URGENT: Next Scheduled Meeting Date: FEB 26, 2026
Melinda, the Kaysville Director of Community Development, reported that the updated Symphony Homes rezone request would be the main item on the agenda at the next commission meeting on Feb 26th. That meeting DOES NOT require public notice nor hearing.
Public comments would have to be made by email or online only, and that the report may not be ready until the 24th or 25th.
You will likely want to keep an eye on the agenda and files for that meeting as the report may not show up until the day before.
The city council had a closed-door meeting following the city council meeting on the 5th; we saw the Symphony Homes representative waiting for that meeting.
Also, at that meeting, when asked, the Symphony Homes representative indicated that yes, Symphony Homes has been involved in creating Public Infrastructure Districts (see Salem Utah, Fields Estates Public Infrastructure District No. 1, created in 4/2024.) According to Auditor Tina Cannon (and implications of events in Coalville, Utah, 10/25) This is something that our city, neighborhoods, and homeowners would be wise to consider avoiding.
Original Source: https://kaysvillecitizensupdate.blogspot.com/2026/02/repeal-prop-4-please-invite-others-to.htmlPlease Join Us in Addressing Proposed Development Impacts to Traffic, Safety, and Neighborhood Density
As residents of West Kaysville, we recognize that growth and development are part of the city’s future. However, the current zoning request by Symphony Homes raises serious concerns regarding traffic safety, neighborhood livability, and consistency with Kaysville City’s adopted Master Plan. We are asking for your help and your voice in urging the City Planning Commission to reject this proposal.
Symphony Homes has submitted an application requesting a zone change for approximately 52 acres near 1820 South, proposing a shift from Residential Agricultural (R-A) and Light Agricultural (A-1) zoning to R-1-6 Single Family Residential with a PRUD Overlay. The current (Jan 2026) proposal covers 14.7 acres of that property and includes 46 single-family homes, with lot sizes significantly smaller than those typical of the surrounding area.
This request is problematic not only for what it proposes now, but also for what it enables in the future.
Symphony proposed to fit ~300 homes, equivalent to the number of Blue Markers, in the red area marked on the above map.
The proposal directly conflicts with Kaysville City’s General Plan for West Kaysville, which reflects strong community preference for large lot sizes, open space, and low-density development. Community engagement documented in the General Plan (Appendix A, November 2022, p. 92) specifically notes concerns about high-density housing in this area and a desire to preserve its rural character. Approving R-1-6 zoning at this location undermines the city’s long-term planning goals and the clearly stated wishes of local residents.
A similar zoning request at 1735 South 550 West—seeking a change from A-1 to R-4 Multi-Family Residential—was denied by the Kaysville Planning Commission on August 8, 2024. In that case, the Commission and City Staff found that the higher density zoning was incompatible with surrounding agricultural and single-family neighborhoods and inconsistent with the General Plan. This decision establishes a clear precedent to protect the character of West Kaysville, which should also apply here.
The current proposal applies to only 14.7 acres (29.3%) of a much larger 52-acre property. In a previous request (August 28, 2025), Symphony Homes proposed 293 total dwellings across the full parcel, including townhomes. Approving a partial rezoning now leaves the remaining 37.3 acres vulnerable to future high-density zoning requests, preventing residents and city leaders from evaluating the full, cumulative impact of development on traffic, infrastructure, and neighborhood character. Residents and the City of Kaysville deserve to see and evaluate a complete plan for the entire property, not incremental requests that set precedent for denser development later.
Although Symphony Homes is requesting R-1-6 zoning, only a small portion of the proposal actually requires this level of density. Granting this zoning would allow the developer to substantially alter the project in the future without additional city approval, to the detriment of surrounding neighborhoods. This open-ended zoning request removes important safeguards and oversight.
Sunset Drive is already heavily trafficked and increasingly unsafe. The proposed development would:
Add significant daily traffic from new residences
Introduce construction traffic for an extended period
Rely on a single access point onto Sunset Drive, located near a blind corner and close to an already-burdened roundabout
A private traffic count conducted on a typical weekday (approximately 2:30–6:00 PM) recorded an average of ~625 vehicles per hour passing the proposed entrance location. Additionally, the traffic study relied upon by Symphony Homes dates from 2019–2023 and does not account for major changes, including the new Highway 177 interchange, which has altered traffic patterns and funneled additional vehicles onto Sunset Drive. There are no viable traffic mitigation measures that adequately address these risks.
For safety reasons, any development in this area should be accessed via Angel Street, where traffic impacts are significantly lower and fewer homes are affected: 9 homes on Angel Street* (once connected) VS. 93 homes on Sunset Drive*.
* (When traffic is directed Northbound from Sunset-Angel roundabout; impacted houses including adjoining cul-de-sacs)That the Kaysville City Planning Commission reject the R-1-6 zoning request for this location.
That any future proposals require a comprehensive plan for the full 52 acres.
That traffic safety and neighborhood compatibility be prioritized in accordance with the City’s Master Plan.
Study the issues more fully here on the Sunset Neighbors for Smart Development website.
Write your Planning and Zoning Representatives at Kaysville City.
Attend City Council Meetings. Calendar can be found here.
Get the word out to your neighbors about how this will impact them too.
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