HomeMy WebLinkAboutTransmittal - 9/18/2024SALT LAKE CITY TRANSMITTAL
To:
Salt Lake City Council Chair
Start Date:
09/10/2024
Date Sent to Council:
09/18/2024
From:
Employee Name:
Buckley, Benjamin
E-mail
benjamin.buckley@slc.gov
Department
Community and Neighborhood
Department Director Signature Chief Administrator Officer's Signature*
Director Signed Date
09/13/2024
Chief Administrator Officer's Signed Date
09/18/2024
Subject:
Text Amendment - Obstructions in Required Yards and Height Exceptions
Additional Staff Contact:
Mayara Lima - mayara.lima@slc.gov
Presenters/Staff Table
Ben Buckley, Mayara Lima
Document Type*
Ordinance
Budget Impact*
Yes
No
Budget Impact:
Recommendation:*
That the City Council adopt the changes to the zoning ordinance related to the Obstructions in Required Yards and Height Exceptions tables and all associated amendments, as recommended by the Planning Commission.
Background/Discussion (?)
This text amendment modifies Tables 21A.36.020.B and 21A.36.020.C, which regulates permitted obstructions in required yards and permitted height exceptions in different zoning districts, respectively. At the February 14, 2024 Planning Commission meeting, the Salt Lake City Planning Commission unanimously voted to initiate a zoning text amendment to modify these tables in order to reduce the number of Planned Development requests to provide a rooftop use that exceeds the maximum building height. In addition to adding rooftop uses as permitted height exception, the amendment also addresses zoning administration issues, modifies provisions to align with building code requirements, and eliminates outdated provisions.
The Planning Commission considered the request at the June 26, 2024 public hearing and voted unanimously to send a positive recommendation to the City Council based on staff’s proposed zoning ordinance text. The Planning Commission modified the proposal to clearly limit the wall height of unenclosed shade structures to five feet. Additionally, a modification to the “light pole” height exception, in Table 21A.36.020.C, was made after the Planning Commission meeting due to the exception allowing for a “special exception,” a process that no longer exists in City Code.
Planning Commission (PC) Recordsa)PC Agenda of June 26, 2024 (Click to Access)b)PC Minutes of June 26, 2024 (Click to Access) c)Planning Commission Staff Report of June 26, 2024 (Click to Access Report)
Will the City Council need to hold a public hearing for this item?*
Yes
No
Public ProcessCommunity Council Notice: A notice of application was sent to all city recognized community organizations on April 12, 2024, 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. Staff attended the meetings of the East Liberty Park Community Organization (May 9, 2024), Liberty Wells Community Council (May 16, 2024) and the Sugar House Land Use Committee (May 20, 2024). The Liberty Wells Community Council provided a comment of support via email. The 45-day public engagement period ended on May 27, 2024. No other comments were received.
Public Open House: An online open house was held from April 16, 2024 to May 31, 2024. No public comment was received. Planning Commission Meeting: The Planning Commission held a public hearing on June 26, 2024. The Planning Commission forwarded a positive recommendation with a condition to City Council on the proposed amendment.
Chief Administrator Officer's Comments
ERIN MENDENHALL DEPARTMENT of COMMUNITY
Mayor and NEIGHBORHOODS
Blake Thomas
Director
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CITY COUNCIL TRANSMITTAL EXHIBITS: 1) Ordinance
2) Project Chronology
3) Notice of City Council Public Hearing 4) Original Petition
1. ORDINANCE
Planning Commission Draft 1
Project Title: Obstructions in Required Yards and
Height Exceptions Amendments
Petition No.: PLNPCM2024-00231
Version: 1
Date Prepared: August 27, 2024
Planning Commission Action: Recommended 6/26/2024
This proposed ordinance makes the following amendments (for summary purposes only):
Modifies provisions to match building code requirements
Eliminate outdated provisions
Allows rooftop uses to exceed the maximum height in some zoning districts
Underlined text is new; text with strikethrough is proposed to be deleted. Modifications made as
part of the Planning Commission recommendation are highlighted in yellow. All other text is
existing with no proposed change.
1. Amends Subsection 21A.24.010.P.6 as follows:1
2
6. Grade Changes: No grading shall be permitted prior to the issuance of a building permit.3
Grade changes within a required yard shall comply with Table 21A.36.020.B. Grade4
changes within the buildable area shall be supported by retaining walls, subject to5
21A.24.010.P.8. The grade of any lot shall not be altered above or below established6
grade more than four (4) feet at any point for the construction of any structure or7
improvement except:8
a. Within the buildable area. Proposals to modify established grade more than six (6)9
feet shall be permitted for the construction of below grade portions of structures,10
egress windows, and building entrances. Grade change transition areas between a11
yard area and the buildable area shall be within the buildable area;12
b. Within the side and rear yard areas, grade changes greater than four (4) feet are13
permitted provided:14
(1) The grade change is supported by retaining walls.15
(2) No individual retaining wall exceeds six (6) feet in height.16
c. Within the required front and corner side yards, grade changes up to six (6) feet in17
height are permitted provided:18
(1) The grade change is necessary for driveways accessing legally located parking19
areas; and20
(2) The grade changes are supported by retaining walls.21
22
2. Amends Subsection 21A.36.020.B as follows:23
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Salt Lake City Attorney’s Office
Date: ___________________________
By: ____________________________
Katherine D. Pasker, Senior City Attorney
August 27, 2024
Planning Commission Draft 2
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B.Obstructions Iin Required Yards: Accessory uses and structures, and projections of the25
principal structure, may be located in a required yard only as indicated ("X") in tTable26
21A.36.020.B of this section. No portion of an obstruction authorized in tTable27
21A.36.020.B of this section shall extend beyond the authorized projection. Dimensions28
shall be measured from the finished surface of the building or structure.29
30
TABLE 21A.36.020.B 31
OBSTRUCTIONS IN REQUIRED YARDS132
Type Of Structure Or Use Obstruction Front
And
Corner
Side
Yards
Side
Yard
Rear
Yard
Accessory buildings subject to the provisions of Chapter
21A.40 of this title, and located at least 1 foot from the side
property line, except for the FP and FR Districts where no
accessory building is permitted in any required yard.
Accessory buildings shall be at least 10 feet from a principal
residential building on an adjacent lot
X3 X
Arbors and trellises not to exceed 12 feet in height or 120
square feet in residential districts. This requirement shall also
apply to nonresidential districts unless otherwise authorized
X X X
Architectural ornament not elsewhere regulated so long as it
projectsing not more than 4 inches 1 foot and is at least 2 feet
from lot lines
X X X
Awnings and canopies, in residential districts only, that
projectextending not more than 2 1/2 feet into front, corner
side, or side yards and not more than 5 feet into rear yards
allowed in residential districts only
X X X
Balconies projecting not more than 5 feet X
Basketball hoop and backboard on or adjacent to permitted
driveways
X X X
Bay windows which are 1 story high, not more than 10 feet
long, project 2 feet or less and are located not less than 4 feet
from a lot line
X X X
Below grade encroachments underground obstructions when
there is no exterior evidence of the underground structure
other than entrances and required venting, provided there are
no conflicts with any easements or publicly owned
infrastructure or utilities
X X X
Breezeways and open porches X
Planning Commission Draft 3
Central air conditioning systems, heating, ventilating, pool
and filtering equipment, the outside elements Mechanical
equipment, subject to complying with the setback and
screening requirements in 21A.40.100shall be located not
less than 4 feet from a lot line, except for swamp coolers and
window mounted units, which shall be a minimum 2 feet
from a lot line Structures less than 4 feet from the property
line shall be reviewed as a special exception according to the
provisions of section 21A.52.030 of this title
X X X
Grade changes subject to the following:
Changes of established grade for commercial or industrial
uses in zones, where conditionally or otherwise permitted,
the grade is changed to accommodate site retention or
detention requirements Changes of established grade in a
nonresidential district to accommodate site retention or
detention as required by the Department of Public Utilities
X X X
Changes of established grade of 4 feet or less except for
the FP and FR Districts which shall be subject to the
provisions of subsection 21A.24.010.P of this title. (All ,
provided that:
1. gGrade changes over 2 feet located on a property
line shall be supported by a retaining wall;.)
2. No portion of the retaining wall may exceed 4 feet
in height above the established grade; and
3. Grade changes greater than 4 feet in height
provided the grade change includes a For a terrace
of retaining walls, a horizontal step that is a
minimum of 3 feet in depth is provided for every 4
vertical feet of retaining wall.each retaining wall
shall be separated by a minimum of 3 horizontal
feet
X X X
Changes of grade within the Northwest Quadrant
Development Area and Eco-Industrial Buffer Area as
identified in sSection 21A.34.140 of this title to reach an
elevation as required for drainage by the Department of
Public Utilities
X X X
Chimneys so long as they projecting 2 feet or less into the
yard and must be located not less than 2 feet from a lot line
X X
Decks (open) (uncovered) 2 feet high or less X X X
Decks (uncovered) over 2 feet high, and associated steps, not
more than 32 square feet in area
X
Eaves, not including gutters projecting 2 feet or less into the
required yard. 4 foot eave may project into a 20 foot yard
X X X
Planning Commission Draft 4
area Where a 20 foot yard is provided, eaves may project 4
feet into the yard
Fallout shelters (completely underground), conforming to
applicable civil defense regulations and located not less than
4 feet from a lot line
X
Fences or walls subject to applicable height restrictions of
chapter 21A.40 of this title
X X X
Fire escapes projecting 4 feet or less X
Flagpoles: (subject to provisions of subsection c,
table 21a.36.020c of this section)
Residential Districts: 1 permanent flagpole per street
frontage
X X X
Nonresidential Districts: 3 flagpoles per street frontage X X X
Subject to provisions of subsection c, table 21a.36.020c of
this section
Ground mounted utility boxes subject to the provisions of
sSection 21A.40.160 of this title
X X X
Ham radio antennas subject to provisions of subsection
21A.40.090D of this title
X
Landscaping, including decorative berms 4 feet or less in
height with no grade change along any property line,
provided that if such landscaping obstructs the visibility of an
intersection the City may require its pruning or removal
X X X
Laundry drying equipment (clothesline and poles) X X X
Light poles for sport fields such as ballparks, stadiums,
soccer fields, golf driving ranges, and similar uses when such
a use is permitted
X X X
Other accessory structures not regulated elsewhere and not
exceeding 10 feet in height and 120 square feet in area
X X X
Parking, carports and covered parking spaces except as
otherwise expressly authorized by section 21A.44.060 of this
title
X
Patios on grade X X X
Patios on grade (attached, covered and unenclosed)
maintaining a minimum 15 foot setback from the rear
property line
X
Porches (attached, covered and unenclosed) projecting 5 feet
or less
X
Recreational: (playground) equipment, private X
Playground equipment, private X
Planning Commission Draft 5
Playground equipment, public park or public open space X X X
Swimming pools (measured to the water line), game courts,
and similar uses located at least 5 feet from all lot lines
X
Recreational (playground) equipment, public park or public
open space
X X X
Refuse and recycling dumpster4 X
Removable ramp for persons with disabilities (when
approved as a special exception) Accessibility ramps and lifts
X X X
Satellite dish antennas X X
Signs, subject to the provisions of chapter 21A.46 of this title X X X
Steps and required landings 4 feet or less above or below
grade which are necessary for access to a permitted building
and located not less than 4 feet from a lot line
X X X
Swimming pools (measured to the water line), tennis courts,
game courts, and similar uses shall not be located less than
10 feet from a property line
X X
Window mounted refrigerated air conditioners and
evaporative "swamp" coolers located at least 2 feet from the
property line.
X X X
Window wells not over 6 feet in width and projecting not
more than 3 feet from structureinto a front or side yard
X X X
Notes: 33
1."X" denotes where obstructions are allowed.34
2.Reserved. The Planning Director or designee may allow grade changes in the FP35
and FR District to exceed 4 feet in height if necessary to ensure access to the36
property.37
3.The accessory structure shall be located in accordance with Section38
21A.40.050.A.3.39
4.Only permitted in nonresidential zoning districts or in residential zoning districts40
where there are 4 or more dwellings units at a property.41
42
3: Amending Table 21A.36.020.C as follows: 43
TABLE 21A.36.020.C 44
HEIGHT EXCEPTIONS 45
46
Type Extent Above Maximum
Building Height Allowed By
The District
Applicable Districts
Planning Commission Draft 6
Chimney As required by local, State or
Federal regulations
All zoning districts
Church steeples or
spires
No limit All zoning districts
Elevator/stairway
tower or bulkhead
16 feet All zoning districts except those
listed in 21A.24 Commercial,
Manufacturing, Downtown, FB-
UN2, FB-MU, RO, R-MU, RMF-
45, RMF-75, RP, BP, I, UI, A, PL
and PL-2 Districts
Flagpole Maximum building height of the
zoning district in which the
flagpole is located or 60 feet,
whichever is less. Conditional
use approval is required for
additional height
All zoning districts
Light poles for sport
fields such as
ballparks, stadiums,
soccer fields, golf
driving ranges, and
similar uses1
Maximum building height of the
zoning district or 9070 feet
whichever is greater. Special
exception approval is required
for any further additional height
or if the lights are located closer
than provided the lights are
located a minimum of 30 feet
from adjacent residential
structures
All zoning districts that allow
sport field activities and stadiums
excluding parks less than 4 acres
in size
Mechanical
equipment p Parapet
wall, railing, fence, or
other similar safety
feature or structure
5 feet All zoning districts, other than the FP,
FR-1, FR-2, FR-3, and Open Space
Districts, R-1, R-2, SR, and OS
districts
Rooftop amenities2 5 feet All zoning districts except those
listed in 21A.24
Unenclosed shade
structures3
10 feet All zoning districts except those
listed in 21A.24
Notes: 47
1.Lighting shall be shielded to eliminate excessive glare or light into adjacent properties48
and have cutoffs to protect the view of the night sky.49
Planning Commission Draft 7
2. Amenities shall be setback at least 10 feet from a property line that abuts a 21A.24 50
district. Physical separation shall be provided to delineate the rooftop amenity area. 51
3. Shade structures shall be setback a minimum of 10 feet from all edges of the building 52
and may not cover more than 40% of the total rooftop area. The shade structures shall 53
not have any walls that are greater than 5 feet in height. 54
55
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2. CHRONOLOGY
Project Chronology
Petition: PLNPCM2024-00231
February 14, 2024 Petition initiated by Salt Lake City Planning Commission.
February 28, 2024 Petition assigned to Ben Buckley, Associate Planner.
March 2024 – April 2024 Staff reviewed the petition and drafted language to support goals of the petition.
April 12, 2024 Notice of petition sent to all city recognized community
organizations.
April 16, 2024 Petition posted to the Planning Division’s Online Open House webpage. Public comment period ended May 31, 2024.
May 9, 2024 Staff presented the proposal to the East Liberty Park Community Organization.
May 16, 2024 Staff presented the proposal to the Liberty Wells Community Council.
May 20, 2024 Staff Presented the proposal to the Sugar House Land Use Committee.
June 13, 2024 Planning Commission agenda posted to the website and emailed
to the listserv.
June 20, 2024 Staff Report posted to Planning’s webpage.
June 26, 2024 Planning Commission meeting and public hearing held. A positive recommendation was forwarded to the City Council.
August 27, 2024 Ordinance received from City Attorney’s office.
3. NOTICE OF CITY
COUNCIL HEARING
NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL HEARING
The Salt Lake City Council is considering Petition PLNPCM2024-00231 – the Salt Lake City Planning
Commission unanimously voted to initiate a zoning text amendment to modify Table 21A.36.020.B, Table 21A.36.020.C, and any other necessary changes to Title 21A that are related to either table. The purpose of the amendment is to address zoning administration issues, modify provisions to match
building code requirements, eliminate outdated provisions, and to specifically allow rooftop uses to exceed the maximum height in some zoning districts. (Staff Contact: Ben Buckley, 801-535-7142, benjamin.buckley@slc.gov).
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 pm 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 that 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 Ben Buckley at 801-535-7142 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, or via e-mail at benjamin.buckley@slc.gov. The application details can be accessed at https://citizenportal.slcgov.com/, by selecting the “Planning” tab and entering the petition number
PLNPCM2024-00231.
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.
4. ORIGINAL
PETITION
PLANNING DIVISION
Staff Report
To: Salt Lake City Planning Commission
From: Nick Norris, nick.norris@slcgov.com or 801-535-6173
Date: February 14, 2024
Re: Petition Initiation request
PETITION INITIATION REQUEST
PROPERTY ADDRESS: NA
PARCEL ID: NA
MASTER PLAN: NA
ZONING DISTRICT: NA
REQUEST:
At the January 24, 2024 commission meeting, the commission asked to initiate a petition to
update the zoning code to allow roof top use. Initiating a zoning text amendment is required to
be placed on a meeting agenda and be notices with at least 24 hour notice.
Background
The commission was presented with a planned development during the January 24, 2024 public
hearing that included a request for an increase in building height to accommodate roof top use.
The zoning code regulates rooftop use through the building height regulations. If a rooftop is to
be used as habitable space, all of the required railings and other structures must be within the
allowed building height.
Zoning code section 21A.36.020 includes tables that identify allowed encroachments into
required yards and encroachments that are allowed to exceed the maximum building height.
These tables would be modified to address rooftop use.
These tables have not seen major revisions since they were adopted in 1995. In addition, there
have been some administrative interpretations and appeals regarding the tables that have found
that some aspects of the current encroachment tables are vague or conflict with other sections of
code. The Utah Legislature is currently considering a bill that would authorize certain
encroachments as well. The Planning Division would like to request that if the commission
chooses to initiate a petition to address roof top use, that it also include updating the
encroachment tables to address these issues and in anticipation of pending changes proposed by
the Utah Legislature.
NEXT STEPS
If initiated, the Planning Division will identify the recommended changes to the tables and begin
processing the proposal. If the commission decides not to initiate the petition the encroachment tables
will not likely be modified until after the legislative session, at which time the division will likely ask the
mayor to initiate the zoning text amendment along with other necessary code changes that may be
required due to adopted changes to Utah Code.
SALT LAKE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING City & County Building 451 South State Street, Room 326 Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 Wednesday, February 14, 2024
A roll is being kept of all who attended the Planning Commission Meeting. The meeting was called to order at approximately 5:30 p.m. Audio recordings of the Planning Commission meetings are retained for a period of time. These minutes are a summary of the meeting and not a verbatim transcript. A video
recording of the meeting is available at https://www.youtube.com/c/SLCLiveMeetings.
Present for the Planning Commission meeting were: Chair Mike Christensen, Vice-Chair Carlos Santos-Rivera, Commissioners Anaya Gayle, Landon Kraczek, Aimee Burrows, Amy Barry, and Rich Tuttle. Commissioner Bree Scheer and Brian Scott were absent from the meeting.
Staff members present at the meeting were: Planning Director Nick Norris, Planning Manager Wayne Mills, Senior City Attorney Katherine Pasker, Principal Planner Rylee Hall, Principal Planner Aaron Barlow, Senior Planner Cassie Younger, Principal Planner Grant Amann, Principal Planner Andy Hulka, and Administrative Assistant David Schupick.
Chair Mike Christensen shared the opening statement. REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR The Chair had nothing to report.
The Vice Chair had nothing to report. REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR Director Nick Norris had nothing to report. OPEN FORUM The Commission had nothing to discuss. OTHER BUSINESS The Commission may consider initiating a zoning amendment to modify 21A.36.020.C Allowed Encroachments and 21A.36.020.D Height Encroachments. The purpose of the proposal is to update the
table to address zoning administration issues, modify provisions to match building code requirements, eliminate outdate provisions and specifically to allow roof top uses to exceed the maximum height in some zoning districts.
MOTION Commissioner Barry stated, “I move that the Commission initiate a zoning text amendment for chapter 21A.36.020, specifically Table 21A.36.020.B and Table 21A.36.020.C and any necessary changes to Title 21A that are related to either table” Commissioner Santos-Rivera seconded the motion. Commissioners Barry, Santos-Rivera, Burrows, Gayle, Tuttle, Christensen, and Kraczek voted “yes”. The motion passed unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of the Meeting Minutes for January 10, 2024
2. Planned Development at approximately 1532 S 900 West - Santiago Tovar (applicant),
representing the property owner, is requesting a Planned Development for modifications needed to
subdivide the subject property in order to create a second lot to build a single-family dwelling.
Modifications include reduced lot width and reduced front and rear yard setbacks. The property is
located in the R-1/7,000 Single Family Residential Zone. There is an existing single-family home on
the property the applicant intends to retain. This property is in the R-1/7,000 Single Family Residential
Zone. The subject property is within Council District 2, represented by Alejandro Puy. (Staff contact:
Rylee Hall at 801-535-6308 or rylee.hall@slcgov.com) Case Number: PLNPCM2023-00660
3. Chromeworks Time Extension at approximately 269 W Brooklyn Avenue - George Hauser,
representing the property owner, is requesting a one-year extension for the Chromeworks project that was initially approved by the Planning Commission on December 9th, 2020. The granted Planned Development and Design Review modification allowed for additional building height and balcony encroachments into the required front yard area. The subject is within Council District 5, represented by Darin Mano. (Staff contact: Nannette Larsen at 801-535-7645 or nannette.larsen@slcgov.com) Case Number: PLNPCM2020-00610 & PLNPCM2020-00843
4. Planned Development for Riverside Cottages at approximately 552 N 1500 W - Bert Holland,
representing Hoyt Place Development, LLC, is requesting Planned Development approval for an 18-lot development consisting of detached single-family houses that would be accessed by a private road at the above-listed address. This application is required to allow new lots without street frontage,
reduced setbacks, and other necessary modifications to relevant zoning regulations. Currently, the subject site consists of single-family houses with large rear yards. The site is located within Council District 1, represented by Victoria Petro. (Staff contact: Aaron Barlow at 801-535-6182 or
aaron.barlow@slcgov.com) Case Number: PLNPCM2023-00251 PUBLIC HEARING
Chair Mike Christensen opened the public hearing. Shawna Peck stated their objection to the Planned Development at approximately 1532 S 900 West Seeing no one else wished to speak, Chair Mike Christensen closed the public hearing. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Planning Director Nick Norris addressed the public comment stating that the fire department’s review of the plans declared that the development will require appropriate fire access roads, and that the
Planning Commission would not have the ability to make modifications to that. MOTION Commissioner Burrows stated, “I motion to approve the consent agenda.” Commissioner Kraczek seconded the motion. Commissioners Santos-Rivera, Burrows, Gayle, Tuttle, Christensen, and Kraczek voted “yes”. Commissioner Barry voted “yes” to the consent agenda but abstained from the minutes due to being absent for that meeting. The motion passed unanimously. REGULAR AGENDA
1. Parking Text Amendment - Mayor Mendenhall has initiated a zoning text amendment that would prohibit the demolition of housing to construct or expand standalone commercial parking
lots/structures and the expansion of existing parking lots. This amendment is intended to be part of a package of changes that implements Thriving in Place (TIP). The proposed regulation changes will
affect sections 21A.33 and 21A.44 of the zoning ordinance. (Staff contact: Cassie Younger at 801-535-6211 or cassie.younger@slcgov.com) Case Number: PLNPCM2023-00646
Cassie Younger reviewed the petition as outlined in the staff report.
Commissioner Kraczek and Burrows asked clarifying questions on what the amendment’s intent is. Staff stated that the intent of the amendment is to prevent the creation of new standalone parking as a use from displacing housing. Commissioner Kraczek stated that clarifying language in specifying
the intent would be helpful.
PUBLIC HEARING
Chair Mike Christensen opened the public hearing. Cindy Cromer stated their concern for the loss of affordable housing units. Seeing no one else wished to speak, Chair Mike Christensen closed the public hearing.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
MOTION
Commissioner Barry stated, “I move that the Commission table this item to give staff more time to add clarifying language on the intent of the amendment.”
Commissioner Tuttle seconded the motion. Commissioners Kraczek, Burrows, Barry, Tuttle, Santos-Rivera, and Christensen voted “yes”. Commissioner Gayle voted “no”. The motion passed 6 yes votes and 1 no vote.
2. Zoning Map Amendment at approximately 1050 W 1300 S - Mayor Mendenhall has initiated a petition to amend the zoning map for city-owned property stated above. The proposal would rezone
the property from R-1/5000, Single-Family Residential to RMF-30 Low Density Multi-Family Residential District. The project is within Council District 2, represented by Alejandro Puy. (Staff contact: Rylee Hall at 801-535-6308 or rylee.hall@slcgov.com) Case Number: PLNPCM2023-00609
Rylee Hall reviewed the petition as outlined in the staff report.
Commissioner Barry asked which agency would be issuing the RFP for the property. Nick Norris stated that the RFP would be put together most likely by the Department of Community and
Neighborhoods.
PUBLIC HEARING
Chair Mike Christensen opened the public hearing. Scott Gosin stated their opposition to the petition. David Troster stated their opposition to the petition. Rick Neilson stated their opposition to the petition. Seeing no one else wished to speak, Chair Mike Christensen closed the public hearing.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Tuttle asked for additional information on the impact of the Riparian Corridor Overlay. Rylee Hall reviewed the impact. Commissioner Christensen asked how many units could be
developed with the Riparian Corridor Overlay versus without it. Rylee Hall stated that currently 36 cottage units could be built without and 27 of any other housing type unit with. Commissioner Kraczek asked if it would be possible to maintain the Riparian Corridor Overlay for public use. Rylee Hall
stated that it is not part of this application but could be possible. Commissioner Santos-Rivera asked for clarification on why the development of the park was not completed. Rylee Hall elaborated on the history of the CIP application. Commissioner Burrows asked clarifying questions on the zoning with
the Riparian Corridor Overlay and deciding on what can be built.
MOTION
Commissioner Burrows stated, “Based on the information presented and discussion, I move that the Commission forward a recommendation to adopt this zoning map amendment to the City Council.”
Commissioner Gayle seconded the motion. Commissioners Kraczek, Burrows, Barry, Gayle, Tuttle, and Christensen voted “yes”. Commissioner Santos-Rivera voted “no”. The motion passed 6 yes votes and 1 no vote.
3. Zoning Text Amendment for Projecting Signs in All Commercial and Mixed-Use Districts – Salt
Lake City is requesting to adopt new zoning regulations in order to allow projecting business signs as
an approved sign type in all commercial and mixed-use districts. The proposed regulation changes
will affect sections 21A.46 Signs of the zoning ordinance. Related provisions of Title 21A-Zoning may
also be amended as part of this petition to increase clarity in the Sign ordinance. (Staff contact: Grant
Amann at 801-671-8213 or grant.amann@slcgov.com) Case Number: PLNPCM2023-00996
Grant Amann reviewed the petition as outlined in the staff report.
PUBLIC HEARING
Chair Mike Christensen opened the public hearing.
Cindy Cromer stated their approval for the petition. Seeing no one else wished to speak, Chair Mike Christensen closed the public hearing.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Barry stated reasons of approval for the petition.
MOTION
Commissioner Barry stated, “Based on the information presented and discussed, I move that the Commission recommend that the City Council approve this zoning text amendment proposal.”
Commissioner Kraczek seconded the motion. Commissioners Kraczek, Burrows, Barry, Gayle, Tuttle, Santos-Rivera, and Christensen voted “yes”. The motion passed unanimously.
4. TAG SLC Text Amendment - Natalia Linchenko of TAG SLC is requesting the City adopt new zoning regulations in order to allow for single-family attached dwellings in commercial zones where multi-
family dwellings are already permitted; This includes the CB, CS, CC, CG, and CSHBD zones. The proposed regulation changes will affect sections 21A.33.030 of the zoning ordinance. Related
provisions of Title 21A-Zoning may also be amended as part of this petition. (Staff contact: Cassie Younger at 801-535-6211 or cassie.younger@slcgov.com and Aaron Barlow at 801-535-6182 or
aaron.barlow@slcgov.com) Case Number: PLNPCM2023-00894
Cassie Younger and Aaron Barlow reviewed the petition as outlined in the staff report. The applicant gave a formal presentation.
Commissioner Burrows asked clarifying questions on financing and developing for single family attached versus condos. Commissioner Kraczek asked questions on potential issues that could reduce density with the development of single family attached. Staff stated that it depends on the
zoning, but there are no proposed density requirements for Single Family Attached in these zones. Commissioner Gayle asked for clarification as to who is regulating the common areas of this project versus the management of private areas. The applicant stated that single family attachment
developments that they have previously done have still required an HOA. Aaron Barlow stated that it depends on how the lots are subdivided.
PUBLIC HEARING
Chair Mike Christensen opened the public hearing. Seeing no one wished to speak, Chair Mike Christensen closed the public hearing.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Santos-Rivera stated approval for the design standards for the front doors in the
amendment.
Commissioner Barry stated an idea to incorporate a minimum density requirement for a single family attachment development. The Commission discussed options and opinions on the density that could
be provided within the different zones.
MOTION
Commissioner Santos-Rivera stated, “Based on the information presented and discussion, I move that the Commission forward a positive recommendation to adopt this Text Amendment with the modifications recommended by Planning Staff to the City Council.”
Commissioner Burrows seconded the motion. Commissioners Kraczek, Burrows, Gayle, Tuttle, Santos-Rivera, and Christensen voted “yes”. Commissioner Barry voted “no”. The motion passed 6 yes votes and 1 no vote.
The Commission took a 5-minute break to reconvince at 7:01 PM.
5. Zoning Map Amendment at approximately 333 W 700 S - TAG SLC, representing the property owner, Bestway Investors, LLC, is requesting approval from the City to amend the zoning map for a portion of the property stated above. The property is currently "split-zoned" with the majority of the property zoned CG (General Commercial) and the southeast corner of the property zoned D-2 (Downtown Support). The proposal would rezone the CG portion of the property to D-2. No development plans were submitted with this application. The subject property is within Council District
4, represented by Eva Lopez Chavez. (Staff contact: Andy Hulka at 801-535-6608 or andy.hulka@slcgov.com) Case Number: PLNPCM2023-00923
Andy Hulka reviewed the petition as outlined in the staff report. The applicant gave a brief overview of their request.
PUBLIC HEARING
Chair Mike Christensen opened the public hearing. Seeing no one wished to speak, Chair Mike Christensen closed the public hearing.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
MOTION
Commissioner Santos-Rivera stated, “Based on the information presented and discussion, I move that the Commission forward a recommendation to adopt this Zoning Map Amendment to the City Council.”
Commissioner Kraczek seconded the motion. Commissioners Kraczek, Burrows, Barry, Gayle, Tuttle, Santos-Rivera, and Christensen voted “yes”. The motion passed unanimously.
6. Zoning Map Amendment at approximately 450 E 700 S - Salt Lake City has received a request from Trevor Cell, the property owner, to rezone the property address listed above from RMF-35 Moderate Density Multi-Family Residential to RMF-30 Low Density Multi-Family Residential. The stated intent of the proposal is to enable development of the site in its historic configuration, which is not permitted by the RMF-35 Zoning District. Consideration may be given to rezoning the property to
another zoning district with similar characteristics. The subject property is within Council District 4, represented by Eva Lopez Chavez. (Staff contact: Aaron Barlow at 801-535-6182 or aaron.barlow@slcgov.com) Case Number: PLNPCM2023-00452
Aaron Barlow reviewed the petition as outlined in the staff report.
Commissioner Barry asked if RMF30 allows for new construction to match what currently exists. Aaron Barlow stated that the setback is the average of the setbacks on the block.
Commissioner Santos-Rivera asked for clarification on the historic configurations. Aaron Barlow elaborated on the historic layout of the site.
PUBLIC HEARING
Chair Mike Christensen opened the public hearing. Cindy Cromer stated concerns for the petition. Gregory Roth stated their support for the petition but disapproval of the signage description of the proposal. Rhianna Riggs stated their support for the petition. Seeing no one else wished to speak, Chair Mike Christensen closed the public hearing.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Burrows reiterated the concerns stated about postings. Aaron Barlow stated that he has been in conversation with Preservation Utah and is working on improving the process for postings.
Commissioner Barry stated reasons in favor for the project.
MOTION
Commissioner Barry stated, “Based on the information presented and the discussion, I move that the Commission recommend that the City Council approve this Zoning Map amendment.”
Commissioner Gayle seconded the motion. Commissioners Kraczek, Burrows, Barry, Gayle, Tuttle, Santos-Rivera, and Christensen voted “yes”. The motion passed unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:27 PM. For Planning Commission agendas, staff reports, and minutes, visit the Planning Division’s website at slc.gov/planning/public-
meetings. Staff Reports will be posted the Friday prior to the meeting and minutes will be posted two days after they are ratified, which usually occurs at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission.
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