Planning Commission Sept. 22, 2026

The Highland City Planning Commission held a meeting on September 22, 2026, primarily to discuss a proposed development agreement for an assisted living facility on a vacant commercial lot within the Sky Estates planned development. The proposal sought to increase the allowable building size from 42,000 to 67,500 square feet and modify parking requirements, proposing 63 total parking stalls shared between the assisted living facility and the existing clubhouse. Extensive public comments were heard, with many residents expressing concerns about parking adequacy, traffic impacts, safety, building size, and compatibility with the neighborhood's character. The commission discussed zoning regulations, parking studies, emergency access, and the need for the facility in the community. After deliberation, a motion to recommend approval failed, and a motion to continue the item to allow the developer to work with the homeowners association and community was approved. Additionally, the commission reviewed and recommended amendments to building height measurement standards, proposing to measure building height from existing grade or top of curb, with a 35-foot height limit, to address inconsistencies in current regulations.