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11/07/2024 - Pending Minutes SALT LAKE CITY HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION MEETING City & County Building 451 South State Street, Room 326 Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 Thursday, October 3, 2024 A roll is being kept of all who attended the Historic Landmark Commission Meeting. The meeting was called to order at approximately 5:30 PM. Audio recordings of the Historic Landmark Commission meetings are retained for a period of time. These minutes are a summary of the meeting. For complete commentary and presentation of the meeting, please visit https://www.youtube.com/c/SLCLiveMeetings. Present for the Historic Landmark Commission meeting were: Chair John Ewanowski, Vice Chair Carlton Getz, Jared Stewart, Adrienne White, Amanda De Lucia, Michael Vela, Michael Abrahamson, Emoli Kearns, and Alan Barnett. Commissioners De Lay was absent. City Staff members present at the meeting were: Deputy Director Michaela Oktay, Planning Manager Mayara Lima, Senior City Attorney Katherine Pasker, Senior Planner Sara Javoronok, Senior Planner Lex Traughber, Principal Planner Seth Rios, Associate Planner Noah Elmore and Administrative Assistant Bonnie Whaley APPROVAL OF THE MEETING MINUTES FOR September 5, 2024 Commissioner De Lucia motioned to approve the meeting minutes. Commissioner Vela seconded the motion. Commissioners Stewart, White, DeLucia, Vela, Abrahamson, Kearns, and Getz voted yes. Chair Ewanowski abstained. The motion passed eight to one. REPORTS OF THE CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR Chair reported on October 12 a day of community service will be held at 5th Ward meetinghouse at 740 S 300 W to sort bricks to prepare for reconstruction. Preservation Utah will be holding a Rose Park home tour on October 19 2-5 pm, free public lecture of Rose Park on October 12, 2024. REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR Nothing to report PUBLIC COMMENT Cindy Cromer stated there is confusion about what is contributory and not contributory to the Historic District. She shared a story of Ensign Floral. PUBLIC HEARING 1. New Construction for The Other Side Academy Multifamily Residential at Approximately 630 E 100 South - Josh Hansen of Environments for Health Architecture, representing the property owner The Other Side Academy (TOSA), is proposing a 32-unit multi-family residential development. Currently the property is vacant and is zoned RMF-45 (Moderate/High Density Multifamily Residential). The subject property is located within Council District 4, represented by Eva Lopez Chavez. (Staff Contact: Lex Traughber at 801- 535-6184 or lex.traughber@slc.gov) Case Number: PLNHLC2024-00791 Vice Chair Getz informed the commissioners and staff that his firm is involved with a separate The Other Side Academy project, but he is not directly involved. Senior Planner Lex Traughber reviewed the petition as outlined in the staff report. He stated that staff recommends approval with conditions. He shared the proposed conditions. Representing the applicant, Tim Stay and Josh Hansen came to the desk and gave their presentation to the commission. They stated that they appreciated staff’s time. Commissioner Barnett asked for clarification on the type of housing, whether it is short-term housing, dorm or apartment. He also asked what the parking requirements are and are they being met. Josh Hansen responded to the parking requirements and what they are doing to meet them. The Chair opened the public hearing PUBLIC HEARING Cindy Cromer stated she liked the plans that were presented and requested standard be set for all plans from here out. Email Janet Hemming in support of this project and commended TOSA for their success of rehabilitation. Closed the public hearing. EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioners discussed the project as it was presented and the key points staff has brought forward. Commissioner Vela commended TOSA for the high success rates. Chair Ewanowski commended the project and how it was presented to the Historic Landmark Commission. MOTION Commissioner Abrahamson motioned, “Based on the information presented and discussion, I move that the Commission approves this New Construction application with the conditions listed in the staff report.” Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion. Commissioners Abrahamson, Barnett, De Lucia, Getz, White, Vela, Stewart, Kearns, and Ewanowski voted yes. The motion passed unanimously. 2. New Construction for theROW at Approximately 153 S 1300 East - James Jones, representing the property owners, is requesting approval to construct four townhomes at the above-stated address in place of the existing parking lot. The property is in the University Local Historic District and the RMF-45 (Moderate/High Density Multi-Family Residential) District. The proposal includes a request for a modification of the side yard setbacks to be reduced by 3’ from the required 8’ to 5’. The subject property is located within Council District 4, represented by Eva Lopez Chavez. (Staff Contact: Noah Elmore at 801-535-7971 or noah.elmore@slc.gov) Case Number: PLNHLC2024-00756 Associate Planner Noah Elmore reviewed the petition as outlined in the staff report. He stated that staff recommends approval with conditions. He shared the proposed conditions. Chair Ewanowski has question on Consideration 2 about modifications to subdivision. Noah Elmore explained that the modifications are for setbacks. Representing the applicant, James Jones and Levi Harper came to the desk and gave their presentation to the commission. They stated that they appreciated staff’s time. Commissioner Vela mentioned the access to parking looks tight and could cause issues. Chair Ewanowski asked why the three feet on the side yard is critical. James Jones explained about the side yard setback. Commissioner Getz clarified the façade of the south side of the design. James Jones explained the design and landscape. The Chair opened the public hearing. PUBLIC HEARING Julie Dexter, Commander Apartments, against the project. Kyle Hanegarnie against the project and worried about parking and congestion on the streets. Shawran Killian, Park Plaza HOA, against the project and concerned about alley access behind the property. Closed the public hearing. James Jones responded to the public comments and the concerns they have addressed. EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Stewart discussed that parking is not part of the HLC or this project. Commissioner Barnett expressed that parking is an issue, but the City needs to work with this issue. Commission should be concerned about livability. Commissioner De Lucia sympathized about the parking issue having a negative impact on the community and changes should be looked into. Deputy Director Oktay requested the commission review this project based of the criteria the city zoning has set forth. Commissioner Vela expressed concerns about fire access and the accessibility in an emergency. As well as the 3 foot setback request and window openings. Commissioner Getz expressed concerns with the south façade facing the historic properties. Commissioner White likes the project and design presented and said it was very compatible. Commissioner Kearns felt the design was cohesive and took into consideration the historic area. Commissioner Abrahamson likes the design. Commissioner Barnett asked if the five foot setback request was compatible with the rest of the historic district. Associate Planner Elmore clarified the design and setbacks and how they compare to other lots in the historic district. The commission discussed the property meeting fire code standards and it was addressed by the building codes. MOTION Commissioner Stewart, “Based on the information presented and discussion, I move that the Commission approve this New Construction application as recommended by staff.” Commissioner Vela seconded the motion. Commissioners Abrahamson, Barnett, De Lucia, Getz, White, Vela, Stewart, Kearns, and the Chair voted yes. The motion passed unanimously. 3. New Construction Kinney House at Approximately 563 N Center St - James Cocks, representing the property owners, is requesting approval for a new construction in a local historic district to build a single-family home at the above-listed address. Currently, the land is vacant, and the property is zoned SR-1A Special Development Pattern Residential. The subject property is within Council District 3, represented by Chris Wharton. (Staff Contact: Seth Rios at 801-535-7758 or seth.rios@slc.gov) Case Number: PLNPCM2023-00938 Principal Planner Seth Rios reviewed the petition as outlined in the staff report. He stated that staff recommends approval with conditions. He shared the proposed conditions. Representing the applicant, Dave Brock and James Cocks came to the desk but did not have a presentation to share. He stated that he appreciated staff’s time. Commissioner Ewanowski clarified the wall thickness of the thin brick and the stucco in the back and how they transition. Commissioner De Lucia requested clarification of the removal of vegetation and plan to replace. Commissioner Barnett expressed concern over the lack of vegetation incorporated into the design. The commission and planning staff discussed the removal of trees and working with the city to add new vegetation as required. The Chair opened the public hearing. PUBLIC HEARING Seeing as no one wished to speak the Chair closed the public hearing. EXECUTIVE SESSION The commission discussed the design and the contributing factor it gives the property and the neighborhood. MOTION Commissioner Vela “Based on the information presented and discussion, I move that the Commission approve this New Construction application as recommended by staff.” Commissioner Getz seconded the motion. Commissioners Abrahamson, Barnett, De Lucia, Getz, White, Vela, Stewart, Kearns, and the Chair voted yes. The motion passed unanimously. 4. Minor Alteration for Liberty Park Rotary Play Park at Approximately 600 E 900 South - Ronnie Pessetto, representing Salt Lake City's Public Lands Department is requesting minor alteration approval from the City to modify and update Rotary Play Park in Liberty Park. Liberty Park is designated as a Salt Lake City Landmark. The property is zoned Open Space. The proposal is referred to the Historic Landmark Commission due to the size and scope of the project. This subject property is located within Council District 5, represented by Darin Mano. (Staff Contact: Sara Javoronok at 801-535-7625 or sara.javoronok@slc.gov) Case Number: PLNHLC2024-00998 Senior Planner Sara Javoronok reviewed the petition as outlined in the staff report. She stated that staff is recommending approval with conditions. Representing the applicant, Ronnie Pessetto from Salt Lake City's Public Lands Department, came to the desk with a presentation to share. Megan Jones Shiotani and Gretchen Wilson from Dig Studios attended via Microsoft Teams. The Chair opened the public hearing. PUBLIC HEARING Seeing as no one wished to speak the Chair closed the public hearing. Executive Hearing Commission discussed the parks history and the updates that are proposed and how it will make a difference to the diverse community. MOTION Commissioner De Lucia, “Based on the information presented and discussion, I move that the Commission approve this minor alteration application as recommended by staff.” Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion. Commissioners Abrahamson, Barnett, De Lucia, Getz, White, Vela, Stewart, Kearns, and the Chair voted yes. The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:30 pm