The Mapleton Planning Commission met on July 9, 2026, to discuss several land use proposals, including the development of a new city park and a subdivision project. The meeting was presided over by Chairman TJ Uriona.
Commissioners voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council amend the General Plan Land Use Designation and rezone 9 acres near 3700 South Mapleton Heights Drive from General Commercial to Park. The land, which was donated by the Meyers family in 2024, is intended to become the Joseph James Evans park.
Community Development Director Sean Conroy stated the park is approximately 30% designed and will include soccer fields, playgrounds, and trail areas. The donation included the condition that a park be built on the property within six years and bear the name of Joseph James Evans.
The commission also moved to approve a Preliminary Plat for the Hollows subdivision, a 62-lot development located at approximately 250 West 3000 South. The 56-acre property is located in the PRC-10 Zone.
According to staff reports, the development will be completed in three phases. The proposal includes 24% of lots being one acre or larger, with no lots smaller than 12,000 square feet. The applicants are proposing 7.5 acres of open space, which exceeds the 7-acre requirement, and the trail area will be deeded to the city.
The approval for the Hollows subdivision was granted with the condition that the application complies with all outstanding Development Review Committee comments before the plat is recorded.
