Westfields Central New Neighborhood Plan

Introduction

Springville City has been collaborating with David Simpson for over a year and a half to create a plan and code to enable the development of a traditional neighborhood project called Westfields Central, on 20 vacant acres adjacent to Meadow Brook Elementary School at 700 S and 950 West. The Westfields Central New Neighborhood Plan is the result of this collaboration.

The new neighborhood plan establishes the location of sub-zones, parks, streets, alleys, and community buildings. A maximum of 220 units are permitted by the plan. The new neighborhood plan meets the intent of the Westfields Community Plan as articulated by the following vision statements from the plan.

The proposed plan completes the gaps in the local street grid and trail network in the neighborhood by continuing the fine grain grid of local streets and providing pedestrian connections to the surrounding neighborhood. Quality development will be ensured by a design process proffered by the development agreement that will include multiple reviewing parties and adhere to the general design standards codified in the new neighborhood plan. The plan completes the neighborhood and fits into its surroundings, yet provides additional housing types, public spaces, and commercial amenities. A village green and neighborhood greenway provide significant open space and create the civic character that is somewhat missing in this central core area of the Westfields Community. Lastly, all of these characteristics come together to create a walkable community, not just a neighborhood in which it is possible to walk, but a neighborhood where walking is the favored form of transportation. Streets are designed for a 15 mph speed limit, bulbouts, reduced curve radii, and alley loaded garages all elevate the pedestrian experience. Truly, the neighborhood addresses Jeff Speck’s four elements to make a place more walkable by providing a reason to walk, a safe walk, a comfortable walk, and an interesting walk.

Timeline

October 2019 First staff level site plan concept completed.
November 2019 Initial discussion with Landmark Development
November 2019 – May 2020 Continuing discussion and zoning code drafting
June 2020 Decision to hire outside help for design and code development
July 7, 2020 Presentation to City Council work meeting
August 11, 2020 Presentation to Planning Commission
August 2020 Three consultant proposals received
September 2020 Tom Low of Civic by Design selected as consultant by Landmark Development
September 2020 First design review pin-up meeting with staff
October 2020 Second and third design review pin-up meetings with staff.
November 10, 2020 First Civic by Design work meeting presentation to City Council.
February 9, 2021 Planning Commission presentation on regulating plan and code
March 16, 2021 Presentation to City Council work meeting
August 10, 2021 Planning Commission recommendation for amendments to Springville Code Title 11 Development Code, to adopt the Traditional Neighborhood Development Zone and a zone map amendment for Parcel 26:041:0068 located at approximately 700 South and 950 West from the R1-10 Zone to the Traditional Neighborhood Development Zone.
August 24, 2021 Planning Commission recommendation for the adoption of the Westfields Central New Neighborhood Plan.
September 7, 2021 City Council consideration of an Ordinance adopting the Traditional Neighborhood Development Overlay Zone as Springville City Code Title 11, Chapter 5, Article 8, and, Consideration of an Ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map to apply the Traditional Neighborhood Development Overlay Zone to parcel 26:041:0068, a 20.29-acre parcel located at approximately 700 South and 950 West
September 21, 2021 City Council consideration of approving the Westfields Central New Neighborhood Plan for 20 acres adjacent to Meadow Brook Elementary School at 700 S and 950 West and approving a Resolution adopting the Westfields Central New Neighborhood Plan Development Agreement

Resource Documents

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December 7, 2021