The Herriman Planning Commission held a meeting on July 1, 2026, to review several development and zoning items, according to meeting minutes approved on August 5, 2026.
During the session, officials discussed ongoing infrastructure projects, residential building trends, and specific commercial and residential land use amendments within the city.
Community Development Director Blake Thomas provided an update on city development, noting that permit volumes in 2026 were trending upward. He reported that a permit application was submitted for a 200-unit apartment complex at the Commons, which is expected to push 2026 totals past 2024 levels.
Regarding the Olympia development, Thomas noted the project is proceeding rapidly. Three major road projects are underway, including the U-111 UDOT project, which is expected to open by November. The Herriman Boulevard extension to the U-111 intersection was awarded to Kilgore Contracting, with a spring completion being more realistic than fall due to project scope and concrete cure times.
Thomas also shared that the city was awarded $50 million in state funding through a governor's office of community housing development. This funding is intended to accelerate road construction and facilitate the delivery of approximately 2,500 attainable housing units in the Olympia area.
The Commission reviewed several specific applications, including a conditional use permit amendment for a new commercial building in Copper View Plaza to accommodate a swim school. The request for a standalone structure was intended to better manage pool chemicals and odors.
Additionally, the Commission approved an extension for the Autumn Sky Townhomes Phase 2B Amended subdivision plat, allowing until June 6, 2027, to record the plat. The Commission also approved a conditional use permit amendment for The Cove at Herriman Springs, which includes updates to road cross-sections, lot configurations, and landscaping standards to align with city modernizations.
The Commission also considered a request to recommend a zoning map amendment for approximately 2.6 acres at 5222 West Herriman Boulevard. The request seeks to change the zoning from C-1 Neighborhood Commercial Development to CF Commercial Flex to accommodate smaller commercial flex and assembly spaces.
Officials noted that the property is located within an environmental contamination overlay zone. The applicant would be required to complete an Environmental Site Assessment and follow a specific soil management process to address any contamination before land disturbance begins.
The meeting concluded with the Commission discussing the potential for attracting additional commercial uses, such as big-box retail or large grocers, to the Olympia commercial center.
