PLNZAD2018-00829 - 734 E 200 S
October 31, 2018
ADMINISTRATIVE INTERPRETATION
DECISION AND FINDINGS
PLNZAD2018-00829
REQUEST:
A request for an administrative interpretation regarding a proposed use of the subject property
(734 East 200 South) that includes business offices and small meetings/workshops in the
current building. The building in question is currently recognized as an office building and is in
an RMF-45 Moderate/High Density Residential Multi-family Residential zoning district.
INTERPRETATION/DECISION:
The proposed office use is similar in activity, intensity and impact compared to past office uses
on the property that were authorized under a previous interpretation for this location (Feb. 17,
2007 by Janice Lew) and associated zoning certificate; therefore, the proposed office use would
be allowed as proposed. The proposed workshop/meeting use, although mentioned separately
in the application, is also considered part of the office use, merely an extension of hours. The
small number of workshop participants (15-20) stated in the application materials factored into
this determination and should not increase. If the number increases, it may longer be deemed
office use and thus not allowed.
FINDINGS:
The decision is based primarily on anticipated impacts associated with the proposed use because
it would be considered non-conforming in replacement of an existing nonconforming use. The
RMF-45 zoning district does not permit office use; however, the city has recognized the
principal use of the property to be office since 2007 (last zoning certificate issued) based on its
similar or less impact compared to a prior use as a reception center (approved via conditional
use in 1998).
In 2002 a change in land use was approved from a 4plex to a reception center through a
conditional use process.
In 2007 a change in land use was approved from a reception center to an office through
an administrative interpretation.
Parking impact remains the same. Currently there are 19 marked parking stalls on site
with area for more.
The proposed office use would create no nuisances.
The property is a locally-designated historic landmark site.
The purpose of the RMF-45 Moderate/High Density Multi-Family Residential District is
to provide an environment suitable for multi-family dwellings of a moderate/high
density with a maximum building height of forty five feet (45'). This district includes
other uses that are typically found in a multi-family residential neighborhood of this
density for the purpose of serving the neighborhood. Such uses are designed to be
compatible with the existing scale and intensity of the neighborhood. The standards for
the district are intended to provide for safe and comfortable places to live and play,
promote sustainable and compatible development patterns and to preserve the existing
character of the neighborhood.
If you have any questions regarding this interpretation please contact me (801) 535-6260 or by
email at casey.stewart@slcgov.com.
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.slc.gov/planning/planning-applications along with information about the
applicable fee. Appeals may be filed in person or by mail at:
In Person:
Salt Lake City Corp
Planning Counter
451 S State Street, Room 215
Salt Lake City, UT
US Mail:
Salt Lake City Corp
Planning Counter
PO Box 145471
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-5417
NOTICE:
Please be advised that a determination finding a particular use to be a permitted use or a
conditional use shall not authorize the establishment of such use nor the development,
construction, reconstruction, alteration, or moving of any building or structure. It shall merely
authorize the preparation, filing, and processing of applications for any approvals and permits
that may be required by the codes and ordinances of the City including, but not limited to, a
zoning certificate, a building permit, and a certificate of occupancy, subdivision approval, and a
site plan approval.
Dated this 31st day of October, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Casey Stewart
Senior Planner
cc: Nick Norris, Planning Director
Joel Paterson, Zoning Administrator
Greg Mikolash, Development Review Supervisor
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