PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
TUESDAY, JULY 16, 1985
THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, MET AS A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON TUESDAY, JULY 16, 1985, AT 4:30 P.M. IN ROOM 211 CITY AND COUNTY BUILDING.
THE FOLLOWING COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT: RONALD WHITEHEAD THOMAS M. GODFREY GRANT MABEY ROSELYN N. KIRK SYDNEY R. FONNESBECK EDWARD W. PARKER EARL F. HARDWICK.
BRIEFING SESSION
#1. Carole Stokes briefed the Council on the evening’s agenda. She presented the Council with the status of City Creek Canyon and indicated that the use of the canyon had already been determined for 1985 and no changes could be made until after Labor Day. A discussion will be held in September to determine the best pattern for the Canyon for 1986. oselyn Kirk led a discussion with the Council concerning the Research Park rezoning. She read a drafted resolution supporting the establishment of a joint citizen, city, and university committee to review development of Research Park. Larry Livingston briefed the Council on amendments drafted concerning the Bush and Gudgell petition for a conditional use in a C-1 zone.
#2. Al Haines, LeRoy Hooton, and Mayor DePaulis briefed the Council on the water supply situation for Salt Lake. They indicated that although the City’s distribution system had experienced some glitches this year, the City, due to its preferential right to the water in Deer Creek Reservoir, has an adequate supply for 1985. Mayor DePaulis indicated to the Council that the CUP and Little Dell dam are the City’s long-term water prospects, that although the City was growing, when the projects come on line the City will have adequate resources for approximately 20 years.
#3. Dave Spatafore briefed the Council on the issues affecting the City which were dealt with in the State Legislature’s Special Session last month. He indicated that there was one issue in particular which concerned Salt Lake: The status of the portion of the City’s sales tax revenues which would be used for flooding or returned to the cities. Mr. Spatafore indicated that the Legislature had set those funds aside for next year to be used either for flooding as needed or to be used to pay off a bond issued on the expansion of the Utah State Prison.
Mr. Spatafore indicated that he was in the process of drafting and locating sponsors for a bill which would call for the return of those funds to the cities if they are not used for flooding as originally planned. Mr. Spatafore indicated that the interim committees are discussing a bill proposing that the state be held responsible for conforming to municipal planning and zoning when establishing institutions within municipal boundaries, this proposal would affect the Research Park development.
The briefing session adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON TUESDAY, JULY 16, 1985, AT 6:00 P.M. IN ROOM 301 CITY AND COUNTY BUILDING.
THE FOLLOWING COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT: RONALD WEIITEHEAD THOMAS M. GODFREY GRANT MABEY ROSELYN N. KIRK SYDNEY R. FONNESBECK EDWARD W. PARKER EARL F. HARDWICK.
Mayor Palmer DePaulis, Albert Haines, chief administrative officer, Roger Cutler, city attorney, Kathryn Marshall, city recorder, and Lynda Domino, chief deputy recorder, were present.
Councilmember Whitehead conducted the meeting and Council Chairperson Fonnesbeck presided at the meeting.
Police Chaplain Robert Hyden gave the invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Minutes.
Councilmember Parker moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to approve the minutes of the Salt Lake City Council for the regular meetings held Tuesday, July 9, 1985, and Thursday, July 11, 1985, which motion carried, all members voting aye except Councilmember Mabey who abstained and Councilmember Kirk who was absent when the vote was taken.
(M 85-1)
PETITIONS
Petition 400-249 of 1984 by William Bennett/Janice Turner.
RE: An ordinance closing two alleys between Logan and Bryan Avenues and 700 and 800 East.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to adopt Ordinance 54 of 1985 closing two alleys between Logan and Bryan Avenues and 700 East and 800 East in Salt Lake City, Utah, and requiring certain conditions, which motion carried, all members voting aye except Councilmember Kirk who was absent when the vote was taken.
(P 85-11, P 85-13)
Petition 400-281 of 1985 Northwest Quadrant Phase 2, Rezoning Condas Property.
RE: The rezoning of the Condas property located at 700 South to 1300 South and 4400 West to 4800 West from A-l to M-1A.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to schedule a public hearing for Tuesday, August 13, 1985, at 7:15 p.m. to discuss this rezoning, which motion carried, all members voting aye except Councilmember Kirk who was absent when the vote was taken.
(P 85-141)
Petition 400-287 of 1985 by Ellen Forney.
RE: The vacation of a right of way on the east side of 337 Laker Court.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to schedule a public hearing for Tuesday, August 13, 1985, at 7:30 p.m. to discuss this petition, which motion carried, all members voting aye except Councilmember Kirk who was absent when the vote was taken.
(P 85-142)
Petition 400-310 of 1985 by Bush and Gudgell.
RE: An ordinance approving the revision of zoning ordinances to allow detached car washes as conditional uses in C-l zones.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to amend Section 4 of the ordinance as follows: (a) The car wash shall be an accessory use and on the same site and in conjunction with a self service or full service gasoline sales establishment, and shall be limited to a maximum of three wash bays. The car wash facility must be operated by the gasoline sales company operating on the site; (b) The car wash and all drying and vacuuming areas shall be located no less than 25 feet from abutting property lines when the adjoining property is residentially zoned or when it is being used for residential purposes, and said 25 feet shall be permanently landscaped as yard area (e) Adequate provisions shall be made for the stacking of cars so as to not infringe on any required yard areas, setback areas or project onto adjoining alleys or public streets. A minimum stacking space of five cars per by shall be provided (g) Such other conditions as may be necessary to adequately protect the adjoining residential areas, including compliance with noise ordinances which motion carried, all members voting aye.
Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to adopt Ordinance 55 of 1985, as amended, amending Title 51 of the Revised Ordinances of Salt Lake City, Utah, 1965, relating to zoning in Commercial C-l districts and providing that detached automatic car washes may be permitted as a conditional use within such districts, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
DISCUSSION: Councilmember Fonnesbeck asked about the hours of operation for the car washes. Larry Livingston, council office, said that hours of operation would be the same as gasoline sales or would be more restrictive. Councilmember Mabey asked that Section 4 (g) include compliance with the noise ordinances.
(P 85-68)
DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS
CITY ATTORNEY
#1. RE: An amendment to Ordinance No. l7A of Title 20 of the Revised Ordinances of Salt Lake City, Utah, 1965, relating to charitable and religious solicitations.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to schedule a public hearing for Tuesday, August 6, 1985, at 7:30 p.m. to discuss this amendment, which motion carried, all members voting aye except Councilmember Kirk who was absent when the vote was taken.
(O 85-26)
CITY COUNCIL
#1. RE: Animal Control Advisory Board.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to adopt Ordinance 56 of 1985 repealing Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Revised Ordinances of Salt Lake City, Utah, 1965, relating to Animal Control Advisory Board, which motion carried, all members voting aye except Councilmember Kirk who was absent when the vote was taken.
(O 85-23)
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
#1. RE: An ordinance amending Chapter 8 of Title 5 relating to fees and requirements for demolition permits.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to schedule a public hearing for Tuesday, August 6, 1985, at 7:15 p.m. to discuss this ordinance, which motion carried, all members voting aye except Councilmember Kirk who was absent when the vote was taken.
(O 85-25)
FINANCE
#1. RE: An interlocal agreement with UDOT for the 1700 South street widening project.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to adopt Resolution 84 of 1985 authorizing the execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation and the Utah Department of Transportation to widen, operate and maintain 1700 South Street and its appurtenances, which motion carried, all members voting aye except Councilmember Kirk who was absent when the vote was taken.
(C 85-323)
#2. RE: Issuance of $5,750,000 of Industrial Development Revenue Bonds to Holland Equipment Company for development of an 11.8 acre industrial park, and an expansion of the existing Holland Equipment Company facility.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to schedule a public hearing for Tuesday, August 6, 1985, at 6:25 p.m. to discuss this request, which motion carried, all members voting aye except Councilmember Kirk who was absent when the vote was taken.
(Q 85-6)
MAYOR’S OFFICE
#1. RE: Appointment of Elizabeth Ann Wolf to the Salt Lake City Municipal Solicitations Committee.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to approve this appointment, which motion carried, all members voting aye except Councilmember Kirk who was absent when the vote was taken.
(I 85-11)
#2. RE: An ordinance amendment relating to handicap parking on private property.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to adopt Ordinance 57 of 1985 amending Article 8 of the Traffic Code of the Revised Ordinances of Salt Lake City, Utah, 1965, by renumbering Section 160A to Section 160 and amending said section, and by adding a new Section 160.1 relating to handicap parking on private property, to enable the Salt Lake City Police Department to issue citations to vehicles illegally parked in handicap parking stalls on private property, which motion carried, all members voting aye except Councilmember Kirk who was absent when the vote was taken.
(O 85-22)
#3. RE: Memorandum of Understanding with AFSCME.
ACTION: Councilmember Parker moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to suspend the rules and on first reading adopt Resolution 85 of 1985 authorizing the execution of the Memorandum of Understanding between Salt Lake City Corporation and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, which motion carried, all members voting aye except Councilmember Kirk who was absent when the vote was taken.
(C 85-324)
#4. RE: Memorandum of Understanding with AFSCME.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Hardwick seconded to suspend the rules and on first reading adopt Resolution 86 of 1985 authorizing the execution of the Memorandum of Understanding between Salt Lake City Corporation and the Western Alliance of State, County and Municipal Employees, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(C 85-325)
#5. RE: The appointment of Lance Bateman as Finance Director, pursuant to Section 24-3-4 of the Revised Ordinances of Salt Lake City, Utah, 1965.
ACTION: Councilmember Parker moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to refer this appointment to the Committee of the Whole, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(I 85-15)
#6. RE: The appointment of Rodger Neve as Director of Administrative Services, pursuant to Section 24-3-2 of the Revised Ordinances of Salt Lake City, Utah, 1965.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to refer this appointment to the Committee of the Whole, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(I 85-16)
#7. RE: The appointment of Albert E. Haines as Chief Administrative Officer, pursuant to Section 24-2-2 of the Revised Ordinances of Salt Lake City, Utah, 1965.
ACTION: Councilmember Parker moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to refer this appointment to the Committee of the Whole, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(I 85-17)
POLICE DEPARTMENT
#1. RE: An ordinance relating to burglar alarm businesses.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to adopt Ordinance 58 of 1985 amending Sections 3, 4, 5, and 6 of Chapter 35 of Title 20 of the Revised Ordinances of Salt Lake City, Utah, 1965, relating to burglar alarm businesses, which motion carried, all members voting aye except Councilmember Kirk who was absent when the vote was taken.
(O 85-19)
PUBLIC WORKS
#1. RE: Contract for Special Improvement District No. 40-R-7 (miscellaneous streets).
ACTION: Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Hardwick seconded to adopt Resolution 83 of 1985 awarding the construction contract to Workman Construction, Inc. for construction of improvements of Salt Lake City, Utah, Concrete Replacement Special Improvement District No. 40-R-7, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
DISCUSSION: Max Peterson, city engineer, said that Workman Construction submitted the low bid and he recommended that the contract be awarded to them.
(Q 85-3)
#2. RE: Contract for Special Improvement District No. 38-760 (900 North - Starcrest to Redwood Road).
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Parker seconded to adopt Resolution 82 of 1985 awarding the construction contract to Workman Construction, Inc. for construction of improvements of Salt Lake City, Utah, Concrete Replacement Special Improvement District No. 38-760, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
DISCUSSION: Max Peterson, city engineer, said that Workman Construction submitted the low bid and he recommended that the contract be awarded to them.
(Q 85-2)
#3. RE: An interlocal agreement with the Utah Department of Transportation regarding the Sugar House Mini Park lease.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to adopt Resolution 87 of 1985 authorizing the execution of the Sugar House Mini Park addendum to the interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation and the Utah Department of Transportation, to include an additional parcel of land, formerly railroad right of way, now known as Parcel 228D:A on Project No. 1-80-3(4)120, which motion carried, all members voting aye except Councilmember Kirk who was absent when the vote was taken.
(C 84-167)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Building Heights in P-1 Districts
RE: A public hearing held at 6:15 p.m. to consider an ordinance amending Section 51-l2B-3(b) of the Revised Ordinances of Salt Lake City, Utah, 1965, relating to the height of buildings in the Foothill Preservation P-1 District.
ACTION: Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Parker seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voting aye except Councilmember Fonnesbeck who was absent when the vote was taken.
Councilmember Kirk moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to adopt Ordinance 59 of 1985 amending Section 51-12B-3(b) of the Revised Ordinances of Salt Lake City, Utah, 1965, relating to the height of buildings in the Foothill Preservation P-1 District, which motion carried, all members voting aye except Councilmember Fonnesbeck who was absent when the vote was taken.
DISCUSSION: Vernon Jorgensen, planning director, explained that the Council previously adopted the Foothill Development F-1 Overlay Zone ordinance regarding the height of buildings. He said the feeling was that this should also apply to the P-1 zone, which is the foothill protection area. Councilmember Kirk said she thought that the people in her district would support this ordinance. No one from the audience addressed this issue.
(O 85-21)
Petition 400-314 of 1985 by Ivory and Company.
RE: A public hearing held at 6:25 p.m. to discuss the request that property located at approximately 803 North Redwood Road be rezoned from a Residential R-2A to a Business B-3 classification.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to approve the zoning change, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
DISCUSSION: Vernon Jorgensen, planning director, outlined the area on a map and said that the property would be used for a post office. He said that the post office would serve as a buffer between the existing shopping center and a PUD. Mr. Jorgensen said that the Planning Commission recommended this rezoning. There was discussion about a need to enlarge the shopping center to the north in which case the post office would preclude expansion. Mr. Jorgensen indicated that there would probably not be a need to expand this shopping center since Smith’s Food King has plans to rebuild the Rose Park shopping center. John Schwab, 870 North Redwood Road, opposed the post office and B. T. Price opposed relocating the post office.
(P 85-70)
Airport Noise Level Regulations.
RE: A public hearing held at 6:45 p.m. to discuss an ordinance relating to airport noise regulations.
ACTION: Councilmember Parker moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to adopt Ordinance 53 of 1985 amending Title 2 of the Revised Ordinances of Salt Lake City, Utah, 1965, by adding a new Chapter 20 relating to noise regulations, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
DISCUSSION: Louis Miller, director of airports, explained that the purpose of the ordinance is to prohibit the operation of stage 1, 4-engine aircraft at Salt Lake International Airport. He said that to his knowledge there was no opposition to the ordinance and he added that John McNamara with the Air Transport Association supported the ordinance and would send a written statement to that effect Tom Allison, Western Airlines, supported the ordinance and said that it is in accordance with the policies of the Air Transport Association. He read a statement of support, a copy of which is on file in the recorders office. Floyd Thompson, 816 Gladiola, and B. T. Price supported the ordinance.
(O 85-18)
Petition 400-324 of 1985 by University of Utah/Research Park.
RE: A public hearing held at 7:15 p.m. to discuss a request for an amendment of Chapter 19A “Research Development R-D District” of Title 51 by amending Section 5l-l9A-1 to allow facilities for education and training, university related hospitals and clinics, university related conference centers and related facilities, and university related child care facilities.
ACTION: Councilmember Fonnesbeck moved and Councilmember Parker seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
Councilmember Kirk moved and Councilmember Parker seconded to conceptually approve amending Section 5l-19A-1, of the Revised Ordinances of Salt Lake City, Utah, 1965, relating to permitted uses within a Research Development R-D district and permitting additional uses within the district; and consider the resolution regarding the joint citizen, city and university committee on August 6, 1985, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
DISCUSSION: Vernon Jorgensen, planning director, explained that Research Park officials feel there is a need for additional uses at Research Park but these uses are not specifically outlined in the present ordinance. He outlined the additional uses included in the ordinance amendment and said that in the past all buildings have been reviewed by the City. He said that the sign provision would remain the same. Mr. Jorgensen indicated that the Planning Commission recommended the amendment.
The following citizens supported the ordinance amendment, indicating that Salt Lake needs to invest in the future of high technology and also indicating that facilities are needed for people from outside the area who attend conferences and visit the park for professional reasons. Scott Matheson, 185 South State Street, Charles Davis, 175 So. West Temple, James Brophy, 2592 Elizabeth Street, Brad Bertoch, 417 Wakara Way, Claire Turner, 1741 Southmoor Drive, Wayne Brown, 1630 Arlington Drive.
The following citizens expressed concern about the preservation of the neighborhoods in the area and about increased traffic caused by expansion at Research Park. Barry Esham, SLACC, Steve Alder, 852 So. 2200 E., Maryann Webster, 938 Military Drive, Jim Byrne, 912 Foothill Drive. Jack Bennett expressed concern with commercial aspects which might be brought into Research Park. Randon Wilson, 860 Monument Park Circle, opposed changes to the R-D zone as proposed.
Councilmember Godfrey asked about the possibility of having a conditional use for additional facilities. Charles Evans, petitioner, said they would consider this suggestion as an alternative. He added that their internal controls restrict any service organization to a minimal portion of a facility, they cannot have advertising, and they have to survive on the internal market of the park. Mr. Jorgensen did not object to specifying certain uses as conditional uses although the Planning Commission did not feel “it was necessary." He also mentioned that a private developer is subject to local zoning ordinances.
Councilmember Kirk said that the Community Councils were asking for input about additional building at Research Park and she mentioned that university officials were also interested in setting up a review process with the neighborhoods. She read a resolution proposing the creation of a Research Park Community Advisory Committee in order to encourage neighborhood sensitive development. She suggested that this resolution be placed on the agenda for August 6, 1985, for adoption.
Councilmember Whitehead suggested that the problem of facilitating traffic to this area needs to be addressed and if people continue to fight against changes on certain streets leading into this area, there will be major problems in the future. Councilmember Mabey said that neighborhoods share the responsibility for jobs which are created in an area and the impact which this causes. Councilmember Fonnesbeck suggested that the City needs to make a decision about limiting the influx of cars. Larry Livingston, council office, mentioned two benefits by having a conditional use provision in the ordinance: 1) specific standards would be established, and 2) a public forum would be provided. He cautioned that standards would need to be well thought out and he also mentioned that planning and zoning is overburdened with projects.
(P 85-72)
The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.