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The Saratoga Springs City Council denied a proposed code amendment to increase the Neighborhood Commercial maximum building size, approved several commercial site plans and a preliminary plat, and approved a resolution confirming the tentative FY2026-27 budget includes a proposed $3.1 million property tax increase to fund public safety. The consent calendar (including a settlement agreement, a franchise agreement with Forged Fiber 37, LLC, an appointment to the Jordan River Commission, and approval of prior minutes) was approved. Public comment raised traffic and zoning concerns related to a proposed charter school in the area.
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- Denied amendment to Title 19 (Neighborhood Commercial permitted building size) to increase the maximum building size from 15,000 to 60,000 sq. ft. (Ordinance 26-20); motion passed 5-0.
- Approved Resolution R26-23 confirming that the tentative FY2026-27 budget includes a proposed property tax increase, that a Property Tax Impact Schedule was presented as a separate agenda item, and that the schedule will be available for public inspection; motion passed 5-0.
- Staff stated the tentative budget includes a proposed $3.1 million in new property tax revenue to be used exclusively for police and fire services.
- Approved Site Plan for The Hub Lot 5 at 2438 N. Stagecoach Drive (applicant Michael McIntire) with staff findings and conditions; motion passed 5-0.
- Approved Preliminary Plat and Site Plan for Rider's Station at 1193 W. Fairfield Rd. (applicant BlackSpire Capital Group/Adam Hurd) with staff findings and conditions; motion passed 5-0.
- Approved Site Plan for Redwood Sports (Harvest Point Commercial Plat B) at 2109 N. Hillcrest Rd. (applicant Nathan Brown) with staff findings and conditions; motion passed 5-0.
- Approved the Consent Calendar including a Settlement Agreement and Release of General Claim, a Franchise Agreement between Forged Fiber 37, LLC and the City (Ordinance 26-18), appointment of Robert Taylor to the Jordan River Commission (Resolution R26-22), and approval of minutes for April 14 and April 22, 2026; motion passed 5-0.
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City Council Meeting on May 05, 2026
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