01/10/2017 - - Minutes MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING
TUESDAY, JANUARY 10 , 2017
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at 2 : 19
p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South State
Street.
In Attendance: Council Members Andrew Johnston, Erin Mendenhall, Derek
Kitchen, Stan Penfold, Charlie Luke, and Lisa Adams .
Absent: Councilmember James Rogers
Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; Jennifer
Bruno, Executive Council Deputy Director; Lehua Weaver, Associate Council
Deputy Director; Russell Weeks, Council Senior Policy Analyst; Nick Tarbet,
Council Policy Analyst; Patrick Leary, Mayor' s Chief of Staff; David Litvack,
Mayor' s Deputy Chief of Staff; Margaret Plane, City Attorney; Lynn Pace,
Senior Advisor to the Mayor; Laura Briefer, Public Utilities Director; Lara
Fritts, Economic Development Director; Mike Reberg, Community and
Neighborhood Department Director; Paul Nielson, Senior Attorney; Nick
Norris, Planning Director; Michaela Oktay, Planning Manager; Tracy Tran,
Associate Planner; Kelsey Lindquist, Associate Planner; Wayne Mills, Senior
Planner; Lex Traughber, Senior Planner; Matt Dahl, Housing and Neighborhood
Development Deputy Director; and Cindi Mansell, City Recorder.
Councilmember Penfold presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 2 : 19 p.m. The Council drew numbers
and determined assigned seating for the year.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . 2:19:13 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
ZONING MAP PERTAINING TO PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 644 , 652 , 658 , AND 664 EAST
600 SOUTH STREET; 628 SOUTH 700 EAST STREET; AND 665 EAST ELY PLACE TO REZONE
THOSE PARCELS FROM RMF-30 , RMF-45 AND SR-3 RESPECTIVELY TO FB-UN2 FORM BASED
URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD DISTRICT PURSUANT TO PETITION NO. PLNPCM2016-00031 . The
applicant intends to develop the site as a mixed-use (residential and
commercial) development. Although the applicant has requested that the
property be rezoned to Form Based Urban Neighborhood District, consideration
may be given to rezoning the properties to another zoning district with
similar characteristics (Petitioner - Trolley Square Ventures, LLC) . View
Attachments
Nick Tarbet, Nick Norris, Michaela Oktay, and Lex Traughber briefed the
Council with attachments . Mr. Tarbet said the developer no longer desired
the development agreement and was ready to move forward with only the zoning
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amendment. He briefly addressed setbacks, stepbacks, height, and general
buildable area associated with zoning.
Councilmember Penfold said he felt it would be helpful to understand
the role of the Historic Landmarks Commission (HLC) in the height and text
amendment details . Mr. Norris addressed those details, including height and
setback. Inquiry was raised as to whether the applicant would address those
proposed changes in their design. Mr. Traughber discussed the ability and
options of the HLC relative to standards . Mr. Tarbet said the developer did
not initially meet all of the proposed setback standards but would meet some
of those and the HLC would have authority to adjust the height and setback
requirements of the proposed project.
#2 . 2:33:20PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE THAT WOULD REZONE
PROPERTY AT 475 SOUTH 300 EAST FROM PL-2 (PUBLIC LANDS DISTRICT) TO TSA-UC-
C (TRANSIT STATION AREA URBAN CENTER CORE) PURSUANT TO PETITION NO.
PLNPCM2016-00303. Under the rezone, the parcel will have consistent zoning
with nearby parcels, allowing them to be developed with a blend of commercial
use and multi-family housing. View Attachments
Nick Tarbet, Michaela Oktay, Matt Dahl, and Kelsey Lindquist briefed
the Council with attachments . Inquiry was raised regarding the proposed
configuration (odd shaped map) before the Council . Mr. Dahl explained the
outline dealt with the Blair Avenue configuration and discussed contiguous
parcels .
#3 . 2:37:27 PM REVIEW THE DELIVERY OF HOMELESS SERVICES IN 2016 AND
DISCUSS STEPS INVOLVED IN LAND USE DECISIONS . View Attachments
David Litvak, Lynn Pace, Russell Weeks , and Nick Norris briefed the
Council with attachments .
Mr. Norris discussed the Homeless Resource Center Planning Process,
public engagement process, and goals of the upcoming workshops (including a
45-day public comment period and timing for each process) . Discussion
followed regarding rezone requirements to authorize use, qualifying
provisions, text amendments, and conditional use process . Mr. Norris said
the zoning ordinance contained a list of measurable/detrimental impacts
within the Conditional Use Chapter. He discussed the intent for site specific
community-focus meetings to allow Staff to consider issues and specific
solutions to render compliance and success . He said Staff hoped to have the
petitions in effort to outline required/specific process within the next 30
days . He further discussed the need for detailed development plans to be in
place and associated challenges involving the architectural team. Discussion
followed regarding enforcement provisions .
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Councilmember Mendenhall discussed the identified 14 detriments and
requested more facilitation/opportunity for community input and development
than Salt Lake City had ever offered. Ms . Gust-Jenson discussed community
input, significant engagement process on part of the Administration, outlined
public noticing requirements, Council option to offer a more robust public
input process, and request for public input and ideas . Inquiry was raised
about the workshops and whether they would be the only opportunity for public
input or response . Mr. Norris discussed Open City Hall input solicitation
and steps in between the workshop and decisions being made . Further
discussion followed regarding the workshop envisioned process and design
(including orientation to location) , list of identified issues and/or
solutions to issues, and expectation for workshop format. Mr. Norris offered
clarification regarding specific focus and separation of the conditional use
process and identification of those zoning rules specific to a separate
section.
Mr. Litvak addressed the site selection process, working with Salt Lake
County relative to programs/services/responsibilities, and drafting of the
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to map out details of the agreement. He
said the process began several months ago and involved a new component
surrounding architectural design. He said part of the agreement laid out
design process elements such as : whether or not the architectural process
would go through the City, County, or Shelter the Homeless Committee process;
whether a combined group was compiled and included in the agreement;
reimbursement for land costs; who would own the facilities; timing and
anticipation that the City might require funding; and purchase of properties
prior to ownership transfer. He said the Mayor approved the draft and it was
provided to the County; the City was currently waiting for approval or input
from the County. He said in terms of the architectural component, Mr. Pace
was involved in a great deal of discussion directly with the County,
including timing of the written agreement, and it being what the County and
City discussed and verbally agreed to. He clarified the City drafted this
MOU in coordination with the County and it included the understanding the
Administration had with the City Council when it selected the four sites .
Councilmember Kitchen expressed concern as to the proposed language
relative to closure of The Road Home facility after all four Resource Centers
were constructed and operating. He said he did not recall the closure aspect
being a part of Council feedback discussions on site locations . He did recall
discussion associated on overall realignment of the system to draw down the
population and could not imagine this being good policy without a plan in
place . Councilmember Mendenhall requested inclusion of wording regarding
sufficient collection of data analysis that would substantiate closure of
the facility.
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Councilmember Penfold explained an MOU would be Administrative and
different than an interlocal agreement in which the Council would have
consideration and approval . He said the Council was being provided a courtesy
review of this document. Discussion followed regarding as to how an MOU
versus agreement was selected. Mr. Pace said prior meetings included
discussion on a number of elements all had thought were agreed to but had
not been moralized. He said attempt was made to place those into writing but
he was unsure as to final method of adoption. He said whatever was agreed to
by both the City and County would be put into writing with the understanding
that new issues would continually arise. The Council expressed concern
because they had just received the document and did not have time for review
and input.
Councilmember Adams said the MOU language capped the sites at a maximum
aggregate capacity of no more than 550 individuals experiencing homelessness
and no more than capacity for 150 per night at each facility. She said she
hoped to withdraw the Simpson Avenue site (and was not sure the City would
want to tie their hands to the number of shelters) and because one of the
shelters may have to offer increased capacity she would like to allow for
options .
#4 . 4:00:16PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING THE EAST BENCH MASTER PLAN,
WHICH INCLUDES THE PARLEY' S WAY CORRIDOR PLAN PURSUANT TO PETITION NO.
PLNPCM2014-00139. The plans will establish goals and policies related to the
future growth and development of the East Bench Community. View Attachments
Nick Tarbet, Nick Norris, and Wayne Mills briefed the Council with
attachments and a Power Point Presentation .
Inquiry was raised regarding the Master Plan identification of
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) for possible consideration and whether the
forthcoming ADU ordinance included this area. Concern was expressed relative
to maintaining the neighborhood character in association with ADU' s . Mr.
Norris said there were not many locations in this area to provide housing
alternatives; therefore, it was felt appropriate to include ADU' s as a
potential within the long-term Master Plan guide which would be in place for
a number of years . He said if there was a current ordinance before the
Council limiting placement of ADU' s, that ordinance could change
incrementally in the future . Mr. Mills said the wording was carefully
selected to indicate potential location near transit access and major
corridors (not throughout the entire community) . Mr. Tarbet said the language
could be removed at this time and not including the option would not prohibit
use consideration or placement in the future .
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Councilmember Luke thanked Staff for the focus on the Foothill Cultural
District and felt it was unique to the East Bench and the entire City. He
discussed ongoing efforts to increase public awareness and felt the Plan
could potentially facilitate branding efforts for this unique identifier.
Discussion followed regarding unique area trail systems, opportunities,
and how to increase education and access . Mr. Mills said "Wayfinding" was
highlighted throughout the Plan in terms of mobility and connectivity.
Further discussion followed regarding opportunities associated with a linear
park or street corridor for a pedestrian/bike lane . Councilmember Luke
inquired as to adding continuity to the Bonneville Trail . Mr. Mills said the
Plan highlighted the existing Open Space Plan, included many of the
corridors, and contained specific recommendations .
The Council discussed pedestrian safety concerns, node locations,
enhanced crosswalk locations at intersections, roundabouts, and other
traffic calming solutions .
#5 . 4:39:12PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING AN UPDATE ON THE STATUS OF
THE NORTHWEST QUADRANT ' S FUTURE DEVELOPMENT PURSUANT TO PETITION NO.
PLNPCM2009-00168 .
Nick Norris, Lara Fritts, Tracy Tran, Lynn Pace, and Laura Briefer
briefed the Council .
Discussion included creating a new zone versus amending the existing
zone (determined easier) . Mr. Norris said changes being made would be
specific to the Northwest Quadrant area and would not apply to other M-1
zoning locations . He said it would include specific provisions and standards
to apply to specific geography. Ms . Fritts discussed the stakeholder
engagement process .
Councilmember Penfold discussed zoning and inquired as to progress on
landfill reclamation. He said one concern was with the significant bicycle
corridor and whether those constituents were being included. Mr. Norris said
one part not yet discussed was roads . He said Transportation was trying to
figure out the best long-term solution for the area while preserving the
recreation corridor.
Mr. Pace said the landfill was over 700 acres and owned by a subsidiary
of the LDS Church; closed in late 1979/80 and had been sitting since. He
said there had been intermittent dialogue in terms of cleanup and heightened
discussion of those issues because of the prison location, roads, and
development interest in the area. He said either way, there was an enhanced
level of activity and interest in the area that might provide a greater
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likelihood of cleanup. He said in regard to liability issues, the first to
look at would be owners and operators, then liability would trickle down to
anyone who might have been involved. He said the challenge was there were no
meaningful numbers to remediate or estimates value once clean-up was
complete . He said there were many variables over which the City had no
control .
Ms . Briefer said there was ongoing coordination with the State on the
sequencing and implementation for design of water and sewer systems for the
main transmission lines . She said work continued with the State on the
preparation of a Storm Water Master Plan, a flood plain analysis, and a
cooperative agreement to refine the agreement of repayment from the City to
the State for betterment and master plan projects . She said additional work
would be done in conjunction with a consultant on a feasibility analysis of
renewable energy for infrastructure . She said there were questions relative
to opportunities, implementation, down sides or detriments that could occur,
options to generate renewable energy, and green infrastructure
considerations .
Councilmember Mendenhall suggested building an aviation theme into the
district by including street naming of migratory birds .
Further inquiry was raised relative to the concept of utilizing rail in
the area to bring in fill and other materials . Mr. Pace said the State had
completed analysis and felt it was not economically beneficial relative to
the prison project. He said that did not answer the question as to what rail
corridors were wanted and needed as part of the area development .
Councilmember Penfold discussed leveraging of an opportunity and duplication
of efforts and costs . Mr. Pace said this discussion was larger than the
relocation group.
#6 . 5:01:09PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF
COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. The Council may give feedback
or staff direction on any item related to City Council business, including
but not limited to:
• Council District Newsletter for Public Utilities Mailing;
• Financial Disclosure; and
• Scheduling items.
See File M 16-5 for Announcements .
#7 . REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.
No discussion was held.
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#8 . CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN KEEPING WITH
UTAH CODE §52-4-205 FOR ANY ALLOWED PURPOSE .
Item not held.
The meeting adjourned at 5 : 03 p.m.
COUNCIL CHAIR
CITY RECORDER
This document is not intended to serve as a full transcript as other
items may have been discussed; please refer to the audio or video for entire
content.
This document along with the digital recording constitute the official
minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held January 10, 2017 .
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