The Roy City Planning Commission approved site plan and architectural review for the Rail Runner Phase 3 project (approximately 4437 South Boxcar Way) at its Oct. 14 meeting. The decision allows the final phase of the previously approved development to proceed, subject to conditions outlined in the staff report and future Development Review Committee (DRC) comments.

Applicant representative Chase Andresi said Phase 3 comprises the remaining 69 units of a larger development; prior phases (roughly 221 of 290 originally approved units) have already received approval and many buildings are under construction. The Phase 3 design mirrors the earlier phases with two- and three-story townhome-style buildings, a mix of two- and three-bedroom units and several building types intended to match previously approved architecture.

Steve (planning staff) noted that the overall project allowed up to 294 units under earlier approvals and that this phase would bring the final total to 289 units due to amenity area adjustments. Staff and the DRC included conditions tied to engineering and traffic improvements; in particular, Phase 3 triggers certain improvements on 4000 South that will be addressed through final engineering review. The commission voted to approve site plan review and, separately, the architectural review, both with the conditions listed in the staff report.

Votes at a glance: Motion to approve site plan review with staff conditions — passed (voice vote; all in favor). Motion to approve architectural review with staff conditions — passed (voice vote; all in favor).

Next steps: The applicant must address DRC and engineering comments and obtain final permits and certificates of occupancy for new buildings as construction proceeds.