Marh 2025 | Vol. 34 Iss. 3
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Eleven lots for single-family homes have been proposed for Big Bend Cove. (Courtesy Herriman City)
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A map shows the relative locations of each parcel involved in the land trade proposal. (Courtesy Herriman City)
Herriman contemplates adding high-density housing to make way for sports complex By Elisa Eames | e.eames@mycityjournals.com
The city may trade three parcels of nonadjacent land to a developer for land in Old Herriman to get 56 acres of contiguous property for a new sports complex.
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flurry of emotions and activity on social media and at city meetings have accompanied Herriman’s recent consideration of a land trade deal with a local developer. “We are considering swapping three parcels of unconnected land that the city owns (we do not own any others that could be used instead) for one contiguous 56-acre property,” City Councilman Jared Henderson wrote on Facebook. The contiguous property would be used for a new sports complex north of Herriman Boulevard. and south of Midas Creek between 6000 West and 6400 West. City officials assert it is only entertaining the possibil-
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ity of a swap because activity at the sports complex would generate considerable sales tax revenue, helping to secure Herriman’s financial stability. “If we didn’t need money for the city, we wouldn't be looking at this,” Mayor Lorin Palmer said. The city says Herriman’s sales tax revenue must increase compared to the number of residents, otherwise the city may need to lean more on property taxes long-term to fund city operations. The three parcels in question are Creek Ridge (29 acres), Big Bend Cove (2.5 acres) and Walker Cove (20.43 acres). Creek Ridge is just west of the athletic complex site and would change from a planned regional park into as many as 136 single-family homes. Located south of Herriman Boulevard. between Bed Stone Lane and Jeannette Lane, Big Bend Cove would change its designation as public property to become 11 single-family lots.
On the corner of 12900 South and 5600 West, Walker Cove would become a mixed residential zone with up to 212 units, including single-family homes and townhomes, though this number is far from finalized and may decrease. “This property was previously expected to house a public works facility. It will also be the site of the rebuilt Fire Station 103, which will begin construction in 2025,” the city states on its website. The proposal also includes alterations to Teton Ranch to reduce lot sizes from 0.5 to one-third acre to accommodate 17 additional homes and a 50-unit increase to the Olympia development entitlement. Though many have expressed support for the deal, frustrated residents affected by each of the three proposed parcels have gathered at city hall during community meetContinued page 4