Council approves Ordinance No. 26-11 — Zoning Text Amendment for Solstice at 54th, 5–0

Ordinance No. 26-11 — Zoning Text Amendment for Solstice at 54th

5 yes, 0 no

Curt Cochran (yes), Bob Knudsen (yes), Anna Barbieri (yes), Ernest Burgess (yes), Meredith Harker (yes)

Resolution No. 26-13 — Development Agreement for Solstice at 54th

5 yes, 0 no

Meredith Harker (yes), Ernest Burgess (yes), Bob Knudsen (yes), Curt Cochran (yes), Anna Barbieri (yes)

Ordinance No. 26-10 — General Plan Amendment for Solstice at 54th

5 yes, 0 no

Meredith Harker (yes), Ernest Burgess (yes), Bob Knudsen (yes), Curt Cochran (yes), Anna Barbieri (yes)

Ordinance No. 26-12 — Zoning Map Amendment for Solstice at 54th

5 yes, 0 no

Anna Barbieri (yes), Curt Cochran (yes), Bob Knudsen (yes), Ernest Burgess (yes), Meredith Harker (yes)

Approval of Minutes of the September 2, 2026 City Council Meeting

5 yes, 0 no

Summit Vista (Bennion Point) Text Amendment & Development Agreement

Bennion Point / Summit Vista Community

A zoning text amendment and updated development agreement to reduce the height-setback ratio, allowing buildings over 35 feet to add an extra story.

approved (5-0) · still approved

Solstice at 54th

3815-3879 West 5400 South

A residential project with approximately 450 townhomes and condominiums on 16.5 acres, featuring a pool, clubhouse, and sound wall along the freeway.

approved (5-0) · still approved

City-Owned Walls Policy and Future Discussion

The Mayor announced an upcoming November study session to review city-owned walls, including cost estimates, mapping, and maintenance priorities.

What it means: Residents living near city-maintained walls requiring maintenance or completion.

Acceptance of Byrne JAG Grant for Police Ballistic Shields

The city accepted a $15,153 federal grant to purchase new ballistic shields for police officers.

What it means: The city receives $15,153 in federal grant funds with minimal or zero local match.

Summit Vista Senior Housing Height and Development Agreement

The Council approved a zoning change allowing senior living buildings at Summit Vista to add an extra story to meet demand for larger units. This lets seniors transition out of traditional homes while keeping the project viable.

What it means: Senior residents seeking housing options and the developer maintaining project economic viability.

Solstice at 54th Residential Development

Edge Homes is bringing about 450 townhomes and condos to the old Kmart site at 3855 W. 5400 S. The project replaces an abandoned commercial space and an earlier, unpopular apartment proposal, focusing instead on homeownership with 80% owner-occupant requirements.

What it means: Prospective homebuyers seeking attainable housing and local businesses anticipating increased neighborhood foot traffic.