be used for commercial purposes under specific conditional use guidelines, balancing historic preservation with economic vitality.

What it means: Owners of historic homes seeking viable commercial adaptive reuse options.

Raised 3 times this week

Transportation Utility Fee (TUF) Implementation

The city is reviewing a potential Transportation Utility Fee presented by Public Works Director Brad Stapley to fund road maintenance and transportation infrastructure.

What it means: All residents and motorists who rely on well-maintained city streets.

Raised 2 times this week

Westfields Central New Neighborhood Plan Amendment

The city is considering updates to the Westfields Central New Neighborhood Plan to guide ongoing growth and planning.

What it means: Area residents and developers looking for clearer neighborhood guidelines.

Moderate-Income Housing Development

Neighbors voiced strong concerns about high density, traffic congestion on a one-way street, and pedestrian safety near schools for a proposed 14-home affordable housing project on 1200 West. Supporters argued the project provides vital workforce housing and keeps homeownership attainable in a tough market.

What it means: The city is selling property under flexible terms while retaining equity controls, and reducing home counts would drive up costs by $20,000 to $40,000 per unit.