KEY FACTS RESIDENTS SHOULD KNOW

FACT #1- WETLANDS, WATER & DRAINAGE

Public records document a history of water, drainage, and wetland concerns involving this property.

In 2023, wet conditions during runoff, drainage from surrounding properties, and a drainage ditch were discussed during Planning Commission proceedings.

In January 2024, Hyrum City Councilmembers raised concerns about springs, drainage, a high water table, and possible wetlands.

In August 2024, Hyrum City Council records document that dirt was being dumped on the property on 300 North “again,” while questions remained about whether the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was still working to determine whether the property was a wetland.

In October 2024, Hyrum City Council records document that the property was being reviewed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to determine whether the ground “has or had wetlands on it.”

FACT #2 -5.6% R-A vs. 59.3% R-2

Only about 5.6% of Hyrum's currently mapped zoning area is Residential Agriculture, while approximately 59.3% is already R-2.

Hyrum currently has more than 10 times as much mapped R-2 acreage as R-A acreage.

If approximately 14.5 acres are rezoned, that would represent approximately a:

7.3% REDUCTION IN CURRENTLY MAPPED R-A ACREAGE

FACT #3  – TRAFFIC & 300 NORTH

Hyrum City's General Plan identifies 300 North as a Secondary Arterial Route.

The General Plan states that existing secondary arterial routes should be upgraded to handle additional traffic efficiently and safely.

Before this zoning decision is made, we believe residents deserve answers:

Has a traffic-impact study been completed for the current proposal?

How much additional traffic could development generate?

Would 300 North or nearby intersections require improvements?

Who would be responsible for those improvements?

FACT #4  – DOCUMENTED DEVELOPMENT & REZONE HISTORY

Public records show this property has a documented history of development and rezoning discussions.

2023 – Apartments and storage units were discussed as possible development options for approximately nine acres at 350 East 300 North.

Late 2023 – Approximately nine acres were proposed for rezoning from Residential Agriculture (R-A) to Light Industrial (M-1), with storage units discussed as the intended use.

January 2024 – Hyrum City Council voted 5–0 to deny the rezone.

August–October 2024 – Hyrum City Council records document the dirt dumping and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers wetland review described above.

2026 – The area is now the subject of a new proposal to change the zoning from Residential Agriculture (RA) to Residential (R-2).

 

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