Heber City Council has approved a new subdivision.
The council approved the first phase of the Kimball Villas Tuesday, paving the way for 64 units of moderate density housing. A future phase of the project could add an assisted living facility to the 16-acre development.
Located at the intersection of 650 West and South Field Road, phase one makes up most of the residential portion of the proposal. It includes 36 residential units in 4-plexes and three twin-home buildings with six living units total.
A road ending in a cul de sac will connect all the residences in the first two phases, and a community clubhouse.
Peterson Homes out of Salt Like City is the project developer; a contractor hasn’t been hired yet.
“Barring any unforeseen issues, I would say that we would see the next month or so devoted to getting their final drawings,” said Tony Kohler, Heber City planner. “I would anticipate groundbreaking sometime in the fall, construction over fall and winter, and I think we could see some permits in the spring.”
The plans described the community as senior living, or for people 55 years and older.
Because it’s senior living, city code doesn’t require any of the development to contain affordable housing. Rules for general developments in Heber City can require 10% of units be adjusted for affordability.
Councilwoman Rachel Kahler asked if the project included plans for employee housing. Mark Vlasic of Landmark Design, serving as consultant for Heber City, said the plans don’t include employee housing. Kahler pointed out that nurse assistants are already in short supply, and it could be especially difficult to hire them at the assisted living facility without offering housing.
Phase two includes 22 more twin-home units, and phase three is the assisted living facility. Kohler says the council could vote to approve those within a month or so.
