April 3, 2008

 

SUMMARY OF ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION AT THE APRIL 2, 2008, MEETING.

 

The following summary of actions by the Historic Landmark Commission is being provided to you for information purposes only. No action by the Administration or Council is required at this time.

 

Universe Project — A discussion by the University of Utah concerning the University of Utah’s Universe Project, a mixed use development proposed to be located in the existing parking lot immediately west of the Rice Eccles Stadium on the University of Utah campus. Public comment concerning the proposed development is encouraged; however, the Historic Landmark Commission’s role in this process will be advisory. The site is adjacent to the University Historic District, zoned I Institutional, and in Council District 6, represented by JT Martin. (Staff: Nick Norris at 535-6173 or nick.norris@slcgov.com)

 

Decision: Issues only, no decision was made at this time.

Council District: 6

Council Member: JT Martin

 

Petition No. 470-06-55 Everest Builders (New Construction) – A request by Everest Builders, represented by Eric Saxey to construct a 23-unit condominium at approximately 256, 262, and 268 South 700 East and 695 and 673 East 300 South. The properties are located in the Central City Historic District, RMF-45 Zoning District, and Council District Four represented by Luke Garrott. As an issues only public hearing, the Historic Landmark Commission will not make any final approvals on the project during this meeting. (Staff: Robin Zeigler at 535-7758 or robin.zeigler@slcgov.com)

 

Decision: Issues only, no decision was made, however, an architectural committee was appointed to meet late April, date TBD.

Council District: 4

Council Member: Luke Garrott

 

Petition No. 470-07- 31 Salt Lake City Library/ O.C. Tanner (Major Alteration) ― A request by OC Tanner, represented by Rob Pett of MJSA, for final approval of major alterations to the rear façade of the Landmark Site located at approximately 15 South State Street. The structure is the old Salt Lake Library/Hansen Planetarium and is listed on the City’s Register of Cultural Resources. The property is located in the Central Business District D-1 Zoning District and Council District Four represented by Luke Garrott. (Staff: Nick Norris at 535-6173 or nick.norris@slcgov.com)

 

Decision: Approved with conditions

Council District: 4

Council Member: Luke Garrott

 

Petition No. 470-08-08 Lawrence House (Legalization) ― A request by Michael Lawrence to legalize exterior work to the home that was done prior to issuing a Certificate of Appropriateness. The work included replacing windows and removal of a second entry on the primary entrance of the home. The entry was replaced by a new window and brick. The property is located at approximately 285 North ‘C’ Street in the SR-1A Special Development Pattern Residential District and Council District Three represented by Eric Jergensen. (Staff: Nick Norris at 535-6173 or nick.norris@slcgov.com)

 

Decision: Approved with conditions

Council District: 3

Council Member: Eric Jergensen

 

Petition No. 470-08-09 Svendsen House (Major Alteration) ― A request by Paul Svendsen for major alterations to the property located at 903 East Second Avenue in the Avenues Historic District. The proposal includes restoring the front porch of the home, rebuilding an addition on the rear of the home that exceeds the maximum principal building height in the SR-1A Zoning District and a new garage in the rear yard. The property is located in the SR-1A Special Development Pattern Residential District and Council District Three represented by Eric Jergensen. (Staff: Nick Norris at 535-6173 or nick.norris@slcgov.com)

 

Decision: Approved with conditions

Council District: 3

Council Member: Eric Jergensen