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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMeeting Minutes - 08/28/2024 SALT LAKE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING City & County Building 451 South State Street, Room 326 Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 Wednesday, August 28, 2024 A roll is being kept of all who attended the Planning Commission Meeting. The meeting was called to order at approximately 5:30 p.m. Audio recordings of the Planning Commission meetings are retained for a period of time. These minutes are a summary of the meeting and not a verbatim transcript. A video recording of the meeting is available at https://www.youtube.com/c/SLCLiveMeetings. Present for the Planning Commission meeting were: Chair Mike Christensen, Vice Chair Aimee Burrows, Commissioners Bree Scheer, Amy Barry, Anaya Gayle, Landon Kraczek and Brian Scott. Staff members present at the meeting were: Director Nick Norris, Planning Manager John Anderson, Planning Manager Kelsey Lindquist, Planning Manager Krissy Gilmore, Senior City Attorney Katherine Pasker, Urban Designer Amanda Roman, and Administrative Assistant Bonnie Whaley. Chair Mike Christensen shared the opening statement. REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR Chair had nothing to report. Vice Chair had nothing to report. REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR Director Nick Norris provided information from City Council meeting on August 27, 2024. Vacate 700 S, adopted text amendment related to projecting signs, adapted text amendment would allow single family attached dwellings, adopted zoning changes related to sports entertainment culture and convention district. Director Noris mentioned a development agreement associated with sports entertainment culture and convention district will be brought to the Planning Commission in the future. Commissioner Scheer clarified what standards are used to review the development agreement. OPEN FORUM No one wished to speak. 1. APPROVAL OF THE MEETING MINUTES FOR JULY 31 AND AUGUST 14, 2024 Commissioner Burrows motioned to approve the July 31, 2023 minutes. She requested amendments be made to the August 14, 2024 minutes and they be brought back for approval at a later date. Commissioner Gayle seconded the motion. Commissioners Gayle, Barry, Scheer, Krazcek, Burrows, and Chair Christensen voted yes. The motion passed with six votes and one abstention. With discussion from the Senior City Attorney Katherine Pasker it was determined that the minutes the Commission wished to be amended needed to be tabled. "Commissioner Scheer motioned to table the August 14, 2024 minutes. Commissioner Gayle offered a friendly amendment asking that staff review the recording for those minutes and amend the minutes accordingly. Commissioner Scheer approved the friendly amendment. Commissioner Kraczek seconded the motion. Commissioners Gayle, Scott, Scheer, Kraczek, Burrows, and Chair Christensen voted yes. Commissioner Barry voted no. The motion passed with six to one. REGULAR AGENDA 1. Text Amendment to Chapter 21A.59 Design Review - The Planning Commission initiated a petition for a Text Amendment at the November 8, 2023, Planning Commission meeting that would make changes to Chapter 21A.59 Design Review of city code. The purpose of the amendment is to clarify when each section applies to a project, ensure the code language clearly communicates the intent of the standard, and delete duplicative standards from the chapter. Additionally, the proposal introduces new design standards to further the purpose of the design review process. (Staff Contact: Amanda Roman at 801-535-7660 or amanda.roman@slc.gov) Case Number: PLNPCM2024-00294 Urban Designer Amanda Roman presented the text amendment to Chapter 21A.59 design review as outlined in the staff report. She stated staff recommends forwarding a recommendation of approval to City Council. Commissioner Scott asked about corner entrances and if they are required. Commissioner Scheer asked for clarification of corner entrance location. Would like language to reflect specifications of corner entrances. Planning Manager Lindquist provided clarification of corner entrances, referring to Standard C4. Commissioner Burrows had questions about the section on building massing and general plans. Urban Designer Amanda Roman stated that some general plans have development guidelines outlined. Commissioner Burrows requested general planning guidelines for windows. Commissioner Burrows asked if streetscape study is a new or existing submittal requirement for Design Reivew. Commissioner Scheer asked if there is language provided for streetscape studies. Commissioner Burrows clarified this was not a requirement for all construction not just new construction. Chair Christensen opened the public hearing. Seeing that no one wished to speak the Chair closed the public Commissioner Gayle requested language clarification in Section C.2, D.3, D.4, E.1, E.2 a, b, c and F. Commissioner Scott thinks Section F.7 should be left open ended to allow adaptability. Commissioner Barry clarification of pedestrian interest and do they still need to meet other standards. Amanda Roman asked if the corner entrance standard needs to have specific language. Commissioner Barry stated language doesn’t need to be more specified in Section F.7, open ended is a good way to see ideas. Commissioner Gayle asked what they need to provide for Planning to be able to make changes. Director Norris stated staff could reference the discussion for changes. Commissioner Kraczek clarification of meeting requirements for public benefit and ensuring they are met. Commissioner Barry discussed public benefits and the commission’s role in approval/disapproval. Amanda Roman clarified public benefit standard is not a requirement, which is reflected in the language of the standard. MOTION Commissioner Barry stated, “Based on the information presented and discussion, I move that the Commission forward a recommendation of approval of this text amendment to the City Council, with additional direction that staff can review certain verbiage as long as it meets intent in briefing.” Commissioner Scheer seconded the motion. Commissioner Gayle made a friendly amendment from staff may rely on discussion during tonight’s Planning Commission meeting and their review and amendment. Commissioner Vote Notes Scott Yes Barry Yes Scheer Yes Burrows Yes Christensen Yes Gayle Yes The motion passed unanimously. BRIEFINGS 1. Zoning Consolidation Project - The Planning Commission will be briefed on the proposal to consolidate the existing mixed use and commercial zones into new "MU" zones. This briefing will include an overview of the proposed drafts of the MU2, MU3, MU5 and MU6 zoning districts. (Staff Contact: Kelsey Lindquist at 801-535-7930 or kelsey.lindquist@slc.gov) Case Number: PLNPCM2024-00707 Planning Manager Krissy Gilmore discussed the proposed consolidation to MU2 and MU3. Planning Manager Kelsey Lindquist discussed the proposed consolidation to MU5 and MU6. Commissioner Scheer requested clarification of design standards for the MU Zones presented. Planning Manager Lindquist clarified the process of a design review for an MU zone. Commissioner Burrow clarified types of building forms exist within the MU. Commissioner Barry expressed concern about Sugarhouse Business districts. Consider keeping mixed use residential with office on ground floor. Also discussed the setback for CN in MU2 for outdoor dining, etc. Planning Manager Gilmore clarified setbacks that are allowed within the MU2 zone. Commissioner Barry request seeing specifics of what the setback will be used for. Commissioner Scott asked for clarification on removing the lots with street frontage requirement. Additionally, Commissioner Scott stated that the height of buildings could cause issues of compressing story height, would like to see them taller to prevent this. Commissioner Scott asked for clarification on if driveways are considered as open space. Planning Manager Gilmore clarified driveways are not considered as open space. Commissioner Scott asked for definition of the term mixed use. Planning Manager Lindquist stated definition of mixed use in the code. Commissioner Scott clarify building height for adaptable re-use and affordable housing, point them out more. Planning Manager Gilmore mentioned Thursday meetings with property owners and developers to discuss options for builds. Commissioner Scheer agrees and would like to see floor to floor height increases. 2. R1 – Zoning Study- The Planning Commission will receive a briefing on a report that the Planning Division produced in response to a Council-initiated Legislative Intent requesting a study of the R-1 zoning districts. The report provides a history of single-family zoning in the city, a short analysis and options for each of the items requested, a summary of similar actions taken by other communities, a discussion of how each action aligns with adopted City policies, and a list of resources reviewed during the research of the report. (Staff Contact: Nick Norris, Planning Director, at 801-535-6173 or nick.norris@slc.gov). Director Nick Norris discussed the R1 – Zoning Study that was initiated by the City Council and presented to City Council on August 27, 2024. Commissioner Scheer concerns of access to rear lots via alleys. Commissioner Kraczek supports the smaller lot sizes, concerns about alley entrances with limited areas having access. Commissioner Scott expressed concern about alleys being targeted effecting utility access. Director Norris indicated flag lots use the road as an easement for utilities. Commissioner Scott compared buildable area vs max lot coverage house size affects cause larger SFH to be bult instead of small houses. Commissioner Burrows added ADU zone changes are controversial but R – 1 may not. Alley access cause problems if they are only option. Commissioner Kraczek expressed concerns about attached housing and options of ownership. Pushing for action of viable homeownership is important. Commissioner Scheer stated attached housing can help with increased ownership. Townhouses are difficult in many neighborhoods. Commissioner Burrow different types of housing should be allowed. Director Norris addressed the types of housing and household size affecting areas. Commissioner Scheer asked if turning a large home into smaller homes inside. Commissioner Kraczek expressed concerns about attached housing and options of ownership. Pushing for action of viable homeownership is important. Commissioner Burrows asked if you can sell an ADU. Director Norris reviewed subdivision issues and needed amendments The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:15 PM. For Planning Commission agendas, staff reports, and minutes, visit the Planning Division’s website at slc.gov/planning/public- meetings. Staff Reports will be posted the Friday prior to the meeting and minutes will be posted two days after they are ratified, which usually occurs at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission.