HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/13/2025 - Summary of ActionSalt Lake City Planning Commission
Summary of Actions
August 13, 2025
City & County Building
451 South State Street, Room 326
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of the Meeting Minutes for July 23, 2025
Consent Agenda Action: Approved
REGULAR AGENDA
2. Design Review Modifications for Lotus Alchemy at approximately 48 W 700 S - Lotus Alchemy
LLC is seeking a modification to the approved Design Review for the Lotus Alchemy apartments
located at the above-stated address, which received approval from the Planning Commission on
August 24, 2022, and a subsequent modification approval on June 12, 2024. The new modification
request involves minor changes to the building’s exterior, including architectural detailing and building
material changes. These changes must be reviewed by the Planning Commission, as only minor
modifications can be approved administratively. The property is located in the D-2 zoning district and
is within Council District 4, represented by Eva Lopez Chavez. (Staff Contact: Krissy Gilmore at 801-
535-7780 or Kristina.Gilmore@slcgov.com). Case Number: PLNPCM2022-00442
Action: Approved
3. Zoning Amendment for a Master Development Agreement for Jazz Arena Parking Garage at
approximately 301 W South Temple - Jazz Arena Investors LLC is requesting approval of a Zoning
Amendment regarding a Master Development Agreement for the construction of the Jazz Arena
Parking Garage at the above listed address. The subject property is approximately 9.1 acres and is
in the D-4 (Downtown Secondary Central Business) District and the Localized Alternative Sign
Overlay District. The proposal includes the construction of a 7-story parking garage with
approximately 452 parking stalls at the southwest corner of the site which is intended to provide
parking for patrons of the Delta Center Arena, to create an enhanced user experience, and improve
the functionality of the site. Through the zoning amendment process the applicant is requesting
approval of the development agreement associated with the project which establishes specific rules
for constructing the parking garage at the Delta Center Arena. If approved, the proposed development
agreement could supersede several of the City's rules and regulations therefore, the proposal is
subject to zoning amendment approval. The property is within Council District 4, represented by Eva
Lopez Chavez. (Staff contact: Brooke Olson at 801-535-7118 or brooke.olson@slc.gov). Case
number PLNPCM2025-00619
Action: A recommendation of approval, with additional recommendations, was forwarded to
City Council
4. Text Amendment Regarding Fence Height for M-1 Zoning District - The Planning Commission
has initiated a Zoning Text Amendment to amend the zoning ordinance to increase the height of front
yard fences, between the front lot line and the primary façade of the principal structure, from the
required four feet to a maximum of six feet in all M-1 (Light Manufacturing) and M-1A (Northpoint
Light Industrial) zoning districts city-wide. (Staff Contact: Diana Martinez at 801-535-7215 or
diana.martinez@slc.gov, and Jason Berntson at 801-535-6247 or jason.berntson@slc.gov) Case
Number: PLNPCM2025-00138
Action: A recommendation of approval, with additional recommendations, was forwarded to
City Council
5. Text Amendment Regarding Fence and Hedge Heights Citywide - City Council has initiated a
Text Amendment to sections of Title 21A.40.120 "Regulation of Fences, Walls and Hedges". The
City Council has requested that the Planning staff research and draft an ordinance Text Amendment
to update the Salt Lake City Code regarding the height and location of fences, walls, and hedges, in
accordance with the defined clear view standards. (Staff Contact: Diana Martinez at 801-535-7215 or
diana.martinez@slc.gov, and Jason Berntson at 801-535-6247 or jason.berntson@slc.gov) Case
Number: PLNPCM2025-00045
Action: A recommendation of approval, with additional recommendations, was forwarded to
City Council
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Dated this 14th day of August 2025 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Aubrey Clark, Office Facilitator