Commission backs mixed‑use rezone at 80 E. Center St to revive historic church and add townhomes
June 12, 2026 | Kaysville, Davis County, Utah
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The planning commission voted to forward a recommendation of approval to city council for a rezone and development agreement for the property at 80 East Center Street, the site of a historic Presbyterian Church.
Staff described the proposal as a mixed‑use redevelopment that would create 10 attached townhomes (marketed as brownstones), provide two commercial spaces and require repairs and preservation work on the existing church building. The development agreement would require a valid footing and foundation permit for the building fronting Center Street before issuing permits for the townhomes and obligate the applicant to make the church’s commercial space available within 24 months and to preserve selected historic elements on the exterior such as the bell and tower.
Architect and applicant representative Gonzalo Calquin said the team wants to "bring life back" to the vacant church and described plans for careful repairs that retain the roofline and tower. He said parking was provided on site with two stalls per unit (garage + driveway) plus additional commercial stalls. Multiple public speakers offered remarks: one longtime resident urged caution about egress and snow removal, while another neighborhood organizer said the plan better respects downtown character than previous proposals.
Commissioners asked detailed questions about ownership lines, common‑area maintenance, playground access for residents, building setbacks and emergency/egress access; staff and the applicant described landscaping, HOA management and a traffic study supporting the layout. One commissioner praised the proposal as a better fit than earlier plans and moved to approve the rezone and forward it to city council; the motion was seconded and the commission recorded a majority of "aye" votes.
The commission noted that final sequencing, foundations and development agreement details will be handled administratively and that city council will have final approval.
Staff described the proposal as a mixed‑use redevelopment that would create 10 attached townhomes (marketed as brownstones), provide two commercial spaces and require repairs and preservation work on the existing church building. The development agreement would require a valid footing and foundation permit for the building fronting Center Street before issuing permits for the townhomes and obligate the applicant to make the church’s commercial space available within 24 months and to preserve selected historic elements on the exterior such as the bell and tower.
Architect and applicant representative Gonzalo Calquin said the team wants to "bring life back" to the vacant church and described plans for careful repairs that retain the roofline and tower. He said parking was provided on site with two stalls per unit (garage + driveway) plus additional commercial stalls. Multiple public speakers offered remarks: one longtime resident urged caution about egress and snow removal, while another neighborhood organizer said the plan better respects downtown character than previous proposals.
Commissioners asked detailed questions about ownership lines, common‑area maintenance, playground access for residents, building setbacks and emergency/egress access; staff and the applicant described landscaping, HOA management and a traffic study supporting the layout. One commissioner praised the proposal as a better fit than earlier plans and moved to approve the rezone and forward it to city council; the motion was seconded and the commission recorded a majority of "aye" votes.
The commission noted that final sequencing, foundations and development agreement details will be handled administratively and that city council will have final approval.
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