Ogden Valley News

10/12/2025

10/11/2025

Help Wanted: New Cuban restaurant in Eden looking for cashier/order taker/food runner & kitchen assistant. Role blends: customer service at counter with light kitchen support. Come be part of something new in Eden. Contact Henry at 786–859–2100 via text with a résumé. Position starts in November. Wages: $18/hour.

10/11/2025

Debate Recordings Available

As Ogden Valley prepares for its first municipal election, residents now have access to full recordings of recent candidate debates for the mayoral and city council races.

These forums offer voters an opportunity to hear directly from those seeking to lead the valley’s new city government.

Recordings are available at https://www.ogdenvalleyinc.org/resources.

The videos include sessions for the mayoral race and all five city council districts.

Audio quality has been addressed, and viewers can further improve accessibility by selecting the “closed caption” option when watching.

A huge thank you to Kraig Hanson and Les Viera who recorded the events and a major shout out to Kraig for all the extra hours invested in improving the audio.

Candidates have addressed a wide range of issues, including land use, water resources, emergency services, and fiscal planning. The debates reflect the valley’s diverse perspectives and shared commitment to building a transparent, effective local government.

REMINDER: Ballots will be mailed to registered voters in mid-October. Residents are encouraged to review the debate recordings and candidate materials to make informed choices in this historic election.

For more information, visit www.ogdenvalleyinc.org.

10/05/2025

The final debate sessions, scheduled by the Incorporation Transition Team, for candidates running for positions in our Ogden Valley City government are tomorrow, Monday October 6, 2025 and on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.

Monday, October 6th at Snowcrest Junior High
· Mayoral candidates Shanna Francis and Janet Wampler from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
· District 3 candidates Fred Bickle and Kay Hoogland from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m.
Moderator - Ogden Standard Examiner Managing Editor Jared Lloyd

Tuesday, October 7th at the library in Huntsville
· District 1 candidates Chelsea Argyle and Tia Shaw from 6:00 to 7:15 p.m.
· District 2 candidates Peggy Dooling-Baker and Abe Kelly Wangsgard from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m.
Moderator - Ogden Standard Examiner Managing Editor Jared Lloyd

09/19/2025

There is a very large agenda for the upcoming Ogden Valley Planning Commission Meeting on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 5:00 pm.
Note that there are 5 agenda items that are actual "hearings", and public comments will be accepted for each of these hearings.
Since ZOOM sessions are no longer supported by Weber County for these public meetings, you will need to submit your comments to the Weber County Planning Staff noted by each agenda item if you cannot attend the meeting in person.
Your comments must be received no later than 24 hours prior to the start of the meeting.

Weber County Planning Division
Ogden Valley Planning Commission

Notice Date & Time: 9/23/25 5:00 PM
Description/Agenda:

September 23, 2025
Pre-meeting 4:30pm/Regular Meeting 5:00 pm

- Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call:
1. Minutes: July 22, 2025
2. Consent Items:

2.1 CUP 2025-11: Request for approval of a conditional use permit for a sewer lift station (a public utility substation) to service
17 lots in Osprey Ranch Subdivision Phase 2, located at approximately 1940 N Shamy Way, Eden, UT, 84310.

While the above item is not a "hearing", the Chair of the Ogden Valley Planning Commission will sometimes accept public comments. If you have comments on this item, send them to Rick Grover at [email protected]

2.2 CUP 2025-12: Request for approval of a well pump house to serve the Cobabe Ranch and Eden Crossing developments,
through the Ogden Valley Mutual Water Company (DDW System #29132). Wells have been drilled and plans for the well
house have been submitted to the State Division of Drinking Water for approval.

While the above item is not a "hearing", the Chair of the Ogden Valley Planning Commission will sometimes accept public comments. If you have comments on this item, send them to Rick Grover at [email protected]

3. Legislative items:

3.1 ZDA 2025-07: A request from Mountain Dreams LLC for a public hearing, discussion, and possible recommendation
regarding a development agreement to preserve development rights, timing of project development, and overall project
layout for approximately 45.53 acres, located at 4200 E 4100 N, Eden, UT, 84310 in the FV-3 Zone.
Staff Presenter: Tammy Aydelotte

Please send any comments/concerns on this agenda item to Tammy Aydelotte at [email protected]

3.2 ZMA2025-02: a request for a public hearing, discussion, and possible recommendation regarding an application for a zoning
map amendment to rezone approximately 4 acres in the Nordic Valley area from the Forest Valley (FV-3) zone to the Form
Based (FB) zone. Such rezone would apply the Form-Based zone's Small Lot Residential (SLR) street type to the property.
Applicant: Dan Mabey. Staff Presenter: Charlie Ewert.

Please send any comments/concerns on this agenda item to Charlie Ewert at [email protected]

3.3 ZDA2024-02: a request for a public hearing, discussion, and possible recommendation regarding an application for a zoning
development agreement for the Gateway Estates subdivision intended to vest the property in current zoning and
development rights.
Applicant: Matt Lowe. Staff Presenter: Charlie Ewert.

Please send any comments/concerns on this agenda item to Charlie Ewert at [email protected]

3.4 ZDA2025-06: a request for a public hearing, discussion, and possible recommendation regarding an application for a zoning development agreement to memorialize and preserve zoning development rights for property at the end of Stringtown Road owned by Ogden City. Applicant: Ogden City;

Representative: Brady Herd. Staff Presenter: Charlie Ewert

Please send any comments/concerns on this agenda item to Charlie Ewert at [email protected]

3.5 ZMA2025-04 and ZTA2025-02: request for a public hearing, discussion, and possible recommendation regarding an
application to rezone approximately 8.73 acres of land from the AV-3 zone to the FB zone, to amend the Eden Crossing
development agreement, and to amend the Eden Street Regulating Plan in county code.
Applicant: Eden Crossing LLC. Staff Presenter: Charlie Ewert.

Please send any comments/concerns on this agenda item to Charlie Ewert at [email protected]

4. Public Comment for Items not on the Agenda:
5. Remarks from Planning Commissioners:
6. Planning Director Report:
7. Remarks from Legal Counsel
Adjourn

Notice of Special Accommodations:

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION DURING PUBLIC MEETINGS In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify county offices at 801-399-8794. Accommodations include: Elevator Ground Floor Meeting Room Digital Meeting Recording System
Notice of Electronic or telephone participation: N/A
Other information: Location: 2380 Washington Blvd., Ogden, 84401
Contact information: Marta Borchert , [email protected], (801)399-8761

09/17/2025

UDOT Announces Sept. 21 Hard Closure of SR-39 in Ogden Canyon

SR-39 will be closed through the length of the Ogden Canyon on Sunday, September 21 from 8 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. The closure will allow crews to do some annual maintenance in the canyon, including cleaning the ditch there, sweeping, and trimming trees to improve sight distance.
This will be a hard closure in both directions, but local canyon residents will be allowed through the work zone. Other travelers should use either the North Ogden Divide or Trappers Loop.

09/17/2025

Hope to see you at one of the "Pizza in the Park" events! All district council candidates have been invited to attend.

09/17/2025

Apply to Serve on our first Planning Commission!

Organizing the New Ogden Valley Planning Commission Applications Due October 10

Quick update! After today’s earlier post, we got a question that was worth sharing. As noted in the original draft: while official appointments can’t happen until after the election canvass, prospective members are absolutely allowed to begin preparatory work now—and that’s fully legitimate. It’s another example of the Transition Team, now collaborating with all 12 candidates, doing the work early to help our city get started. Thanks to the reader who asked—your engagement helps keep everything on track and moving forward! We apologize for sending you two emails in the same day, but we hope this helps keep you informed. Original Posting follows:**

Anyone interested in serving on the NEW Ogden Valley Planning Commission is invited to submit an application. Applications are due no later than October 10th.

Even before our newly elected City Council and Mayor are sworn in, Utah law allows them to assemble a planning commission to advise them on land use issues.

The 12 candidates for city office along with the Transition Team, are doing all they can to prepare for a smooth launch of city operations.

While formal appointments cannot occur until after the official election canvass, prospective Planning Commission members may begin preparatory work—including training, orientation, and review of draft materials.

The 12 candidates have approved the Planning Commission application, linked here: https://forms.gle/cjKH5una8d527R1P7

Again, the application due date is
October 10, 2025.

Planning Commission
“Job Description”

Planning Commission Powers and Duties
Note: These powers become fully operative only after the city receives its official Certificate of Incorporation from the Utah Lieutenant Governor. The following summary reflects standard duties under Utah Code Title 10, Chapter 9a.

1. General Plan Oversight
Review and recommend adoption or amendments to the city’s general plan, which guides long-term land use and development.
2. Land Use Regulations
Recommend ordinances governing:
• Subdivision of land
• Zoning and land use controls
• Amendments to existing land use regulations
3. Delegation of Authority
Recommend delegation of powers to:
• A land use authority (e.g., zoning administrator or board)
• An appeal authority to hear land use appeals
4. Application Processes
Recommend procedures that:
• Streamline review of routine, uncontested matters
• Ensure formal consideration of contested applications
• Protect the rights of applicants and affected parties to be heard and to appeal
5. Public Hearings
Conduct public hearings before making recommendations on general plans or land use ordinances, per Utah Code § 10-9a-404
6. Advisory Role
Provide recommendations to the city council, which may:
• Adopt, modify, or reject the commission’s proposals
• Treat a failure to make a timely recommendation as a negative recommendation
7. Training Requirements
Members must complete four hours of land use training and may be required to do additional training.
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