Transmittal - 9/8/2023ERIN MENDENHALL DEPARTMENT of COMMUNITY
Mayor and NEIGHBORHOODS
Blake Thomas
Director
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CITY COUNCIL TRANSMITTAL
Date Received: _________________ ________________________
Rachel Otto, Chief of Staff Date sent to Council: _________________
______________________________________________________________________________
TO: Salt Lake City Council DATE: September 6, 2023
Darin Mano, Chair
FROM: Blake Thomas, Director, Department of Community & Neighborhoods
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SUBJECT: North Temple Boulevard General Plan Amendment
(PLNPCM2023-00327)
STAFF CONTACT: Seth Rios, Associate Planner, 801-535-7758 or seth.rios@slcgov.com
DOCUMENT TYPE: Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council follows the Planning Commission’s recommendation and
approves the requested General Plan amendment.
BUDGET IMPACT: None
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
Mayor Erin Mendenhall, in coordination with the Salt Lake City Department of Public Lands, initiated a
request to amend the North Temple Boulevard Plan as it pertains to the recommendation to move Madsen
Park. The proposal will add language to keep Madsen Park at its current location and to reimagine and
improve the park.
More information can be found in the Planning Commission Staff Report.
Proposed General Plan Amendment
The proposed amendment will remove the recommendation to move Madsen Park. The new language will
replace strategy 3-D on page 62 of the North Temple Boulevard Plan with the following language:
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PUBLIC PROCESS:
Community Council Notice: A notice of application was sent to the Poplar Grove and Fairpark
Community Councils on June 5, 2023, per City Code Chapter 2.60 with a link to the online open house
webpage. The recognized organizations were given 45 days to respond with any concerns or to request
staff to meet with them and discuss the proposed zoning amendment. No meeting was requested by either
of the community councils. The 45-day public engagement period ended on July 20, 2023.
Public Open House: An online open house was held from February 17, 2023, to July 20, 2023. Staff
received no comments from the public.
Planning Commission Meeting: The Planning Commission held a public hearing on August 9, 2023.
The Planning Commission voted unanimously to forward a recommendation of approval.
Planning Commission (PC) Records
a)PC Agenda of August 9, 2023 (Click to Access)
b)PC Minutes of August 9, 2023 (Click to Access)
c)Planning Commission Staff Report of August 9, 2023 (Click to Access Report)
EXHIBITS:
1)Project Chronology
2)Notice of City Council Public Hearing
3)Petition Initiation
SALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE
No. _____ of 2023
(Amending the North Temple Boulevard Plan)
An ordinance amending the North Temple Boulevard Plan to remove a recommendation
to relocate Madsen Park.
WHEREAS, the Salt Lake City Planning Commission (“Planning Commission”) held a
public hearing on August 9, 2023, on a petition submitted by Salt Lake City Mayor Erin
Mendenhall in coordination with the Salt Lake City Department of Public Lands to remove the
recommendation to relocate Madsen Park from the North Temple Boulevard Plan pursuant to
Petition No. PLNPCM2023-00327; and
WHEREAS, at its August 9th, 2023 meeting, the Planning Commission voted in favor of
forwarding a positive recommendation to the Salt Lake City Council (“City Council”) on said
applications; and
WHEREAS, after a public hearing on this matter the City Council has determined that
adopting this ordinance is in the city’s best interests.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah:
SECTION 1. Amending the North Temple Boulevard Plan. That the North Temple
Boulevard Plan shall be and hereby is amended to amend Strategy 3-D on page 62 of the plan to
read as shown in Exhibit “A”. The adoption of this plan amendment serves to identify the goals
and objectives that are the subject of the amendment, all of which are subject to future budget
appropriations.
SECTION 2. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective on the date of its
first publication.
Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, this ______ day of ______________,
2023.
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CHAIRPERSON
ATTEST AND COUNTERSIGN:
______________________________
CITY RECORDER
Transmitted to Mayor on _______________________.
Mayor's Action: _______Approved. _______Vetoed.
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______________________________
MAYOR
______________________________
CITY RECORDER
(SEAL)
Bill No. ________ of 2023.
Published: ______________.
Ordinance amending the North Temple Boulevard Plan - Madsen Park
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Salt Lake City Attorney’s Office
Date:__________________________________
By: ___________________________________
Paul C. Nielson, Senior City Attorney
August 16, 2023
EXHIBIT “A”
1. CHRONOLOGY
Project Chronology
Petition: PLNPCM2023-00327
April 25, 2023 Mayor Mendenhall, in coordination with the Public Lands
Department, initiated the petition for amendments to the North
Temple Boulevard Plan.
June 8, 2023 Petition assigned to Seth Rios, Associate Planner
June 5, 2023 Poplar Grove and Fairpark Community Councils were sent
the 45-day required notice. No meeting was requested from
either organization.
June 5, 2023 Property owners and residents within 300 feet of the
development were provided early notification of the proposal.
June 5-
July 20, 2023 Information about the general plan amendment was posted to the
Planning Division’s Online Open House webpage.
July 28, 2023 Planning Commission public hearing notices were posted on City
and State websites and Planning Division listserv.
July 31, 2023 Public hearing notice sign posted on the property.
August 3, 2023 Staff report posted online and sent to the Planning Commission.
August 9, 2023 Planning Commission held a public hearing and forwarded a
unanimous positive recommendation to City Council.
August 16, 2023 Draft ordinance forwarded to the Attorney’s Office for
review.
August 16, 2023 Final ordinance received from the Attorney’s Office
August 17, 2023 Transmitted
2. NOTICE OF CITY
COUNCIL HEARING
NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL HEARING
The Salt Lake City Council is considering Petition PLNPCM2023-00327– Mayor Erin Mendenhall, in
coordination with the Salt Lake City Department of Public Lands, initiated a request to amend the North
Temple Boulevard Plan as it pertains to the recommendation to move Madsen Park. The proposal will add
language to keep Madsen Park at its current location and to reimagine and improve the park. (Staff contact:
Seth Rios at 801-535-7758 or seth.rios@slcgov.com).
As part of their study, the City Council is holding an advertised public hearing to receive comments
regarding the petition. During the hearing, anyone desiring to address the City Council concerning this issue
will be given an opportunity to speak. The Council may consider adopting the ordinance the same night of
the public hearing. The hearing will be held:
DATE:
TIME: 7:00 p.m.
PLACE: Electronic and in-person options.
451 South State Street, Room 326, Salt Lake City, Utah
** This meeting will be held via electronic means, while also providing for an in-person opportunity
to attend or participate in the hearing at the City and County Building, located at 451 South State
Street, Room 326, Salt Lake City, Utah. For more information, including WebEx connection
information, please visit www.slc.gov/council/virtual-meetings. Comments may also be provided by
calling the 24-Hour comment line at (801) 535-7654 or sending an email to
council.comments@slcgov.com. All comments received through any source are shared with the
Council and added to the public record.
If you have any questions relating to this proposal or would like to review the file, please call Seth Rios at
801-535-7758 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday or via e-mail at
seth.rios@slcgov.com. The application details can be accessed at https://citizenportal.slcgov.com, by
selecting the “Planning” tab and entering the petition number PLNPCM2023-00327.
The City & County Building is an accessible facility. People with disabilities may make requests for
reasonable accommodation, which may include alternate formats, interpreters, and other auxiliary aids and
services. Please make requests at least two business days in advance. To make a request, please contact
the City Council Office at council.comments@slcgov.com , 801-535-7600, or relay service 711.
3. ORIGINAL
PETITION