PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
REGULAR/BRIEFING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3 1987
THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, MET AS A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1987, 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 EARL F. HARDWICK.
Council Chairperson Kirk presided at the meeting.
BRIEFING SESSION
Linda Hamilton, Executive Director, briefed the Council on the evening’s agenda.
The meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1987, AT 6:00 P.M. IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 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 EARL F. HARDWICK.
Mayor Palmer DePaulis, Roger Cutler, city attorney, Kathryn Marshall, city recorder, and Lynda Domino, chief deputy recorder, were present.
Council Chairperson Kirk presided at and Councilmember Mabey conducted the meeting.
The Council led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Minutes
Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Hardwick seconded to approve the minutes of the Salt Lake City Council for the regular meeting held Tuesday, January 20, 1987, which motion carried, all members voting aye except Councilmember Fonnesbeck who was absent for the vote.
(M 87-1)
Special Recognition
#1. The Mayor and Council presented the January Tourism Ambassador of the Month Award to Jeanette Padley. Mayor DePaulis said Ms. Padley acted as Delta Airlines marketing office secretary and was instrumental in organizing and coordinating familiarization tours for professional visitors to Utah. Participants of the tours consisted of travel agents, meeting planners, and airline personnel and according to Jack Brown, Delta’s District Marketing Manager, Ms. Padley’s efforts had resulted in hundreds of visits by professional planners to Utah. These were people who sold their companies, clients and friends on destination places for business and for pleasure. Mayor DePaulis thanked Ms. Padley and presented her with a certificate of appreciation. Ms. Padley said she was honored to receive the certificate and thanked the Council and Mayor for the award.
(G 87-7)
PETITIONS
Petition 400-445 by Jim Sifantonakis.
RE: A request that Salt Lake City rezone the property on the northwest corner of 300 South and 700 East from a Residential “R-6” to a Business “B-3” classification for the purpose of constructing a fast-food restaurant.
ACTION: Councilmember Bittner moved and Councilmember Hardwick seconded to set a public hearing for Tuesday, March 10, 1987, at 6:45 p.m., which motion carried, all members voting aye except Councilmember Fonnesbeck who was absent for the vote.
(P 86-343)
Petition 400-449 by the Kroh Brothers.
RE: The annexation of the south entrance to the Brickyard Shopping Center fronting on 33rd South, approximately 1.08 acres.
ACTION: Councilmember Bittner moved and Councilmember Hardwick seconded to adopt Ordinance 7 of 1987 recognizing the adoption of amendment 58 to the Master Annexation Policy Declaration; extending the limits of Salt Lake City to include the “Kroh Annexation”; zoning the same Commercial “C-3A” by amending the Use District Map as adopted by Section 51-12-1 of the Revised Ordinances of Salt Lake City, Utah, 1965, which motion carried, all members voting aye except Councilmember Fonnesbeck who was absent for the vote.
(P 86-283)
DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS
CITY COUNCIL
#1. RE: A legislative action to rezone from “R-2A” to “R-1” certain properties lying within the area bounded by North Temple on the south, Redwood Road on the east, I-15 on the west, and the City limits on the north.
ACTION: Councilmember Bittner moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to refer this issue to the Planning Commission for a recommendation, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(P 87-33)
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
#1. RE: An interlocal agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy for a heating and cooling assessment program for the Central Business District.
ACTION: Councilmember Bittner moved and Councilmember Hardwick seconded to adopt Resolution 12 of 1987 authorizing the execution of a grant agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation and the U.S. Department of Energy for a grant to Salt Lake City Corporation of $45,000 to undertake a district heating and cooling assessment program for the Central Business District, which motion carried, all members voting aye except Councilmember Fonnesbeck who was absent for the vote.
(C 87-13)
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
#1. RE: An ordinance granting to Evans & Sutherland Computer Corporation the right to construct and operate communication cables over and under Komus Drive located in Research Park.
ACTION: Councilmember Bittner moved and Councilmember Hardwick seconded to adopt Ordinance 8 of 1987 granting to Evans & Sutherland Computer Corporation, a Utah Corporation authorized to and doing business in the State of Utah, its successors and assigns, the right and privilege to construct, erect, operate, and maintain over and under certain city streets, alleys and public ways, wires, cables, and underground conduits, in connection with its telecommunication business, which motion carried, all members voting aye except Councilmember Fonnesbeck who was absent for the vote.
(O 87-3)
MAYOR’S OFFICE
#1. RE: The appointment of Faun O. Hansen as an alternate for a five-year term on the Board of Adjustment.
ACTION: Without objection this was referred to the consent agenda.
(I 87-1)
#2. RE: The appointment of Craig Peterson to fill the unexpired term of John Hiskey, extending through October 27, 1990, on the Housing Authority Board.
ACTION: Without objection this was referred to the consent agenda.
(I 87-7)
#3. RE: The solid waste disposal budget prepared by Salt Lake County pursuant to an existing interlocal agreement.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to adopt Resolution 14 of 1987 approving the solid waste disposal budget pursuant to an existing interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation and Salt Lake County; and request that the Mayor direct the City Attorney’s Office to review and rewrite the interlocal agreement to clarify duties and responsibilities of all parties In the agreement, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(B 87-2)
PUBLIC UTILITIES
#1. RE: An interlocal agreement with Utah State University for certain sludge, soil and plant tests on airport property at the Hinkley Farm.
ACTION: Councilmember Bittner moved and Councilmember Hardwick seconded to adopt Resolution 13 of 1987 authorizing the execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation arid Utah State University wherein Utah State University agrees to provide certain sludge, soil and plant tests for the city on airport property at the Hinckley Farm, which motion carried, all members voting aye except Councilmember Fonnesbeck who was absent for the vote.
(C 87-14)
PUBLIC HEARING
Petition 400-451 by le Hughes, et al.
RE: A public hearing at 6:30 p.m. to obtain public comment concerning the rezoning of certain properties on Beacon Drive, Indian Hills Circle, Ute Circle, Eagle Way, Indian Hills Drive and Kensington Avenue from a Residential “R-2” to Residential “R-V’ classification.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Fonnesbeck seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
Councilmember Kirk moved and Councilmember Hardwick seconded to adopt Ordinance 9 of 1987 rezoning the property as recommended by the Planning Commission from Residential “R-2” to Residential “R-l”, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
DISCUSSION: Vernon Jorgensen, planning director, outlined the area on a map showing the property that the petitioner wanted rezoned and said that of the 125 properties in the area, 7 were on record as being duplexes. He said if other duplexes were in the area they did not have permits. He also outlined an adjacent area which the Planning Commission recommended be rezoned too. He said the adjoining property to the north and east of both areas was zoned “R-1”. He said there were 4 vacant lots which could have duplexes constructed on them and also said that under the present ordinance if a building was converted to a duplex, it would have to meet the square footage requirement and off-street parking requirement. He said many of the existing buildings could not meet the parking requirement. He said the Planning Commission recommended the zoning change since it was in keeping with the community plan and the lot sizes met “R-1” standards.
The Planning Commission’s recommendation was that all the property now zoned “R-2” south of 13th South to the north side of Skyline Drive and east of Wasatch Drive extending to the existing “R-l” zone on the west side of Roxbury Road, the Indian Hills School and the west line of properties fronting on Dover Road be rezoned to “R-l”.
Councilmember Fonnesbeck asked if there were signs that the neighborhood was starting to change and if “mother-in-law” apartments were being added to homes which was causing the neighbors concern. Mr. Jorgensen said the concern was with the vacant lots more than conversions since very few homes met the parking requirement. Mr. Stoler asked how many homes had small basement apartments to which Mr. Jorgensen said he did not know since permits were not taken out.
Councilmember Kirk asked how many owners in the area were in favor. Mr. Jorgensen said that 43 of the 50 owners in the original area signed the petition and said both areas were notified of the Planning Commission’s hearing and the Council’s hearing. Councilmember Kirk said she attended the Planning Commission’s hearing and only one person expressed opposition.
Gayle Hughes, petitioner, said single family dwellings were predominate in the area. She expressed her concern that duplexes could be constructed on the vacant lots and said the narrow streets would not accommodate additional traffic. She said the area was originally intended for single family dwellings and the re- zoning would be logical since the area to the east was zoned “R-l” and the East Bench Master Plan called for the preservation of the existing residential characteristics of the neighborhoods on the East Bench.
Councilmember Fonnesbeck asked if people were aware that basement apartments would be eliminated when they signed the petition. Mrs. Hughes indicated that she thought they were. The following people spoke in opposition to the zoning change: Dr. Paul Clayton, 2545 Beacon Drive, said a prime selling point for his home was that it could be converted to a duplex. Sherm Hinckley, 2579 Beacon, was concerned about elderly residents who would not be able to have “live ins” and said he thought it was an encroachment on property owners’ rights. Ruby Kromar, 1547 Wasatch Drive, was concerned about the area recommended by the Planning Commission being rezoned and .wanted the option of having a duplex. The following people spoke in support of the rezoning: Richard Hughes, 1438 Indian Hills Circle, wanted the neighborhood to remain as it was now and was concerned that if another builder purchased the vacant lots they may build duplexes. Alex Oblad, 1415 Roxbury; Jay Horrocks, 1467 Indian Hills; Howard Tanner, 2515 Beacon, wanted to maintain the atmosphere of a quiet neighborhood. Ryan Selberg, 1431 Indian Hills Circle, did not want traffic to increase since there were no sidewalks for school children to walk on.
Norm Olsen, Olsen Brothers Builders, said he owned 5 lots in the area and assured the city and the residents that he intended to build single-family homes since he felt duplexes were out of character with the neighborhood. He did not oppose the zoning change. Mrs. C. F. Anderson, 1491 Ute Drive, asked about the difference between a “mother-in-law” apartment and a duplex.
Councilmember Fonnesbeck said that a “mother-in-law” apartment was added to a home which was specifically built to be a single-family dwelling such as converting a basement into an apartment. She said often parking was not provided and these types of apartments were usually built illegally and did not meet code. Mrs. Anderson also asked if an existing apartment in a residence would be allowed to remain. Councilmember Fonnesbeck said if a permit had been taken out to build the apartment it would be allowed.
Councilmember Kirk asked why the Planning Commission expanded the boundaries. Mr. Jorgensen said because it was a more logical boundary, fit in with the master plan, and the homes were basically the same type, size, and character. Mayor DePaulis asked about the original zoning of the area. Mr. Jorgensen said it was zoned “R-2” from the beginning because at that time “R-2” was the most restricted area. He indicated that originally the “R-2” zone contemplated actual duplexes and not “mother-in-law” apartments which he said had always been illegal. He also said the “R-1” zone would allow greater protection against group homes in the area and said the “R-l” zone limited the type of use and cut down on street parking.
Councilmember Kirk supported the rezoning since it fit with the East Bench Master Plan and most of the residents supported it. Councilmember Fonnesbeck said neighborhoods went through natural cycles and the first sign of a deteriorating cycle in a neighborhood was when homes were divided. She said she thought the neighborhood belonged to those who wanted to live there rather than those who viewed the area as an economic asset. Councilmember Hardwick supported the rezoning and said he thought most landlords were nonresidents.
(P 87-1)
The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.