During the February 6th, 2018 Eagle Mountain City council, the City Council voted 5-0 to approve the third amendment to the Porter’s Crossing MDA and MDP. The MDP consists of 16 pods. Each pod has it’s own unique mix of building types. The pods include commercial, single family, multifamily and institutional building areas. When Colby…
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EM City Council New Appointments
The Eagle Mountain City Mayor, Tom Westmoreland appointed Stephanie Gricius to the position of Mayor Pro Tempore for 2018 calendar year. The City Council then voted 5-0 to approve the appointment. Pro Tempore is a Latin phrase that means “for the time being”. In the event that the Mayor is unable to perform their duties,…
Read moreAngelina Arnold – EM Resident Spotlight
Angela Arnold was suggested for an Eagle Mountain Resident Spotlight by Andrea Butler. Andrea Butler has the following to say about Angelina and Kayla, another Eagle Mountain Resident, “Kayla and Angelina both co-founded the Eagle Mountain Symphony. It is still in an infantile state and they’ve had to work really hard to get it going…
Read moreEagle Mountain Passes Ridgeline Protection
In October 2017 the Planing Commission held a public hearing in regards to a proposed Ridgeline Protection Overlay Zone. At that time the Planning Commission approved the City Staff recommendations. The Overlay Zone was then sent to the City Council, which held a public hearing in November of 2017. The proposal was discussed and direction…
Read moreShon Reed – EM Resident Spotlight
Shon Reed is the go to man in Eagle Mountain for any and all bird questions. When JanaLee Pickett, an four year Eagle Mountain Resident , when asked about Shon Reed she stated, “If you have a question regarding birds of any kind – what type a bird is, what to do for an injured…
Read moreEagle Mountain Growth – 2017
Eagle Mountain continues to see growth. In 2017 Eagle Mountain surpassed the number of building permits in every category besides commercial over the last 12 years. 2017 showed a decline in the number of commercial permits and churches permitted as compared to 2016. In 2017 the city issued 10 commercial permits, compared to the 12…
Read moreSunset Flats adds 384 homes in City Center
On Jan 2nd, 2018 the Eagle Mountain City Council approved the Sunset Flats subdivision. Shortly after Mayor Tom Westmoreland, council member Donna Burnham and council member Melissa Clark were sworn in, they voted on the proposed Sunset Flats Master Development Plan (MDP) and Master Development Agreement (MDA). The Ordinance and Resolution passed with a 5-0…
Read moreBlasting in Eagle Mountain (2016 and 2017) Locations and Permit Information
Eagle Mountain has had some controversy surrounding the blasting that has happened in the city the last couple of years. The City, Residents, and Developers have been at odds about blasting in the city causing damage to occupied houses close to the blasting sites. The city has currently passed ordinances to limit the types of…
Read moreEagle Mountain City Council and Planning Commission work on new General Plan
The Eagle Mountain City Council and Planning Commission held a special work session on December 12, 2017 to go over a new General Plan. The meeting was attended by members of the Planning Commission, current members of the City Council, the City Council and Mayor Elect, and several City Staff. There were three residents in…
Read moreEagle Mountain Board/Commission Vacancies
With the new year coming, there are several vacancies that need to be filled in different Eagle Mountain boards and commissions in January 2018. Eagle Mountain has several boards and a commission that the residents of Eagle Mountain can volunteer to be appointed to. Each of the board members are appointed by the Mayor, and…
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