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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/11/2026 Pending Minutes SALT LAKE CITY | PLANNING COMMISSION P L A N N I N G D I V I S I O N PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 1 These minutes are a summary of the meeting and not a word-for-word transcript. Attendance for the Planning Commission meeting is kept on file. An audio recording is retained temporarily, and available upon request. Video recording of the meeting is available at www.youtube.com/slclivemeetings. A T T E N D A N C E The meeting was called to order by Chair Brian Scott at approximately 5:30 PM. Roll called by Commission Secretary Vanessa Nelson. Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 5:30 PM City & County Building 451 South State Street, Room 326 Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 Commissioners Present Commissioners Amy Barry, Aimee Burrows, Lilah Rosenfield Commissioners Absent City Staff in Attendance Krissy Gilmore, Senior City Attorney Katherine Pasker, Senior Planner Diana Martinez, Principal Planner Meagan Booth, Senior Planner Aaron Barlow and Administrative Assistant Vanessa SALT LAKE CITY | PLANNING COMMISSION 2 R E P O R T O F T H E C H A I R & V I C E -C H A I R Nothing to report. R E P O R T O F T H E D I R E C T O R Planning Director Nick Norris gave a brief overview of proposed 2026 Legislative Session bills related to planning and zoning amendments. O P E N F O R U M Commissioner Lilah Rosenfield discussed language for a motion proposal with the Commissioners. Clarification was made that the motion would be to put the item on a future agenda of the Planning Commission. Motion Rosenfield a zoning amendment which prohibits the construction or use of facilities for immigration detention or enforcement anywhere in the city to the extent permitted by law on a future Planning Commission agenda. Vote No: Result C O N S E N T A G E N D A 1. Approval of the Minutes for January 28. 2026 Commissioner Barry motioned to approve the minutes. Commissioner Burrows seconded the motion. Yes: Barry, Rosenfield, Scott, Vela No: SALT LAKE CITY | PLANNING COMMISSION 3 Result The motion passed. R E G U L A R A G E N D A 2. Planned Development & Preliminary Subdivision at Approximately 1032, 1036, & 1046 S Jefferson St – Drake Powell, with PDG Jefferson LLC, is requesting Planned Development and Preliminary Subdivision approval to develop 16 townhome units, each with three bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and a one-car-attached garage. The subject property is located in the FB-UN-1 (Form-Based Urban Neighborhood District) zoning district and is situated within the Central Ninth Community Council area. A. Planned Development: Requesting a modification to allow two buildings without public street frontage, a modification to allow 14 lots without street frontage, modification to allow a reduced rear yard setback to 10', and a modification for the increase from 2.5 stories to three stories, which would also increase the allowable wall height for the third floor from 5 ft to 7.5 feet. Case Number: PLNPCM2025-00916 B. Preliminary Subdivision: The applicant requests preliminary approval to create 16 individual lots with common areas, regulated by an established Homeowners Association (HOA). Case Number: PLNSUB2025-00928 The subject property is located in Council District 5, represented by Erika Carlsen. (Staff Contact: Diana Martinez at 801-535-7215 or diana.martinez@slc.gov) Senior Planner Diana Martinez reviewed the proposal as outlined in the staff report. She stated that Staff recommends approval of both applications with one condition, that the applicant develop 16 three-bedroom, three and a half bath units. Commissioners Barry, Barrett and Rosenfield asked clarifying questions about the requirements and overlay for the parking context. The applicant Drake Powell gave a presentation explaining: • Reduction of the rear yard setback from the public alley • City goals to provide family size housing • Increase of 2.5 to 3 stories, it was noted this would not change the height of the building Public Hearing Chair Scott opened the public hearing. Charles “Chuck” Button – opposed the request stating he is a Jefferson St. homeowner and neighbor, he presented a petition signed by 20 additional neighbors and expressed concerns with parking, trash collection and loss of neighbor privacy. SALT LAKE CITY | PLANNING COMMISSION 4 Katie Durante – homeowner, clarified she was not opposed to the development but is concerned with losing privacy in her backyard and asked for consideration in the direction that eight of the unit’s face. The Chair closed the public hearing. Executive Session Commissioners, Staff, and Applicants discussed the following topics: • Location of the property’s dumpster • Green space and landscaping requirements • Number of parking spaces and access • Alley improvements Planned Development Motion Commissioner Burrows motioned to approve the Planned Development with an additional condition to staff’s recommendation; the applicant must upgrade a portion of the alley directly abutting the property to road standards that can support the weight of a garbage truck. Rosenfield Vote Yes: No: Scott, Vela Abstained: Result Subdivision Commissioner Burrows motioned to approve. Commissioner Rosenfield seconded the motion. Vote Yes:No: Vela Abstained: Result 3. Design Review at Approximately 310, 334 & 336 S 500 W, and 519, 523, 527 & 535 W 300 S – Brent Tippets, with VCBO Architecture, is requesting Design Review approval to develop the USA Climbing National Training Center at the above-listed addresses. Currently, the land is owned by the Community Reinvestment Agency (CRA) and zoned Gateway Mixed Use (G-MU). The request includes: a modification from the 50% SALT LAKE CITY | PLANNING COMMISSION 5 residential requirement on 500 West, a reduction of building height from 75' to 72', and a reduction of ground floor glass from 60% to 16%-22% across elevations and upper floor glass from 40% to 4%-17% across elevations, a reduction in required building entrances from 13 to 3, an increase in the allowable blank wall length from 15' to 30' on the north façade (500 West) and 20' on the east façade (300 South), an increase in front yard setbacks from a maximum of 10' to approximately 21' on 300 West and 18' on 500 South to accommodate plaza space. The applicant is also requesting an increase in the street-facing façade length from a maximum of 200' to approximately 250' along 300 West and 270' along 500 South, as well as a modification of the horizontal articulation standards due to the specific use of the building, as it does not allow the standard architectural features outlined in the code. The subject property is within Council District 2, represented by Alejandro Puy. (Staff Contact: Meagan Booth at 801-535-7213 or meagan.booth@slc.gov) Case Number: PLCPCM2025-00896 Principal Planner Meagan Booth reviewed the proposal as outlined in the staff report. She stated that Staff recommends approval of the design review. Clarification was requested by Commissioners on: • What the next steps would be should the design review be approved or denied • If the plaza will be open to the public • Building facade lengths and how to review them without knowing the perimeters of the planned future streets Project representatives did not have a presentation but were available to answer questions along with Staff. Planning Director Nick Norris clarified the subdivision process. CRA Senior Project Manager Wayne Mills discussed the construction timeline for the roads and infrastructure plans. US Climbing Organization representative Steve Brown and Project Architect Brent Tippets clarified the design and plaza programming and use. Public Hearing Chair Scott opened the public hearing. There were no comments The Chair closed the public hearing. Executive Session Commissioners, Staff, and Applicants discussed the following topics: • Minimum height requirements • Resident notices • Challenges with considering the current zoning of the property and the planned construction of mid-block walkways, streets and additional components of the project SALT LAKE CITY | PLANNING COMMISSION 6 • Concerns with evaluations due to timing of the individual design features • Building entrance and north and south direction elevations • Proposed public improvements: road placements, landscaping, landscapes and the Art Alley Plaza • Safety regarding public access to the climbing walls, specifically during competitions The applicant emphasized the fundraising efforts, timing constraints and site being an Olympic athlete training center. Wayne Mills shared the CRA’s intent and multiple plans for the area. Motion final landscape and public space plans must be reviewed and approved by the Planning Division during the building permit process, all building materials must be approved by the Planning Director as durable prior to the building permit issuance, south façade planters be integral to the design and proposed modifications be approved by staff. Vote Yes: No: Abstained: Result (7:45pm) The Chair called for a five-minute recess 4. Alley Vacation at Approximately 567 E Warnock Avenue – Jill Genessy, representing property owner Gray Willow, LLC, has filed a petition for an alley vacation. The alley runs north-south from Warnock Avenue to the I-80 right-of-way, located between two properties: 567 E Warnock Avenue (owned by the applicant) and 2435 S 600 E. The alley is approximately 16.5 feet wide and 80 feet long. If approved, the alley would be divided in half and allocated to the neighboring property owners. The alley in question is located within City Council District 7, represented by Sarah Young. (Staff Contact: Aaron Barlow at 801-535-6182 or aaron.barlow@slc.gov) Case Number: PLNPCM2025-01099 Senior Planner Aaron Barlow reviewed the proposal as outlined in the staff report and stated that Staff recommends approval to the City Council. Public Hearing SALT LAKE CITY | PLANNING COMMISSION 7 Chair Scott opened the public hearing. There were no comments. Chair Scott closed the public hearing. Executive Session Commissioners, Staff, and Applicants had no additional discussion. Motion recommendation. Vote Yes: No: Rosenfield Abstained: Result O T H E R B U S I N E S S 5. Fire Code Review Training – The commission will receive training on the Fire Code, how it is administered, and how it impacts the Planning Commission decisions. The training will be provided by staff from Building Services Division and the Fire Department. Battalion Chief Tony Allred, CAN Building Official Troy Anderson, and CAN Fire Protection Engineer Doug Bateman provided a presentation on fire code and how it applies to Planning Commission applications. Topics covered include: • Requirements for access roads • Approved firefighter routes • Building heights – aerial access • Road widths • Proximity to building • Water supply - hydrants The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:00 PM. RECORDS: For Planning Commission agendas, minutes, staff reports, and YouTube recordings, visit www.slc.gov/pc. Staff Reports will be posted the Friday prior to the meeting and minutes will be posted two days after they are approved, which usually occurs at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission.