08/16/2016 - Formal Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2016
The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Regular Session on
Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 7 : 05 p.m. in Room 315, Council Chambers,
City County Building, 451 South State .
The following Council Members were present:
Charlie Luke Derek Kitchen Lisa Adams
Andrew Johnston Erin Mendenhall James Rogers
The following Councilmember was absent:
Stan Penfold
Cindy Gust-Jenson, Council Executive Director; Margaret Plane, City
Attorney; and Scott Crandall, Deputy City Recorder; were present.
Councilmember Rogers presided at and Councilmember Kitchen
conducted the meeting.
OPENING CEREMONY
#1 . 7:05:49 PM Pledge of Allegiance .
#2 . 7:06:12 PM Welcome/Review of Standards of Conduct.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
7 :08:21 PM Accept public comment on the following Grant Application
Submissions (Items 1-4 will be heard as one public hearing)
#1 . Stringham Avenue/Parley' s Way Pedestrian Crossing -
Intersection Enhancements . Purpose/Goal of the Grant: Design and
construction of a pedestrian crossing and intersection enhancements at
the Stringham Avenue and Parley's Way intersection. Grant Amount:
$75, 000 Requested by: Department of Community & Neighborhoods Match
Requirement: 500 of project cost (cash match) - Source: CIP Fund Funding
Agency: Utah Department of Transportation Stringham Avenue/Parley's Way
Pedestrian Crossing/Intersection Enhancements. View Attachment
#2 . Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice (CCJJ) State Asset
Forfeiture Grant Program: Purpose/Goal of the Grant: Grant monies would
be used to fund the following: -narcotics-related training -confidential
informant funds •street crimes and narcotics supplies Grant Amount:
$24,500 Requested by: Salt Lake City Police Department Match Requirement:
Funding Agency: State of Utah, Commission on Criminal and Juvenile
Justice. View Attachment
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#3. Transportation Alternatives Plan - Traffic Signal Radar
Detection Upgrades to Detect Bicycles. Purpose/Goal of the Grant: Grant
funds would be used to upgrade signalized intersections along designated
bicycle routes with radars which enable bicycle detection. Grant Amount:
$68, 000 Requested by: Department of Community & Neighborhoods Match
Requirement: 50% of project cost (cash match) - Source: Bicycle safety-
related funding - 0 - Funding Agency: Utah Department of Transportation.
View Attachment
#4 . LeRay McAllister Critical Land Conservation Fund/Wasatch
Hollow Preservation Expansion - Restoration Project. Purpose/Goal of the
Grant: Grant funds would be used to restore the property located adjacent
to the Wasatch Hollow Preserve at 1773 East Rosecrest Drive, including
demolition of the damaged residential structure, site rehabilitation,
slope stabilization, native landscaping, and the installation of
irrigation infrastructure. Grant Amount: $31, 000 Requested by: Parks &
Public Lands Division, Public Services - Match Requirement: $57,500 -
Source: Salt Lake City's Open Space Trust Fund Funding Agency: Utah
Quality Growth Commission. View Attachment
Councilmember Rogers moved and Councilmember Luke seconded to close
the public hearing (Items 1-4) and defer action to a future Consent
Agenda, which motion carried, all members present voted aye, except
Councilmember Mendenhall who was absent for the vote .
(B 16-4)
POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
#1 . 7:09:06 PM Adopting an ordinance that would amend the zoning map
pertaining to seven parcels located at approximately 211 to 251 North
Cornell Street along with adjacent platted alleys and an unimproved
portion of Seward Avenue to rezone those parcels from Business Park (BP)
to Transit Station Area Mixed Use Employment Center Transition (TSA-
MUEC-T) pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2015-00824 . The rezone would allow
for the development of a multi-family housing complex, (Petitioner -
Little Diamond, LLC) . View Attachment
Councilmember Rogers recused himself.
Councilmember Luke moved and Councilmember Adams seconded to adopt
Ordinance 52 of 2016, which motion carried, all members present voted
aye, except Councilmember Mendenhall who was absent for the vote and
Councilmember Rogers who was recused.
(P 16-23)
#2 . 7:10:09 PM Adopting an ordinance closing and vacating alleys
adjacent to parcels located at approximately 211 to 251 North Cornell
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Street and closing an adjacent, unimproved portion of Seward Avenue
pursuant to Petition No . PLNPCM2015-01002 and Petition No. PLNPCM2016-
00079 . Currently, Seward Avenue is a dirt field that runs adjacent to
the properties and has never been developed as a street, (Petitioner -
Little Diamond, LLC) . View Attachment
Councilmember Luke moved and Councilmember Adams seconded to adopt
Ordinance 53 of 2016, which motion carried, all members present voted
aye, except Councilmember Mendenhall who was absent for the vote and
Councilmember Rogers who was recused.
(P 16-23)
#3 . 7 :10 :41 PM Adopting an ordinance that would amend the zoning of
properties located at 2036 and 2046 South 1300 East from Residential
Office (RO) to Community Business (CB) pursuant to Petition No .
PLNPCM2015-00050 . Under the proposal, the property would be used as a
parking lot for a new pharmacy. Although the applicant has requested
that the property be rezoned to CB-Community Business, consideration may
be given to rezoning the properties to another zoning district with
similar characteristics, (Petitioner - Gerry Tully) (CVS Pharmacy) . View
Attachment
Councilmember Rogers returned to the meeting.
Councilmember Adams moved and Councilmember Luke seconded to adopt
Ordinance 54 of 2016, amending the zoning of property located at 2046
South 1300 East from RO (Residential Office) to CB (Community Business)
subject to the Administration and petitioner entering into a development
agreement to be recorded against the properties that includes the design
elements outlined in Attachment A (listed below) for the proposed CVS
Pharmacy and other provisions mutually acceptable to the parties .
Ms . Gust-Jenson said Staff had a correction regarding the motion.
Nick Tarbet, Council Policy Analyst, said the 2036 South address needed
to be added. Councilmember Adams amended the motion to include 2036 South
1300 East, which motion was seconded by Councilmember Luke .
Councilmember Kitchen called for the question, which motion carried,
all members present voted aye .
List of design elements to be included in the development agreement:
• Two building entrances are provided, with one entrance located at
southeastern corner of the building;
• Window glazing is provided in compliance with the City Zoning Code
for the zoning district;
• Public sidewalks are widened to a maximum of 10 feet where possible;
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• No more than one driveway is allowed along 2100 South;
• Pick-up/drop-off window is allowed, subject to limitation on
driveways along 2100 South;
• No more than 44 off-street parking spaces are provided on site;
• The street tree planting plan complies with the City Forrester' s
recommendations (including, without limitation, locating street
trees behind the sidewalk along 1300 East) ;
• A covered waiting area for bus riders and at least one, weather-
protected bicycle rack are provided on site;
• Enhanced landscape buffers are provided adjacent to the parking
lot, with lower fencing and shrubs along the western edge of the
parking lot near the public alley and a buffer along 1300 East with
maximum mounding height of 3 feet.
(P 15-23)
#4 . 7 :12 :22 PM Adopting an ordinance adopting the Northwest Quadrant
Master Plan pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2009-00168 . The proposed
Master Plan details the vision, goals, and policies guiding growth and
development within the Northwest (NW) Quadrant . The NW Quadrant is
generally located west of the Salt Lake International Airport and
Interstate-215 (1-215) and North of State Route 201 (SR-201) or 2100
South to the western and northern boundaries of the City. The NW Quadrant
contains most of the City's current industrial areas as well as a large
amount of undeveloped land that is adjacent to environmentally-sensitive
lands. View Attachment
Councilmember Rogers moved and Councilmember Luke seconded to adopt
Ordinance 55 of 2016, adopting the Northwest Quadrant Master Plan,
including the changes straw polled by the Council during the August 9,
2016 meeting as well as looking at the feasibility of eliminating vehicle
traffic along the frontage road.
7 :12 :55 PM Council Members Rogers and Adams commented on the proposal .
Councilmember Kitchen called for the question, which motion
carried, all members present voted aye .
(T 11-2)
COMMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL 7 :14 :20 PM
Douglas Cotant spoke about having access to public meetings and
recent improvements to the New Grand Hotel .
Amir Cornell spoke about problems associated with a condemned piece
of property he purchased from a bank.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
#1 . 7 :20:53 PM Adopting an ordinance closing and vacating a portion
of West Capitol Street adjacent to properties located at approximately
686 and 690 North West Capitol Street pursuant to Petition No .
PLNPCM2015-00438 . Under the proposal, a portion of the street would be
closed and sold to adjacent property owners in conjunction with a
development that will include seven twin homes (14 units) . The remaining
portion of West Capitol Hill St . would continue to be used as a public,
through street, (Petitioner - Uterra Real Estate) . View Attachment
Councilmember Rogers said the Council was unable to address the
issue during the earlier Work Session meeting and asked if Council
Members had any questions about the proposal . No questions were raised.
Councilmember Luke moved and Councilmember Rogers seconded to adopt
Ordinance 56 of 2016, with the following amendments :
• Any retaining wall constructed along the east side of West Capitol
Street in conjunction with the proposed subdivision called Victory
Road Twinhomes shall be setback a minimum of two feet from the edge
of the public right-of-way. The two-foot area between the right of
way and the retaining wall shall be landscaped, maintained, and
water for plantings provided by the property owners of the land in
which the landscaping is planted.
• The subdivider of Victory Road Twinhomes shall ensure that plantings
are provided along the top of all retaining walls along the east
side of West Capitol Street. The subdivider shall ensure that water
is provided to the plantings and the property owners of the land on
which the plantings are located maintain the landscaping, which
motion carried, all members present voted aye .
(P 16-15)
#2 . 7 :22 :49 PM Adopting an ordinance amending Article V of Chapter
3 .24 of the Salt Lake City Code regarding procurement protests and
remedies . The proposal will align the City's procurement regulations
with the State's. View Attachment
Councilmember Rogers moved and Councilmember Johnston seconded to
adopt Ordinance 57 of 2016, which motion carried, all members present
voted aye .
(0 16-12)
CONSENT 7 :2 3:2 6 PM
Councilmember Luke moved and Councilmember Mendenhall seconded to
adopt the Consent Agenda, which motion carried, all members present voted
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aye .
#1 . Setting the date of Tuesday, September 6, 2016, at 7 : 00 p.m. to
hold a public hearing and accept public comment regarding an ordinance
amending various sections of Title 21A, Zoning, pertaining to attached
garage regulations in residential zoning districts pursuant to Petition
No. PLNPCM2014-00133 . This proposal has been revised based on Council
feedback. The proposal would change the garage-building standards and
eliminate the proposed special exception for attached garages that
project forward from the front facade in residential district,
(Petitioner-Salt Lake City Council) . View Attachment
(P 16-24)
#2 . Setting the date of Tuesday, September 6, 2016, at 7 : 00 p.m. to
hold a public hearing and accept public comment regarding a proposal to
rezone property at 3120 Richmond Street from RO-Residential/Office, to
CB-Community Business, and amend the Master Plan from "High-Intensity
Mixed Use" to "Low-Intensity Mixed Use. " pursuant to Petition No .
PLNPCM2016-00073 and Petition No . PLNPCM2016-00074 . The Planning
Commission forwarded a negative recommendation to the Council .
(Petitioner-Allen Pour Sohrab Family Trust) . View Attachment
(P 16-25)
#3 . Setting the date of Tuesday, September 6, 2016, at 7 : 00 p.m. to
hold a public hearing and accept public comment regarding a proposal to
amend section 21A.33 . 020 Table of Permitted and Conditional Uses for
Residential Districts, to allow for "Community Recreation Centers" as a
conditional use in the RMF-35 (Residential Multi-Family, Low Density)
pursuant to Petition No . PLNPCM2015-00775 . The changes would apply
citywide. View Attachment
(P 16-26)
#4 . Setting the date of Tuesday, September 6, 2016, at 7 : 00 p.m. to
hold a public hearing and accept public comment regarding a proposal to
close a portion of 800 West, north of a terminating cul-de-sac, at
approximately 800 North pursuant to Petition No . PLNPCM2015-00462 . This
portion of 800 West was cut off as a result of freeway construction
association with Interstate 15. The purpose of the closure is to make
the site available for the construction of a Rose Park Immigrant and
Refugee Community Center. View Attachment
(P 16-26)
#5 . Setting the date of Tuesday, September 6, 2016, at 7 : 00 p.m. to
hold a public hearing and accept public comment regarding an ordinance
that would amend the zoning map pertaining to properties located at 842 ,
834, 824, 825, 845, and 843 West Hoyt Place, 826 West 200 North, and 247
North 800 West to rezone those parcels from R-1/5,000 and R-1/7 ,000 to
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SR-3 pursuant to Petition No . PLNPCM2015-00301 . The rezone would allow
for medium density development potential and a broader range of housing
options. There is no specific development project proposed at this time.
Although the applicant has requested that the property be rezoned to SR-
3, consideration may be given to rezoning the properties to another
zoning district with similar characteristics, (Petitioner - David
Robinson) . View Attachment
(P 16-27)
#6. Setting the date of Tuesday, September 6, 2016, at 7 : 00 p.m. to
hold a public hearing and accept public comment regarding an update on
proposed Master Plan Amendment and rezone for property at 552 North 1500
West pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2012-00697 and Petition No.
PLNPCM2013-00057 . The proposal would amend the master plan from low
density residential to medium density residential and rezone the property
from R-1/7000 Single Family Residential to SR-3 Special Pattern
Development Residential . The Council originally considered the proposal
in 2014 and asked the applicant obtain community input on their revised
proposal. The applicant is requesting the Council reconsider the original
proposal . Although the applicant has requested that the property be
rezoned to SR-3, consideration may be given to rezoning the properties
to another zoning district with similar characteristics. (Petitioner -
Dave Robinson) . View Attachment
(P 14-2)
#7 . Adopt Grant Holding Account for Fiscal Year 2016-17 - 1.
Historic Preservation Program Training (Certified Local Government
Program 2016) ; 2 . 2016-17 Renewal of After School Funding - Child Care
Development Fund I Match Partnership Grants; 3. United States Department
of Agriculture Snack for Youth After School Programs; 4 . United States
Department of Agriculture Snack for Youth Summer Programs; 5. State of
Utah Department of Workforce Services, Child Care Development
Discretionary Fund (CCDF) , Elementary Age - After School Programs; and
6. United States Department of Homeland Security, FEMA - Assistance to
Firefighters Grant Program. View Attachment
(B 16-4)
#8 . Approving the appointment of Lynn Hemingway to the Public
Utilities Advisory Committee for a term extending through July 31, 2020 .
View Attachment
(I 16-26)
#9 . Approving the appointment of Sara Urquhart to the Planning
Commission for a term extending through August 15, 2020 . View Attachment
(I 16-10)
#10 . (Item Postponed) Approving the appointment of Diane Stewart to
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the Cultural Core Budget Committee for a term extending through August
1, 2020 .
#11 . Approving the appointment of Denise Brenes to the Salt Lake
City Arts Council for a term extending through August 15, 2019 . View
Attachment
(I 16-29)
The meeting adjourned at 7 : 23 p.m.
Council Chair
City Recorder
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