12/04/2018 - Formal Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4 , 2018
The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Formal Session on
Tuesday, December 4, 2018 in Room 315, Council Chambers, City County
Building, 451 South State .
The following Council Members were present:
James Rogers Amy Fowler Chris Wharton
Erin Mendenhall Charlie Luke Andrew Johnston
The following Councilmember was absent:
Derek Kitchen
Jennifer Bruno, Council Executive Deputy Director; David Litvack,
Mayor' s Deputy Chief of Staff; Margaret Plane, City Attorney; and Scott
Crandall, Deputy City Recorder; were present.
Councilmember Mendenhall presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 7 : 03 p.m.
OPENING CEREMONY
#1. 7:03:50 PM The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Scout Troops 3084
and 3071 .
#2 . 7:07:21 PM Welcome and Review of Standards of Conduct.
#3. 7:08:33 PM Councilmember Rogers moved and Councilmember Luke
seconded to approve the minutes of the Special Council Work Session
meeting held November 20, 2018, which motion carried, all members present
voted aye . View Minutes
(M 18-4)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
#1 . 7:08:58 PM Continue to accept public comment and consider
adopting an ordinance that would rezone the property located at
approximately 1332 and 1334 East 500 South to allow for a future
residential use with a commercial component pursuant to Petition No.
PLNPCM2018-00256 . The site is currently zoned RMF-75 (High Density Multi-
Family Residential District) , but the small size of the site and the
existing development standards essentially limit development to a
single-family home. The proposed rezoning to R-MU-45 (Residential/Mixed
Use Residential District) would allow for development that is consistent
with the Central Community Master Plan. Although the applicant has
requested that the property be rezoned to R-MU-45, consideration may be
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given to rezoning the property to another zoning district with similar
characteristics. (Petitioner: D3cade Homes) . View Attachment
The following spoke and/or submitted written comments in opposition
of the proposal : Reverend Marijke Rossi, Roger Lamonie (written
comments) , Rendell Maybe, Tom Barman, Louise Ewing (Map) , Charles Pioli
(Map) and Susan Olson. Comments include parking issues (limited spaces/no
turn-around) , construction issues/mitigation, zoning/property not being
conducive to use, need for fulltime guard to monitor parking, impact on
Friendship Manor/First Unitarian Church (200 senior/disabled residents) ,
traffic/pedestrian safety issues, Friendship Manor' s efforts to purchase
lot/no response, potential open space/community garden, assisted living
facility/federal restrictions, additional impact from University of Utah
games/activities (illegal parking) , vulnerable community, parking lot
being used as thoroughfare, potential retail component, public transit
accessibility, mixed-income community, Community Council meeting
notification (unable to interact with developer) , and proposal/Planning
Commission endorsement not considering practical realities (safety
issues/vulnerability of residents) .
The following spoke and/or submitted written comments in support of
the proposal : Ian Kaplan (written comments) , Levi Thatcher, Ester Hunter,
Jake Halpin and Sean Steinman (hearing card only) . Comments included
decisions based on potential for positive impact on local
communities/urban environment, meetings held with Friendship Manor,
First Unitarian Church, City officials, and Community Councils,
(impression that concerns were addressed) , proposal being a down-zone
from current zoning, commercial use intended to be a residential lobby
with coffee vendor (mainly for building residents) , recognizing concerns
about increased traffic/pedestrian safety, mitigation issues,
landscaping/fencing would separate properties, building leases to
prohibit use of adjoining properties (no parking) , encouraging use of
public transit, proposal adhering to all zoning requirements, and
pursuing opportunities for ongoing dialogue to address issues/concerns .
Councilmember Wharton moved and Councilmember Fowler seconded to
close the public hearing and defer action to a future meeting, which
motion carried, all members present voted aye.
(P 18-27)
#2 . 7:33:09 PM Continue to accept public comment and consider a
request amending various sections of Title 21A of the Salt Lake City
Code relating to the FB-UN2 Zoning District pursuant to Petition No.
PLNPCM2017-00590 . An applicant is requesting the maximum height
regulations be increased for property located at the southeast corner of
900 South and Washington Street. The Planning Commission forwarded a
negative recommendation to the Council . Other sections of Title 21A,
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Zoning, may also be amended as part of this petition. (Petitioner: Urban
Alfandre, LLC. ) View Attachment
Paul Johnson spoke about Community Council support and enhanced
neighborhood amenities such as 9-Line extension, additional bike lanes,
wider sidewalks, increased parking, and green space . He said he hoped
street-scape improvements, critical to a vibrant community, would be
completed in conjunction with zoning implementation.
Councilmember Fowler moved and Councilmember Wharton seconded to
close the public hearing and refer the petition back to the Planning
Commission to review and provide a recommendation on the new information
provided by the applicant, which motion carried, all members present
voted aye .
(P 18-30)
#3 . 7:35:43 PM Accept public comment and consider adopting an
ordinance amending Section 21A. 30 . 045, Salt Lake City Code, pertaining
to building height in the D-4 Downtown Secondary Central Business
District S. Under the proposal, zoning for the Royal Wood Plaza site,
located at approximately 230 West 200 South (Block 67) would be amended
to allow greater building height than what is currently allowed pursuant
to Petition No. PLNPCM2017-00420 . The applicant requested the property
be rezoned from Downtown Secondary Central Business District (D-4) to
Central Business District (D-1) in order to build one or more towers
that would exceed 120 feet. Although the applicant has requested that
the property be rezoned to the Central Business District (D-1) ,
consideration may be given to rezoning the property to another zoning
district with similar characteristics. Petitioner: The Ritchie Group,
View Attachment
The following spoke and/or submitted written comments in opposition
of the proposal : Troy Watanabe, Jyll Sweet (written comments) , Tim Funk,
Laura Olson, Brad Krhmer and Brent Koga (hearing card only) . Comments
included Japanese Community Preservation Committee involvement, no
reason for D-1 zoning or overlay, additional building height encroaching
on existing sight-lines, consider interests of Japanese Community,
negative impact on surrounding properties, potential damage to historic
buildings during construction, potential underground parking, preserving
neighborhood characteristics (375-foot high building not compatible) ,
traffic study needed, proposal having multiple problems, and diminishing
cultures/communities resulting from unchecked development.
Levi Thatcher and Adam Wade (same hearing card) spoke about the
necessity for larger structures due to property availability,
considering long-term housing/commercial strategy, increasing density,
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walkable communities, change being inevitable, and community
collaboration to address issues/concerns .
Councilmember Luke moved and Councilmember Rogers seconded to close
the public hearing and defer action to a future meeting, which motion
carried, all members present voted aye.
(P 18-17)
#4 . 7:48:47 PM Accept public comment and consider adopting an
ordinance amending Chapter 14 . 32 , Salt Lake City Code, that would
establish a requirement to identify and mark the location of water and
sewer laterals and storm drains when performing construction activities
in the public way. View Attachment
Councilmember Rogers moved and Councilmember Luke seconded to close
the public hearing and defer action to a future meeting, which motion
carried, all members present voted aye .
(0 18-17)
#5 . 7:49:28 PM Accept public comment and consider adopting an
ordinance amending Section 21A. 46. 120 .E.5 , Salt Lake City Code,
pertaining to signs in the OS Open Space District pursuant to Petition
No. PLNPCM2018-00057 . The proposal would remove the existing cap of 60
square feet of flat signage and potentially increase the allowable size
of flat signs on buildings in an OS zone. View Attachment
The following spoke in opposition of the proposal : Mike Trabert,
Jan Haug, Laurie Lambert, Gretta Spendlove, and Karen Sauto. Comments
included vital community role of Salt Lake Tennis Club (SLTC) , signage
needed to promote tennis and generate memberships, importance of having
community activities, providing recreational opportunities for families
(tennis, swimming, fitness amenities, etc. ) , limited recreational
facilities, Utah Tennis Association involvement, participating in
community events, tennis being a lifetime sport, benefits from hosting
tournaments, advertising being vital to continued success, tennis being
a commercial business but having important public mission, impact of
historic zoning decisions on SLTC, and no adverse effects by approving
proposal .
Cindy Cromer spoke/submitted written comments about the City' s past
leadership role in decluttering corridors/gateway. She expressed concern
about the lack of definition and the perception the City was doing an
about-face with billboards/signage on City corridors/gateways .
Councilmember Wharton moved and Councilmember Luke seconded to
close the public hearing and defer action to a future meeting, which
motion carried, all members present voted aye.
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(P 18-31)
POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
#1 . 8:02 :18 PM Adopting an ordinance amending various sections of
Title 21A of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to regulation of inland
port uses pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2018-00601 . These changes would
bring City Code in-line with State Code requirements for an inland port .
Conditional uses under the proposed zoning overlay would require an
impact mitigation plan. Additionally, the Planning Division has
suggested development standards for activities involving transporting,
unloading, loading, transferring, or temporarily storing natural
resources. Other sections of Title 21A, Zoning, may also be amended as
part of this petition. (Petitioner: Mayor Jackie Biskupski) View
Attachment
Councilmember Johnston moved and Councilmember Wharton seconded to
adopt Ordinance 69 of 2018, amending various sections of Title 21A, Salt
Lake City Code, pertaining to regulation of inland port uses and further
moved the Council include the proposed addition to Section
21A. 34 . 150 .B.2 .e, Applicability, as outlined in the Staff Report;
(Existing Development Agreements : The applicability of this chapter in
relationship to existing development agreements shall be determined
based on the terms of the existing development agreements . In addition
to the foregoing, the restrictions in this chapter shall not apply to
the lands described in two development agreements recorded with the Salt
Lake City Recorder on January 31, 2018 so long as the lands described
therein remain subject to said agreements) , which motion carried, all
members present voted aye .
(P 18-29)
QUESTIONS TO THE MAYOR FROM THE CITY COUNCIL 8:03:38 PM
Mr . Leary invited the Council to attend the Mayor' s Holiday Party
being held December 5, 2018 .
COMMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL 8:04 :10 PM
Joe Scovel spoke/submitted written comments about a huge concrete
flood control box illegally installed on his property (Garage 94 at 48
West 9400 South) to protect the Real Soccer Stadium. He said the box was
installed in January 2012 without permission, legal right, compensation,
or notification. He said he had incurred $150, 000 in legal fees over the
past five years to get his property title back. He said action was needed
to either remove the control box or work with him to achieve an acceptable
solution. Councilmember Mendenhall asked Staff to meet with Mr . Scovel
to verify contact information/address concerns .
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Levi Thatcher complimented the Council on changes in the downtown
area regarding increased housing/density. He said three bedroom
apartments (or larger) were needed to attract young families to live/stay
in downtown. He asked the Council to look at cities like Vancouver,
British Columbia, who required 10% of their housing units to be at least
three bedrooms .
CONSENT 8:08:52 PM
Councilmember Luke moved and Councilmember Rogers seconded to
approve the Consent Agenda, which motion carried, all members present
voted aye .
#1. Confirming the date of Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at 12 : 00
p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting a resolution
authorizing below-market seller-financing loan terms and a reduced
purchase price to Downtown Partners, LLC, for development of affordable
housing. This would allow for the development of affordable housing
located at approximately 320 East 400 South and 338 East 400 South. A
partnership between Domain Companies and Giv Development was chosen by
the Mayor after a unanimous recommendation by the Selection Committee
and has agreed to the construction of a mixed-use development known as
the Exchange. The development would include a variety of housing options
and commercial spaces (public benefits analysis) . View Attachment
(R 18-24)
#2 . Approving the appointment of Nchopia Nwokoma to the Cultural
Core Budget Committee for a term extending through April 17, 2021 . View
Attachment
(I 18-8)
The meeting adjourned at 8 : 09 p.m.
Council Chair
City Recorder
This document is not intended to serve as a full transcript as
additional discussion may have been held; please refer to the audio or
video for entire content pursuant to Utah Code §52-4-203 (2) (b) .
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This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the Salt Lake City Council meeting held December 4,
2018 .
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