West Jordan is considering a proposal for the Lewiston Place townhome project, a development that would add 196 for-sale units along 5600 West. According to a November 3 report, the project is one of several large housing developments currently being discussed by the city.
The Lewiston Place proposal involves a 9.84-acre site located at 5702 W. Window Ranch Way. Developers Peterson Development and Oakwood Homes are seeking to rezone the land by adding an Interchange Overlay Zone (IOZ) and updating the future land use map to High Density Residential. Currently, the land is zoned as High Density Multifamily Residential (HFR), with portions designated as mixed-use and medium-density residential.
While the current HFR zoning allows for approximately 177 units, the addition of an IOZ would enable a density of up to roughly 21 units per acre, potentially allowing the 196-unit project to proceed. Brian Fronk of Oakwood Homes stated that each unit would feature a two-car garage. Planned amenities for the complex include a playground, picnic area, and pickleball courts on the eastern side.
During an Oct. 13 work session, Peterson Development's Barrett Peterson noted that while the company has previously developed rental projects in the area, this partnership with Oakwood Homes aims to provide for-sale units. Peterson suggested the development would allow residents to walk to the new Trader Joe's location in West Jordan.
City council members expressed mixed reactions during the Oct. 13 meeting. Council Member Kayleen Whitelock raised concerns regarding parking and the availability of water, noting the area has 80 equivalent residential connections. Council Member Bob Bedore and Whitelock both expressed concerns regarding parking, while Council Member Zach Jacob expressed support for the area being appropriate for high-density development and the increased density provided by the IOZ.
The Lewiston Place proposal was discussed alongside other significant developments during the Oct. 13 work session. The second phase of the Oneleven development, located between 7000 South and 7400 South, would add 158 dwelling units to an existing master plan if approved. The total Oneleven development would eventually comprise 162 single-family detached homes, 54 duplexes, and 260 townhomes.
The Harper master planned community, located west of the Mountain View Corridor along 7400 South, is also under consideration. This 68.38-acre project would consist of 405 dwelling units, including 203 single-family detached dwellings, 62 townhomes, 108 condominiums, and 32 larger homes.
The West Jordan City Council requested that developers return at a later date with an updated concept plan before moving forward with a formal staff review. It is currently unclear when this will occur.
