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SALT LAKE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
City & County Building
451 South State Street, Room 326
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
Wednesday, November 13, 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 www.youtube.com/slclivemeetings
Present for the Planning Commission meeting were: Chair Aimee Burrows, Vice Chair Landon Kraczek,
Commissioners McCall Christensen, Brian Scott, Amy Barry, Mike Christensen, and Bree Scheer.
Commissioner Anaya Gayle was absent from the meeting.
Staff members present at the meeting were: Director Nick Norris, Planning Manager Amy Thompson,
Senior City Attorney Katherine Pasker, Senior Planner Sara Javoronok, Senior Planner Eric Daems,
Principal Planner Madison Blodgett, Principal Planner Ben Buckley, Senior Planner Aaron Barlow, Senior
Planner Diana Martinez, and Office Facilitator II Aubrey Clark.
REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
The Chair and Vice-Chair had nothing to report.
REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR
Director Nick Norris reported that first hearing for the Jordan River Fairpark proposal had been heard by
City Council.
OPEN FORUM
The Commission did not have topics to discuss.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Extension Request for Planned Development Approval at Approximately 602 E 300 S, 612 E
300 S, and 321 S 600 E - Thom Jakab, representing the property owners, has submitted a letter
requesting a one-year extension for the Bamboo Multifamily project approved on November 29, 2023.
The subject property is zoned RMF-35 (Moderate Density Multi-family) and is located within Council
District 4, represented by Eva Lopez Chavez. (Staff Contact: Sara Javoronok at 801-535-7625 or
sara.javoronok@slc.gov) Case Number: PLNHLC2023-000124
2. Extension Request for Design Review Approval at Approximately 336 S 300 E - Michael Holman
of Overland Group, is requesting a one-year time extension for the Design Review Approval of the
Overland on Third mixed-use development. The Planning Commission granted the original approval
on October 11, 2023. The subject property is located in the R-MU (Residential Mixed-Use) zoning
district within Council District 4, represented by Eva Lopez Chavez. (Staff Contact: Eric Daems at
801-535-7236 or eric.daems@slc.gov) Case Number: PLNPCM2023-00113
3. Conditional Use for Samoan Independent Seventh Day Association of Churches at
Approximately 1624 S 1000 W (Public Hearing) - Jeff Gardner, representing the Samoan
Independent Seventh Day Adventist Church (SISDAC), is requesting Conditional Use approval for a
place of worship located at 1624 S 1000 W, in the RMF-35 Moderate Density Multi-Family Residential
District. In 2021, conditional use approval was granted for the initial construction of the church. The
applicant is proposing a new 4,600 SF addition to the existing church building. The property is within
Council District 2, represented by Alejandro Puy. (Staff Contact: Madison Blodgett at 801-535-7749
or madison.blodgett@slc.gov) Case Number: PLNPCM2024-00839
4. APPROVAL OF THE MEETING MINUTES FROM OCTOBER 9, 2024
Public Hearing
Chair Burrows opened the public hearing. Seeing that no one wished to speak she closed the public
hearing.
Motion
Commissioner Kraczek motioned to approve. Commissioner Mike Christensen seconded the motion.
Vote
• Yes: Scheer (abstained from the minutes), Scott, Barry, McCall Christensen, Mike Christensen
(abstained from the minutes), Kraczek, and Chair Burrows
The motion passed.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Design Review for 850 Apartments at Approximately 850 W 100 S - Jeff Douglas, representing
the property owner, is requesting approval for a Design Review to develop 46 multi-family units at the
above listed address. The applicant is requesting to use the ground floor use plus visual interest
design standard. They are also requesting a reduction to the ground floor depth to 23ft 7.5in, an
increase to the minimum corner side yard setback to 12ft 6in, an increase to the maximum blank wall
length to 15ft 3in, and to move a ground floor residential unit's entry to face the rear lot line. Currently
the land is vacant, and the property is zoned TSA-UN-T (Urban Neighborhood Transition). The
subject property is within Council District 2, represented by Alejandro Puy. The subject property is
within Council District 2, represented by Alejandro Puy. (Staff Contact: Ben Buckley at 801-535-7142
or benjamin.buckley@slc.gov) Case Number: PLNPCM2024-01038
Principal Planner Ben Buckley reviewed the proposal as outlined in the staff report. He stated that
staff is recommending approval.
The applicant, Jeff Douglas, did not have a presentation to share but reviewed the reason for the
proposal.
Commissioner Scheer asked for clarification on an enclosure pictured in Staff’s presentation. Staff
clarified that is was screening for the transformer.
There was discussion between the commission, staff and the applicant regarding the glazing.
Public Hearing
Chair Burrows opened the public hearing.
• Kirk Warren – not against the proposal but concerned about the amount of parking for the project
and the possible effect it may have on the surrounding neighborhood.
Seeing that no one else wished to speak the Chair closed the public hearing.
Executive Session
The Commission and Staff discussed:
o Ground floor uses
o The rear elevation
Motion
Commissioner Scheer stated, “Based on the information presented and the discussion I move that
the Commission approve this design review application as recommended by staff.” Commissioner
Mike Christensen seconded the motion.
Vote
• Yes: Kraczik, Mike Christensen, Scheer, Scott, McCall Christensen, Burrows
• No: Barry
The motion passed.
2. Rezone at Approximately 256 E 300 S – Emily Nelson, representing the property owner, is
requesting to amend the zoning map for the properties at the above listed address from the R-MU
Residential/Mixed Use District to the D-1 Central Business District. The intent of the rezone is to
enable the development of a hotel with a height of approximately 185 feet. The subject property is
located within Council District 4, represented by Eva Lopez Chavez. (Staff Contact: Aaron Barlow at
801-535-6182 or aaron.barlow@slcgov.com) Case Number: PLNPCM2024-00423
Senior Planner Aaron Barlow reviewed the petition as outlined in the staff report. He stated that staff
recommends forwarding a recommendation of denial to City Council.
The applicant, Emily Nelson, reviewed the process they had been going through and what is behind
the proposal.
The commission and staff discussed what the new zoning would be for the property if the proposed
MU zoning changes are approved by City Council. Staff clarified that the max building height would
be 90ft with the MU-8 zoning district.
Public Hearing
The Chair opened the public hearing.
• Marvin Reigns – Had concerns over the noise levels and events that could take place at a late
hour.
• Mary Beth Reigns – Had concerns about the noise and parking.
• Cindy Cromer – Had concerns over the impact of the proposed project on the community.
• Annie Issacson and Alex Hemery – Had concerns that the proposed project would not be to scale
with the neighborhood.
• Sean Wade – Property owner representative wants the opportunity to build on the lot.
Seeing that no one else wished to speak the chair closed the public hearing.
The applicant addressed some of the public comments.
Executive Session
The Commission and Staff discussed:
o Whether the proposed zoning would allow for hotels.
o Consistent zoning
o Parking
o Building height
o Implementing a development agreement
o Housing
Motion
Commissioner Barry state, “Based on the information presented and the discussion, I move that the
commission forward a recommendation to City Council to deny the Rezone and Zoning Map
Amendment request.” Commissioner Kraczek seconded the motion.
Vote
• Yes: Barry, McCall Christensen, Scott, and Chair Burrows
• No: Mike Christensen, Scheer
The motion passed.
3. Alley Vacation Request at Approximately 1409 S Edison St - Davis Oatway is requesting approval
to vacate a portion of the public alley located east of 1409 S. Edison Street. The portion of alley is
approximately 11 feet by 52 feet, starting at a point approximately 220 feet from Cleveland Avenue.
If approved, this alley section would be divided and given to the two property owners abutting the
portion of the vacated alley. The subject property is located within Council District 5, represented by
Darin Mano. (Staff Contact: Diana Martinez at 801-535-7215 or diana.martinez@slc.gov) Case
Number: PLNPCM2024-00439
Senior Planner Diana Martinez reviewed the proposal as outlined in the staff report. She stated that
staff recommends that the commission forward a recommendation to approve the proposal to City
Council.
The applicant, Davis Oatway, was present and available for questions but did not have a presentation
to share.
There was discussion between Staff and the Commission regarding:
o The existing fence
o How the alleyway was platted
o The adjacent parking lot
Public Hearing
The Chair opened the public hearing. Seeing that no one wished to speak she closed the public
hearing.
Executive Session
Commissioner Scheer asked whether there was an option to provide an easement of use rather than
a vacation. City attorney Katherine Pasker stated that the application before the commission was a
vacation, and the decision needs to be made based on that. The commissioners discussed potential
uses of the adjacent property, whether the alleyway could be needed in the future, whether it complies
with the standard of lack of use, and whether an easement could be implemented.
Motion
Commissioner Scheer stated, “Based on the on information presented and discussion, I move that
the Commission recommends that the City Council deny this Alley Vacation application for the
following reasons: The alley could be useful in the future for the redevelopment of the site north of
the property. Commissioner Scott seconded the motion. Commissioner Barry offered a friendly
amendment to add that the application does not meet Standard C: Urban Design stating that the
continuation of the alley would serve as a positive Urban Design element. Commissioner Scheer
approved of the friendly amendment.
Vote:
• Yes: Scheer, Mike Christensen, Kraczek, Scott, McCall Christensen, Barry, Burrows
The motion passed.
Commissioner Burrows called for a break. The commission meeting resumed at 7:10 pm.
4. Zoning Consolidation Project - Salt Lake City is proposing to update its zoning ordinance and
zoning map by consolidating up to 27 existing commercial, form-based, and mixed-use zoning
districts into six new mixed-use (MU) districts. The aim is to simplify zoning regulations, improve
clarity of language, and incorporate missing design standards. The new mixed-use districts will be
similar to the current districts but will have changes to setbacks, building height, lot coverage, and
permitted land uses. Related provisions of Title 21A-Zoning will also be amended as part of this
petition. Due to a notice error, this public hearing only applies to properties bound by Mead Avenue
and 1300 South and 200 West and West Temple. (Staff Contact: Daniel Echeverria at 801-535-7165
or daniel.echeverria@slcgov.com) Case Number: PLNPCM2024-00707
Planning Director Nick Norris reviewed the proposal. He stated that staff recommends forwarding a
recommendation for approval to City Council.
Public Hearing
The Chair opened the public hearing. Seeing that no one wished to speak, she closed the public
hearing.
Motion
Commissioner Barry stated, “Based on the information presented and discussion, I move that the
Commission forward a positive recommendation to adopt this Zoning Map Amendment with the
conditions listed in the Staff Report.” Commissioner Mike Christensen seconded the motion.
Vote
• Yes: Scheer, Mike Christensen, Kraczek, Scott, McCall Christensen, Barry, Burrows
The motion passed.
WORK SESSION
1. Spacing Requirements Between Certain Land Uses and Residential Zones - The Commission
and Planning Staff will discuss land uses that include a spacing requirement from single family and
two family zoning districts and whether the spacing requirements should be applied to other
residential districts. This review was requested by the commission in response to a recent land use
decision. The Planning Commission may consider a text amendment as part of the discussion on this
item. (Staff Contact: Nick Norris, Planning Director at 801-535-6173 or nick.norris@slc.gov)
Planning Manager Nick Norris reviewed the potential proposal. There was discussion between Staff
and the Commission regarding the proposal. They also discussed what action could be taken to
initiate the petition.
Motion
Commissioner Scheer stated, “I move that the commission initiate a text amendment to review the
land uses that are subject to or should ne subject to the 1,000 foot spacing requirement from
residential zoning districts. The initiation may include reviewing other land uses that should have the
provision applied, clarifying whether the distance applies to the property of the boundaries of a use
and other related provisions that may help protect the health and safety of City residence.”
Commissioner Barry seconded the motion.
Vote
• Yes: Scheer, Mike Christensen, Kraczek, Scott, McCall Christensen, Barry, Burrows
The motion passed.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:25 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.