By Emily Fotheringham
Deseret Peak Management Group recently submitted a concept plan for the empty land in between Harvest Hills and Walmart. Currently called the “Coyote Springs,” the plan covers just over 32 acres.
Besides using the land to build single family lots (10), the Desert Peak Management Group also is hoping to build a new elementary school and an LDS Church. According to the City Council staff report, the builder is eager to get moving on the preliminary and final plats so that he can make official plans with Alpine School District and the LDS Church.
The report also states that a park would be developed and that it would likely be attached to the yet-to-be developed city park in Aspen Hills, which would provide a bigger park. The plan also includes green space that would be cared for by the HOA, although it was suggested that the developer wait on putting responsibility on the non-existent HOA until it is fully developed.
According to the staff report, there have already been questions raised regarding the amount of traffic that a new elementary school could produce. Both the school district and the developer have agreed that because the plans are so preliminary, the exact boundaries are yet to be determined.
The concept plan has been reviewed by both consulting engineers and the Saratoga Springs Planning Commission, with both groups making recommendations. The City Council has also discussed the developing possibilities, with concern about the canal, an issue that the builder is working on.





