West Haven City meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

West Haven City Council to weigh budget amendments, Poulter Pond work; Planning Commission to revisit landscaping rules

West Haven's City Council and Planning Commission have several consequential items on their agendas this week, including a vote on opening the city budget for amendments, a bid award for pond improvements, and a public hearing on landscaping code changes. No decisions have been finalized yet — minutes from the council's Aug. 19 meeting and the planning commission's Aug. 12 meeting have not been published, and the planning commission's Aug. 26 hearing is still upcoming.

City Council (Aug. 19)

The City Council held a work session and regular meeting on Aug. 19. The agenda included a public hearing and action on Resolution 30-2026, which would open the 2026-2027 budget for amendments. The council also considered:

• Resolution 31-2026, amending a memorandum of understanding with Nilson Homes regarding the Poulter Pond contingency order.
• Resolution 32-2026, awarding a bid for pond improvements at the Poulter Family Open Space Preserve.
• Resolutions 33-2026 and 34-2026, amending transportation funding agreements with Weber County for the 5100 W/4000 S and 5100 W 3300 S projects.

The consent agenda included three invoices: $372,928.56 to Cottonwood Title, $63,222.82 to Regency Excavation, and $70,320.25 to Andersen Asphalt.

Planning Commission (Aug. 12)

The Planning Commission met Aug. 12 to review two preliminary site plans:

• A fire station at 2625 W 3600 S (Parcel #080220037), applicant John McLaughlin.
• A coffee shop at 4195 S Midland Drive (Parcel #087320005), applicant Logan Johnson.

The commission also held a workshop on updating the Landscape Ordinance and took action on minutes from its July 22 meeting. Minutes from this meeting are not yet available.

Planning Commission (Aug. 26) — upcoming

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing Aug. 26 at 6:00 PM on proposed changes to Title XV of the city code, covering land usage, design review, and landscaping standards. The changes would move landscape requirements from design review sections to landscaping sections, add definitions, and update standards for public facilities, commercial, industrial, and multi-family projects. The proposal also includes a new section for developments with water source limitations, requires grading plans as part of landscape plans, and removes bond and escrow language to comply with state law.

The commission will also consider:

• A conditional use permit for an oversized accessory dwelling unit at 4445 W 3550 S, Parcel #086860003, applicant Jennifer Hudgins.
• Preliminary site plan approval for 11th West Apartments Phase 2 at 1033 W Wilson Lane, Parcel #141400005, applicant Craig Widmier.
• Preliminary subdivision plan and flag lot approval for Hart Estates at 2789 W 2550 S, Parcels #150920081 and 150920043, applicant Curtis Hart.
• A workshop on accessory dwelling unit standards.

Public comment can be made in person, via Zoom, or in writing by 4:00 PM that day.

Coming up

• **Planning Commission public hearing** — Aug. 26, 6:00 PM, on Title XV landscaping code changes, plus the ADU permit, apartment site plan, and subdivision plan. The meeting is open to the public and available via Zoom or YouTube.

All meeting details, including agendas and minutes, are available on the city's official website.

West Haven Roundup: City Council Set to Vote on $262K Sheriff Contract and Two Rezoning Ordinances Aug. 5

West Haven City Council will hold its regular meeting August 5, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers, where members are scheduled to vote on a $262,005 contract with the Weber County Sheriff and two zoning map amendments — including a 21-acre commercial rezoning that the Planning Commission took up on July 22.

All recent meetings covered in this roundup remain agenda-only; minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes cannot be confirmed.

City Council — August 5 Agenda

The council's August 5 meeting packs several consequential items:

• **Weber County Sheriff contract:** The council will consider approving a $262,005 contract with the Weber County Sheriff (Inv. #79297). This is the only dollar figure on the upcoming agenda.
• **Ordinance 16-2026 — Rezone 2231 W 1800 S from A-1 to C-2:** This ordinance would rezone three parcels (#150710030, #150710069, #150750018) from Agricultural (A-1) to General Commercial (C-2). The Planning Commission held a public hearing on this same proposal July 22. The rezoning covers approximately 21 acres and includes a proposal to build a private road from 21st Street to 1800 South.
• **Ordinance 10-2026 — Rezone 2410 Hinckley Drive from M-1 to R-3:** This ordinance would change the zoning designation for parcel #080060075 from M-1 to R-3.
• **Reports:** The council will receive a social media report from Michelle Witte and hear a quarterly audit report from City Manager Shawn Warnke.

Planning Commission — July 22

The Planning Commission met July 22 to consider the rezoning of 2231 W 1800 S from A-1 to C-2, with applicant Dayna Jardine listed on the agenda. The proposal covers three parcels totaling roughly 21 acres and includes a private road from 21st Street to 1800 South.

The commission also had a conditional use permit on its agenda for an oversized accessory dwelling unit with reduced setbacks at 4086 W 4450 S (parcel #082540012), applicant Janette Aparicio.

Two workshop items were scheduled: updates to the R-3 Zoning Ordinance and updates to the Landscape Ordinance.

Minutes for this meeting have not been published, so no actions can be confirmed.

Administrative Hearing — July 20

A hearing officer met July 20 to consider a variance request for a fence at 1583 S Williams Drive, filed by Ron Olson. Minutes are not yet available.

Legal Services RFP — July 28

West Haven City and the West Haven Special Service District issued requests for proposals for legal representation on July 28. The city may award separate contracts for three scopes of work:

• City Civil Work
• City Prosecutor Work in the Justice Court
• West Haven Special Service District Civil Work

Proposals are due August 17, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.

Poulter Pond Landscaping Bids — July 29

The city invited sealed bids for landscape and irrigation improvements at Poulter Pond, including site grading, irrigation system installation, and landscaping. Key dates:

• **Pre-bid conference:** August 4, 2026, at 2:30 PM, on-site at 3650 S 4200 W.
• **Bids due:** August 12, 2026, by 2:00 PM, at the West Haven City office, 4150 S 3900 W.
• **Bidding documents:** Available from Gardner Engineering, 1580 W 2100 S, West Haven, UT; contact Trigunakar Goru.

Bid security is required, and the contract will be awarded to the responsive, responsible bidder.

Coming Up

• **August 4, 2:30 PM** — Pre-bid conference for Poulter Pond landscaping, on-site at 3650 S 4200 W.
• **August 5, 6:00 PM** — City Council regular meeting, Council Chambers. Votes scheduled on the $262,005 sheriff contract and two rezoning ordinances.
• **August 12, 2:00 PM** — Poulter Pond bid opening at West Haven City office.
• **August 17, 11:00 a.m.** — Deadline for legal services proposals.