PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
REGULAR/BRIEFING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1986
THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, MET AS A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1986, AT 5:00 P.M. IN SUITE 300 CITY HALL, 324 SOUTH STATE.
THE FOLLOWING COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT: FLORENCE BITTNER THOMAS M. GODFREY GRANT MABEY ROSELYN N. KIRK SYDNEY R. FONNESBECK WILLIE STOLER.
Councilmember Hardwick was absent.
Council Vice Chairperson Kirk presided at the meeting.
BRIEFING SESSION
Linda Hamilton, Executive Director, briefed the Council on the evening’s agenda. She told the members that when they considered Petition 400-444 submitted by Erv Wilferd and Harold Egan, Jr., the staff recommendation was to close the alley and offer the property for sale to the abutting property owners at fair market value. This request was for Salt Lake City to vacate that portion of an alley running from Richards Street west 144 feet to where it intersects a north/south alley in the block north of 2100 South Street.
The Council discussed Petition 400-366, Sections C, D, and E, submitted by the Capitol Hill Community Council to rezone property located within the Capitol Hill neighborhood. Councilmember Fonnesbeck said that the City should enter into an agreement with Zion’s Securities concerning possible uses of a parcel of land included in the requested rezoned area.
The meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1986, AT 6:00 P.M. IN ROOM 201 CITY HALL, 324 SOUTH STATE.
THE FOLLOWING COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT: FLORENCE BITTNER THOMAS M. GODFREY GRANT MABEY ROSELYN N. KIRK SYDNEY R. FONNESBECK WILLIE STOLER EARL F. HARDWICK.
Mayor Palmer DePaulis, Roger Cutler, city attorney, Kathryn Marshall, city recorder, and Lynda Domino, chief deputy recorder, were present.
Council Chairperson Hardwick presided at and conducted the meeting.
The Council led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Minutes.
Councilmember Kirk moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to approve the minutes of the Salt Lake City Council for the regular meeting held Tuesday, December 9, 1986, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(M 86-1)
Special Presentation
The City Council and Mayor DePaulis presented the December Tourism-Ambassador of the Month Award to Nancy Earl. Mayor DePaulis said that Ms. Earl was a community volunteer and had coordinated the children’s festival, “Magic Under the Stars”, which was held in August at the Hansen Planetarium. He said the festival was a success and attracted Salt Lake City residents as well as tourists. He thanked Ms. Earl for her contribution to the Planetarium and to the City. Ms. Earl said she had volunteered for the past 1io summers and enjoyed working at the Planetarium.
(G 86-22)
DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
#1. RE: Industrial Development Revenue Bonds for Landmark Hotel-Airport Holiday Inn project.
ACTION: Councilmember Bittner moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to adopt Resolution 154 of 1986 authorizing the issuance and sale of not to exceed $8,800, 000 in Salt Lake City, Utah, Industrial Development Revenue Bonds (Landmark Hotel-Airport Holiday Inn Project) Series 1986, which motion carried, all members voting aye except Councilmember Godfrey who voted nay and Councilmember Hardwick who abstained from voting.
(Q 86-18)
PUBLIC WORKS
#1. RE: An interlocal agreement with UDOT for the mutual exchange of snow and ice control services on City and State roads.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to adopt Resolution 153 of 1986 authorizing the execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation and the Utah Department of Transportation, Street Maintenance Division, for the State to sand a City-maintained frontage road and for the City to sand portions of SR-89 (State Street) and SR-297 (Utah State Fair Grounds), which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(C 86-674)
#2. RE: Federal Heights Alley Refuse Collection Special Service District.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to adjourn as the City Council and convene as the Board of Trustees of the Federal Heights Alley Refuse Collection Special Service District, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
Councilmember Fonnesbeck moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to adopt a resolution, Resolution 1 of 1986, of the Board of Trustees of Salt Lake City, Utah, 12/16/86, extending the duration of the Special Service District to December 31, 1987, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
Councilmember Stoler moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to adjourn as the Board of Trustees of the Federal Heights Alley Refuse Collection Special Service District and reconvene as the City Council, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(R 86-10, Q 83-7)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Petition 400-444 by Erv Wilferd and Harold Egan, Jr.
RE: A public hearing at 6:30 p.m. to consider the request that Salt Lake City vacate that portion of an alley running from Richards Street west 144 feet to where it intersects a north/south alley in the block north of 2100 South Street.
ACTION: Councilmember Kirk moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to schedule a field trip to look at the area, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
DISCUSSION: Harvey Boyd, planning and zoning, outlined the area on a map and said the zoning was “C-3” south of the alley and “R-6” north of the alley. He explained that O.C. Tanner had petitioned to close the upper portion of the alley system and the Council would be considering this next month. He said that City departments did not have a problem vacating the alley except the property management department felt the alley should be closed and sold rather than vacated because of the potential commercial value of the property.
He said the property owners along Main Street used the alley to access Richards Street and then 2100 South in order to go to Main Street rather than trying to turn directly on to Main Street. He said many of residents felt that by closing the alley they would have to access Main Street directly which would be difficult because of traffic congestion. Bernice Cook, speaking on behalf of one of the property owners, explained that it was difficult to get on to Main Street directly and it was more convenient for the property owners to use the alley to get on to Richards Street and then out to 2100 South. She said it was dangerous to get on Main Street directly because of the busy intersection at 2100 South. Councilmember Fonnesbeck said that usually people used the street where they lived for access and said the alley had been a convenience; she did not know if this was justification for leaving the alley open. Councilmember Staler added that the intersection at 2100 South and Main was very congested but Richards Street and 2100 South was not too bad.
Erv Wilferd, petitioner, said the alley was a mess and he wanted it closed so he could clean up the area. He indicated that there was an alley which ran east from the alley in question. Frank Naylor, owner of property at 2020 South Main, said he wanted the alley to remain open since it accessed the back of his business and was easier to use than Main Street. He said it was difficult to turn on and off of Main Street. Mildred Park, 1964 Richards Street, said that people in the area used the alley.
Lynn Erickson, property owner in the area, wanted the alley left open so he could have access to Richards Street as an exit and entrance. He said he had no access to Main Street from his property and was concerned that access would be restricted if the upper portion of the alley was closed as requested by O.C. Tanner.
(P 86-314)
Petition 400-366 by the Capitol Hill Community Council.
RE: A public hearing at 6:45 p.m. to consider rezoning property located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood, areas C, D, and E.
ACTION: Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to schedule a field trip for January 13, 1987, to look at the area, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
DISCUSSION: Harvey Boyd, planning and zoning, outlined the areas on a map: Area C: The Planning Commission recommended rezoning the area between Beck Street and Victory Road from “C-3” and “M-l” to “C-i”. The petitioner requested that the area be rezoned to “R-2”. Mr. Boyd said that presently in this area there were mini storage units and a wholesaling distribution operation.
Area D: The Planning Commission recommended rezoning all property with frontage along the western side of Beck Street (300 West) right-of-way from 1150 North to 900 North from “C-3 to 11C-l The petitioner requested that this area be rezoned to “R-2”. Area E: The Planning Commission recommended that the area located east of Victory Road be rezoned from “M-l” and “R-6” to “R-5”. The area is within the foothill overlay zone. He said this area was presently undeveloped and was very steep. He pointed out that there was mineral extraction taking place on adjacent property and said any construction would have to meet the site development ordinance. George Morris, attorney-at-law speaking on behalf of Gregory Hosford, opposed rezoning area C. He said that according to an appraiser, downzoning this area would downgrade the value of the property.
He said that south of his client’s property the city kept a pile of salt and some road equipment, east and south of the property were natural springs which emitted a “rotten egg” odor, the refineries were to the left of the property, and there were two highways which converged at this point. He said this area would be impractical for anything but light industry and he urged the Council not to change the zoning.
Gregory Hosford, property owner in area C, opposed rezoning this area. He said there were geologic problems because of the springs and reiterated the point about the odors from the springs and the refineries. He said the wind blew salt over to his property as well as dirt from the mineral excavation. He also said he needed outside storage. Councilmember Godfrey asked why the community council requested the “R-2” zone in this area.
Hermoine Jex, 272 Wall Street, said they wanted open space and wanted to turn the north gateway from a junk yard to an acceptable entry into Salt Lake City. She said they did not want industry to expand south of the intersection of Beck Street and Victory Road and said they hoped the park would extend north so there would be open space. She indicated that they also wanted a study of the area to look at the impact of what was happening.
Randy Dixon, 726 Wall Street, said the community council’s main objective was to have development be compatible with the entryway into the city and be a buffer for the Capitol Hill residents. He addressed area E and said they were concerned about the foothills in this area. He encouraged the Council to consider the long-range effect the zoning would have on this area. Erlinda Davis, 358 West 500 North, said the community council’s main purpose was to improve the neighborhood. She said more young couples were moving into the neighborhood and investing in the homes.
(P 86-313)
H.S. Limited IRB.
RE: A public hearing at 7:00 p.m. concerning the issuance of Industrial Development Revenue Bonds in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000 for H.S. Limited, a Utah general partnership, to finance a restaurant and professional office building facility located at or near 132 West Pierpont, Salt Lake City, Utah.
ACTION: This item was pulled from the agenda.
DISCUSSION: Councilmember Hardwick explained that the company could not find a purchaser for the bonds.
(Q 85-9)
Aaron Keyser-Matthew Cullen Home.
RE: A public hearing at 7:15 p.m. concerning designating the Aaron Keyser-Matthew Cullen home at 941 East 500 South on the City Historical Register.
ACTION: Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
Councilmember Fonnesbeck moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to adopt Ordinance 93 of 1986 amending Section 5l-32-2(4)(b) of the Revised Ordinances of Salt Lake City, Utah, 1965, relating to historic districts and landmark sites, placing the Aaron Keyser-Matthew Cullen home on the City Historical Register, subject to approval from the Board of Adjustment for a conditional use, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
DISCUSSION: Harvey Boyd, planning and zoning, said that both the Landmarks Committee and the Planning Commission approved the request. He showed photographs of the house. Kathryn Johnson, 2118 East 4850 South, said the home was built in 1879 and was located by the old Salt Lake Brewery which Mr. Keyser co-founded. She said the home had 7 rooms on the main floor, 7 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms and a partial basement. She said she wanted to restore the house to how it looked originally and turn it into a bed and breakfast inn but needed a conditional use to be approved by the Board of Adjustment. She explained that the Catholic Diocese did not want the house officially on the historic register until the conditional use had been approved in case she didn’t get the property. She said she was also applying to the national register.
(L 86-1)
COMMENTS
Bernice Cook wished the Council a Merry Christmas a good luck in the upcoming year.
The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.