PLNZAD2019-00234 - 727 N West Capitol
May 2, 2019
ADMINISTRATIVE INTERPRETATION
DECISION AND FINDINGS
PLNZAD2019-00234
REQUEST:
This is a request for an administrative interpretation regarding whether the property located at
approximately 727 N. West Capitol Street (Tax ID#08-25-477-027-0000) is a legal lot in
accordance with the Salt Lake City zoning laws. The subject property is located in the SR-1A
(Special Development Pattern Residential) zoning district and is also within the Capitol Hill Local
Historic District.
DECISION:
The Zoning Administrator finds that the subject property located at approximately 727 N West
Capitol Street (Tax ID#08-25-477-027-0000) is not recognized by Salt Lake City as a legal lot and
therefore, a single family detached dwelling could not be constructed on the subject property.
FINDINGS:
The subject property is an irregular shaped property with a total lot area of approximately 435.6
square feet (0.01 acres), and a lot width of approximately 32.5 feet. The SR-1A zoning district
requires a minimum lot area of 5,000 square feet for a detached single-family dwelling and a
minimum of 50 feet of lot width.
Section 21A.38.060 of the Salt Lake City Zoning Ordinance states the following regarding
noncomplying lots:
A lot that is noncomplying as to lot area or lot frontage that was in legal existence
on the effective date of any amendment to this title that makes the existing lot
noncomplying shall be considered a legal complying lot and is subject to the
regulations of this title. Any noncomplying lot not approved by the city that was
created prior to January 13, 1950, may be approved as a legal noncomplying
lot subject to the lot meeting minimum zoning requirements at the time the lot
was created and documented through an updated zoning certificate for the
property.
The first time the subject property is described in its current configuration was in 1993. The
subject parcel is described in a Quit-Claim Deed (#5496224 in Book 6656 Page 2483) from
William & Beverley Bleazard to Ben Hochstatter. The associated deed and abstract are attached
to this interpretation. In the 1993 deed, the property is described as follows:
BEG AT NE COR OF LOT 1, BLK 1, CITY VIEW ADDITION; S 31^09'12" E 32.53
FT; S 89^59'13" W 36.33 FT; N 35^ E 34 FT TO BEG. 0.01 AC M OR L.
In 1993, the property was zoned R-3A Residential which required a lot area of 5,000 SF for a
single-family dwelling. There was not a lot width requirement in 1993. As such, the subject lot did
not meet the minimum zoning requirements at the time the lot was created and therefore is not
recognized as a legal lot in accordance with Salt Lake City zoning laws.
APPEAL PROCESS:
An applicant or any other person or entity adversely affected by a decision administering or
interpreting this Title may appeal to the Appeals Hearing Officer. Notice of appeal shall be filed
within ten (10) days of the administrative decision. The appeal shall be filed with the Planning
Division and shall specify the decision appealed and the reasons the appellant claims the decision
to be in error. Applications for appeals are located on the Planning Division website at
http://www.slcgov.com/planning/planning-applications along with information about the
applicable fee. Appeals may be filed in person at the Planning Counter, 451 South State Street,
Room 215 or by mail at Planning Counter PO BOX 145471, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-5471.
Amy Thompson
Senior Planner
CC:
Nick Norris, Planning Director
Joel Paterson, Zoning Administrator
Greg Mikolash, Development Review Supervisor
Applicable Recognized Organization – Capitol Hill Community Council
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Attachments:
Vicinity map of subject property
1993 Deed
Vicinity Map of Subject Property (727 N West Capitol Street, Parcel 08-25-477-027-0000)
SUBJECT PROPERTY