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Transmittal - 4/8/2022Erin Mendenhall DEPARTMENT of COMMUNITY Mayor and NEIGHBORHOODS Blake Thomas Director SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION 451 SOUTH STATE STREET, ROOM 445 WWW.SLC.GOV P.O. BOX 145487, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84114-5487 TEL 801.535.7712 FAX 801.535.6269 CITY COUNCIL TRANSMITTAL ________________________ Date Received: _________________ Lisa Shaffer, Chief Administrative Officer Date sent to Council: _________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ TO: Salt Lake City Council DATE: April 4, 2022 Dan Dugan, Chair FROM: Blake Thomas, Director, Department of Community & Neighborhoods __________________________ SUBJECT: PLNPCM2022-00323 – Ballpark Station Area Plan STAFF CONTACT: Nannette Larsen, Senior Planner, nannette.larsen@slcgov.com 801-535-7645 DOCUMENT TYPE: Information Only RECOMMENDATION: Review BUDGET IMPACT: None BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The Ballpark Station Area Plan is intended to capitalize on the community assets and set a framework to help guide growth related issues and pressures and to keep the neighborhood as the home of baseball in Utah. The Station Area Plan will provide guidance on how the community grows and changes, with a focus on creating a safe and welcoming neighborhood. As demand for redevelopment in the neighborhood has grown so too has the need for a small area plan specific to the Ballpark Neighborhood. The Ballpark Station Area Plan will encompass the area that runs roughly between 900 South to 1700 South, and State Street to I-15. The small area plan’s boundaries are within both the Central Community Master Plan and the Downtown Master Plan. 4/5/22 4/8/22 The Ballpark Station Area Plan draft recommends “Big Moves” that will help transform the Ballpark Neighborhood and guide growth in the area. These goals include: • Create and apply a Ballpark neighborhood specific Transit Supportive Zone. • Reconfigure the Ballpark TRAX station • Improve 1300 South for pedestrians • Create a sense of place at and around the Ballpark • Repurpose parking lots and underutilized properties to add activity to the Heart of the Neighborhood • Invest in community amenities and green space to balance density with livability factors. The draft form of the Ballpark Station Area plan would establish goals and strategies to enhance the livability of the area. The goals here are broad in nature and direct future development in the community. The establishment of the goals of the neighborhood are included in pages 11 through page 15 of the draft plan. The strategies, scaled toward application, describe ways to implement the larger picture goal. Actions describe specific ways to implement the goal as development or redevelopment occur over a longer time frame. The key strategies and project section describe strategies to improve the ballpark station community and projects that would directly affect the community to bring about a positive change. These include: • Connectivity, which encompasses key actions such as: a complete sidewalk network, increase sidewalk width/buffers, provide pedestrian amenities, improve bike lane marking, enhance pedestrian-level lighting, support pedestrian-level street activation, enhance existing crossing, support mid-block crossings and alleyways • A safer bike and pedestrian network. To include: an upgrade to bike parking facilities, traffic signaling recognizing bikes on bikeways, and raised pedestrian crossing with crossing islands on high volume roads. • Address parking needs in the community. Key actions include: using shared parking systems, creating a shared parking agreement for game day events, and increasing bicycle parking options surrounding the ballpark • A focus on alleyway safety. Key actions to improve alleyway safety include: naming designated alleyways, implement new paving, materials, and colors, maintaining alleyways and provide space for art, provide pedestrian level lighting, and provide plants and greenery. Image 1: vicinity map of the Ballpark Station Area Plan • Enhance neighborhood greenspace is also a listed strategy. The key actions to implement include: treating public space as an object to work towards rather than “left over” space, integrate public space into community facilities lining public spaces with public uses, and creating a desirable place through the use of street design. • The draft Ballpark Station Area plan addresses housing opportunity and mitigating displacement. It is recommended that key actions to address this concern comprises of: providing clean, safe, and equitable housing options, and to provide opportunities for home ownership for a diversity of incomes. • Finally, safety and security are also listed as a strategy priority. The plan recommends key actions that provide appropriate lighting, transparent building fronts and improved visibility, and improved landscaping and visibility on public spaces. Implementation of the Ballpark Station Area plan would require zoning changes, infrastructure investments, and amenity investments which vary depending on the strategies proposed. At this time specific zoning changes haven’t been addressed within the Planning Department; we anticipate discussing zoning amendments once the Planning Commission has had the opportunity to review the small area plan. Infrastructure investment and amenity investments are addressed within the Key Actions to implement the small area plan. PUBLIC PROCESS: • Salt Lake City Transportation Division received a Transportation and Land Use Connection grant from the Wasatch Front Regional Council. • The creation of the plan began in December 2020. The consultant, GSBS, and city staff spent 9-months identifying goals and meeting with community members and stakeholders. • Consultant present to the Ballpark Community Council in December 2020. • Community members recommended by the Community Council leadership met to discuss goals, case studies, neighborhood needs, and draft plan. This steering committee met on February 4, March 11, April 8, and May 13, 2021. • Consultant distributed to every address within the project area information on the Ballpark project and an accompanying survey in February 2021. Information and survey were bilingual (English and Spanish). o Survey received more than 530 responses. • A Zoom community event was held by the consultant team on March 20, 2021. • A second community event was held by the consultant team on May 22, 2021. This community event was held at the Smith’s Ballpark and Watchtower Coffee and Comics. • Consultant published Ballpark Station Area Plan information page and interactive map online March, 2021. • Once a draft of the plan was complete staff started the public outreach process to identify concerns and receive feedback. The project’s website went live on November 24, 2021. • An open house was posted online on November 24, 2021. • Notice of the proposed Ballpark Station Area plan was sent to the Ballpark, Central 9th, and Liberty Wells Community Councils on November 24, 2021. • The Ballpark Community Council met on the proposed small area plan on December 6, 2021, through a Zoom meeting. o GSBS presented the plan to the community. Numerous comments were received, those notes are included. Numerous comments were received by City Staff, those comments are attached. As a result of the public comments City Staff received, modifications to the draft plan were forwarded to the consultant. Staff is waiting for an updated draft plan. CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 14 OF 2020 In 2020 the City Council adopted resolution 14 of 2020. The resolution identifies various stages of the process for creating a master plan. The Ballpark Station Area Plan is considered a specific area plan, as compared to a citywide plan or a community plan, because the Ballpark Station Area Plan covers a smaller area within a larger community plan. The resolution identifies several points in the process for a check in with the City Council. Those check-ins are supposed to occur during the development of the scope of work and initial timeline, after an existing conditions report, and prior to the draft plan being presented to the Planning Commission. The Ballpark Station Area Plan followed a slightly different process because it was mostly funded through a Transportation-Land Use Connection Grant awarded to the city in spring of 2020. The City is required to pay at least 10% of the cost of the project. The grant application process required the creation of a general scope of work and goals for the project, which is typically required by the grant program to be submitted in the fall/early winter before the grant is awarded. In this case, that was in 2019. If awarded, the grant procurement process is done following the WFRC process because they manage the grant contract. This grant was awarded around the same time as Resolution 14 of 2022 was adopted and the funding became available after July 1, 2020. This transmittal is fulfilling the portion of the resolution that asks that the City Council be briefed on the plan prior to the Planning Commission process starting. NEXT STEPS: • The first round of modification to the draft Ballpark Station Area Plan were forwarded to GSBS for them to make those modifications. • Once City Staff receives an updated draft we anticipate notifying and returning to the appropriate Community Council meetings (Ballpark, Central 9th, Liberty Wells). If any changes to the draft plan are necessary City Staff will make those modifications. • A Planning Commission public hearing will be scheduled after meeting with the community councils and addressing concerns raised with the draft plan. We are hoping to schedule a public hearing late spring/early summer. • After the Planning Commission makes a recommendation to City Council the Ballpark Station Area Plan will return to City Council for a final determination on the small area plan. • It is anticipated that zoning changes necessary to establish the regulatory framework for implementation of the Ballpark Station Area Plan will begin after the draft is transmitted to the City Council. EXHIBITS: 1) Ballpark Station Area Plan Draft 2) Public Comments Received 1. BALLPARK STATION AREA PLAN DRAFT Prepared by Salt Lake City in partnership with Wasatch Front Regional Council and the Utah Transit Authority ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS STEERING COMMITTEE Amy Hawkins, Resident, Ballpark Community Council Bryan Kinneburg, Salt Lake Bees Ciara Combs, Resident Dave Morris, Business Owner, Piper Down Pub Dennis Faris, Volunteers of America Jennifer Luft, Resident Jonathan Foulk, Utah Pride Center Marc Amicone, Salt Lake Bees Maurice “Mo” Smith, Urban Indian Center Mike Tuiasoa, Business Owner, Watchtower Coffee & Comics Paul Johnson, Resident, Central 9th Community Council Rob Dutton, Business Owner, Lucky 13 Bar & Grill Robert Loftus, Resident Ryan O’Mahoney, Resident Sach Combs, Resident Shelley Bodily, Resident Terrell Bodily, Resident, Ballpark Community Council TECHNICAL TEAM Susan Lundmark, Project Manager, Salt Lake City Transportation Division * Megan Townsend, Wasatch Front Regional Council * Jordan Swain, Utah Transit Authority, Real Estate and TOD * Kevin Leo, former UTA Real Estate and TOD * Jeff Gulden, Salt Lake City Transportation Division John Anderson, Salt Lake City Planning Division Sean Fyfe, Salt Lake City Engineering Division Corey Rushton, Salt Lake City Public Services Department Corinne Piazza, Salt Lake City Redevelopment Agency Julianne Sabula, Salt Lake City Transportation Division Jennifer Schumann, Salt Lake City Housing Stability Division Tony Milner, Salt Lake City Housing Stability Division Dillon Hase, Salt Lake City Housing Stability Division Paul Drake, UTA Real Estate and TOD Laura Hanson, former UTA Director of Planning Manjeet Ranu, former UTA Director of Capital Projects Eric Callison, UTA Manager of Service Planning Kayla Kinkead, UTA Strategic Planning Lauren Victor, Wasatch Front Regional Council * Project Management Team CONSULTING TEAM Christine C. Richman, AICP, GSBS Consulting Annaka Egan, AICP, GSBS Consulting Jason Claunch, Catalyst Commercial Reid Cleeter, Catalyst Commercial Jacob Farnsworth, P.E., RSP1 , Kimley-Horn Steven Chester, AICP, Kimley-Horn TABLE OF FIGURES Figure 1.1 The Station Area, Ballpark Community Council and Heart of the Neighborhood Boundaries .....1 Figure 1.2: Building Age Map ...............................................................................................................................................2 Figure 2.1: Aerial View of “Heart of the Neighborhood” Concept .....................................................................6 Figure 2.2: East Side Platform Access - North Concept ........................................................................................7 Figure 2.3: West Side Platform Access - North Concept ......................................................................................8 Figure 2.4: 1300 South Improved Pedestrian Realm ...............................................................................................9 Figure 2.5: Festival Street Concept ................................................................................................................................10 Figure 2.6: Ballpark Character Areas..............................................................................................................................13 Figure 2.7: Connectivity Map .............................................................................................................................................14 Figure 2.8: Connectivity Map-Regional Context .....................................................................................................16 Figure 2.9: Future Land Use Map .....................................................................................................................................17 Figure 2.10: Existing 1300 South Street Section for the Heart of the Neighborhood .......................................20 Figure 2.11: Proposed 1300 South Street Section for the Heart of the Neighborhood ......................................20 Figure 2.12: Ten “Big Ideas” for the Future of Green Space In SLC .................................................................23 Figure 2.13: Community Services and Non-Profit Organizations Map .........................................................24 Figure 3.1: Ballpark Regional Context Map ................................................................................................................26 Figure 3.2: Catalytic Project: Connecting Central Ninth to Ballpark .............................................................28 Figure 3.3: State Street Project Area Map .................................................................................................................29 Figure 3.4: Sidewalk and Transit Map .............................................................................................................................31 Figure 3.5: Information Page on the Project Website and Interactive Map ...............................................39 Figure 3.6: Project Post Card ...........................................................................................................................................40 Figure 3.7: Survey Results Showing What the Ballpark Community Likes in their Neighborhood .............................................................................................41 TABLE OF TABLES Table 1.1: Household Demographics for the Ballpark Station Area and Surrounding Region ..............3 Table 1.2: 2019 Estimated Annual Income for the Ballpark Station Area .......................................................3 Table 3.1: Race and Ethnicity in the Ballpark Station Area and Salt Lake City ..........................................27 Table 3.2: Ownership and Rentership Rates in the Ballpark Station Area and Surrounding Region ...................................................................27 Table 3.3: Income in the Ballpark Station Area and Surrounding Region ...................................................27 Table 3.4: Summary of Ballpark Case Studies .........................................................................................................33 TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Summary ...................................................................................................................................................................i 1. Introduction ..............................................................................................................................................................................1 2. The Plan ....................................................................................................................................................................................5 3. Community Exploration & Analysis .......................................................................................................................25 4. Implementation Plan .......................................................................................................................................................43 Appendix A . Existing Conditions ..................................................................................................................................................48 B . Highest & Best Analysis ........................................................................................................................................XX C . Transportation Analysis ........................................................................................................................................XX D. Moderate Income Housing Plan ........................................................................................................................XX E . Case Study Analysis ................................................................................................................................................XX F. Community Engagement Materials .................................................................................................................XX EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Salt Lake City’s Ballpark Neighborhood is home to several community assets including the Smith’s Ballpark, home to the Los Angeles Angels AAA ballclub – the Salt Lake Bees, the Ballpark light rail station, several social service agencies, and the nearby Salt Lake Community College downtown campus. Throughout its history, the neighborhood has been home to the Ballpark at the corner of Main Street and 1300 South. Baseball has been a cornerstone for this area for more than 100 years. In 1993, Salt Lake City partnered with Salt Lake County and private entities to construct a new field and ballpark stadium to replace the structure that was originally built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1947 after a fire. The 1993 rebuild provided a state-of-the-art minor league stadium. A refresh and update of the stadium to current standards is now required. The Ballpark Neighborhood is adjacent to downtown, diverse, and growing. The area, which until recent years, was characterized by older, affordable single-family neighborhoods, light industrial uses, and big box stores is experiencing considerable development pressure. The pressure is expected to increase as Salt Lake City’s population and employment base continue to grow. The neighborhood includes several major transportation, transit, and emerging trail corridors that connect the area to downtown, the rest of the city, and the region. The area benefits from proximity to downtown. Because of development pressure and the presence of regionally significant transportation infrastructure, Salt Lake City’s Transportation Division sought and received a Transportation and Land Use Connection grant from the Wasatch Front Regional Council in partnership with Utah Transit Authority, to complete this station area plan. The planning area, referred to throughout the plan as the “Station Area,” is between 900 South and 1700 South and State Street and I-15. The purpose of the plan is to explore options to further integrate the Ballpark with the neighborhood, evaluate the transportation network and identify opportunities to improve transportation choices for the community, and take advantage of existing amenities and current development pressure to position the neighborhood for the future. Improved transportation choices include improved bus operations and circulation at and near the Ballpark TRAX station. The plan also recommends improved pedestrian and bicycle connections near the TRAX station, the Ballpark, and throughout the surrounding neighborhood to further improve the transportation network, better integrate the Ballpark and station into the neighborhood, and enhance livability as new development occurs. Plan goals, strategies and recommended actions were identified through a nine-month process that began in December 2020 with the launch of a website and interactive map in English and Spanish to generate input and ideas from the neighborhood and other stakeholders. Community engagement was ongoing throughout the planning process and included in-person, small group, and stakeholder meetings. The process also included the following studies: • Existing conditions analysis • Highest & best use analysis • Case study analysis The planning team and steering committee identified several key areas of focus for the plan. GROWTH & TRANSFORMATION New residential development in the Station Area has increased significantly and is occurring throughout the area. Former industrial, commercial, or low-density residential parcels are quickly becoming mid- to high-density residential developments. This new development has increased the density of the area and added hundreds of new housing units without adding additional services and amenities to the neighborhood. This is particularly pronounced west of the TRAX line where previous land uses – light industrial, flex uses, and big box retail did not attract investment in sidewalks, trails, or neighborhood level retail and services. This is also true along 1300 South where auto-oriented uses are transitioning to higher density uses to take advantage of the TRAX station and easy connections to West Temple and major arterials. These areas are difficult to navigate without a car and provide little pedestrian-level interest or comfort. This creates a disconnection between the existing neighborhood and new development. CONNECTIVITY & PEDESTRIAN/BIKING ENVIRONMENT The neighborhood has significant transportation infrastructure – a TRAX stop, two I-15 offramps (1300 South and 900 South), and several major and minor arterials. There are also offramps directly to the north and south of the project area on 2100 South and 600 South. These same transportation facilities create a challenging active transportation environment. The quickly redeveloping area west of the TRAX lines has limited access across the TRAX line to access the station, neighborhood amenities and services east of the rail line. PARKS, GREENSPACE & COMMUNITY FACILITIES Salt Lake City Public Services launched Reimagine Nature SLC Public Lands Master Plan process in April 2019 with the publication of the Salt Lake City Public Lands Needs Assessment. The assessment evaluated the level of parks, open space, and trails service in each of the city’s planning areas. The Station Area is in the Central City planning area. According to the 2019 assessment, Central City’s level of service is 2.8 park acres per 1,000 population, as compared to a city-wide level of service of 3.5 city-owned and managed park acres per 1,000 population. Much of the Station Area is identified as a High Need area according to the Needs Assessment. This means that additional park acres are needed in the neighborhood to serve current and future residents and visitors. The need for community amenities including parks, open space, and other community facilities such as a library or community center was identified during the community engagement process. The community also identified a lack of service and proper maintenance in current parks, such as missing trash receptacles and benches. They indicated that expanding park amenities and maintenance is a priority for creating clean and welcoming green spaces in the neighborhood. SAFETY & SECURITY Although addressing policing and safety is not part of the scope of this plan, the success of many of the recommendations in this plan depend on perceived and actual safety of pedestrian and bicycle connections, public open space and plazas, and community events and activities. Many of the recommendations to improve connectivity and pedestrian and biking safety can also improve overall perceived and actual safety in the Station Area through improved streetscapes and placemaking. The plan recommends goals and strategies to address the key areas identified in the planning process. The recommendations are summarized as six Big Moves. • Create and apply a Ballpark Station Area Transit Station Area zone in the area identified as the “Heart of the Neighborhood” • Reconfigure the Ballpark TRAX Station to improve access from the west • Improve 1300 South for pedestrians by creating new crossing and expanding and upgrading the pedestrian realm • Create a sense of place at and around the stadium • Repurpose parking lots and underutilized properties to add activity to the Heart of the Neighborhood • Invest in community amenities and green space to balance density with livability factors The plan identifies several tools to implement the recommendations. These tools include zoning changes and infrastructure and amenity investments. EXECUTIVE SUMMARYi ii View of the Smith’s Ballpark / Google Maps EXECUTIVE SUMMARY INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION This plan focuses on the Ballpark Station Area, defined as the area between 900 South and 1700 South and State Street and I-15. The Station Area is part of the Ballpark Community Council area, and part of Salt Lake’s Central City planning area. Figure 1.1 is a map of the Station Area within the Ballpark Community Council. In addition, the plan identifies opportunities and recommendations for the area immediately around the station and stadium. This is an area identified by the community as the “Heart of the Neighborhood” and is a ¼ mile radius around the Ballpark TRAX Station. BALLPARK AREA 1 I-80 I-15 I-15 I-80 Salt Lake City, UTSalt Lake City, UT Ballpark Regional Extent 0 10.5 Miles ballpark station 900 S 1700 S STATE ST1300 S I-80 I-15 I-15 I-80 Salt Lake City, UTSalt Lake City, UT Ballpark Regional Extent 0 10.5 Miles ballpark station 900 S 1700 S STATE ST1300 S Heart of the Neighborhood Ballpark Station Area Ballpark Neighborhood Boundary LEGEND FIGURE 1.1: THE STATION AREA, BALLPARK COMMUNITY COUNCIL AND HEART OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD BOUNDARIES 0 600 1,200300Feet I-15 TEERTS ETATS900 SOUTH 1700 SOUTH I-15 Legend Building Age Null pre 1950 1951-1960 1961-1970 1970-1980 1981-present FIGURE 1.2: BUILDING AGE MAP INTRODUCTION 2 The neighborhood is characterized by older buildings – both residential and commercial structures built before 1970 – and is unique in its composition of small businesses and residents of all backgrounds. Nearly 77 percent of structures in the Station Area are 50 years or older at the time of this plan. Figure 1.2, illustrates the age and lot size for the Station Area. Older structures – pink, yellow, and light green – are generally on small lots. Newer structures – medium and darker green – are on larger lots, generally consolidated from original small lots or on former rail-served industrial properties. In the single-family residential areas, the homes open onto the street and include front yards and stoops. In the 300 West area, newer commercial structures are primarily big box retail stores with large parking lots. Some of the newer development in the Station Area include higher density residential and office uses. This transition to higher density housing and office is expected to continue. INTRODUCTION 3 The Station Area has a higher rate of renter occupied units than Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County and the State of Utah, Table 1.1. The Station Area has, historically, been one of the more affordable neighborhoods in the city. As a result, current households reflect diverse backgrounds and a range of incomes. The median income for the Station Area is significantly lower than median income for the city and surrounding region as seen in Table 1.2. Continued affordability in the neighborhood is a challenge as new development occurs in this rapidly transitioning area. photo credit / caption Ballpark station Area Salt Lake City Salt Lake County Utah Total Households 1,854 82,259 397,918 1,050,542 Owner Households 15.3%41.3%61.8%63.1% Renter Households 78.6%51.7%33.2%27.0% Vacant Households 6.1%7.0%5.0%9.9% Families*768 41,258 277,473 781,973 Household Size 2.20 2.41 2.99 3.13 Source: ESRI TABLE 1.1: HOUSEHOLD DEMOGRAPHICS FOR THE BALLPARK STATION AREA AND SURROUNDING REGION Ballpark station Area Salt Lake County Salt Lake MSA*Utah Median Household Income $26,047 $76,410 $76,256 $73,015 Average Household Income $44,498 $99,988 $99,114 $92,612 Per Capita Income $19,992 $33,095 $32,666 $29,227 Source: ESRI *Metropolitan Statistical Area TABLE 1.2: 2019 ESTIMATED ANNUAL INCOME FOR THE BALLPARK STATION AREA *The U.S. Census Bureau defines family is a group of two people or more (one of whom is the householder) related by birth, marriage, or adoption and residing together. INTRODUCTION This plan is organized to focus on the recommended goals, strategies, and actions in Section I – The Plan with supporting analysis and information in Section II – Community Exploration & Analysis. Section II includes summaries of the public engagement process and Existing Conditions and Case Study Analyses completed as part of the planning process. Section III – Implementation Plan consolidates all goals, strategies, and actions identified in the plan with implementation time frame. A complete set of survey responses and public comments as well as the complete Existing Conditions, Case Study, and Highest and Best Use analyses, Transportation Analysis and other documents used to complete this plan are found in the Appendix. SECTION I THE PLAN IDENTIFIES: • The Big Moves contemplated in the plan • Goals, Strategies and Actions to implement the plan • A Future Land Use Map for the Station Area • Key Strategies & Projects to: +Improve the pedestrian experience +Address transit and transportation needs including »Connectivity »Transit »Parking strategy +Safety and security including »Street and pedestrian-level lighting »Building design »Landscape design +Enhancing neighborhood greenspace +Maximizing housing opportunity and mitigating displacement SECTION II COMMUNITY EXPLORATION AND ANALYSIS INCLUDES: • Overview of the planning process • Study area demographics • Summary of existing conditions including +Prior planning efforts +Connectivity and the pedestrian and biking environment • Summary of Station Area Case Studies including +Ballparks studied +Key Takeaways • Summary of public engagement SECTION III IMPLEMENTATION PLAN • Appendix +Existing Conditions +Highest and Best Analysis +Transportation Analysis +Moderate Income Housing Plan +Case Study Analysis +Community Engagement Materials 4 People’s Freeway Park / Google Maps 5 THE PLAN The Ballpark neighborhood is the home of the Salt Lake Bees, the Los Angeles Angels AAA club. The Bees and their home field are a community-wide asset that attracts visitors from throughout the state to attend annual home games. The Ballpark and neighborhood are supported by the Ballpark TRAX Station, and a regional transportation system. The area directly around the Ballpark includes, a plaza at the corner of 1300 South and West Temple, Fire Station 8, and parking fields on Salt Lake City-, and privately-owned lots on and around 1300 South and Main Street. The Plan recommends additional investment in the immediate Ballpark area and supporting infrastructure to create a “Heart of the Neighborhood,” increase livability factors, and support continued growth in residential, office, restaurant, and retail uses. The neighborhood is in transition from a downtown “support” neighborhood, providing housing and services outside of the core, to a more distinct urban center. The area has undergone several transformations in its history and the latest has the potential to be the most dramatic yet.. Recent development projects have added new multi- family housing in the area with densities ranging from 15 units to 60 units per acre. The neighborhood is expected to continue to play a role in meeting Salt Lake City’s demand for new housing. Preserving neighborhood livability becomes increasingly important as density and development occur. Livability factors identified by the neighborhood during the planning process include access to services and retail, walkability and connectivity, safety and security, and open space and community amenities. This Plan recommends policies, projects, and improvements to: • Accommodate growth, • Expand on current community investments and assets, and • Enhance livability throughout the neighborhood. the plan THE PLAN FIGURE 2.1: AERIAL VIEW OF “HEART OF NEIGHBORHOOD” CONCEPT THE BIG MOVES The plan contemplates several “Big Moves” that will help transform the neighborhood. These include: Create and apply a Ballpark neighborhood specific Transit Supportive Zone to the area around the Ballpark TRAX station along 1300 South from Main Street to 300 West that allows heights up to 120 feet with required enhancements to the public realm. Eligible enhancements may include pedestrian street lighting, street trees and public ground level uses such as restaurants or grocery space, retail or services. Figure 2.1 illustrates the opportunity to add density to the Ballpark site as well as the blocks to the north and west of the Ballpark. The concept also illustrates the importance of improvements, such as street lighting and wide sidewalks, to the public realm as density is added to the neighborhood. Current UTA parking lot at the Ballpark TRAX station / GSBS Consulting 6 THE PLAN7 Reconfigure the Ballpark TRAX station from a “suburban” park and ride to an “urban” neighborhood integrated format. This requires a new pedestrian/transit rider connection from the platform to 200 West/Lucy Avenue on the north end of the platform and loading areas on both the east and west side of the rail line allowing for an opportunity to increase passenger access. Figure 2.2 illustrates improved platform connectivity to the west. FIGURE 2.2: EAST SIDE PLATFORM ACCESS - NORTH CONCEPT Current view of west-side access to the TRAX platform / GSBS Consulting THE PLAN Improve 1300 South for pedestrians by creating new pedestrian crossings across 1300 South in addition to expanding and upgrading pedestrian ways to create a safe and comfortable walking environment. Figure 2.3 shows the potential for pedestrian crossings across 1300 South. Figure 2.4 shows improving sidewalks, street furniture, trees. In addition to improving sidewalks and adding pedestrian level lighting, the plan recommends the addition of street furniture, and trees. The concept contemplates the return of buses to 1300 South in accordance with the City’s Transit Master Plan. The plan recommends the 1300 South bus provide service to the Ballpark Station through an “in-line” bus stop. This means that riders making the transfer to or from the bus to TRAX would embark and disembark at stops on 1300 South and then access the platform either directly from the sidewalk for westbound buses or by crossing 1300 South for eastbound buses. Accommodating in-line bus service for riders of all abilities through a pedestrian crossing adjacent to the rail crossing arms likely requires some reconstruction on 1300 South to create a curb-less environment at the crossing. FIGURE 2.3: WEST SIDE PLATFORM ACCESS - SOUTH CONCEPT Current north access to the Ballpark TRAX Station / GSBS Consulting 8 THE PLAN9 Create a sense of place at and around the Ballpark. Create a sense of place through investment in community gathering spaces, streetscapes, and uses that encourage activity and interaction. The Ballpark is surrounded by wide sidewalks and an entry plaza. As any upcoming renovation and upgrades take place, the Ballpark itself could be reconfigured with active uses on the plaza and 1300 South frontage if possible. In addition, the plan recommends extending the opportunity for events on the sidewalk area on the west side of the Ballpark, along West Temple by investing in a “Festival Street” on West Temple from 1300 South to approximately Albermarle Avenue on the south. Figure 2.5 is a detail of the festival street concept. The festival street could be closed for special events, redirecting the traffic around the neighborhood. Such a festival street should embrace the Ballpark’s history though community art, historical interpretive fixtures, and programming. FIGURE 2.4: 1300 SOUTH IMPROVED PEDESTRIAN REALM Current east-facing view of 1300 South / GSBS Consulting THE PLAN FIGURE 2.5: FESTIVAL STREET CONCEPT Repurpose parking lots and underutilized properties to add activity to the Heart of the Neighborhood. Salt Lake City and UTA own large properties on the north side of 1300 South between Main Street and the TRAX line, currently used for surface parking, which are ideally located for redevelopment into dense housing, a community amenity or service, or office space with ground floor activating uses and an improved public realm. Heights of up to 120 feet will create an urban context for 1300 South adjacent to the TRAX station and ballpark. The 1300 South, Main Street and West Temple street frontages should be activated with uses such as restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and similar uses that build on the success of existing businesses that currently call the neighborhood home. In addition to the City- and UTA- owned lots there are underutilized parcels in the immediate vicinity of the Ballpark and station that are appropriate for higher density development and enhancement of the public realm. The newly identified State Street Project Area , created by the Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City (RDA), has tools to help create the level of investment contemplated for the neighborhood. Invest in community amenities and green space to balance density with livability factors. The Ballpark neighborhood has limited green spaces and community amenities within its boundaries. As the neighborhood grows, additional parks and open spaces are needed to serve both current and future residents and employees in the area. In addition, the neighborhood lacks community spaces for indoor and outdoor community gatherings. The Ballpark plaza and festival street can address the need for outdoor community gatherings, but space for indoor community gatherings is needed. The Station Area is undeserved for community facilities such as a library or community center. As redevelopment occurs in the Heart of the Neighborhood and at the current Public Utilities facility, a location for parks, open space, a library, community center, or combined facility should be identified and pursued. Proposed festival street location on West Temple / GSBS Consulting 10 THE PLAN | GOALS, STRATEGIES & ACTIONS11 GOALS, STRATEGIES & ACTIONS Members of the Ballpark Station Area have participated in several planning projects over the last several years that included neighborhood-wide conversations about goals for the future of the area. The goals and ideas identified in the prior planning processes were confirmed during this Ballpark Neighborhood Station Area planning process. The neighborhood identified the following goals to enhance livability and accommodate anticipated growth. GOAL: Take advantage of current development opportunities, existing services, and amenities to enhance neighborhood livability. The Ballpark and its supporting infrastructure are at the geographic and emotional “heart” of the neighborhood. The neighborhood accommodates and enjoys the vibrancy of game days and would like to see game day vibrancy on more days of the calendar and in all seasons. Several strategies are recommended to enhance vibrancy and leverage the community’s investment in the neighborhood. STRATEGIES: • Implement the goals and strategies identified in: »Life on State Implementation Plan (not adopted) »Central 9th Chapter of the Downtown Master Plan »300 West Reconstruction »Homeless Resource Centers Neighborhood Action Strategies »State Street Project Area Plan »Salt Lake City Moderate Income Housing Plan »Salt Lake City Parks & Public Lands Needs Assessment »Citywide Gentrification Assessment & Displacement Mitigation Plan »Growing SLC »The Salt Lake City Street Lighting Master Plan • Update the city’s zoning code and map, as appropriate to implement the provisions of this plan: ACTIONS: +Amend Section 21A.26.078: TSA Transit Station Area District of the Salt Lake City Municipal Code to include the Ballpark Station Area as one of the existing TSA districts or create a new one if needed. • Require activation of the 1300 South frontage with restaurants, shops, street furniture and trees. • Implement streetscape improvements to accommodate pedestrian volumes. • Allow heights comparable to heights in other Urban Station Areas. • Protect the viewshed of the Wasatch Range from inside Smith’s Ballpark. +Evaluate and amend the City’s zoning code and map, as appropriate to include the urban design considerations identified in each of the character areas in this plan. +Evaluate and amend the City’s zoning code and map, as appropriate, to extend the existing State Street Overlay Zone to the west side of Main Street. +Evaluate and amend the City’s zoning code and map, as appropriate to implement the following priorities for the 300 West Character Areas: • Ensure that amenities, connections, and services needed to support higher density development are included in development plans for the area. • Require development proposals to include mid-block and other connections to break down current large commercial blocks into smaller, more walkable blocks. • Where appropriate, development proposals incorporate access to existing and planned TRAX crossings. • Identify opportunities to provide community amenities, shops, and services within the heart for year-round activation. • Provide enhanced street and pedestrian lighting to improve safety and visibility. GOAL: Create a dense urban environment and entertainment zone around the Ballpark. STRATEGIES: • Invest in the station area and around the Ballpark to improve the overall neighborhood and enhance the opportunities in the Heart of the Ballpark. ACTIONS: +Improve east-west connectivity across TRAX to the north and the south of 1300 South. At a minimum, pedestrian/bicycle crossings should be identified to allow pedestrians and cyclists to move east to west without having to go to 1300 or 1700 South. +Install side-loading platforms at the Ballpark TRAX Station. +Consider redeveloping the TRAX station parking lot and bus turnaround for higher density uses and to provide neighborhood amenities. +Install pedestrian crossings east and west of TRAX on 1300 South on either side of the UTA crossing barrier. +Consider redevelopment opportunities for the City-owned parking lot at 1300 South and West Temple while maintaining parking in the vicinity to potentially increase density and improve the urban environment. +Install a festival street on West Temple and plazas adjacent to the stadium. +Invest in a community amenity which may include a library with the opportunity of additional public space. +Integrate greenspace and “green” elements into the urban landscape. • Enhance public space surrounding the Ballpark and include public art and references to historical elements. THE PLAN | GOALS, STRATEGIES & ACTIONS • Designate West Temple between 1300 South and Albemarle Avenue as a Festival Street for non-gameday and gameday activation including: • Farmers Markets • Community Celebrations • Food Truck festivals • Neighborhood Concerts • Implement a district-parking strategy that utilizes unused area parking and parking garages for game days to minimize the need for parking fields in the area. • Enhance the Ballpark’s relationship with the neighborhood by identifying opportunities to activate the West Temple and 1300 South facades of the stadium on non-game days and incorporate public green space, non- motorized connections, plazas, and similar public spaces around the stadium. • If feasible, identify a strategy to bury power lines as development in the Ballpark Neighborhood occurs. GOAL: Increase connectivity in the station area. The neighborhood is well-connected to the regional transportation and transit networks; however, the infrastructure for that regional network also acts as a barrier to internal connectivity, which limit easy multi-modal access to the Ballpark TRAX Station, schools, and parks, and separates newly developing residential uses west of the TRAX line from the rest of the neighborhood. Strategies recommended to improve connectivity within the neighborhood and the pedestrian and biking environment are listed below. Opportunities to improve connectivity include new connections, improvement of existing connections and reconfiguration of the TRAX station platform. Figure 2.7 is a map of opportunities to create new connections within the neighborhood. As of the writing of this Plan the new connection across the TRAX rails to the north of the Ballpark Station platform at Paxton Avenue is planned for near-term construction by UTA. The concept includes improved connection from the existing TRAX platform to the west to improve connectivity to the new residential developments along the 300 West corridor. STRATEGIES • Improve overall connectivity and walkability in the area. ACTIONS: +Study the potential future lane reconfiguration of 1300 South to eliminate or narrow traffic lanes and expand and improve the sidewalk. +Utilize existing alleyways, midblock, and truncated connections to create a system of bike and pedestrian pathways through the neighborhood. +Implement the planned TRAX line pedestrian crossings to the north of the current Ballpark Station. +Widen and enhance sidewalks to improve pedestrian comfort through the addition of street furnishings, pedestrian lighting and a buffer from moving traffic. +Implement pedestrian level lighting to improve safety and visibility. +Establish specific bicycle routes through the neighborhood according to the Salt Lake City Pedestrian & Bicycle Master Plan. +Reconfigure Ballpark TRAX Station to change from a suburban-style station that has northern platform access only from the east parking lot into an urban-style station that allows access from both the east and west sides of the station. This would include new access at the north end of the platform from Lucy Avenue/200 West on the west side of the TRAX rails +Redevelop part of the current surface parking lots to transit supportive uses that include retail, shops, and service near the Ballpark Station platform. +Establish a pedestrian crossing to the east and west of the UTA crossing barrier across 1300 South. +Study future crossings south of the 1300 South crossing at the TRAX line. GOAL: Increase urban design quality. Neighborhood identity refers to the ability of residents and visitors to distinguish a place by unique and distinct characteristics. Supporting the neighborhood as a distinguishable place involves consideration for creating a balanced mix of uses, ensuring architectural and landscape character, embracing historic character and elements, spotlighting neighborhood, and regional amenities, and considering the surrounding land use and transportation context of the area. The Ballpark Station Area is made up of several distinct areas that have their own character as expressed by building massing, use, streetscape elements and overall design. This plan supports the distinctly different areas within the neighborhood through recommendations to preserve some elements and enhance others. The character areas are illustrated in Figure 2.6. Photo: GSBS Consulting 12 THE PLAN | GOALS, STRATEGIES & ACTIONS13 0 600 1,200300Feet300 WEST900 S 1300 S 1700 S STATE STMAIN STMain street character area 300 West transitional area central ninth corridor plan life on state street improvements west temple character area “heart” of the neighborhood FIGURE 2.6: BALLPARK CHARACTER AREAS Main Street Character Area The Main Street Character Area is defined by the presence of small local businesses, a generally pleasant pedestrian and bike environment, and medium-density residential buildings. New development should focus on maintaining the scale, walkability, and bikability of the neighborhood. West Temple Character Area The West Temple Character Area has a mix of residential and small businesses along the corridor. It is also home to the Public Utilities facility, the Ballpark Neighborhood park, and Jefferson Park. New development should maintain the current character and scale of the area. New development adjacent to the stadium should support the installation festival street improvements adjacent to the Ballpark from 1300 South to Albemarle Avenue. This can help expand the existing plaza area, create new plaza areas, and allow for temporary closure for community and gameday events, while also providing opportunities for art and historical elements. New development should also enhance the biking and walking environment on West Temple and consider traffic calming measures in the more residential sections. State Street Character Area The State Street Character Area is defined primarily by small businesses running the length of the station area. This area is undergoing several changes guided by the Salt Lake City Transportation Division’s Life on State Bikeway Implementation project and the RDA State Street Project Area Plan. Central Ninth Character Area The Central Ninth Character Area is defined by several small businesses and larger multifamily structures. This area is transitioning into a node with various entertainment options and services. New development in the area should maintain the current scale and massing of new development along the 900 South Corridor and implement the recommendations and strategies identified in the Downtown Master Plan – Central 9th Chapter including the 9th South Viaduct Catalytic Project. 300 West Character Areas The entire corridor is transitioning from an industrial/major commercial to higher density mixed use. However, there are several sub areas with the 300 West corridor that are transitioning at different rates. East of 300 West and North of 1300 South This area is historically characterized by smaller industrial and residential uses. Property consolidation has occurred and will continue to occur as demand for housing continues. There are large multifamily developments proposed or recently approved for the area. This area also includes an unused rail spur that is proposed for a light rail extension into the Granary District and the possibility of an adjacent trail, which is also being evaluated. Connectivity within this area and to the south to the Ballpark TRAX Station is a key consideration for this area. In addition, opportunities to add open space, public amenities, and neighborhood serving commercial should be pursued. West of 300 West and North of 1300 South This area currently has a mix of big box commercial, and newer office and residential uses. The transition of smaller parcels to low- and mid- density office and higher density residential is expected to continue as is the continuation of existing big box uses. East of 300 West and South of 1300 South This area is experiencing transition around several large scale, long-term uses. Lowes Home Improvement, the Gail Miller Homeless Resource Center, and the Utah State Liquor Store are expected to remain as the area transitions to include several new multi-family developments. As with the area north of 1300 South connectivity within the area and to the east across the TRAX line is a key consideration. Public amenities and neighborhood serving commercial should also be added to this area. West of 300 West and South of 1300 South The Walmart big box store is in this area as well as small lot light industrial and warehouse uses. This area is expected to transition in the future. The considerations identified for the areas already transitioning should inform zoning and development considerations in this area. “Heart” of the Neighborhood This area is characterized by its proximity to the Ballpark Station, Smith’s Ballpark, and several community organizations and businesses. This is the central hub of the neighborhood which will continue to densify as mixed- use development occurs. This area is appropriate for the highest densities allowed in Urban Station Areas. This level of density must be balanced with improvements to the public realm including an expanded sidewalk, pedestrian-focused amenities, plazas, street lighting, and street trees. A high level of visual interest and design quality is needed to balance the increased density in the area and require street activating uses on the ground floor. Illustrated in Figure 2.4. BALLPARK CHARACTER AREA DESCRIPTIONS proposed future connections *Potential Public Space at Ballpark Proposed Bike Routes *Multi-Modal Access Proposed Crossings Festival Street Proposed Future TRAX with Possible Adjacent Trail TRAX Line *Pedestrian Connection Through Future Development *Dependent on owner agreement Green Space TRAX Line Bikeway Festival Street Connection through Future Development 1300 SOUTH 300 WESTWEST TEMPLEMAIN STREETSTATE STREET 0 100 200 400 FEET PAXTON AVE LUCY AVE 1400 SOUTH 1 2 A b c d FIGURE 2.7: CONNECTIVITY MAP RECOMMENDED CONNECTIONS IN THE “HEART” OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD Festival Street This street will allow temporary closure to vehicle traffic and host neighborhood and ballpark events. Proposed Bike Routes Several bike routes are in various stages of implementation through the heart of the neighborhood at the time of this document’s adoption. • The 300 West Reconstruction is funded and undergoing construction from 900 South to 2100 South with expected completion in 2022. • The existing designated bikeway on Main Street is undergoing an evaluation as part of the Salt Lake City Transportation Division’s Life on State Bikeway Implementation project. • The Paxton bikeway will connect State Street to 300 West. Multimodal Access This opportunity is recommended to connect the bikeway on Main Street to the TRAX Platform on Lucy Avenue. Pedestrian Connection Through Future Development This recommendation occurs in two locations: 1. This recommendation links the 1300 South station to the Ballpark and moves pedestrians through a private pedestrian-oriented development directly onto the proposed festival street on West Temple. 2. This recommendation connects West Temple to 300 West. This connection is dependent on a future agreement with UTA to provide a TRAX crossing on or near 1400 South. Potential for Future Public Space at Ballpark Additional public space through the addition of a ballpark perimeter trail, additional plazas, and activating public uses are recommended for this area. This recommendation would help connect the greater neighborhood to the Ballpark, but should not interfere with its daily operation and events. Proposed Crossings Additional crossings are recommended: a. directly east and west of the UTA crossings barriers on 1300 South. b. directly north of the 1300 South TRAX platform onto Lucy Avenue c. across the TRAX line at Paxton Avenue and the existing rail spur. d. An additional future crossing is recommended at or near 1400 South and should be evaluated for future opportunities in partnership with UTA. An enhanced crossing is also recommended at the intersection of 1300 South and West Temple. This crossing should show clear delineation, possibly through community art or a painted crossing. Proposed Future TRAX with Adjacent Trail This area is being evaluated by UTA for operating TRAX service with a possible adjacent trail. Opportunities for additional green spaces and greenery should be considered as this area is developed. 14 THE PLAN | GOALS, STRATEGIES & ACTIONS15 GOAL: Improve safety. Throughout the planning process safety was consistently identified as a current concern and goal for the future. This plan focuses on measures taken in the built environment to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety. STRATEGIES • Improve pedestrian experience and safety. ACTIONS: +Install pedestrian-level street lighting. +Require ground level uses in new buildings to incorporate pedestrian-level strategies. +Ensure adequate sidewalk width and park strips on primary walk routes, particularly around the TRAX station. +Improve ADA accessibility though sidewalk repair and removal of obstacles. +Ensure ongoing maintenance of all facilities to repair uneven sidewalks, functioning signals and frequent trash receptacles. • Identify and implement best practices in urban design to improve neighborhood safety, including: ACTIONS: +Identify opportunities for interaction, +Elimination of “blind corners” or areas, +Appropriate lighting for safety GOAL: Enhance social vibrancy. STRATEGIES • Support events and placemaking efforts including community art, pop-up events, and temporary food vendors. • Enhance greenspace in the neighborhood. ACTIONS: +Explore options for additional greenspace in the heart of the neighborhood in and around the Ballpark. +Evaluate the opportunity for future green space on the current Public Utilities site if and when Salt Lake Department of Public Utilities moves offices to a new location. +Enhance the urban tree canopy in underserved areas of the neighborhood and require additional street trees and urban greenery with new development. +Maintain all green spaces with: • Trash receptacles • Pedestrian lighting • Pedestrian furniture • Improve the quality of current and future greenspace. ACTIONS: +Ensure funding for additional maintenance and staffing as additional greenspace is added. GOAL: Increase affordability and attainability of housing for current and future residents. STRATEGIES • Provide a diversity of housing types and options for different incomes, familial status, age, and needs. ACTIONS: +Promote a diversity in the size of new units in the neighborhood to accommodate residents in different stages of life, including families with children. • Utilize the RDA State Street Project Area as a tool to capture reinvestment in the neighborhood and help encourage a diversity of housing types. • Increase opportunities for home ownership in the neighborhood. ACTIONS: +Explore alternative options for ownership strategies including land trusts and co-ops. +Provide down-payment assistance or other programs for qualifying residents • Mitigate the negative impacts of gentrification as development occurs. ACTIONS: +Continue to provide and market home repair programs for qualifying residents. +Provide education and renter legal assistance to help current renters stay in place. +Support development assistance and financing programs to maintain affordability. +Preserve existing social services and provide additional services as development occurs to support housing options and access to opportunity at a variety of income levels. proposed future connections *Potential Public Space at Ballpark Proposed Bike Routes *Multi-Modal Access Proposed Crossings Festival Street Proposed Future TRAX with Possible Adjacent Trail TRAX Line Proposed Future Alleyway Connections *Pedestrian Connection Through Future Development *Dependent on owner agreement Green Space TRAX Line Bikeway Festival Street Connection through Future Development proposed future connections *Potential Public Space at Ballpark Proposed Bike Routes *Multi-Modal Access Proposed Crossings Festival Street Proposed Future TRAX with Possible Adjacent Trail TRAX Line Proposed Future Alleyway Connections *Pedestrian Connection Through Future Development *Dependent on owner agreement Green Space TRAX Line Bikeway Festival Street Connection through Future Development 1700 SOUTH I-15 I-15 0 600 1,200300Feet 1300 SOUTH 300 WESTWEST TEMPLEMAIN STREETSTATE STREETPAXTON AVE LUCY AVE 1400 SOUTH 900 SOUTH FIGURE 2.8: CONNECTIVITY MAP - REGIONAL CONTEXT THE PLAN | CONNECTIONS 16 RECOMMENDED PEDESTRIAN AMENITIES • Wide enough to provide 4 distinct zones: +THE EDGE ZONE separates the roadway from the sidewalk. +THE FURNISHINGS ZONE provides space for street furnishings and vertical elements such as trees, benches, etc. +THE THROUGHWAY ZONE provides a minimum of five – eight feet clear continuous pathway for ADA accessibility. +THE FRONTAGE ZONE provides a “shy distance” between the throughway zone and building frontage/property line and entrances. • ADA accessible • Street trees to provide a shaded pedestrian way • Human scaled building frontages • Pedestrian level street lighting • Store fronts, office windows, and windows on homes facing the street. • Encourage and allow outdoor retail displays while maintaining ADA compliant throughway zone. • Use of plazas, courtyards, and squares to provide pedestrian amenities. THE PLAN | FUTURE LAND USE17 FUTURE LAND USE MAP The Future Land Use Map (Figure 2.9) guides future development and land use decisions. This is a broad conceptual map. The map identifies areas for continuation of current land use, scale, and density and areas for transformation. 0 600 1,200300Feet300 WESTLUCY AVE PAXTON AVE 900 S ANDREW AVE 1700 S PARAMOUNT AVE STATE STMAIN STstreetscape/festival street improvements opportunity for community space ballpark station public utilities site proposed future 1700 S TRAX station* kensington ave byway project 900 s station central ninth connectivity project FIGURE 2.9: FUTURE LAND USE MAP Site Boundary Future Land Use Concept Areas with Opportunity to Integrate Additional Green Space 300 West Transitional Area Heart of the Neighborhood / Ballpark Entertainment Zone Main Street Area State Street Corridor Neighborhood Areas Medium Density Transitional Area Central Ninth Corridor Area Community Recommended Future Public Space Incorporated into the Ballpark Medium Density Area Connections* Proposed Bike Routes Festival Street Pedestrian Connection Through Future Development Proposed Crossings Crossing Under Construction Proposed Future TRAX Line with Adjacent Trail UTA Station UTA Light Rail Gateway Areas Places of Interest Adopted Project Catalyst Area Community Recommended Catalyst Area Community Recommended Gateway Area Future Community Amenity 1/4 Mile Station Radius *DEPENDENT ON OWNER AGREEMENTS LEGEND Enhanced Crossing BALLPARK FUTURE LAND USE THE PLAN | FUTURE LAND USE 18 FUTURE LAND USE AREA DESCRIPTIONS Central Ninth Corridor Area This area is included in the Central Ninth chapter of the Downtown Master Plan. The corridor is experiencing new development and investment consistent with that plan. The Ballpark Station Area Plan assumes continued implementation of the Central Ninth chapter. The Central Ninth neighborhood should have direct connections to the Ballpark Station Area neighborhoods where possible. State Street Corridor This area presents opportunities to transform the State Street corridor into a mixed use, pedestrian, and bicycle friendly area through the introduction of a mix of uses, improvements to the bike and pedestrian environment and improved pedestrian crosswalks. Investments in east-west bicycle connections should be made to allow connectivity across State Street. 300 West Transitional Area The area between the TRAX lines and I-15 from 900 South to 1700 South was, until a few years ago, characterized by big box retail, auto-oriented services, storage, and flex space. The area is transitioning, primarily with new residential development. Medium to high density housing and office uses are appropriate in this area when balanced with sidewalk, connectivity, and other pedestrian improvements. As new households are added to the area, amenities, and services to support residents will create a mixed-use space and are needed to maintain quality of life and reduce reliance on automobile travel. The 300 West Reconstruction will improve multi-modal opportunities along 300 West and will encourage growth in the area. Opportunities to add pedestrian friendly retail and services as well as connect the 300 West area to the rest of the “Heart” of the neighborhood east of the TRAX line should be identified. These mixed-use areas should maintain a high-quality pedestrian environment to connect residents, businesses, and services. The character of long-standing local businesses should be considered for pedestrians as new development occurs to acknowledge the history of the area. Medium Density Transitional Area The area between the TRAX lines and West Temple south of 1400 South, which includes the current Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities site, is appropriate for redevelopment into medium density uses. The area is characterized by a mix of housing and commercial uses that back to the TRAX line. Redevelopment of this area should include medium density housing and commercial buildings with reduced height along the West Temple frontage adjacent to the neighborhood character area. The area also includes the Public Utilities Department offices and yard which is identified as a potential future catalytic area for community uses and open space to help support the existing neighborhood and potential future mid-density development. Neighborhood Areas The primarily single-family neighborhood south of 1300 South was “down-zoned” to preserve the housing stock, street grid pattern, and neighborhood. The scale and density of this area should be maintained with targeted redevelopment of vacant abandoned structures with new or rehabilitated structures at a comparable scale and character as the existing housing stock. Appropriate buffers between existing single-family areas and future higher-density uses should be maintained. The system of publicly-owned alleyways through the neighborhood character areas should be evaluated for improvement to enhance overall connectivity in the area. Main Street Area Main Street is an alternative to the heavy auto-traveled State Street to the east. Main Street from 900 to 1700 South is lower and slower than State Street making it a better pedestrian and biking environment. Main Street between 900 and 1300 South has developed into larger format commercial uses including car dealerships. Redevelopment of the automobile dealerships in this area is not likely in the next 5-10 years. Available parcels between State Street and Richards Street between 900 and 1300 South should be considered for redevelopment into a mix of market-rate and affordable housing at densities comparable to those on State Street at a scale comparable to the surrounding area. Main Street at 1300 South is part of the Heart of the Neighborhood identified for transit supportive densities. As redevelopment of this section of Main Street occurs the viewshed of the Wasatch Range from inside of the Ballpark should be preserved by limiting the position and heights of buildings. Main Street between the current Utah Pride Center (1380 S. Main Street) and 1700 South has retained its original scale and includes several locally owned restaurants, bakeries, and shops. The east side of Main Street is included in the State Street overlay zone which addresses the scale and placement of buildings in the area. To ensure compatible development on both sides of Main Street the overlay zone should be extended to include the properties on the west side of Main Street. The area between Major Street and the recently down-zoned residential area should be considered for redevelopment into a medium density area that utilizes current building scale and massing to guide future development. New buildings in the area should be considered for redevelopment at a scale comparable to the surrounding area with front doors on Main Street, stoops, and yards. The Heart of the Neighborhood / Ballpark Station Entertainment Zone The area between just north of Paxton Avenue on the north and 1400 South on the south, Main Street on the east and 400 West on the west is the Heart of the Ballpark Neighborhood. This area includes Smith’s Ballpark, the Ballpark TRAX station, and several businesses and community organizations. This area is appropriate for Transit Station Area District Zoning as an Urban Station. The area is appropriate for higher densities. There are significant redevelopment opportunities in this area to enhance gameday and non-gameday activities in the area. In addition to the Ballpark and the station, the area already boasts some of the most popular local restaurants in the city. Building on this success there is an opportunity to create a vibrant entertainment zone centered on the Ballpark and serving the surrounding neighborhood as a community hub. This area could also be considered for the addition of a public service anchor such as a library with opportunity for public space. This area can support the highest intensity of use because of the transportation grid and available transit. It is recommended that streetscape elements should include additional art and interpretive historical elements, shaded pedestrian way, and visual elements directly related to the Ballpark. Community Recommended Future Public Space at the Ballpark This area is identified by the community as having opportunity for future public space around the Ballpark facility to create year-round activation. Some examples include additional plaza space, perimeter trail or other green space. This will help activate the area but should not interfere with game day and day-to-day operations. Adopted Catalytic Areas These are areas of planned and adopted new investment that have been approved and are awaiting implementation. KENSINGTON AVENUE NEIGHBORHOOD BYWAY PROJECT Kensington Avenue Byway Improvements including bicycle and pedestrian crossing improvements, traffic calming, wayfinding signage, and connectivity enhancements to existing bicycle and pedestrian routes. CENTRAL NINTH CATALYTIC CONNECTIVITY The Downtown Plan recommends several improvements to this area. Phase I underpass improvements include amenities on both sides of the 900 South viaduct such as public art, pedestrian lighting, street tress, and other comfort amenities. The Downtown Plan also proposes a Central Ninth Catalytic Connectivity Phase II TRAX extension which would run from 400 West to 900 South with adjacent active transportation trail if approved, as well as a Central Ninth Catalytic Connectivity Long Term 900 South viaduct demolition and shortening which would occur at the end of the viaduct’s structural life and be replaced with community amenities and new connections. THE PLAN | FUTURE LAND USE19 Community Recommended Catalytic Areas These are areas of planned or potential new investment that can leverage transformative private investment, improve neighborhood livability, and create a new, vibrant Ballpark District. BALLPARK ENTERTAINMENT/STATION AREA IMPROVEMENTS The Ballpark is an anchor for both gameday and non-gameday improvements and activities. Ballparks around the country have increasingly become the centerpiece for broader entertainment areas including restaurants, bars, theaters, plazas, and community gathering spaces. Smith’s Ballpark is located in a neighborhood that already offers many of these amenities. There are also vacant and underutilized parcels around the Ballpark that can be redeveloped into housing, offices, stores, and restaurants to add vibrancy. The existing public realm can be rethought to provide opportunities for community activities. Opportunities include: • Transit supportive development in the existing Ballpark TRAX Station parking lot • High-density mixed-use development in the City-owned parking lot north of the Ballpark • Redevelopment of the area west of the Ballpark into a high-density mixed-use concept with pedestrian-oriented features and amenities • Improvement of the pedestrian areas along 1300 South to address capacity and safety issues • Creation of a Festival Street on West Temple that can be closed to traffic for special events including community farmers market, concerts, etc. • Improved “permeability” of the Ballpark to allow non-gameday access to the team store and possibly ground level restaurants • Expansion of the Ballpark plaza to extend to the south and east to maximize special event and gameday activity areas. • Develop a transit supportive zone for this area that includes maximum height requirements to allow roof top decks with a view of the mountains and ballpark and minimum height requirements to create an urban experience for residents and visitors. • Addition of an anchoring community amenity which may include options like a library with opportunities for public space. Transit station upgrades in this area may include: • Pedestrian crossings directly to the east and west of the UTA crossing barriers, and to the north and south of 1300 South. • Elimination of the bus drop off loop • Station-adjacent transit-supportive development of the UTA surface parking lot and to the west of the station and improve overall performance of the station in the neighborhood. • Pedestrian/bikeways improvements to access the Ballpark Station. PUBLIC UTILITIES SITE The Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities is located at 1530 South West Temple. The Public Utilities offices and yards may relocate at some point in the future. If Salt Lake City makes an operational change, the current Public Utilities site would be a good location to add much needed community amenities to the neighborhood. Possible future uses include: • Expanded park space to supplement the “Ballpark Playground” currently on the site • Relocation of Fire Station #8 from next to the Ballpark, and reuse of the existing fire station location for an activating use with frontage consistent with a walkable and comfortable public space • A community center to provide community meeting and education space, and/or recreation facilities. COMMUNITY RECOMMENDED 1700 SOUTH TRANSIT HUB Long-range transportation plans recommend a future transit hub at 1700 South serving light rail and east-west bus service. This area should adopt an “urban form” including extensive “last mile” connections to surrounding neighborhoods and uses, and implementation of appropriate Transit Supportive Zoning. Community Recommended Gateways These are areas recommended by the community to announce arrival into the Ballpark neighborhood. Future Community Amenity Proposed locations for community amenities which may include opportunity for parks, libraries, and supportive services. Ballpark TRAX Station / GSBS Consulting THE PLAN | KEY STRATEGIES & PROJECTS CONNECTIVITY STRATEGIES Enhancing the pedestrian environment is a priority for the Ballpark Neighborhood. The ability to efficiently and comfortably access the area will benefit residents, current and future businesses, and will improve both gameday and non-gameday experiences for visitors. Movement throughout the neighborhood can be enhanced by the widening of sidewalks and pedestrian space and the enhancement of these public spaces to include street furniture, street trees and plants, and additional pedestrian-level street lighting. The pedestrian environment should be suitable and safe for all ages and abilities to ensure equitable access. This includes the improvement of existing street crossings to elevate the visibility of pedestrians and the addition of new street crossings where current options are limited. Figure 2.10 depicts the existing street sections for 1300 South. This plan recommends an updated street profile to improve walkability within the heart of the neighborhood. Figure 2.11 shows the recommended profile for 1300 South, which includes five feet of pedestrian space within a private encroachment to occur as properties redevelop, five feet of pedestrian space with street trees and pedestrian level lighting, and a center median. Recommendations for a safer bike and pedestrian network include: • Fill gaps in the sidewalk network and increase sidewalk width and buffers, prioritizing 1300 South, 300 West, 900 South, and 1700 South. The combined public sidewalk and private encroachment should have a minimum width of ten feet to allow for street trees and street lighting. • Provide and maintain pedestrian amenities including street furniture and trash receptacles • Improve bike lane marking, especially at major intersections • Enhance pedestrian-level lighting and prioritize underserved areas • Support pedestrian-level street activation including food, retail and entertainment options • Enhance existing crossings to prioritize pedestrians • Support mid-block crossings and alleyways to improve connectivity CONNECTIVITY There are several opportunities to enhance connectivity and improve bicycle and pedestrian facilities in the neighborhood. Navigating the Ballpark Neighborhood by foot and bicycle is supported by the surrounding grid system which historically provided easy connectivity in the area. Preserving connections and enhancing and adding new midblock connections will help people move throughout the neighborhood and provide alternatives to navigating along high-volume arterials. Figure 2.8 on page 16 identifies several recommended connections to navigate through the neighborhood. In addition to improved connectivity, additional upgrades to bike and pedestrian facilities are recommended. These include: • Upgraded bike parking facilities that are highly visible to decrease the risk of theft and provide a secure area to lock onto • Traffic signaling which recognizes the presence of bicycles along designated bikeways • Delineated or raised pedestrian crossings with crossing islands on high volume roads PARKING STRATEGY Parking needs in the Ballpark Neighborhood vary between game days and non-game days. On game days, landowners adjacent to the Ballpark provide paid parking, and several on-street parking options are available on a first-come-first-serve basis. However, on non-game days the surrounding properties sit as vacant lots and lack activating uses. Optimizing a balance of parking for year-round activation helps create a pedestrian environment with opportunity for different land use strategies. Future considerations for parking in the heart of the neighborhood include: • Reduce overall parking requirements through a shared parking system between different uses • Identify surrounding businesses as potential partners in a shared parking agreement for game day events • Increase bicycle parking options surrounding the Ballpark and at the Ballpark. • Allow developers to substitute a predetermined percentage of automobile parking for bicycle parking • Evaluate the need for a parking garage serving the 1300 South area as development occurs • Include standards for parking garages and their interaction with the neighborhood in the Transit Supportive Zone • Provide free transit access with Ballpark ticket sales • Encourage subsidization of transit passes by businesses for employees and residents. ALLEYWAY SAFETY Designated alleyways can provide connectivity options for pedestrians and bicyclists as they move throughout the Station Area. Maintaining a high level of perceived safety is important to the activation and success of these alternate routes and can be achieved by considering several activating urban design strategies to improve the health and quality of these public spaces. Tactics for creating safe and well-used alleyways include: • Enhance alleyway identity by naming designated alleyways. • Implement new paving, materials, and colors to indicate well caredfor places. • Maintain the alleyways and provide space for art and activities to show that they are cared for. • Provide frequent and lowglare pedestrian level lightning. Private Encroach. Private Encroach.Sdwlk Sdwlk 2.5’ Curb/Gutter2.5’ Curb/Gutter71.5’ 71.5’ Existing Proposed 2.5’ Curb/Gutter2.5’ Curb/GutterSdwlk SdwlkCenter Median Center Lane (TWLTL) Lane Lane Lane Lane Lane Lane Lane Lane 5’5’5’ 5’5’ 5’11’ 11’ 11’ 11’ 11’ 11’ 11.5’ 11.5’ 12’ 12’ FIGURE 2.10: EXISTING 1300 SOUTH STREET SECTION FOR THE HEART OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD Private Encroach. Private Encroach.Sdwlk Sdwlk 2.5’ Curb/Gutter2.5’ Curb/Gutter71.5’ 71.5’ Existing Proposed 2.5’ Curb/Gutter2.5’ Curb/GutterSdwlk SdwlkCenter Median Center Lane (TWLTL) Lane Lane Lane Lane Lane Lane Lane Lane 5’5’5’ 5’5’ 5’11’ 11’ 11’ 11’ 11’ 11’ 11.5’ 11.5’ 12’ 12’ FIGURE 2.11: PROPOSED 1300 SOUTH STREET SECTION FOR THE HEART OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD 20 STREET LIGHTING Pedestrian-level street lighting is key to making a place feel comfortable and safe for people navigating the neighborhood by foot and bicycle. The Salt Lake City Street Lighting Master Plan identifies the Ballpark neighborhood as a high priority area for future street lighting because it is currently underserved and has several high potential conflict areas and schools. In addition to requiring new street lighting with new development, the neighborhood can request enhanced pedestrian-level street lighting through a process coordinated with the Salt Lake Department of Public Utilities by: 1. Submitting an initial request though the community council to Public Utilities for additional street lighting with specific locations and reasons. 2. Reviewing the surrounding street and land use character with Public Utilities to determine appropriate lighting type 3. Gather a cost estimate for the additional lighting and seek funding approval in partnership with the department. 4. Design, schedule and implement preferred option in partnership with the department. • Add plants and greenery, like green walls, to provide public green space while maintaining a level of transparency from private lots into the alleyway. • Embrace alleyways as part of the city network rather than “backside” spaces hidden from sight. SAFETY & SECURITY Safety is a priority to the Ballpark community. While this plan does not directly address crime, there are measures that can be integrated into the physical elements of the neighborhood to improve perceived safety. Appropriate Lighting Appropriate pedestrian level lighting should directly light the pedestrian-way at a height that maintains a pedestrian-scaled walkway. It is recommended that future development include pedestrian-scale lighting with a priority on underserved areas, street crossings, and transit stops. A definition of priority areas can be found in the Salt Lake City Street Lighting Masterplan. Appropriate pedestrian lighting should: • Be pedestrian scaled • Have a lighting pole height of 13-16 feet • Maintain color accuracy • Be coordinated according to surrounding land use and context This lighting option has significant glare and prioritizes the vehicle right of way, creating visibility and perceived safety issues. (Source: SLC Street Lighting Masterplan) Lights with low glare provide more comfortable streets and public spaces, providing light where it is needed without annoying nearby residents. Source: (SLC Street Lighting Master Plan) THE PLAN | KEY STRATEGIES & PROJECTS21 Transparent Building Fronts and Visibility Aside from adding visual interest to a street, transparent building fronts increase the number of ”eyes on the street” by allowing people inside buildings to have direct view of what is happening outside. This increased interaction between the inside and outside decreases the likelihood for crime in these areas, especially when well lit. Landscaping and Visibility Visually permeable landscaping provides another opportunity to improve the perceived safety of an area. Tall, view-obstructing fences and landscaping inhibit visibility of what is happening in an area. Areas with little visibility often experience criminal activity which can be hidden behind visual barriers. Prioritizing good visibility, especially in and around public spaces, inhibits the ability to conduct crime out of sight. ENHANCING NEIGHBORHOOD GREENSPACE The station area is served by two parks, Jefferson Park and the Ballpark Playground. Jefferson Park includes a playground and a multi-use field, and also acts as a stormwater retention area for the City. Jefferson Park is maintained by the City and offers 3 acres of green space. The Ballpark Playground, which was recently renamed from Peoples Freeway Park in 2020, is 0.4 acres and is maintained by the Salt Lake Department of Public Utilities. The Salt Lake City Parks & Public Lands Needs Assessment identifies the neighborhood as an area of greater need for green space. This area is likely to receive much of the City’s future growth, yet has the lowest level of service for parks in the city at 2.8 park acres per 1,000 population compared to a city-wide level of service of 3.5 city-owned and managed park acres per 1,000 population. This Plan’s recommendations for future opportunities for green space, identified in the Future Land Use Map, include the area just south of the 900 South freeway access ramp and the current Public Utilities site. As the Public Utilities department outgrows this location, the site should be evaluated for additional community green space. The proposed festival street, identified on the Future Land Use Map, should also incorporate green landscaping elements such as planters, street trees and landscaped areas. This example of Regent Street shows transparency between the street and inside the adjacent building help increase the perceived safety of an area. THE PLAN | KEY STRATEGIES & PROJECTS 22 The Ballpark Playground provides a greenspace oasis within the neighborhood The Salt Lake City Parks & Public Lands Needs Assessment identifies ten “big ideas” for the future of green space in the City, shown in figure 2.12. These ideas were developed through an extensive community outreach effort to identify what residents want to see in the future city-wide green space. Another opportunity for additional greenspace arises in future development of the neighborhood. This plan recommends that the City require additional green space as a requirement for new private development outlined in the recommended Transit Supportive Zoning for the heart of the neighborhood. New development should incorporate “green” features including additional street trees, planted medians and park strips, and strategic landscaping to provide pinpricks for greenery throughout the neighborhood. Drought resistant landscaping is recommended to support the city’s overall goal of creating an urban ecosystem the integrates parks, plazas and the urban forestry identified in the Downtown Plan. Creating successful public open space in the neighborhood can be achieved through several urban design recommendations. These include: • Treating public space as an object to work towards rather than “leftover space” • Integrating public space into community facilities like schools, libraries, and service centers • Lining public spaces with public uses to improve safety and accessibility • Considering the design of adjacent streets and their use of bulb outs, furniture, paving, and improvements to create a pleasant and desirable place • Creating pedestrian and bicycle routes which serve both transportation and recreational purposes. HOUSING OPPORTUNITY & MITIGATING DISPLACEMENT The Ballpark’s identity as an affordable area is quickly changing. While there are strong residential pockets within the neighborhood, a majority of new residential development has been mid-rise apartment style rental units. The community has identified three priorities to assist current and future residents in finding attainable and affordable housing regardless of their income, age, familial status, and background. These priorities include: • Providing clean, safe, and equitable housing options for all residents. • Providing opportunities for home ownership for a diversity of income levels • Mitigating the negative effects of gentrification as development occurs Anti-Displacement Strategies As this area continues to grow and change, households that spend more than 30 percent of their income on housing are at a greater risk for getting priced out of the neighborhood and being involuntarily displaced. The city is required by the state and WFRC to submit an annual report which highlights an estimate of moderate-income housing needs and review moderate income housing implementation progress outlined in Growing SLC, Salt Lake’s 5-year housing plan. In addition, at the time of writing, the City is conducting a Gentrification Assessment & Displacement Mitigation Study, which will include models of current and future gentrification pressures and provide recommendations to avoid involuntary displacement. Recommendations from that study should be followed in the Ballpark neighborhood as applicable. FUTURE PUBLIC SPACE SHOULD: 1. INCLUDE A WAYFINDING AND SIGNAGE CAMPAIGN THAT MAKES IT EASIER TO EXPLORE NEARBY PARKS, TRAILS AND PUBLIC SPACES 2. COMPLETE MISSING LINKS IN REGIONAL TRAILS AND INVEST IN GREENWAYS TO ENHANCE NATURE And CREEKS WITHIN THE CITY 3. TRANSFORM PARKS INTO VIBRANT COMMUNITY SPACES THAT EMPOWER RESIDENTS TO CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR NEIGHBORHOOD IDENTITY 4. HELP OUR PARKS, LARGE AND SMALL, COME ALIVE WITH ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR 5. INVEST IN PROJECTS AND MAINTENANCE ALONG THE JORDAN RIVER PARKWAY THAT WILL PROMOTE EQUITY, ACCESS, SCENIC BEAUTY, DIVERSE RECREATION, AND HEALTHY ECOLOGY ALONG THE PARKWAY 6. REVEAL PAST AND PRESENT STORIES FROM OUR DIVERSITY OF EXPERIENCES THAT HAVE SHAPED THIS VALLEY, GIVING FOCUS TO UNDERREPRESENTED AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLE. EXPRESS THESE STORIES THROUGH LANDSCAPES, STRUCTURE, AND PLACEMAKING 7. INCREASE THE PROVISION OF GREEN AND ACTIVE SPACES DOWNTOWN THAT WILL CONTRIBUTE TO LIVABILITY AND ECONOMIC VITALITY 8. BUILD PUBLIC AWARENESS TO SUPPORT NEW TREES STEWARDSHIP THAT ALLOWS URBAN FORESTRY TO PLANT TREES IN ALL PUBLICLYOWNED LANDSCAPES 9. INVITE APPROPRIATE ALTERNATIVE USE OF OUR PUBLIC GOLFCOURSES FOR GREATER BENEFIT 10. CULTIVATE MORE BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY IN PARKS AND NATURAL AREAS Source: Salt Lake City Public Lands TEN “BIG IDEAS” FOR THE FUTURE OF GREEN SPACE IN SLC FIGURE 2.12: TEN “BIG IDEAS” FOR THE FUTURE OF GREEN SPACE IN SLC THE PLAN | KEY STRATEGIES & PROJECTS23 To reduce the negative impact of gentrification in the primarily renter occupied neighborhood, the city should work with local organizations and services to provide legal support, education, and outreach to residents. Existing community-based organizations can provide tenant services and homeowner assistance to support residents. Educating the community is an immediate step to mitigate displacement and includes education on tenants’ rights, understanding lease agreements, financial literacy, the risks of predation on vulnerable homeowners, and relocation assistance to help stabilize changing housing situations. The city should also support development assistance and financing to offer technical assistance to help low-income renters and owners in the area to identify increased rental opportunities for ADUs and financing strategies. Since the neighborhood is also home to a large number of the city’s unhoused residents, prioritizing the retention of outreach social services and case managers to help support the existing unhoused population in the neighborhood will likely improve health and safety outcomes for all residents. In addition, the equitable distribution of social services, case managers and housing options for individuals making under 30 percent of the area median income should be coordinated on a county-wide/regional level. Figure 2.13 shows a map of existing services and nonprofit organizations which provide support to much of Salt Lake County. Focus should be placed on connecting these county-wide services with improved public transit to improve overall access. 0 600 1,200300FeetTEERTS ETATS900 SOUTH 1700 SOUTH VOA Detox Center Palmer Court Permanent Supportive Housing Fresh Start Behavioral Health UTAH DEPARTMENT oF CORRECTIONS ADULT PROHBATION AND PAROLE URBAN INDIAN CENTER OF SALT LAKE THE ROAD HOME HOUSING AND SERVICES GAIL MILLER RESOURCE CENTER UTAH PRIDE CENTER FIGURE 2.13: COMMUNITY SERVICES AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS MAP HOUSING RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES Condo-Based Community Land Trust How it works: This program allows development of owner-occupied condos on appropriate private and public owned land through an ongoing lease. This reduces the purchase price of each unit and requires resale at an affordable price with a limit to appreciation to maintain affordability. Examples of where this has worked: Burlington, VT, Austin TX, Oakland, CA Target Outcomes: Increases opportunity for ownership, increases affordability SLC Home Repair Program How it works: The program allows owner-occupied households with moderate income to obtain either a no interest loan or a low interest loan to address health, safety and structural issues in their homes. https://www.slc.gov/hand/city-housing-programs/home-repair-program/ SLC Targeted Repair Program How it works: Very Low-Income households (50% and below AMI) can apply for a lifetime maximum grant of up to $50,000 to repair major structural and/or mechanical component deficiencies in their home. This grant will allow homeowners, who have no other funding options, access the funds needed to keep their homes accessible, habitable and safe. https://www.slc.gov/hand/city-housing-programs/salt-lake-city-hand-targeted-repair-program/ THE PLAN | KEY STRATEGIES & PROJECTS 24 COMMUNITY EXPLORATION & ANALYSIS PLANNING PROCESS The planning process began by working with the community to establish an understanding of current and planned assets and challenges in the neighborhood, followed by the study of transformational changes that can be made to enhance livability and opportunities in the area. At each step in the planning process, the ideas, information, and recommendation were reviewed and improved by the community through online and in-person outreach. The process began with an analysis of existing conditions that identified: • Current and projected population, employment, and other development in the area • Current and projected socio-economic factors • Current and planned transportation, transit, and multi-modal infrastructure • Prior plans and initiatives • Planned Ballpark improvements In addition to analysis of existing conditions the plan includes the findings of a Ballpark Area Case Study analysis and an economic Highest and Best Use Analysis. Those complete reports can be found in the appendices. Community Exploration & Analysis 25 Neighborhood playground in at Jefferson Park / GSBS Consulting COMMUNITY EXPLORATION & ANALYSIS STUDY AREA The Ballpark neighborhood in Salt Lake City is directly south of downtown and has, over its history, transitioned from a first ring suburb characterized by single family residential development to a downtown support area characterized by industrial, distribution and similar uses to the southern boundary of Salt Lake City’s downtown with bars and restaurants. The neighborhood retains evidence of all these roles resulting in an eclectic and diverse mix of land uses. The study area for this plan does not include the entire Ballpark Community Council area. The southern boundary of the study area is 1700 South. The Ballpark neighborhood is characterized by a mix of uses near downtown Salt Lake and is easily accessible via TRAX light rail and major transportation corridors including I-15 and I-80, Figure 3.1. One of the key benefits identified by residents of the neighborhood is proximity to downtown. However, the transportation corridors also pose barriers to connectivity within the neighborhood. The presence of both I-15 and the UTA light rail lines inhibit east-west movement by acting as physical barriers and posing several safety issues for pedestrians and bicyclists navigating the area. 0 1.5 30.75 Miles I-15 I-80 I-15 Site Area Highways Roads City Boundary FIGURE 3.1: BALLPARK REGIONAL CONTEXT MAP Smith’s Ballpark / GSBS Consulting 26 COMMUNITY EXPLORATION & ANALYSIS27 Demographics Ballpark neighborhood households are: • smaller, • younger, and • more likely to rent than households in the rest of Salt Lake City, the County, and the State of Utah. There are an estimated 4,131 people living in 1,854 households within the study area boundaries. WFRC projects an increase to approximately 10,021 people by 2040. At current household sizes this is an additional 1,100 dwelling units in the next 20 years. Based on availability of developable land and the mix of land uses, actual growth could be even higher. Ballpark residents have a median age of 32.6 years with a larger population of young children (0 – 14) compared to Salt Lake City. However, study area has a smaller portion of the population ages 15 – 25, as well as elderly population (65+). The Ballpark area is diverse, with some similarities to Salt Lake City, with a greater percentage of Caucasian population, and those residents who identified as Some Other Race. The study area is also home to a high percentage of Hispanic residents, Table 3.1. The diverse population in the Ballpark area can prove to be an asset in terms of employment, as oftentimes employers will seek a diverse workforce to fill roles. Having a diverse population and skills available to employers can be leveraged as an asset for the community. To further understand the diversity of the Ballpark area, an analysis of Simpson’s Diversity Index was conducted to measure the diversity of a population in which members belong to a unique group. The analysis measures the racial and ethnic homogeneity of an area. The Ballpark area has Diversity Index scores of 0.38 and 0.34, respectively. Compared to the other block groups in vicinity of the study area, the Ballpark area has a higher level of diversity. This also means that while there aren’t large ratios of diverse populations in the study area, there are a high number of unique races and ethnicities within the community. An analysis of spoken languages was conducted and shows an increased level of languages spoken throughout the study area compared to Salt Lake City . Data provided by Liberty and Whittier Elementary, which includes languages of families, indicate that the majority of alternate languages spoken in the schools in the area include Spanish, Arabic, Burmese, Karen, Somali. The average size of households in the study area is significantly smaller at 2.2 people per household compared to the average household size of 3.13 observed throughout Salt Lake City and Utah. The Ballpark study area consists primarily of renter-occupied housing (78.6%) much higher than in surrounding multiplicities, Salt Lake County and in Utah, Table 3.2. More information on housing in Salt Lake City can be found in the Moderate Income Housing Plan. As shown in Table 3.3, the incomes within the study area are significantly lower than the incomes throughout Salt Lake City or the state of Utah. According to the 2019 U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates, over 32 percent of households in the study area make less than $15,000 annually. In contrast, only 6.3 percent of households throughout the state earn less than $15,000. A large portion (22 percent) of households within the study area make between $50,000 and $75,000 annually, but only 12 percent of total households make more than $75,000. Race Ballpark station Area %Salt Lake City % Caucasian 72.6%70.9% African American 2.4%3.5% American Indian & Alaska Native 0.0%1.3% Asian 4.6%6.2% Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander 0.6%2.1% Some Other Race 18.2%11.7% Two or More Races 1.5%4.3% TOTAL 99.9%100.0% Ethnicity Hispanic Origin 22.2%24.0% Source: 2019 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, ESRI Ballpark station Area Salt Lake City Salt Lake County Utah Total Households 1,854 82,259 397,918 1,050,542 Owner Households 15.3%41.3%61.8%63.1% Renter Households 78.6%51.7%33.2%27.0% Vacant Households 6.1%7.0%5.0%9.9% Families 768 41,258 277,473 781,973 Household Size 2.20 2.41 2.99 3.13 Source: 2019 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, ESRI Ballpark station Area Salt Lake County Salt Lake MSA Utah Median Household Income $26,047 $76,410 $76,256 $73,015 Average Household Income $44,498 $99,988 $99,114 $92,612 Per Capita Income $19,992 $33,095 $32,666 $29,227 Source: 2019 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, ESRI TABLE 3.1 RACE AND ETHNICITY IN THE BALLPARK STATION AREA AND SALT LAKE CITY TABLE 3.2: OWNERSHIP AND RENTERSHIP RATES IN THE BALLPARK STATION AREA AND SURROUNDING REGION TABLE 3.3: INCOME IN THE BALLPARK STATION AREA AND SURROUNDING REGION SUMMARY OF EXISTING CONDITIONS Prior Planning Efforts Several plans have been completed on areas adjacent too or within the Ballpark Neighborhood over the past decade. Many of the recommendations from these prior plans are incorporated into this Station Area Plan. Existing Plans for the Area Include: Adopted City Plans: • Downtown Master Plan / Central 9th • Central Community Plan • State Street Reinvestment Plan • Growing SLC • Plan Salt Lake • Salt Lake City Street Lighting Master Plan (undergoing adoption) Not Adopted: • Life on State 2010 • Life on State Implementation • Student Ballpark Master Plan Project • Homeless Resource Centers Neighborhood Action Strategies • Salt Lake City Parks & Public Lands Needs Assessment CENTRAL COMMUNITY PLAN – 2005 The most recent official plan for the Ballpark Neighborhood is the Central Community Plan adopted in 2005. The plan identified goals, strategies, and future land use for each of the neighborhoods within the Central Community Planning District. The plan identified four fundamental goals for the Central Community: • Livable communities and neighborhoods • Vital and sustainable commerce • Unique and active places • Pedestrian mobility and accessibility LIFE ON STATE - 2010 Life on State is a multi-jurisdictional vision document sponsored by Wasatch Front Regional Council that identified several goals for State Street/Highway 89 as it passes through the Salt Lake Valley. LIFE ON STATE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN - 2018 In April 2018, Salt Lake City and South Salt Lake City completed a Life on State Implementation Plan that built on the vision and goals of the Life on State Vision plan to identify the specific elements and strategies to transform State Street to a “Signature Street.” DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN/CENTRAL NINTH NEIGHBORHOOD - 2016 The Central Ninth neighborhood immediately to the north of the Ballpark Neighborhood is part of the Downtown Planning District. The Downtown Master Plan identified a catalytic project to connect the Central Ninth Neighborhood to the Ballpark Neighborhood through the area occupied by the I-15 900 South viaduct, Figure 3.2. This initiative identifies improvement of existing underpasses to enhance pedestrian and bicycle safety and experience, improve unused right-of-way for community greenspace, and eventually remove the viaduct to add community space to the neighborhood. HOMELESS RESOURCE CENTERS NEIGHBORHOOD ACTION STRATEGIES – 2020 Salt Lake City completed a plan to assess the impacts of two new Homeless Resource Centers in the Central Community. The Gail Miller Homeless Resource Center is located within the study area and provides beds for 200 unhoused men and women. The Geraldine King Resource Center is located two blocks north of the study area and provides beds for 200 unhoused women. The plan identified the following key strategies: 1. Commit to long-term investments in the physical and social infrastructure in neighborhoods around the new homeless resource centers. 2. Lead efforts to secure funding support from other non-City sources for investments in HRC neighborhoods. 3. Prioritize and fast-track planned City projects in the Capital Facilities Plan in neighborhoods supporting the HRC facilities. 4. Foster community driven efforts to improve quality of life in neighborhoods near resource centers. 126 STORY FROM TOMORROW the 900 south Viaduct separates the central Ninth neighborhood and the Ballpark neighborhood to the south. The two neighborhoods should be better connected to provide both neighborhoods with housing options, access to open space, and provide opportunities to walk to transit, shops, dining, etc. The connections could be improved by addressing the West temple and 900 south viaduct. as the viaduct ages and comes closer to the end of its structural life, city hall should work with area residents and business owners, uDot, and uta (who owns the abandoned rail corridor that passes under the viaduct) to study alternatives that improves the connectivity between the neighborhoods. Improving underpasses and adding amenities on both sides of the viaduct will help improve the connectivity and desirability of both neighborhoods. This may include the addition of public art, pedestrian lighting, street trees, and other pedestrian comfort amenities along the north-south streets. cATA LY TIc pROjecT: cOnnecTIng cenTRAL nInTh TO bALLpARK 900 S 800 S 1300 S300 W200 WW TEMPLEREIMAGINE UNDERPASSLIGHTING REIMAGINE UNDERPASSLIGHTING CREATE GATEWAYGARDEN SMITH BALL PARK SOFTEN HIGHWAYEDGES CONNECT TO 9LINE SOFTEN HIGHWAYEDGES Source: Salt Lake City Downtown Masterplan FIGURE 3.2: CATALYTIC PROJECT: CONNECTING CENTRAL NINTH TO BALLPARK COMMUNITY EXPLORATION & ANALYSIS | EXISTING CONDITIONS 28 COMMUNITY EXPLORATION & ANALYSIS | EXISTING CONDITIONS29 The plan also identified near-, mid-, and long-term projects in the neighborhoods surrounding each of the HRCs in the Central Community to help mitigate the impacts of the centers. Many of the projects identified are City-wide projects such as improvements to transit access and housing policies and investments. The infrastructure improvement projects identified for the Ballpark Neighborhood, within ½ mile of the Gail Miller HRC include: • Near Term +300 West rebuild and ADA-accessibility improvements +Construction of a pedestrian crossing on 1300 to the Ballpark TRAX +Main Street Cycle Track +Street Lighting updates +Greenbike station at Ballpark TRAX Station • Mid Term +Construction of a neighborhood byway • Long Term +Multi-modal transportation improvements on State Street +Protected bike lanes on 300 West, 1700 South, 200 West, and West Temple +Improved bus facilities STATE STREET PROJECT AREA PLAN– 2019 The Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City created the State Street Project Area Plan to further the economic development goals of the City and community, including land use and connectivity. The Plan includes the Ballpark Station Area Planning boundaries with the exception of a “carve out” for the Ballpark property and the City- owned parking lot to the north, incorporates the community vision and land use plans established by the Downtown Master Plan and the Central Community Master Plan, and provides funding and investment tools to help leverage private investment in the neighborhood. As seen in Figure 3.3, the project area extends along State Street from 300 South on the north to 2100 South on the south. FIGURE 3.3: STATE STREET PROJECT AREA MAP SALT LAKE CITY PUBLIC LANDS NEEDS ASSESSMENT - 2019 In 2019 the city identified existing natural lands needs for urban and non-urban areas of Salt Lake City. The plan identifies level of service for the city’s seven planning areas and identifies community goals for the Parks & Public lands system as it grows. SALT LAKE CITY GENTRIFICATION ASSESSMENT AND DISPLACEMENT MITIGATION PLAN (EXPECTED COMPLETION 2022) A plan to assess gentrification pressures and risk of involuntary displacement in Salt Lake City’s neighborhoods is expected to be completed in 2022. The effort will involve extensive community engagement, address inequities in the community, and provide recommendations for programs, policies and strategies to help residents stay in place and benefit from neighborhood investments. SALT LAKE CITY STREET LIGHTING MASTER PLAN (MOVING THROUGH ADOPTION PROCESS) The Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities created a Street Lighting Master Plan to identify areas of high priority for additional street lighting through out the city and to define proper placement and light levels for all city street lighting. The Street Lighting Master Plan The Master Plan archives all existing light poles and provides design and placement recommendations according to surrounding land use and ecological health. GROWING SALT LAKE CITY – A FIVE YEAR HOUSING PLAN Growing Salt Lake City is a five-year housing plan for the city from 2018 to 2022 and was published in January 2018 by the Department of Community and Neighborhoods. The Plan contains several topics including updates to zoning code, preservation of affordable housing, and equitability, fair housing, and transportation. Another key point of the plan is the close relationship of transportation, transit-oriented development, affordable housing. The plan focuses on how to make the city affordable so that more individuals and families can find housing there. With the anticipated increase in population comes transportation strains. The plan states that the need to create viable pedestrian, bicycle, and transit options is paramount as the City’s population grows. The Ballpark neighborhood has seen a large share of this growth since the adoption of this plan in 2018, primarily in new multifamily development. PLAN SALT LAKE Plan Salt Lake was adopted in December 2015 and gives a vision for the city through the year 2040. The plan gives a framework to prepare the city for the growth that is anticipated to come in future years. STUDENT PROJECT BALLPARK NEIGHBORHOOD MASTER PLAN, UNIVERSITY OF UTAH – 2020 A group of students from the University of Utah’s Department of City and Metropolitan Planning worked with members of the Ballpark Neighborhood Council to complete a neighborhood master plan. The plan identified a vision statement for the neighborhood: The Ballpark Neighborhood is a safe, vibrant, diverse, connected, and accessible neighborhood that welcomes new growth while preserving the existing sense of community. Safe – Residents will feel safe in their homes and throughout their community, and the neighborhood will be perceived as a safe area of the city. Vibrant – The Ballpark Neighborhood will be a destination for culture, arts, and entertainment that will be economically thriving and attractive to new businesses and visitors. Diverse – The neighborhood will include a wide variety of land uses, amenities, and housing types to serve the needs of its diverse residents. Connected and Accessible – The Ballpark Neighborhood will be a “gateway to the City” that feels both physically and socially connected to the rest of the City as well as a internally. Balanced – The neighborhood will welcome new growth while preserving the existing sense of community. In addition, the plan identified five focus areas to help guide the future of the area.: • Reimagining Main Street • Creating Housing Opportunities for Current and Future Neighbors • Increasing Mobility Options • Greening Ballpark • Creating Vibrant Transit Station Areas Ballpark Neighborhood condominiums / GSBS Consulting COMMUNITY EXPLORATION & ANALYSIS | EXISTING CONDITIONS 30 LEGEND Site Boundary Sidewalks Ballpark Station CONNECTIVITY AND THE PEDESTRIAN & BIKING ENVIRONMENT The Ballpark’s central location along several major regional transportation routes, proximity to transit, and transitioning urban landscape offer opportunities for enhanced pedestrian and bicycle connectivity. Figure 3.4 shows the existing location of bike, pedestrian and transit facilities in the neighborhood. As the area continues to develop, enhancing multimodal connectivity should be a priority to preserve existing connections and create a safe and efficient area to navigate for all ages and abilities. The Ballpark neighborhood has several high-volume roadways. 1300 South serves a high volume of east-west traffic from State Street to I-15, with 900 South and 1700 South also carrying notable traffic volumes. State Street and 300 West carry high volumes of vehicles moving north-south. The neighborhood is served by three TRAX light rail lines which run through the heart of the neighborhood, Figure 3.4. The area is also served by two frequent bus lines, the 9 (900 South) and the 200 (State Street) as well as the 17 (1700 South) which runs at a 30 minute frequency. The area has several existing bike routes connecting though the area. Main Street is identified as a bikeway and has a designated striped bike lane. The section of 900 South from I-15 to 300 West will have a buffered bike lane, and a marked shared roadway is planned to connect Paxton Avenue to the 1300 South underpass. I-15 I-15 0 600 1,200300Feet 1700 SOUTH STATE STREET900 SOUTH route 17 route 200 route 9 trax line FIGURE 3.4: SIDEWALK AND TRANSIT MAP photo credit / caption COMMUNITY EXPLORATION & ANALYSIS 31 Sidewalks are mostly complete in the study area although there are large gaps south of 1300 South between 300 West and West Temple, and in the north- west area of the project area. The existing sidewalk network needs repair along many of the major roadways and often provides limited width and space for movement alongside fast-moving vehicle traffic. Other obstacles, like light poles and uneven surfaces, present barriers for those using mobility devices and force pedestrians to navigate around them. Overall, east-west connectivity for pedestrians and bicycles is limited due to several roadways and rail lines which inhibit ease of movement through the area. Pedestrians and bicycles within the neighborhood must cross the TRAX line at either 900 South, 1300 South or 1700 South resulting in frequent illegal and dangerous crossings at points along the rail line. Several roadways with infrequent signalized crossings also act as barriers for navigating the neighborhood, such as 1300 South and 300 West, which have infrequent crossings and require pedestrians to extend their travel distance to cross at the nearest stoplight or cross illegally. Local business in the Ballpark Station Area. COMMUNITY EXPLORATION & ANALYSIS 32 SUMMARY OF STATION AREA CASE STUDIES Creating thriving and inclusive neighborhoods in areas surrounding major and minor league ballparks is a goal that cities strive to achieve through a variety of infrastructure and non-infrastructure investments. However, achieving this goal is often a challenge. Ballpark architecture and design plays a role in how well it integrates and enhances the surrounding community, and there are several other factors extending beyond the Ballpark itself that could help accelerate or facilitate economic and community vibrancy and integrate these otherwise disparate land uses. This exploration of case studies from ballpark areas across the country provides the planning team and the community examples of ballpark design and ballpark district activation strategies and outcomes to understand and identify lessons learned from similar ballparks that might support the vision and goals for the Smith’s Ballpark area. An initial list of case studies were selected based on those ballpark areas that are similar in urban scale and context to Smith’s Ballpark, including proximity to high quality transit, and community activation/integration. The full case study summary can be found in Appendix x. The selected case studies included: Major League Baseball Ballparks • Boston, MA • Chicago, IL Minor League Ballparks • Memphis, TN • Oklahoma City, OK • El Paso, TX The Major League examples informed decision making by providing examples of ballparks with longstanding success. The Minor League case studies provide a comparison of areas facing similar opportunities and challenges as Salt Lake City. Table 3.4 shows a comparison between the three Minor League case studies in comparison to Smith’s Ballpark. TABLE 3.4: SUMMARY OF BALLPARK CASE STUDIES Case Studies Salt Lake City Ballpark neighborhood Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark Southwest University Park AutoZone Park Location Salt Lake City, UT Oklahoma City, OK El Paso, TX Memphis, TN Opening Date -April 1998 April 2014 April 2000 Stadium Capacity -13,066 9,500 14,320 Surrounding Area (1 mi) Facts Population (2020)15,587 4,532 14,994 12,210 Population Growth (2010 to 2020)+15%+60%+11%+1% Median Household Income (2020)$43,166 $56,927 $16,713 $25,195 Occupied Housing Units (2020)64% Rented/36% Owned 90% Rented/10% Owned 84% Rented/16% Owned 89% Rented/11% Owned Ballpark Area Features Identified in an area plan or Comprehensive Plan Pedestrian-only infrastructure Multimodal Connectivity (bike share, bike lanes, shared mobility) Accessible by high quality transit Parks/green spaces within the area Diverse surrounding land uses Adaptive reuse of existing buildings Special zoning regulations for the area Ballpark hosts other events (sporting and non-sporting) Supports community events within the Ballpark area COMMUNITY EXPLORATION & ANALYSIS | CASE STUDIES33 Case Studies Salt Lake City Ballpark neighborhoodChickasaw Bricktown BallparkSouthwest University ParkAutoZone Park LocationSalt Lake City, UTOklahoma City, OKEl Paso, TXMemphis, TN Opening Date-April 1998April 2014April 2000 Stadium Capacity-13,0669,50014,320 Surrounding Area (1 mi) Facts Population (2020)15,5874,53214,99412,210 Population Growth (2010 to 2020)+15%+60%+11%+1% Median Household Income (2020)$43,166$56,927$16,713$25,195 Occupied Housing Units (2020)64% Rented/36% Owned90% Rented/10% Owned84% Rented/16% Owned89% Rented/11% Owned Ballpark Area Features Identified in an area plan or Comprehensive Plan Pedestrian-only infrastructure Multimodal Connectivity (bike share, bike lanes, shared mobility) Accessible by high quality transit Parks/green spaces within the area Diverse surrounding land uses Adaptive reuse of existing buildings Special zoning regulations for the area Ballpark hosts other events (sporting and non-sporting) Supports community events within the Ballpark area CASE STUDY | MAJOR LEAGUE EXAMPLES BOSTON – FENWAY PARK LOCATION: Boston, MA CITY POPULATION: 694,583 STADIUM CAPACITY: 37,305 OPENING DATE: April 1912 Key Takeaways Fenway Park is one of the most iconic ballparks and ballpark areas in the MLB because of its history, design, and the activity and draw of the surrounding neighborhood. Some of these themes are hard to replicate, mainly because the neighborhood has grown up around the ballpark. Additionally, in the past 10 years, the neighborhood has seen millions of dollars in new development, creating an area that attracts students, young professionals, and families alike to both live and visit. However, there are some strategies that could be implemented to help recreate some of Fenway’s success, including: • Celebrate what makes a ballpark and its surrounding area unique. Some of Fenway’s most memorable elements have been engineered away in other more modern ballparks. Irregularities in design and layout should be celebrated to foster a unique sense of place. • Extend the ballpark atmosphere beyond the ballpark. Fenway Park’s gameday atmosphere spills out into the surrounding streets for multiple blocks, partly due to the limited space inside the ballpark. While that may be hard for other ballparks to replicate, the ballpark atmosphere is possible to foster and create outside the ballpark by creative use of right of way (closing/reusing streets) and special building regulations (zoning and design guidelines) CHICAGO – WRIGLEY FIELD LOCATION: Chicago, IL CITY POPULATION: 2,693,976 STADIUM CAPACITY: 41,649 OPENING DATE: April 1914 Key Takeaways Like Fenway, Wrigley’s age and history play a huge role in elevating the ballpark to one of the most beloved in all of baseball. However, there are some applicable strategies that can be applied to the SLC Ballpark area to help recreate some of what makes Wrigley so special including: • Having an open dialogue between ballpark and neighborhood. The incredibly close integration of ballpark and neighborhood has created several challenges through the years. The partnership between the two has been rocky at times but having both an open dialogue through a neighborhood council, along with a formalized agreement in place, have helped the two navigate disputes and thrive together. • Blur lines between ballpark and neighborhood. There is perhaps no better example of this takeaway than Wrigley Field. Surrounding businesses have taken advantage of the low walls in the outfield and built bleachers that can see into the stadium, becoming some of the most iconic elements of the stadium experience. While there are logistical challenges to implementing some of these elements at modern ballparks, creative ideas should be explored to help create a more permeable relationship between the ballpark and its surroundings. • The Chicago Cubs established a Neighborhood Preservation Fund in 2021 to invest in the surrounding neighborhood through street lighting, paving and infrastructure work around the ballpark. © Yards of Summer © Twitter (@BobVorwald) COMMUNITY EXPLORATION & ANALYSIS | CASE STUDIES 34 COMMUNITY PROFILE CASE STUDY | MINOR LEAGUE EXAMPLES OKLAHOMA CITY – CHICKASAW BRICKTOWN BALLPARK LOCATION: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma CITY POPULATION: 551,789 *Table 3.4 shows comparison to Salt Lake Ballpark Neighborhood Viewed as one of the most successful ballparks in the minor league, Bricktown Ballpark was part of the larger Bricktown redevelopment plan that helped energize the surrounding area while generating $238 million dollars in housing and mixed-use development. This case study highlights practices and lessons learned in supporting economic development, community-driven design and activation, and how the ballpark and surrounding area have blended development and culture. Key Takeaways • Look to create additional drivers beyond the ballpark. While a ballpark can help define an area and be the primary attractor, other community serving destinations can help create a more year-round destination and help to activate the area on non-gamedays. • Make multimodal connectivity safe and efficient, on gamedays and non- gamedays. While most visitors may still drive to the game, providing safe and convenient options for people to walk, bike, and take transit can benefit both gameday traffic operations and the neighborhood on non-gamedays. • Adaptative Reuse of existing infrastructure. Thinking creatively about existing infrastructure can help add to an area’s sense of place by adding an element of originality to an area. Projects can include the reuse of existing ROW or other urban utility infrastructure. © TripAdvisor OKC Dodgers Baseball Game (© nbykzs168.com)Winter Festival at Bricktown Ballpark COMMUNITY EXPLORATION & ANALYSIS | CASE STUDIES35 COMMUNITY PROFILE © TripAdvisor EL PASO – SOUTHWEST UNIVERSITY PARK LOCATION: El Paso, Texas CITY POPULATION: 682,669 *Table 3.4 shows comparison to Salt Lake Ballpark Neighborhood Opened on the edge of the Downtown area, El Paso’s ballpark case study highlights successes in integrating and celebrating the community’s culture through public art and activated public spaces. The ballpark is also on a challenging site, segregated from the surrounding neighborhoods by a freeway and heavy rail lines, causing the City and its partners to think creatively how they enhance the gameday experience of getting to the stadium, while also improving neighborhood mobility. Key Takeaways • A ballpark is not enough. From an economic development and redevelopment perspective, Southwest University Park confirms what many other Cities have encountered when building a new sports facility: that while it can help kick start or accelerate economic development, in and of itself the ballpark is not enough to be the sole driver for an area’s revitalization. • Strategic connectivity investments can go a long way. The connectivity of the area surrounding Southwest University Park suffers from a range of transportation barriers such as freight rail tracks and a major freeway. The City has focused on improving a few strategic connections to the ballpark, rather than improving every street in the area. The Durango Street overpass and the Missouri Road shared street are two examples of those strategic investments to enhance immediate ballpark connectivity. COMMUNITY EXPLORATION & ANALYSIS | CASE STUDIES 36 COMMUNITY PROFILE MEMPHIS – AUTOZONE PARK LOCATION: Memphis, Tennessee CITY POPULATION: 650,618 POPULATION RACE & ETHNICITY: *Table 3.4 shows comparison to Salt Lake Ballpark Neighborhood Home of the Memphis Redbirds, the AutoZone ballpark is renowned for its retro design, borrowing design elements from the surrounding historic architecture, and the efforts to integrate with and enhance the surrounding neighborhood. The ballpark won a Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU) Charter Award for the way in which the ballpark laid the groundwork for kickstarting community revitalization and the creation of a ballpark district. The Ballpark District was a recipient of an Urban Land Institute (ULI) Award for Excellence in 2002 as Downtown Memphis developed into an enhanced neighborhood. Key Takeaways • Not a ballpark, a ballpark district. What makes AutoZone Park a standout is that it was not designed simply as a ballpark. The ballpark was conceived as a “Ballpark District” including dense multifamily development, new office buildings, a minor league baseball museum, a public elementary school (important for attracting families with children to downtown), and the adaptive reuse of the upper stories of an old YMCA building to lofts, along with the reuse of other historic buildings. • Ballpark as public space. The entry plaza, diagonally across an intersection from the landmark Peabody Hotel, provides a place for people to enjoy music, food, and entertainment before and after baseball games, and it functions as a gathering place at other times. The baseball team and the city both work to activate these spaces on gamedays and non-gamedays alike. • Parking as an activator. Rather than rely on a massive parking structure/lot, fans can find about 6,000 parking spaces within four blocks of the ballpark. The parking strategy works well as people can find less expensive parking further from the ballpark and as they stroll to and from the game they help to animate the streets. Memphis AutoZone Park (© Stadium Journey) COMMUNITY EXPLORATION & ANALYSIS | CASE STUDIES37 SUMMARY The three case studies highlight different design, policy, and program initiatives that have helped activate, connect, and integrate ballpark areas and the neighborhoods and communities that surround them. The following key takeaways were inferred from the case studies research: • Strategically interconnecting diverse forms of transportation, including “first and last mile” options, is important in creating an accessible ballpark and surrounding neighborhood for both gameday mobility, and neighborhood connectivity on non-gamedays. • Establishing connected, accessible, and pedestrian-oriented land uses and facilities creates a vibrant and engaging experience for visitors and residents in the area. • Holding multiple types of events, including community-driven events within a ballpark area, such as community movie nights, concerts, or festivals can help engage the surrounding community and enhance surrounding neighborhoods. • Reusing existing buildings and infrastructure can reduce infrastructure costs, enhance the sense of place, maintain neighborhood history, and character, and integrate ballpark design and uses with a surrounding neighborhood. • Establishing unique goals, policies, and regulations can help develop a ballpark neighborhood that complements the area’s desired character. While a ballpark can help spur initial development and investment in an area, development or redevelopment efforts will often require additional supportive policies, financing, programs, and initiatives in order to truly maximize the investment in the Ballpark itself. Mural outside of the Urban Indian Center on 1300 South / GSBS Consulting COMMUNITY EXPLORATION & ANALYSIS | CASE STUDIES 38 Overview Over the course of nine months, the Ballpark Community developed the Ballpark Station Area plan through a consultant-guided process. Because of the constraints of the COVID-19 pandemic, the process was completely virtual except for the final community event. The process included engagement on several levels through live virtual events, one-on-one Stakeholder meetings, small group Steering Committee meetings and online outreach including an interactive map and a bilingual survey. The Community gave input on a future land use strategy and design considerations. The project area is centered on Smith’s Ballpark and the Ballpark TRAX station, an area considered the “Heart” of the Ballpark Neighborhood. The Plan includes guidelines and a vision for the future of the Ballpark neighborhood from I-15 to State Street, 900 South to 1700 South and into the surrounding community. Community Council The public-facing part of the process began in December 2020 with a presentation about the Ballpark Station Area Planning process to the Ballpark Community Council and Ballpark Community. The Consulting team shared the schedule and engagement tools with the community and answered questions, addressed concerns, and provided information to promote community involvement throughout the process. Members from the project team attended the monthly community council meetings to better understand what community members in the Ballpark neighborhood experience and to gain a better understanding of the needs of the area. The draft Station Area Plan and supporting strategies were then presented to the Community during the X, XXXX Community Council Meeting for review and before finalizing the project recommendations and concepts. Steering Committee A steering committee was formed to help guide the process, review material, and to act as ambassadors for the Station Area Plan. The four Steering Committee meetings occurred on the evenings of February 4th, March 11th, April 8th, and May 13th, 2021. Steering Committee members were invited from a diverse list of community members provided by the Community Council leadership as well as individuals recommended by other Steering Committee members and the project management group. The Steering Committee included residents, business owners, representatives from Smith’s Ballpark, and local non-profit and community organization leaders. The Steering Committee was responsible for: • Refining the goals and vision for the area • Reviewing case studies for other ballparks • Reviewing existing conditions and help identifying neighborhood needs • Reviewing draft material before Community events and plan finalization Online Outreach PROJECT WEBSITE Several online outreach efforts accompanied the small group Steering Committee meetings, Stakeholder meetings, and community events during the process. A bilingual project website was created as a platform to provide information, alert the community of upcoming events, and to guide participants to an interactive map and idea board, Figure 3.5. The interactive map and idea board encouraged community members to share what they like, dislike, and specific ideas about their neighborhood on a collaborative discussion-based format, Figure x. Comments posted on the interactive map were included in the development of the neighborhood vision and goals as well as in the recommendations developed during the process. SUMMARY OF PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT FIGURE 3.5: INFORMATION PAGE ON THE PROJECT WEBSITE AND INTERACTIVE MAP COMMUNITY EXPLORATION & ANALYSIS | PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT39 COMMUNITY POSTCARD AND SURVEY A bilingual community survey was distributed online to gather values, emerging ideas, and identify the needs of the community. A postcard was sent in February 2021 to every address within the project area and to every address within three blocks outside the project area boundary advertising the Ballpark project and survey, Figure 3.6. The postcard invited community members to the website and provided a call to action to help guide future development in the neighborhood. The City promoted the survey on their social media platforms in addition to the post card. The Ballpark survey received more than 530 responses in the month that it was active. All survey respondents were over the age of 21 with the largest group of participants being between 31 and 40, which is representative of the largest age group in the project area. Demographics for the area show a high number of young children ages 0-14 in the neighborhood, but this number significantly drops in the 15-19 cohort which may account for the lack of response from that group. Figure 3.7 illustrates how residents responded when asked what they like about they neighborhood. FIGURE 3.6: PROJECT POST CARD FIGURE 3.7: SURVEY RESULTS SHOWING WHAT THE BALLPARK COMMUNITY LIKES IN THEIR NEIGHBORHOOD COMMUNITY EXPLORATION & ANALYSIS | PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT 40 Area Stakeholders Several stakeholders were identified during the process and invited to two one-on-one meetings to review their experience in the neighborhood, their vision for the area, and to review the draft Plan. Stakeholders included: • The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) • The Salt Lake Bees • An educator small group session • Colmena Group • Nate Wade Subaru • The Housing Authority of Salt Lake City • The Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City • CW Urban and Defy Colab • Salt Lake City Parks and Public Lands Department • The Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities • The Salt Lake City Planning Division • Salt Lake City Housing Stability Division • Salt Lake City Transportation Division Community Events The Community was invited to two Community Events during the process. COMMUNITY EVENT 1 DATE: March 20, 2021 LOCATION: Zoom The first event explored Growth & Economic Development opportunities for the neighborhood, case studies of other ballparks identified in the Case Study element of this document, and barriers and big ideas for transportation and connectivity for the neighborhood. Participants were invited to interact with the Consulting team to develop key ideas and terms for the vision for the future of the Ballpark Area and to identify key public and private actions to achieve the vision. COMMUNITY EVENT 2 DATE: May 22, 2021 LOCATION: Smith’s Ballpark and Watchtower Coffee and Comics The second community event was an in-person open house and provided an opportunity for the community to review and comment on the draft future land use vision. Screenshot from the first virtual community event. Second community event at Watchtower Coffee & Comics. COMMUNITY EXPLORATION & ANALYSIS | PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT41 THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK implementation plan 43 Implementation Period strategies Immediate 2-5 Years 5+ Years Ongoing Take advantage of current development opportunities, existing services, and amenities to enhance neighborhood livability. Implement the goals and strategies identified in the Central 9th Chapter of the Downtown Master Plan, 300 West Corridor Redesign, State Street Project Area Plan, Homeless Resource Centers Neighborhood Action Strategies, Salt Lake City Moderate Income Housing Plan, Salt Lake City Parks & Public Lands Needs Assessment, Citywide Gentrification Assessment & Displacement Mitigation Plan, Growing SLC and the Salt Lake City Street Lighting Master Plan. Update the city’s zoning code and map, as appropriate to implement the provisions of this plan. Amend Section 21A.26.078: TSA Transit Station Area District of the Salt Lake City Municipal Code to include the Ballpark Station Area as one of the existing TSA districts or create a new one if needed. This may include requiring activation of the 1300 South frontage with restaurants, shops, street furniture and trees, implementing streetscape improvements to accommodate pedestrian volumes, allowing heights comparable to heights in other Urban Station Areas, and protect the viewshed of the Wasatch Range from inside Smith’s Ballpark. Evaluate and amend the City’s zoning code and map, as appropriate to include the urban design considerations identified in each of the character areas in this plan. Evaluate and amend the City’s zoning code and map, as appropriate, to extend the existing State Street Overlay Zone to the west side of Main Street. Evaluate and amend the City’s zoning code and map, as appropriate to implement the priorities for the 300 West Character Areas by ensuring that amenities, connections, and services needed to support higher density development are included in development plans for the area, that development proposals include mid-block and other connections to break down current large commercial blocks into smaller, more walkable blocks and that where appropriate, development proposals incorporate access to existing and planned TRAX crossings. Identify opportunities to provide community amenities, shops, and services within the heart for year-round activation. Provide enhanced street and pedestrian lighting to improve safety and visibility. Create a dense urban environment and entertainment zone around the Ballpark. Invest in the station area and around the Ballpark to improve the overall neighborhood and enhance the opportunities in the Heart of the Ballpark. Improve east-west connectivity across TRAX to the north and the south of 1300 South. At a minimum, pedestrian/bicycle crossings should be identified to allow pedestrians and cyclists to move east to west without having to go to 1300 or 1700 South. Install side-loading platforms at the Ballpark TRAX Station. Consider redeveloping the TRAX station parking lot and bus turnaround for higher density uses and to provide neighborhood amenities. Install pedestrian crossings east and west of TRAX on 1300 South on either side of the UTA crossing barrier. Consider redevelopment opportunities for the City-owned parking lot at 1300 South and West Temple while maintaining parking in the vicinity to potentially increase density and improve the urban environment. Install a festival street on West Temple and plazas adjacent to the stadium. Invest in a community amenity which may include a library with the opportunity of additional public space. Integrate greenspace and “green” elements into the urban landscape. IMPLEMENTATION PLAN IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 44 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN45 Enhance public space surrounding the ballpark and include public art and references to historical elements. Designate West Temple between 1300 South and Albemarle Avenue as a Festival Street for non-gameday and gameday activation including farmers markets, community celebrations, food truck festivals and neighborhood concerts. Implement a district-parking strategy that utilizes un-used area parking and parking garages for game days to minimize the need for parking fields in the area. Enhance the ballpark’s relationship with the neighborhood by identifying opportunities to activate the West Temple and 1300 South facades of the stadium on non-game days and incorporate public green space, non-motorized connections, plazas, and similar public spaces around the stadium. If feasible, identify a strategy to bury power lines as development in the Ballpark Neighborhood occurs. Increase connectivity of the neighborhood. Improve overall connectivity and walkability in the area. Study the potential future lane reconfiguration of 1300 South to eliminate or narrow traffic lanes and expand and improve the sidewalk. Utilize existing alleyways, midblock, and truncated connections to create a system of bike and pedestrian pathways through the neighborhood. Implement the planned TRAX line pedestrian crossings to the north of the current Ballpark Station. Widen and enhance sidewalks to improve pedestrian comfort through the addition of street furnishings, pedestrian lighting and a buffer from moving traffic. Implement pedestrian level lighting to improve safety and visibility. Establish specific bicycle routes through the neighborhood according to the Salt Lake City Pedestrian & Bicycle Master Plan. Reconfigure Ballpark TRAX Station to change from a suburban-style station that has northern platform access only from the east parking lot into an urban-style station that allows access from both the east and west sides of the station. This would include new access at the north end of the platform from Lucy Avenue/200 West on the west side of the TRAX rails. Redevelop part of the current surface parking lots to transit supportive uses. Establish a pedestrian crossing to the east and west of the UTA crossing barrier across 1300 South. Study future crossings south of the 1300 South crossing at the TRAX line. Implementation Period Action Immediate 2-5 Years 5+ Years Ongoing Increase urban design quality. Improve safety. Improve pedestrian experience and safety. Install pedestrian-level street lighting. Require ground level uses in new buildings to incorporate pedestrian-level strategies. Ensure adequate sidewalk width and protection strips on primary walk routes, particularly around the TRAX station. Ensure ongoing maintenance of all facilities to repair uneven sidewalks, functioning signals and frequent trash receptacles. Improve ADA accessibility though sidewalk repair and removal of obstacles. Identify and implement best practices in urban design to improve neighborhood safety. Identify opportunities for interaction. Eliminate “blind corners” or areas. Implement appropriate lighting for safety. Enhance social vibrancy. Support events and placemaking efforts including community art, pop-up events, and temporary food vendors. Enhance greenspace in the neighborhood. Evaluate the opportunity for future green space on the current Public Utilities site if and when Salt Lake Department of Public Utilities moves offices to a new location. Explore options for additional greenspace in the heart of the neighborhood in and around the ballpark. Enhance the urban tree canopy in underserved areas of the neighborhood and require additional street trees and urban greenery with new development. Maintain all green spaces with trash receptacles, pedestrian lighting and pedestrian furniture. Improve the quality of current and future greenspace. Ensure funding for additional maintenance and staffing as additional greenspace is added. Implementation Period Action Immediate 2-5 Years 5+ Years Ongoing IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 46 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN47 Increase affordability and attainability of housing for current and future residents. Provide a diversity of housing types and options for different incomes, familial status, age, and needs. Promote a diversity in the size of new units in the neighborhood to accommodate residents in different stages of life, including families with children. Utilize the RDA State Street Project Area as a tool to capture reinvestment in the neighborhood and help encourage a diversity of housing types. Increase opportunities for home ownership in the neighborhood. Explore alternative options for ownership strategies including land trusts and co-ops . Provide down-payment assistance or other programs for qualifying residents. Mitigate the negative impacts of gentrification as development occurs. Continue to provide and market home repair programs for qualifying residents. Provide education and renter legal assistance to help current renters stay in place. Support development assistance and financing programs to maintain affordability. Preserve existing social services and provide additional services as development occurs to support housing options and access to opportunity at a variety of income levels. Implementation Period Action Immediate 2-5 Years 5+ Years Ongoing 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS RECEIVED From George Chapman to Everyone 06:52 PM so is colony b on 1300S going to be changed to recognize lack of pedestrian access (minimal sidewalk) 228w needs a sidewalk not a building next to the sidewalk (RDA approved loan) From Patrick Quinn to Everyone 06:59 PM The report says we need more single family homes, along with green space. That seems inconsistent with 10 story buildings. You have mentioned "current scale", but doesn't a 120 foot building go against this stated scale goal? Will all ‘upgrades’ be south of 1300? What are the plans for the Horizonte lot? Please elaborate on these topics. From Jessa Tuminez to Everyone 07:02 PM Parking is a huge issue already in the 'heart of the neighborhood' area, how does future zoning help with this? I'm particularly concerned with the 'replacement' of current parking by TRAX as show in the image shown earlier with a six story building From Amy J. Hawkins, Chair to Everyone 07:04 PM Here are some details about Colony B, but not the address: https://www.defycolabs.com/communities/project-one-b7jry From Jesse Hulse to Everyone 07:05 PM The heart of the neighborhood zone appears to incorporate single family home areas just south of the stadium on Richards St. and the Paxton & Lucy Ave NW of the stadium. Is it anticipated that they will be zoned for high density 10 story buildings as well or will there be some nuance applied to this diagram? From Annette & Mike Wheeler to Everyone 07:05 PM So if the city will be removng existing parking in the heart of Ballpark, it seems prudent to restrict parking around Ballpark to residents only, esepcilly on game days. Otherwise, residents will be negatively impacted by non-residents coming to games. Those non-residents would be encouraged to take public transportation rather than using their cars if permit parking is enforced. They can park at TRAX stations and commute in a more environmental and neighborhood friendly way. From Anthony W to Everyone 07:06 PM What is the current character and scale of the west temple character district? There are parking lots, multi family, business, and just a hand full of single family homes. How do you maintain the scale and character when it has no cohesive identity? The plan talks about a potentially 120-foot building on the east side of west temple in the parking lot. Is that the same scale and density? Will the single family homes on west temple across the street be locked in as low intensity forever while high intensity is built all around it? Even on side streets like Lucy and Paxon? It seems like the city wants to add extreme density on SLC owned parking lot on 1300s and the UTA parcel by trax while parts of the neighborhood are just stuck in a low intensity zone. From Amy J. Hawkins, Chair to Everyone 07:07 PM The plan does state that an action we should take to increase attainability of housing for current and future residents is “Increase opportunities for home ownership in the neighborhood.” I’m not sure it specifies single family. From George Chapman to Everyone 07:07 PM we complained to rda about the minimization of the sidewalk on the project at 228w 1300s so how are the pedestrians going to be helped with a minimouse sidewalk. how does SLC suggest improving the sidewalk at 228w???!! There is an RDA approved building limiting the sidewalk From lucy cabrera to Everyone 07:08 PM That green space is now full of rocks bcuz of all the people laying down and using their drugs From George Chapman to Everyone 07:13 PM but parking is needed at Ballpark Station. UTA keeps removing parking at rail and it discourages ridership. plus security at 1300S station is not effective I thought that we were in a drought/desert. why put in medians when a wider sidewalk would be better. SLC stopped watering medians a few years ago in another drought why didn't 228W require 10 ft wide sidewalks From George Chapman to Everyone 07:15 PM Amy - RDA was told that their loan would hurt pedestrian access on 1300S and we asked for wider sidewalks. City Council was told but they ignored it. sorry goodbye From Jessa Tuminez to Everyone 07:18 PM A few weeks back, I provided comments / change recommendations on the boundaries of 'Heart of the Neighborhood' to improve conformity of use, reactivate the neighborhood and increase safety between Paxton and Jefferson Park...have the comments been considered ? I provided the comments to Nannette Amazing, thank you! From George Hauser to Everyone 07:19 PM S Washington south of the I15 ramp should be included in the connectivity map. what about including a tunnel under the I15 ramp at S Washington? From Marcus Lonardo to Everyone 07:20 PM George, I agree! Jessa, great comment! When will the revised plan be finalized? From George Hauser to Everyone 07:22 PM Also, there could be a mid-block connector between the south end of S Washington just south of Brooklyn to 200 W. This would require the property owner to dedicate a portion of their property, but it would enhance the value of their property and add a valuable public connection. From Jessa Tuminez to Everyone 07:26 PM Any reason why the heart of neighborhood is not just blue all across all the way to the yellow line on this map? From Amy J. Hawkins, Chair to Everyone 07:26 PM Is 120 feet allowed anywhere outside of the current downtown zoning? Unless I really don’t understand Form Based II zoning, 120 is not what’s currently permitted around the Central 9th station. From Jessa Tuminez to Everyone 07:27 PM LOTs of opportunity to revitalize these areas which are, right now, ridden with crime AND under-utilized lots From Marcus Lonardo to Everyone 07:29 PM Amen, Jessa!! At minimum, put the TSA zoning along the trax line and all the way to the park. From Anthony W to Everyone 07:29 PM The west temple character zone does not make sense. it bisects the heart. West temple is a mix of use. your talking about putting a 120 ft building on the east side and then expecting the other parcels on west temple to stay the same? or what is meant by maintain the character? From Jessa Tuminez to Everyone 07:31 PM TSA zoning along the trax line and all the way to the park would be a great idea and I think contributes to the overeall goals of this initiative From Reed Sherman to Everyone 07:32 PM Yes! Power lines in the ground is a great idea. Good luck in getting RMP to comply. From Annette & Mike Wheeler to Everyone 07:35 PM Can you please be more specific about how you will mitigate the parking issues on game days? Have you considered requiring suburban attendees use public transportation instead of their cars. I my opinion, that would require zero parking for suburbanites to preserve parking for urban residents. From Andre to Everyone 07:39 PM I do think TSA zoning as it's currently drawn is not enough. Along 200 W trax line extending the to the TSA zone makes more sense and more conducive to the goals of the plan zoning which encourages development but no/minimum parking is what I'd like to see to encourage trax ridership and biking / pedestrian activities From Danielle Hildebrand to Everyone 07:39 PM A TSA zone should absolutely be extended all of the way along the train line on 200 West. This specific whole street is commercial on the West side mixed with 6 story buildings on the east (this is between 1300 South and 900 South). There are a handful of homes next to 6-story buildings that have been termed "flawed urban planning" at the moment. These homes have not been included in the TSA zone & I strongly believe were missed. From Jesse Hulse to Everyone 07:39 PM Planning team, it’s concerning that problems we are seeing with FB-UN2 aren’t being addressed and FB- UN3 seems poised to repeat them. It would be disappointing to say the least if we don’t address these things now with FB-UN2&3 and before new Ballpark zoning which may follow in the footsteps of those FB zones, can you please add that to the notes and could we follow up on that? From Andre to Everyone 07:40 PM also, encouraging and protecting resident only parking Iin the heart of the neighborhood is a good idea. Can we also see EV parking to encourage environment friendly modes of transportation? From John Anderson to Everyone 07:41 PM Thanks Jesse, I have those notes. As mentioned the City Council is considering creating the FB-UN3 and is still accepting public information. Here's a link with more information: https://fleet-block-rezone- slcgov.hub.arcgis.com/ From Marcus Lonardo to Everyone 07:42 PM Andre- great comment on resident only parking. From Jesse Hulse to Everyone 07:43 PM Thanks John, we will revisit and resubmit and follow up with our city council reps From Jessa Tuminez to Everyone 07:45 PM to mitigate gentrification, the answer is to encourage development competition. Having zoning the encourages that in the ballpark area from trax line and all the way across Jefferson park would do this sadly, just having a couple streets 'high density' would just encourage these high-priced townhomes and push current residents out From Amy J. Hawkins, Chair to Everyone 07:45 PM I’m glad to see “increase opportunities for home ownership” make the final document. According to the findings of this plan, only 15% of the homes in our neighborhood are owner-occupied. Continuing to fill the neighborhood with rentals will, I believe, continue to politically-disenfranchise the neighborhood. From Jeff Sandstrom to Everyone 07:47 PM Thank you for addressing the need for opportunities for home ownership in the neighborhood. Home ownership, I feel, is an important part of improving the quality of the neighborhood through increased engagement and involvement in the community. From Jessa Tuminez to Everyone 07:48 PM home ownership needs to evolve as concept. Median income is 23K in Ballpark! So we need to make sure people have a 'home' even if it's not in the traditional sense of owning a home From Andre to Everyone 07:49 PM Increasing the supply of housing is the best way to decrease the cost. From Jessa Tuminez to Everyone 07:49 PM HUGE thank you Christine!! You did an amazing job From Marcus Lonardo to Everyone 07:50 PM I'll second that! GSBS did an incredible job on this first draft. From Jessa Tuminez to Everyone 07:50 PM I am so so SO excited about the Ballpark transformation plan. LONG overdue. Just please listen to us who have been in this community and who own and have lived here and seen it for all its ups and downs From Amy J. Hawkins, Chair to Everyone 07:50 PM Folks on this call may be interested in Salt Lake City’s citywide Gentrification Assessment and Displacement Mitigation Study. The lead consultant for the study, Baird+Driskell Community Planning, will be presenting an overview of the project team and process to date to the Human Rights Commission on Tuesday night at 5:30. The Zoom info and link to agenda are below. Please feel free to share with anyone else that might be interested. https://www.utah.gov/pmn/sitemap/publicbody/1270.html https://www.slc.gov/boards/human-rights-commission-agendas-minutes/ From Jeff Sandstrom to Everyone 07:51 PM A second thank you for adding significant consideration to the current character and scale of the existing areas before approving new zoning. It is very important to maintain the existing scope, scale and historic nature of the area while welcoming new, appropriate development. From Marcus Lonardo to Everyone 07:52 PM Also- big shout out to everyone involved in community outreach! Such a distinction from the homeless center fiasco. Thank you for allowing our feedback in this process. From Jessa Tuminez to Everyone 07:52 PM Agree, Marcus! From Marcus Lonardo to Everyone 07:53 PM Which areas of this plan have FB-UN2 or 3? From Patrick Quinn to Everyone 07:53 PM What was the reasoning/justification behind specifically preserving views for the Ballpark? Aren't these same views important to residents? The Ballpark is only used half of the year and for a couple of days a week at the height of the season. Why would the city and Planning Commission ignore (overlook) those same concerns for community homeowners? If the views you speak of are important to baseball fans who visit the Ballpark for a two or three hours, shouldn't the same consideration be applied to people who live in the neighborhood every day of the year? From Marcus Lonardo to Everyone 07:53 PM I thought heart of the neighborhood was TSA. From Susan Lundmark to Everyone 07:53 PM Thank you for participating and giving us such great feedback and all these comments! From Annette & Mike Wheeler to Everyone 07:53 PM those of us living in an urban neighborhood are more likely to take public transportation. A study is not necessary in the short term to realize that those living in the suburbs could be a more productive target group to require public transportation into our community. If there is not place for them to park, they will be forced to take public transportation. From Jessa Tuminez to Everyone 07:58 PM I'm excited to see the plan evolve. When will we see the next draft taking comments into account? Open dialogue is super important. Can we schedule next session with the public? From Marcus Lonardo to Everyone 07:59 PM Great comment- Jessa I would also like to review a modified plan From Reed Sherman to Everyone 08:02 PM Great plan. I’m all for more trees and less power lines. Love the idea of turning ally ways into pedestrian and bike ways. From:Jim Grisley To:Larsen, Nannette Subject:(EXTERNAL) Ball park upgrade. Date:Thursday, December 16, 2021 1:55:53 PM Attachments:image001.jpg Hello Nannette, I would like to comment on the Ballpark/Party street upgrade. I was at the opening meeting at the site at which Erin gave an outline of the project. As far as I’m concerned this project would be a complete waste of time and money unless the Gail Miller HRC is moved to a more suitable location. The homeless and assorted nefarious characters come from miles around to be near the homeless center and the neighborhood around it ( Ballpark) and the increase in murder, crime and drug use is out of control ! I have personally witnessed drug use right on the HRC property on numerous occasions. The Ballpark proper is inundated with many of these individuals and SLC can’t currently handle it so how would a project like this be any different ? Look at the Police reports as they reflect the dire situation the Ballpark is in. The proposed Library would just become a restroom and loitering area for these folks and the local neighbors would actually see an increase of in crime, vandalism, trespassing ,drug use and prostitution. As far as the Trax station relocation is concerned, it will do absolutely nothing to remedy the pervasive jay walking on 1300 So and 300 W which daily poses a threat to pedestrians and drivers alike. Also, why weren’t there any businesses from 300 West on the planning committee? Seems like the committee was hand picked to avoid any negative comments. I would like to invite you to visit us and I can show you first hand the negative impact the HRC is having on the Ballpark neighborhood and those of us that live and work in it. Please call to discuss at your convenience. Regards, Jim Grisley J.M. Grisley Machine Tools, Inc. 1485 South 300 West Salt Lake City, Ut 84115 From:Danielle Hildebrand To:Larsen Nannette Cc:Anderson John; Lundmark Susan Subject:(EXTERNAL) Ballpark Area Plan Feedback Date:Monday, January 17, 2022 1 53:59 PM Attachments:image.png image png image.png b8011a30-ee64-4aa4-8fb5-7dffc020bdd1.png image.png image.png image.png image.png image.png Hello all! Thank you so much for all of your help & choosing my neighborhood as a focal point this year. I purchased in this neighborhood in 2015 and have since brought many friends and family members into this neighborhood. We have been dedicated homeowners and neighbors who have continued to look after each other while our neighborhood was severely impacted on multiple fronts during this past couple years. We have been active on the community council and have many meetings with the superhero city officials who care deeply about our neighborhood. As our city prepares for our population to double over the next 20-40 years and with our air quality being one of the worst universe-wide, we know that housing near the transit stations is an urgent need. Nearly all of the homes in this neighborhood are hitting the 100-year-old (+) mark and many were built with poor building standards PRIOR to there even being cars here on our SLC streets. Most of the homes in the ballpark are single family homes and consist of 1-2 bedrooms in total. As a homeowner, I completely understand that my 2 bedroom home on the train line is NOT the highest & best use for this property currently OR long term. I absolute LOVE what you all have been working towards and think the whole plan is absolutely brilliant. I do think there are 3 properties that were accidently missed in the plan that I would like to outline below. We have met with these 4 city officials: DIANA MARTINEZ, KATIA PACE, TREVOR OVENDEN & MEAGAN BOOTH who all agreed that "moderate density" is not the appropriate zoning for these 3 properties that sit IN BETWEEN 2 high rise apartment buildings (one to the north and one to the south). For example, our house is less than 5 feet from a 6 story building and the 4 city officials we met with agreed that this is absolutely terrible urban planning to keep these properties "as-as." We know that long-term, zoning dictates everything and are extremely hopeful that you would agree that these 3 parcels that are DIRECTLY on the trainline were missed during the preplanning and should be changed to be TSA zoning. 1055 S. 200 W. Salt Lake City, UT 84101 (Parcel ID: 1512408008) 1049 S. 200 W. Salt Lake City, UT 84101 (Parcel ID: 1512408007) 1039 S. 200 W. Salt Lake City, UT 84101 (Parcel ID: 1512408006) If you are familiar with the children's movie "UP," these 3 parcels on 200 West already look like these first 2 photos below from the movie. Additionally, there is a gigantic abandoned warehouse directly across the street that is slated to become an enormous skyrise of apartment building soon. Zoning dictates everything so we are extremely hopeful to not be left to the outcome below. A couple properties down the street, this has already happened. We do not want to become this house. ACTUAL PHOTOS OF THE 3 PARCELS WE ARE REQUESTING A ZONING CHANGE OF: Iii .o Danielle Hildebrand I lillillil From:Ryan Esmay To:Larsen, Nannette Subject:(EXTERNAL) Ballpark Master Plan Date:Friday, December 31, 2021 11:49:22 AM Hi! I'm writing as a homeowner in the heart of the ballpark neighborhood (right next to the trax station), and I just had a few thoughts about the Ballpark master plan that I thought I'd share. I'm thrilled by the idea of this neighborhood getting more attention since I've always felt it could be lovely if it was just given a bit more care! Some things here are truly beautiful- and convenient, like the ballpark, and the trax station, but other things definitely need more attention. The sidewalks on my street (Lucy Ave) are not extremely well-lit, nor is 1300 South, which is a bummer if we want to go out at night and feel safe. In addition to the lighting problems, 1300 south feels like it belongs to the cars at times, with thin, often obstructed sidewalks. I'd love it if my small neighborhood area could start to feel a bit more walkable- I think that would really boost the connectivity of the area. Another issue, far more complicated to solve, is the huge homelessness problem we have in our neighborhood. Many of my neighbors have had break-ins, as have we... and it's too bad! We always want to help them however we can, but it's hard to be empathetic when they leave trash (and worse things) all over our street and lawn, break into homes, and camp out in the alley behind our backyard. Don't know how to solve the problem exactly, but it's not hard to see that something needs to be done. I'm absolutely thrilled about the idea of bringing a new library to the ballpark area, might I suggest the large, scarcely used parking lot on West Temple and 1300 S? It's a bit of an eyesore now, and doesn't seem to even be used much, outside of ballgame nights! Anyway, I'm very excited. I'm just one person living here, but if there's anything I can do to help at all, I'd love to be involved however I can be. We love our neighborhood and want to see it improve and grow, not get neglected. Thanks! All the best, Ryan Esmay From: To: Subject: Date: Hello Nan! TAG SLC Larsen. Nannette: Jake Billitteri; Jordan Atkin (EXTERNAL) Ballpark Master Plan Monday, November 29, 2021 2: 19:23 PM I just left you a VM and figured I would also include an email. We own some property on Goltz Ave (between W. Temple-200W) as well as 1061 S Jefferson. We had some concerns as this little pocket didnt get much attention in the Ballpark Master Plan. Map on page 13 (18 of PDF) did not give this area a color Page 17 (22 of the PDF) calls for medium density -but the C9 Flats is across the street from us and is 6 stories. We were hoping to rezone to allow 4-6 stories as well. We feel Goltz Ave is well suited for higher density as it abuts a park not neighbors. also, the plan doesnt seem to address what this "Medium density Area" is We would really appreciate the opportunity to discuss these concerns and better understand where to direct comments to. Thanks you so much! Jordan Atkin P.O. BOX 520697 SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84152-0697 Dear Councilmember Mano, Mr. Norris and Ms. Larsen, We are reaching out to comment on the Ballpark Station Area Plan Draft that was recently released by the Salt Lake City Planning and Zoning Department. We here at TAG SLC are very much interested in the neighborhood and have made significant investments in what we view as one of the most vibrant and exciting areas of Salt Lake City. Overall, we felt that the plan will contribute towards making the neighborhood a more positive place to live. The plans around creating a more engaging West Temple Corridor on both game days and year-round were especially exciting. However, we are concerned that the plan neglects a section of the People’s Freeway area, on Goltz Avenue, where we own several properties. Our concerns regarding the proposed Station Area Plan are centered on an area we feel is being left out. We believe that lack of attention to this location will be detrimental for future development and create a lack of clarity for those seeking to invest in the neighborhood. For example, the Goltz Avenue area is within roughly a quarter mile of both the Ballpark and 200 W TRAX stations but is not included in any character areas or land use map changes intended to facilitate the reimagining of the neighborhood by bringing new amenities and mixed-uses. The plan contradicts itself by showing this area as the “heart of the neighborhood” in Figure 1.1 on the first page of the plan, but then failing to include it in the Character Areas seen in Figure 2.6 and listing it as Medium Density in the Future Land Use Map in Figure 2.9. Aside from the contradictions present in the maps, the absence of details on Goltz Avenue and surrounding streets in the Character Areas leaves many questions as to what exactly the City’s vision for the area is. Moreover, there are no details on types of development appropriate in Medium Density areas on the land use area descriptions on page 18, making this the only land use not described. This land use is present in older documents, are we to assume that definitions carry over or does the city have a different vision for medium density in the Ballpark area? Recent years have seen successful development in this pocket of the Ballpark neighborhood, with the C9 building adding over 90 units in close proximity to TRAX stations and local businesses such as Blue Copper, Laziz and Publik Coffee. We feel that this area is particularly well suited to development according to the statements of the plan as it is close to transit and other public amenities, most notably Jefferson Park. Jefferson Park is the largest established park in the neighborhood 2.79 acres. However, the park is currently viewed by a blight by area residents as demonstrated by multiple news stories over the last year (see attached). Page 23 of the plan advises on ways to create successful public space through urban design, including a recommendation to line public spaces with public uses to improve accessibility and safety. We feel that including Goltz Avenue and surrounding streets in the “Heart of the Neighborhood” Character Area and Future Land Uses will facilitate this by encouraging mixed-uses that create ground level activation next to the largest existing public space in the neighborhood. We hope that the concerns that we raised are taken seriously as we believe that the location of Goltz Avenue and surrounding streets will fit well within the purpose statements of Salt Lake City Transit Areas and that their inclusion will facilitate mixed-use development that will enhance precious Ballpark neighborhood public land and accommodate a growing population in a place that is close to transit as well as other amenities. Best regards, Jake Billitteri & the TAG SLC Team https://www.abc4.com/news/local-news/residents-question-crime-at-slc-parks/ https://www.fox13now.com/news/local-news/slc-park-has-become-nightmare-with- dangerous-crime-neighbors-say From:Roo To:Larsen, Nannette Subject:(EXTERNAL) ballpark plan Date:Friday, February 4, 2022 7:38:06 PM Hi Nannette - these are purely my opinions as a resident. 1. festival street. I don’t think we need another festival street, at least not yet. we have yet to see how 300 S (500-600 W) plays out; we already have Edison St.; and our true festival street is between the City & County Building and the Library. 2. My primary destinations in this area. First, in order of frequency: Lowes Target Lucky 13 Ballpark TRAX station (usually alighting rather than boarding) Second, in order of preference: Lucky 13 Lowes (they have better garden section than Home Depot) Ballpark TRAX Target 3. West Temple is valuable to me because when I get off TRAX at 1300 South, it is the nicest road to ride my bicycle south to connect to Parley’s Trail. I appreciate the trees. I don’t ride on Main Street, despite the bike lanes, because it is too wide, too barren, and, in the summer, too hot. I hope any festival street action will not disrupt this. Although Central Pointe Station is closer to Parley’s Trail, the connection is more clunky. 4. Apartment buildings need PUBLIC ACCESS ground level retail or restaurants, not just activity centers and gyms for residents. If Ballpark needs destinations, these are the destinations. 5. Walmart and Lowes, in true cities, can be those ground level retail establishments, with parking garages and apartments above. I know this is not their preferred building form, but they can and will do it in locations (or countries) that demand it. It might sound weird, but I hope we can keep Lowes in Salt Lake. I like shopping in Salt Lake because I know that a percentage of sales tax goes to Salt Lake City. I try to shop in Salt Lake City instead of Millcreek or South Salt Lake. Thanks for considering my comments. Becka Roolf 563 E Elm Ave From:Kelsey Maas To:City Council Liaisons; Larsen, Nannette Subject:(EXTERNAL) Ballpark Resident Comments Date:Tuesday, December 14, 2021 9:37:58 AM Attachments:image.png image.png Hello, My partner and I live in District 5 on South Jefferson. The other day on a walk we clocked how truly odd this pedestrian crossing thing is on South Jefferson & Goltz (I put a screenshot). I got an email today about the Ballpark Plan which I'll be reading more on, but what jumped out to me was the 'pinpricks' of green. My partner and I thought wouldn't it be fun if this odd traffic-island-triangle thing was a tiny park instead of more pavement on top of existing pavement. I'm not sure if you are familiar with Mill Ends Park in Portland - its the smallest park in the world - so a bigger than that, but something that is fun. Also, as a side note I wanted to say that we love Ballpark. There are hidden gems of restaurants, global groceries, bakeries and breweries that would be tragic if they got pushed out due to rising rents. On that same note, we love living here, because we actually have a porch and small back garden - access to the outside - which we can't afford really elsewhere in the city. In short, we don't live in a studio or one bedroom 'luxury apartment' that crams you in small space with little to no access to being able to sit outside for a lot of money. Please, please be thoughtful in how density is added. We understand its needed, but let's not build future slums, but future homes. Thanks for your time!image.png nnage.png Kelsey Kelsey Maas World Heritage Studies, M.A. Preservation Utah I Salt Lake City, UT Ljnkedln I Pronouns: she, her, hers From:jody ellis To:Larsen, Nannette Subject:(EXTERNAL) Ballpark Station and Planning Date:Thursday, December 30, 2021 8:12:27 AM Hello Nannette, I have some questions and concerns regarding changes around the ballpark trax station. I understand change is needed. We need better and safer pedestrian access. I live on Lucy Ave between 200W and W Temple. It's a nice quiet street with good neighbors that watch out for each other. I'm not sure if I misunderstand that the plan is to have more access from trax to Lucy Ave. I can see access from Lucy from the west but please not more pedestrian traffic east of the trax. This is a residential area. I have used public transportation in many cities and we don't leave the station and walk through a neighborhood. There needs to be a safe walkway from the station to W Temple. The 1300 South sidewalk is too narrow. Could a sidewalk large enough for 2 way pedestrian traffic and bike lanes be placed along the north side of the trax parking lot and behind the Indian center and the 7Eleven. With a nice crosswalk across W Temple. Then eliminate the crosswalk by Lucy and pedestrian traffic down Lucy. With the homeless and Horizante traffic walking down our street many of us don't feel safe in our front yards. They walk down the street dropping trash, swearing... the dogs in the neighborhood bark at them, as they should because they are protecting their property. One of my neighbors said he thought there was something mentioned about using the alleys for pedestrian and bike traffic. I have a 2 car garage in the alley that we use daily. When I'm driving down the alley and there is someone walking I have to wait for them to move over so it is safe for me to pass them. My neighbor and I feel the alley is way to narrow for any type of pedestrian traffic. Besides at this time I wouldn't feel safe walking down the alley. All summer we had a homeless man camped by our neighbors garage. Many times when I leave or come home I need to ask people to move off my garage apron. Other neighbors have the same problem. Our alley is a mess and not a safe place. I look forward to making our neighborhood a better place. Sincerely, Jody Ellis From:Kirk Huffaker To:Larsen, Nannette Subject:(EXTERNAL) Ballpark Station Area Plan Comments Date:Monday, December 6, 2021 7:40:06 PM Hi Nannette, Please include the following as a public comment on the draft BSAP. I was surprised to read through the entire report and see a small single mention ofthe historic character of the district. In addition, the citywide Historic PreservationPlan is not referenced once as one of the guiding documents that was or should beconsidered. I believe both of these are very negative omissions for the plan and thecity at large. While the area has not been formally surveyed, approximately 343 buildings have been identified within the neighborhood boundary and are documented in the Utah SHPO database. There is one National Register Historic District, Boulevard Gardens, and zero individually listed structures in the NRHP. However, approximately 105 structures have been documented to be eligible for listing in the NRHP, includingmany within the station plan boundary. So there is definitely potential fordocumentation and preservation of historic character throughout the neighborhood. In addition, there are already strong historic preservation financial incentives in placefor preservation, including several from the Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City that can be used in addition to state and federal incentives. The public, property owners, and developers are missing opportunities if city plans do not highlight these available options. Without foresight within plans such as Ballpark, more significant buildings will meetthe same fate as the Sarah Quayle Cook House at 1706 S. West Temple - demolition.It is my sincere hope that the plan team will revisit the plan to incorporate morehistoric preservation information by utilizing historic building data and the SLCHistoric Preservation Plan to integrate these allied planning programs andphilosophies into this community plan. Best Regards, Kirk Kirk Huffaker, Principal Kirk Huffaker Preservation Strategies Salt Lake City, Utah www.kirkhuffaker.com- Pronouns: He / His / Him / Mr. - *Please note my new email address: From:James Alfandre To:Larsen, Nannette Subject:(EXTERNAL) Ballpark Station Area Plan Date:Monday, December 20, 2021 6:55:06 PM Nannette, I would like to submit a comment of support for the Ballpark Station Area Plan. My company has one completed project and three more projects in this neighborhood and are very active in creating urban, vibrant, well-designed projects that add missing-middle and other needed housing. I like the vision of more density and activation around the Ballpark and TRAX stop and throughout the neighborhood in appropriate locations such as the main corridors of Main Street. This plan will set the tone for future growth and activation in this neighborhood that will create a more liveable, vibrant and safe place to be. I would add that the proper zoning should be implemented as soon as possible to help the Plan's vision become a reality, incentive developers to design great urbanism that creates walkable, vibrant streets, and reduces the amount of application workload on the Planning Staff. Best, James Alfandre -- James Alfandre Managing Partner | Urban Alfandre www.urbanalfandre.com From:Meredith Bunsawat To:Larsen, Nannette Subject:(EXTERNAL) Ballpark Station Area Plan Date:Thursday, December 2, 2021 2:11:56 PM Hello, Just wanted to say that as residents and homeowners in the Ballpark neighborhood, my partner and I are excited about this plan! The neighborhood is very central located to many locally owned businesses and I think it would boost their businesses to add more types of housing and attractions to the neighborhood. We also think it would be best if the Main Street Motel were bought out and transformed into something that has a positive impact on the neighborhood. As you probably know, it has long been known for being a major source of crime in the neighborhood. Thank you for your efforts! Best, Meredith From:Paul Svendsen To:Larsen, Nannette Cc:Ballpark; Stephen Alfandre; James Alfandre; Oktay, Michaela Subject:(EXTERNAL) Ballpark Station Area Plan Date:Thursday, December 9, 2021 10:39:49 AM Attachments:image001.png Hi Nannette, I would like to submit comments regarding the proposed Ballpark Station Area Plan. I have done several developments in the project area and currently own 5 properties that will be impacted by the proposed changes. I am very interested in seeing how the plan is implemented. One of the Plan’s strategies is to “update the City’s zoning code and map, as appropriate, to implement the provisions of this plan.” I really hope SLC takes this seriously and is willing to experiment with some changes to see if they encourage desirable development. To that end, I strongly support the proposal to expand the South Stare Street Corridor Overlay to include the west side of Main Street. The character of the street is the same on both sides and there is no reason they should be subject to different zoning regulations. The west side of Main Street has incredible potential that is being constrained by the current zoning and expanding the SSSC would help a lot. I would also suggest the following modifications to properties zoned CC within the South State Street Corridor Overlay: No minimum lot area (to encourage missing middle and affordable housing development like tiny houses, townhouses, etc.). No minimum lot width (same reason). Clarify that structures within the SSSC and the CC zone are exempted from the minimum front yard and corner side yard requirements. Currently the ordinance is unclear and the ordinance seems to be applied differently depending on which staffer is assigned to the project. Increase maximum height to 35’ to permit taller ceilings, roof decks, and even 4 stories with one partially sub-grade garden level (as was done at the Row 17 development with great results). Allow more than one principal building per lot regardless of street frontage. This will permit desirable types of residential development that are well established in other locations, such as two homes on a single lot. Allow the following uses: ** Single family attached (so that townhomes can be built without going through the condominium process, which makes obtaining financing more difficult and costly for prospective homeowners) ** Single family detached (tiny homes, etc.) ** SRO (another affordable housing strategy) ** Twin home (the twin home fonn works well in this area) ** Two family (same as above) Again, I am suggesting that these changes would only be applicable to prope1iies in the SSSC and zoned CC. The proposed changes would have a ve1y discrete application, and can easily be evaluated to see if they result in desirable development. Thanks for yow-consideration. Best regards, Paul Paul Svendsen / Realtor® WINDERMERE REAL ESTATE -UTAH From:Matt Haydon To:Larsen, Nannette Subject:(EXTERNAL) Ballpark Station Plan Date:Tuesday, December 7, 2021 10:45:17 AM Nannette, You mentioned in the email to me that this was a 20 year plan. But this goes against what is said on page 44 of the plan. "Amend Section 21A.26.078: TSA Transit Station Area District of the Salt Lake City Municipal Code to include the Ballpark Station Area as one of the existing TSA districts or create a new one if needed. This may include requiring activation of the 1300 South frontage with restaurants, shops, street furniture and trees, implementing streetscape improvements to accommodate pedestrian volumes, allowing heights comparable to heights in other Urban Station Areas, and protect the views of the Wasatch Range from inside Smith’s Ballpark.” Doesn’t this mean that once you get the code changed, that 10-12 story buildings would be approved immediately? This would be a major change in the community and have a significant impact on the infrastructure and living conditions. Where are these other “Urban Station Areas?” Are you referring to downtown? Where are these shops and restaurants going to be placed? From State St to 3rd West is pretty full. Moreover, you did not address the inconsistencies of the plan when it states there is a need for single family homes. You did not address my infrastructure concerns. I noticed while driving my daughter to school today that there was an RV and two cars that look as if people were living in them on one of our streets. Nothing has been done to either move these people along or ticket them. The local park is not safe enough for people to bring their kids or dogs. I have had several neighbors stalked by people from the park. The driveway on our property in a throughway for people, we have had multiple incidents with the homeless here; theft, human excrement, and threats to people. We have begged the city to allow us to fence our driveway, but we have had NO support from our city councilman. He actually said in a meeting with our community that he would fight against it. He also claims the quality of life issues should be accepted because that is part of the urban lifestyle. NO, he is wrong and it is this attitude by the city government that is causing the issue. We should be able to walk to our mailbox without being accosted by the homeless. You mention that you want to encourage ridership on Trax. But also mention that you have had negative experiences, isn’t that an indication of an issue? Why would riders want to put their safety at risk? Would you want your children, if you have them, exposed to these risks? You mentioned nothing about the parking issue. So many of the recent projects have used the carveout allowing for few parking spaces, is this going to be the same? What about all the other projects that are scheduled for this area? Does the 20 year plan accommodate for these projects? What about security for the neighborhood? We have the highest crime rate in the city and the highest murder rate. What is going to be done about the drugs in our neighborhood? These concerns need to be addressed. Finally, these meetings should not take place on Zoom anymore. We are at a point that anyone who wants the vaccine can get it or have natural immunities. People can wear masks if they are uncomfortable. Zoom does not allow for real interaction. People can be muted and ignored. Matt Haydon From:Matt To:Larsen, Nannette Subject:(EXTERNAL) Station Area Plan Date:Monday, December 6, 2021 2:06:28 PM Ms. Larsen, I live in the Ballpark community and I am against a manor part of the plan. While I am happy to see this area being targeted for revitalization, I am against the idea of a 120 foot variance. In the plan it says that there is a need for single family homes the solution is to build apartments? That sounds like an error, you can have one or the other, but not both. This community is constantly having high density housing built within its boarders. The rest of the city needs to help with the density issue. Another issue I have is the anti-car stance that city projects are adapting. The public transit system is not good enough. It is unrealistic to assume that people will use Trax to take kids to school, go grocery shopping, or other daily shopping. There is a serious issue with safety on Trax, the stations are not safe and riding on the trains is not safe. This is the exact reason we have stopped taking Trax. My wife used to take it everyday, but the station was being used as a homeless camp/shelter and she was being harassed on a daily basis. Trax police officers tried their best but since the homeless are allowed to ride for free in areas it seems like a lost cause. We had to buy an additional car as a result. The idea of taking my daughter on Trax and possibly exposing her to this is unthinkable. Based on our experience I don’t think it is reasonable to ask people to take Trax with kids and groceries. Finally, I have a serious issues with infrastructure. The local infrastructure cannot handle an additional four or five hundred people and their cars. Traffic on game day is terrible and our community is overwhelmed with cars. We lose all of our street parking and when we call parking enforcement, nothing is done. Our community already has people living out of their cars and rvs, and the city government does nothing to help. Are these structures going to have enough parking? Or are they going to take advantage of the the carve out the city council and planning commission gives if the building is close to a trax station? If they are the streets will be even more crowded, creating a parking and safety issue. And let’s not forget the potential for crime. We are already being told to leave nothing in our cars, now our trash cans are being emptied out by the homeless on a daily basis. What about security? Is there going to be a police sub-station? We were promised an increase in patrols and security when the homeless resource center was opened and we have to fight to get a cop out here. Many in my community and neighborhood are against the idea of a 120 foot tall building. If you want to build single family homes, go for it. Keep additional apartment buildings out of Ballpark, we have done our fair share, it is time other areas in the city do theirs. If you would like to discuss this issue further and with members of our community (Rowhaus) please contact me. Best, Matt Haydon Sent from my iPhone From:george chapman To:Larsen, Nannette Cc:Norris, Nick Subject:(EXTERNAL) Comments on Ballpark Station Area Plan Draft Date:Friday, December 31, 2021 6:12:19 PM The Draft Plan suggests increasing the density of 1300 South (a street that is already maxed out) and allow buildings 120 feet high. But it also recommends pedestrian amenities to encourage walkability. But SLC RDA/Council approved a loan to a development on 1300 South that restricts the sidewalk to a micro sidewalk next to 35MPH traffic! Any building higher that 2 stories should provide 10 foot sidewalks! Lights, trees and other obstacles that may restrict safe bicycling and pedestrian travel should be minimized. It also, appropriately recommends opening up the street just north and west of the 1300 South TRAX Station (Lucy Ave) to allow access to 300 West. But it may take years to open up and the Plan also suggests using the UTA parking lots, which are usually full and have been a crime magnet, for building Transit Oriented Development buildings. In other areas where parking lots are used for TODs, parking garages are proposed. Parking garages in Utah have a complicated reputation. Ogden's parking garages were so uncomfortable that they led to the downfall of the Downtown Ogden Mall. The proposal also suggests putting several pedestrian crossings on 1300 South (so the proposed 1300 South eastbound bus doesn't have to cross the street). But that would slow traffic and increase pollution. It is also very unsafe. Putting a pedestrian crossing close to a crossing arm for a train crossing is complicated. If there is room for a couple of cars before the arm, the pedestrian crossing becomes a threat to pedestrians. One pedestrian crossing is necessary now since the RDA approved project on 1300 South destroys walkability on the north side of 1300 South going to 300 West. The crossing should be next to and west of the TRAX crossing arms and coordinated with that system. The plan appears to put in bicycle sharrows in two of the four lanes of 1300 South which also will increase pollution since the 1300 South road traffic is already maxed out with four lanes. It suggests studying eliminating 1300 South traffic lanes! The City plan also proposes a center median which doesn't make sense in a desert and drought area. Several years ago, the City stopped watering medians. The sidewalks need widening more than the median. The proposal also recommends high density apartments in the parking lots of UTA and City owned Ballpark. The City RDA is recommended to force the changes and increased development. The proposal does recommend more green space and parks but the City is ignoring the best potential for park, the Fleet Block. A library is recommended and is a good idea. The Plan recommends changing the 1300 South TRAX area to TSA Station Area with a result of no parking requirements. Although it recommends protecting the "viewshed of the Wasatch Range from inside Smith's Ballpark". But the priority should be to protect the viewshed of residents! The Plan suggests much higher density development but refuses to require wider sidewalks that can accomodate bicycles and pedestrians and does not decrease vehicle availability. It also recommends mid-block crossings that will increase pollution and probably require 20MPH like downtown. The goal is to: "Create a dense urban environment and entertainment zone around the Ballpark." I do not think that it will increase safety for bicyclists and pedestrians. Sugar House supergentrification significantly reduced pedestrian and bicycle safety despite many new crossing lights on 2100 South. The plan suggests burying power lines which historically has been very expensive (but necessary with high rises next to the lines). The City should not pay for the burying. Private developers should pay. Personally, I believe that the money could be better spent on wider sidewalks which would place the buildings appropriately further away from the power lines. Central 9th RDA project spent millions on burying lines with minimal effect. The Plan recommends "Implement a district-parking strategy that utilizes unused area parking and parking garages for game days to minimize the need for parking fields in the area." That could include paid parking in the area that already does not have enough parking. The 1400 South TRAX crossing is a problem for UTA. It would be costly and a safety nightmare. These are high speed trains and the area has too many homeless who are supposed to stay off the tracks. Allowing a crossing at 1400 South makes it too easy to be on the tracks. UTA should deny it. The same with the Paramount Ave crossing. Pedestrian furniture, although nice to have, especially at bus stops, would create obstacles for shared pedestrian and bicycle use on sidewalks and attract so called undesirables loitering. Homeless have a tendency of hanging out in the area. Trees should not decrease the sidewalk width. Wider sidewalks are better than trees in park strips. Trees belong where they will be watered, in yards. The Plan recommends "Elimination of “blind corners” or areas" but the City and Plan recommends building to the corner next to skinny sidewalks which are perfect for blind corners. (see construction on 2100 South). Buildings at corners should be well set back for wider sidewalks. The rail line from 1300 South to 400 West should be a linear park, not a TRAX. The local taxpayer cost would be better invested in a linear park and Fleet Block Park. The local cost of the proposed TRAX to 400 West is $100 million. What does the community want for that $100 million? The 1700 South TRAX station would completely change TRAX (with the 650S station) into a milkrun. That is not conducive to increasing transit use. More attention should be focused on eliminating car dealerships which destroy any walkability. The 9th South Viaduct is an important traffic corridor, which if eliminated, would increase pollution in the area. The area around 900 South and to the north is increasing density significantly. George Chapman 1186S 1100E SLC I am in support of increased density in the entire heart of the neighborhood; however, I do have concerns and problems with the proposed language for the West Temple Character Zone. I go into more detail on this below. West Temple Character District: “New development should maintain the current character and scale of the area” This yellow line defined as the “West Temple Character Zone” bisects the heart of the neighborhood proposed area. It makes no sense and I do not know what character they are even talking about preserving. This stretch of west temple It’s a hodgepodge of uses and scale (pictures and examples below) where the very few single family homes look out of place. As the owner of one of those 6 houses (corner of Lucy and West Temple), I say forget that. Let this whole area be included in a higher and better density proposed for the heart of the neighborhood. The way the plan currently reads is that potentially 120 foot buildings could go into the blue areas defined as the heart of the neighborhood, while the property I own would be stuck as a small single family home with a back yard all in the name of preserving some kind of undefined character. My property could potentially be surrounded by new uses and density while these old homes are just left in some arbitrary lower density assignment. I am all for added density, my concern is that everyone else will get the benefit of added density while my property which has an existing front door facing west temple (entire south side of property is on lucy) will be forced to stay low density. The plan would basically exclude a handful of property owners from the added benefits while the city builds a huge building across the street. Let us be included in the upzoning, and don’t leave us in the early 1900s when these houses were built as kit homes. I think my property would be a great spot in the urban core for higher density housing options. Its proximity to Trax, and 1300 south makes it a prime candidate. It would be a shame and not make sense if this must stay a small 2-bedroom single-family home, where many new units could be placed in an urban core, in the name of preserving some perceived character zone while the adjacent properties get the benefit and best use of the heart of the neighborhood zone. I think it would be a great spot for infill of duplex/twin homes, micro units, row housing, or even someday a commercial space to support the area (like a bike and coffee shop). This home is unreinforced masonry and adds no significant character to the neighborhood. It will most likely be torn down regardless of zoning changes in the near future. Would the city like to see higher density with multiple living units or commercial, or just keep a small house with a backyard. Again, as an owner of one of the few single-family homes on this stretch, I say forget that. Let them be included in a higher and better density. Pictures of West Temple with notes Is this the character that the plan wants to preserve? Half of the homes around here are in disrepair and don’t add any real significant historical importance to the area. They could be incorporated into the up- zoning and in my opinion are not even close to a best use for an area that is right nest to mass transit, is easily bikeable, close to amenities, and is perfect for higher and better density and use. From:Jessa Tuminez To:Larsen, Nannette Cc:Lindquist, Kelsey Subject:Re: (EXTERNAL) Request for Ballpark Station Area Plan Date:Monday, November 29, 2021 4:55:12 PM Attachments:image003.png image004.png Thanks Nannette! Let me know once you have reviewed and discussed my comments with relevant parties. Would you be the final decision maker or would that be the GSBS consultants? I do feel strongly that my proposed change is more in line with the broad goals outlined in the Ballpark Station Area Plan and would serve to re-activate the area better, but I'm open to hearing and understanding the other side if there's disagreement or we choose not to modify the plan. Appreciate any updates you can give me. Thanks, Jessa Tuminez Jessa On Mon, Nov 22, 2021, 11:11 PM Jessa Tuminez <tuminez.j@gmail.com> wrote: Hi Nanette, I appreciate your clarification, thank you! I have a couple questions/comments: 1.Was there a particular reason the city chose to draw the line between Paxton rather than keeping the street uniformed in zoning? 2. I’d like to propose a change in the draft plan to include the north end of Paxton in the high density zoning. I think this makes sense given: The north and south side share many characteristics currently (ex. both streets have rental properties) and will share characteristics in the future such as the proposed bike route, being transit oriented, and having significant redevelopment opportunities Additionally, with the very under-utilized alleyway just north of Paxton street (boxed red in attached screenshot), I feel that this alley or Fremont Ave (with the park in front of it) would be the least intrusive to the neighborhood and would be a better line to delineate medium density from high density zoning I appreciate you taking my comments. I'm happy to talk through this in person or on the phone, if helpful. Just let me know. Thanks, Jessa Tuminez Proposed Future Land Use Map Incompatible with Surrounding Uses: Highlighted area has 3 older SFH's in between two large, high density apartment complexes. My house awkwardly sits 5 feet from a 6 story apartment complex. 1/2 block to the east, apartment complexes being developed on small lots that are the same size as mine. Directly across the street is the future home of an approved 500+ unit affordable/market housing project. The land in front of the 500+ unit development is currently being marketed for sale as another multi- family development site. A few months ago I had a DRC meeting with the planning department about this very issue. They agreed with my assessment that the current zoning and layout was "poor urban planning" and that the neighborhood would benefit from a change. However, they explained that the process to change the current future land use map would likely take 18+months. I was told that TSA or FB-UNC 2 zoning would be more appropriate and would better conform to the surrounding uses. I am hopeful that this small neighborhood plan offers a quicker path to updating the future land use map to a more neighborhood compatible zoning designation. Here is the info on my property: Property Address: 1055 South 200 West Current Zoning: RM-35 Proposed Plan Zoning: Medium Density Neighbor's addresses: 1049 S 200 W and 1039-1045 S W What are your thoughts on my proposal to update the plan to address this oversight? I'd love to hear your feedback/concerns. I would also be curious to hear what you would recommend for next steps. Is it possible to loop in the planning department as they are already aware of this situation? Thanks, Amy! On Tue, Nov 23, 2021 at 9:13 AM Marcus Lonardo <marcuslonardo10@gmail.com> wrote: From: Marcus Lonardo <marcuslonardo10@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, November 21, 2021 11:48 PM To: Anderson, John <John.Anderson@slcgov.com>; Lundmark, Susan <Susan.Lundmark@slcgov.com> Subject: (EXTERNAL) Fwd: Ballpark Improvement Plan Hello John and Susan, I was referred to you both by Amy Hawkins. (See forwarded email thread). I understand that you are managing the creation of the Ballpark Station Area Plan. I have reviewed the draft plan in detail and am very impressed with your forward thinking vision for the neighborhood. I believe there are a few small, but important, tweaks that can be made to improve the plan. Is there still time for changes to be made? I would like have a discussion with the team responsible for ultimately finalizing the plan. Would either of you, or anyone on the plan creation team, be free for a 15 minute phone call? If helpful, I can detail my notes in a concise email. Please advise me on the best way to make mine and my neighbor's voice's heard. There are so many parties involved in the creation of the plan that it is difficult to identify the best people to speak with. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! -Marcus ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Amy J. Hawkins <amy.j hawkins@gmail.com> Date: Tue, Nov 16, 2021 at 2:02 PM Subject: Re: Ballpark Improvement Plan To: Marcus Lonardo <marcuslonardo10@gmail.com> Cc: Paul Johnson <pjslc@yahoo.com>, Jesse Hulse <jesse@atlasarchitects.com> Sure, Marcus. I reached out to Susan Lundmark for her advice and this is what she suggested: To: Lundmark, Susan <Susan.Lundmark@slcgov.com>; Annaka Egan <aegan@gsbsconsulting.com>; Christine Richman <crichman@gsbsconsulting.com>; Anderson, John <John.Anderson@slcgov.com> Subject: (EXTERNAL) Re: Ballpark Improvement Plan Hi Susan, Folks like Marcus are starting to send me their feedback on the Ballpark Area Plan. How should I best direct their comments? I don't want considered feedback like this to be lost. According to what I see on the area plan website, it doesn't seem like the public comment period has officially begun yet. Is that right? "The Planning Division of the City will set up community discussions with the focus on gauging community support for the plan. Where there is not support, let’s have a meaningful conversation about why and what can be done about it. The official 45-day public comment period for the plan will happen during this timeframe; check back on this website soon to make comment and/or sign up with your email address to receive notification of the public comment period." *** Hi Amy, Thanks very much for reaching out and I’m glad to hear that community members are reading through the Plan and considering their feedback. My understanding is the 45-day comment period is not open quite yet. Until that time, I think it would probably be helpful to suggest that community members consider documenting their feedback in one location (as Marcus has done in his email below) and enter their email address at the Plan website: https://www.slc.gov/planning/master-plans/ballparkplan/ With their email entered on that website, those community members will be notified directly when the comment period opens, and they can send their documented feedback directly to SLC Planning Division as part of the official Plan adoption process. Or, if they prefer, they can email their comments to John Anderson at john.anderson@slcgov.com John’s team will be managing the Plan adoption process and John can forward those emails to the appropriate planner once the official comment period opens. I hope that helps! Please let me know if you have other questions or if I can help in other ways. Thanks, Susan On Tue, Nov 16, 2021 at 1:23 PM Marcus Lonardo <marcuslonardo10@gmail.com> wrote: Thank you all for your feedback! I am in no rush but want to get my feedback incorporated in the Ballpark Area Masterplan, if possible. Is there a point of contact, who is heading up community outreach for the plan, I can be put in contact with? I saw that GSBS was contracted to advise on the plan. Can I be put in contact with their representative? Thank you, Marcus On Tue, Nov 9, 2021 at 3:44 PM Marcus Lonardo <marcuslonardo10@gmail.com> wrote: Thank you all for your feedback! I am in no rush but want to get my feedback incorporated in the Ballpark Area Masterplan, if possible. Is there a point of contact, who is heading up community outreach for the plan, I can be put in contact with? I saw that GSBS was contracted to advise on the plan. Can I be put in contact with their representative? Thank you, Marcus On Mon, Nov 8, 2021 at 7:46 PM <pjslc@yahoo.com> wrote: I must defer to Jesse’s professional expertise. The lot owners who wish for the change may do so on their own but there will be a financial cost. Planning (zoning@slcgov.com) can give you the specifics. The Ballpark plan may include some rezoning, but it certainly won’t move forward at a quick pace if that’s what you’re looking for. Though it’s unlikely you need to be concerned about zoning becoming less friendly to density in your neighborhood, so you might want to do a little wait and see. Personally I would only pursue a zoning change if I was planning to attempt a development on my own. Regards, Paul Paul Johnson Chair, Central 9th Community Council From: Jesse Hulse <jesse@atlasarchitects.com> Sent: Friday, November 5, 2021 3:40 PM To: Marcus Lonardo <marcuslonardo10@gmail.com> Cc: Amy J. Hawkins <amy.j hawkins@gmail.com>; Paul Johnson <pjslc@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: Ballpark Improvement Plan I think whether you pursue a rezone along the traditional route, or you hope the city does as part of their ballpark plan, the process will be the same, but it could take a lot longer if you wait for the City. If you want to pursue it for all 3 lots, you would need your neighbors to participate and just work with Planning to go through the process. The other option is to lobby the Administration, City Council, Planning Dept to make it part of the Ballpark plan to rezone Jesse J Hulse Principal, Atlas Architects Inc Vice Chair, Central 9th Community Council From: Marcus Lonardo <marcuslonardo10@gmail.com> Date: Thursday, November 4, 2021 at 4:45 PM To: Jesse Hulse <jesse@atlasarchitects.com> Cc: Amy J. Hawkins <amy.j hawkins@gmail.com>, Paul Johnson <pjslc@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: Ballpark Improvement Plan Hi Jesse, Thank you for your feedback and thoughts. I'm glad to hear that you think a change in designation to something along the lines of TSA or FBUNC makes sense given the circumstances. Paul, I would be curious to hear your feedback as well. What do you all recommend as the next step? I want to do my best to push this concept to the neighborhood/planning department so that it can be incorporated into the final plan. I am not very familiar with the small area plan process and want to make sure I follow the proper steps and speak to the right people. Thank you all for your help and guidance. -Marcus On Thu, Nov 4, 2021 at 1:31 PM Jesse Hulse <jesse@atlasarchitects.com> wrote: In that case then yes, I would agree that even with their inherent faults, (which C9CC is pushing to correct) TSA or FB would make sense to allow for larger multi-family projects here. The existing RMF-35 isn’t bad though, it would allow for 3 story town home development like Rowhaus to the South which would also feel in character and scale or 3 story multifamily apartment. Some variation in height along a street is nice so that the street face doesn’t feel relentless and offers some extra opportunity for view and daylight to residents or passersby. My two cents. Jesse J Hulse Principal, Atlas Architects Inc Vice Chair, Central 9th Community Council From: Marcus Lonardo <marcuslonardo10@gmail.com> Date: Thursday, November 4, 2021 at 11:54 AM To: Jesse Hulse <jesse@atlasarchitects.com> Cc: Amy J. Hawkins <amy.j.hawkins@gmail.com>, Paul Johnson <pjslc@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: Ballpark Improvement Plan Hi Jesse, Please let me know how I can be of help in applying pressure to make sure they follow through on the zoning changes. I strongly oppose preserving the existing character of the 3 parcels in question on the proposed Ballpark small area plan. My house is literally 5ft from a 6 story apartment complex. (have you seen the movie Up? ha!) I am in favor of amending the proposed plan for these parcels to a future land use zoning designation that better conforms to the sun-ounding uses. S1mounding uses: 2 Large high density apartments on either side. 500+ units going in directly across the street +additional land across the street being marketed for sale as another high density apartment site. We are literally swrnunded. We are a forgotten small island of SFH's in a sea of high density multi family-yet we still only have RMF-35 zoning and fall into the "medium density" designation on the proposed plan. TSA zoning is suggested one block south. I think the medium zoning designation for these three parcels ( or whole block) ,on the proposed plan, is an oversight. I had a DRC meeting with the city a few months back. They strongly agreed the cwTent layout is an example of poor urban planning. They recollllllended I pursue a rezone to FB-UNC 2 or TSA. They also recollllllended I reach out to the community council for fe.edback. They said a rezone process would take 18+ months and that you essentially need to be a RE developer. I am hopeful this small area plan can provide a quicker path to a more reasonable future land use designation. I only own one of the homes. My neighbors and I have serious concems about our long term property values being dramatically impared by the lack of conformity with the neighborhood. Do you see where I'm coming from? What are your thoughts/concems? Thank you, All! -Marcus On Thu, Nov 4, 2021 at 11:25 AM Jesse Hulse <jesse@atlasarchitects.com> wrote: Hi Marcus, Nice to meet you, I’m really glad that our efforts appeared to pay off – however we are going to have to keep after them to make sure they follow through on the zoning changes. What are you hoping to accomplish with a rezone, are you wanting to get your property and maybe the two neighbors rezoned, so they can be redeveloped into something denser like the two apartments on either side, or are you trying to preserve the character of those 3 existing properties? Jesse J Hulse Principal, Atlas Architects Inc Vice Chair, Central 9th Community Council From: Marcus Lonardo <marcuslonardo10@gmail.com> Date: Thursday, November 4, 2021 at 10:51 AM To: Amy J. Hawkins <amy.j hawkins@gmail.com> Cc: Paul Johnson <pjslc@yahoo.com>, Jesse Hulse <jesse@atlasarchitects.com> Subject: Re: Ballpark Improvement Plan Amy, thank you for the introduction and excellent synopsis. Hi Paul and Jesse, See my initial email to Amy for greater context. I look forward to connecting and identifying an appropriate future land use zone for the identified strip of land. On another note- you all were incredible in helping voice our neighborhood's concerns with the proposed homeless shelter around the corner. Great work! I I Thank you! -Marcus Lonardo Hi Amy, Thank you for sharing. I generally really like the plan and think it will help accommodate the necessa1y growth and changes our neighborhood will experience over the next 1 O+ years. I would like to point out one po1tion of the proposed map that I think could be improved upon. I I I own a home at 1055 S 200 W that sits in between two large apartment complexes. My house is awkwardly 5 feet from C9 Flats, a six story apartment complex. There is another large apartment complex a few doors down. See image below: The proposed plan does not materially change the zoning designation for this awkward strip of highlighted land that includes my home (see above in yellow). I think this is because the homes in this strip barely fall outside of the 1/4 mile trax diameter. These homes are roughly 0.3 miles from both trax stops and still idea for a transit oriented development. Proposed Future Land Use Map Incompatible with Surrounding Uses: · Highlighted area has 3 older SFH's in between two large, high density apartment complexes. · My house awkwardly sits 5 feet from a 6 story apartment complex. · 1/2 block to the east, apartment complexes being developed on small lots that are the same size as mine. · Directly across the street is the future home of an approved 500+ unit affordable/market housing project. · The land in front of the 500+ unit development is currently being marketed for sale as another multi-family development site. A few months ago I had a DRC meeting with the planning department about this very issue. They agreed with my assessment that the current zoning and layout was "poor urban planning" and that the neighborhood would benefit from a change. However, they explained that the process to change the current future land use map would likely take 18+months. I was told that TSA or FB-UNC 2 zoning would be more appropriate and would better conform to the surrounding uses. I am hopeful that this small neighborhood plan offers a quicker path to updating the future land use map to a more neighborhood compatible zoning designation. Here is the info on my property: Property Address: 1055 South 200 West Current Zoning: RM-35 Proposed Plan Zoning: Medium Density Neighbor's addresses: 1049 S 200 W and 1039-1045 S W What are your thoughts on my proposal to update the plan to address this oversight? I'd love to hear your feedback/concerns. I would also be curious to hear what you would recommend for next steps. Is it possible to loop in the planning department as they are already aware of this situation? Thanks, Amy! On Thu, Nov 4, 2021 at 10:34 AM Amy J. Hawkins <amy.j.hawkins@gmail.com> wrote: Hi Paul and Jesse, Marcus Lonardo reached out to me because he lives about a block south of Central 9th in a home at 1055 South 200 West. He's looking to change the zoning of his property (currently his block includes 3 100+ year old homes adjacent to high density apartments on three sides) and thinks that this could be meaningful feedback to include in the Ballpark Area Plan. I agree! However, he's been advised that Form-Based 2 zoning or TSA zoning would be good options for his home. By both of our limited understanding this would match the "heart of the neighborhood" zoning designation that is proposed one block away. Could we help give him some feedback about how Form-Based Zoning has worked out for the Central 9th neighborhood and what kinds of zoning might make sense for his block? Best regards, Amy On Wed, Nov 3, 2021 at 3:13 PM Marcus Lonardo <marcuslonardo10@gmail.com> wrote: From:Lundmark, Susan To:mcgonigle.julia@gmail.com Cc:Lyons, Amy; Larsen, Nannette Subject:RE: (EXTERNAL) SLC Bikeways Date:Wednesday, November 24, 2021 2:53:28 PM Hi Julia, I apologize for the delayed reply and thank you for the suggestion you sent to SLC Transportation Division. I was sent your email because I have been the City’s project manager for creating the Ballpark Station Area Plan, which is a transportation and land use plan in the direct vicinity of the Ballpark TRAX station and Smith’s Ballpark (where the Bees play). If you are interested, a public review draft of the Plan is available here, and there is also a place to enter your email to receive updates: https://www.slc.gov/planning/master-plans/ballparkplan/ The Plan is now going through the City’s official plan adoption process, including a public outreach and comment period. This step is being led by Nannette Larsen in SLC Planning Division, who is copied here so she can include your comment in the consideration of the draft plan. Just so you know, right now there is a recommendation in the draft Plan to further study the possibility re-allocating roadway space and/or reducing the number of vehicle travel lanes on 1300 South between State Street and 300 West to allow better bicycle and sidewalk options on this stretch. We are not promising that we would be able to do that, but we are recommending that we study it further to see what the options may be. I hope this helps! Please reach out to me or Nannette with any other questions. Thank you, Susan SUSAN LUNDMARK (pronouns: she/her) Project Manager, Transportation Planner Transportation Division DEPARTMENT of COMMUNITY and NEIGHBORHOODS SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION TEL 801-535-6112 EMAIL susan.lundmark@slcgov.com www.slc.gov/transportation www.ourneighborhoodscan.com From: Julia McGonigle <mcgonigle.julia@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, October 25, 2021 11:10 AM To: Transportation <transportation@slcgov.com> Subject: (EXTERNAL) SLC Bikeways I see SLC is undergoing a lot of bike infrastructure planning for the next few years. Awesome! Happy to pay taxes to make that happen. I wish you would, in the meantime, connect the bike lane on 1300S between State and ~3rd/4th west. Currently the bike lane on 13th south just dumps you onto State Street with no bike friendly option other than diverting up to 900S or down to 1700S, which is a pretty far jump on the traffic heavy State Street. 1300S needs the bike lane extended to at least Main Street ASAP, but preferably just connect it all the way through as it is on 9th and 17th. This would be wonderful and cheap....just a little paint on the road. Your constituents would appreciate this immensely.