ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING
The regular administrative hearing for the Salt Lake City Planning Division was held on Wednesday, October 30, 2002 at 4:30 p.m. at the City and County Building, 451 South State Street, in Room 542. Doug Wheelwright, Deputy Planning Director, was present as the hearing officer and called the meeting to order.
COLUMBIA SUBDIVISION AMENDMENT by Sonic Drive-In requesting a subdivision amendment to consolidate Lots 1 through 7 of the Columbia Subdivision located at the northwest corner of State Street and 1300 South Street for the purpose of constructing a new retail service establishment with a drive-through. Combining the seven lots will create one parcel with 25,380 square feet in a “CC” Commercial Corridor Zone. (Staff – Greg Mikolash)
No one was present to represent Sonic Drive-In.
Neighboring property owners present to review the plans were:
Joyce Lee at 1191 South 1700 East
Rosa Runnoe at 53 South 600 East
Phil Uipi at 313 East 900 South
Sione Putouia at 57 East 1300 South
Malakai Samate at 57 East 1300 South
Gary L. Peterson at 1220 South State Street
Mr. Mikolash explained that Sonic Drive-In is proposing to construct a new restaurant on the old Blimpies and Salvation Army site. Seven lots in the Columbia Subdivision will be consolidated to create one 25,000-square-foot lot. The Blimpies building on the corner and the Salvation Army building will be demolished for the new construction. The site plan that shows the proposed dimensions of the building, landscaping, parking and drive-through has been submitted to the Building Services and Licensing Division for review. The alley will remain as is so that all abutting property owners to the alley will retain access. Mr. Mikolash noted that there have been problems with the property since it has been vacant, and after speaking with a Housing/Zoning Enforcement Officer, he would advise the property owner to go forward with the demolition process.
Mr. Mikolash reviewed City department comments. Engineering comments reflect how the plat should appear for recording purposes. The approaches are required to be reconfigured or upgraded to meet current standards, sidewalks on the corners are required to meet ADA access, and any deteriorated asphalt or portions of the park strip that need repairing or replacing require a permit from Engineering. The Transportation Division has no problems with the proposal, and other department comments do not effect the approval of the subdivision amendment. Mr. Mikolash said that the Planning Division recommends approval for consolation of the lots based on compliance with department comments.
Responding to questions by the neighbors, Mr. Wheelwright explained that about 80 percent of subdivision approvals go through the administrative hearing process. Anyone wishing to appeal the administrative decision may do so with the Planning Commission. The old subdivision plat has several lot lines that have existed for nearly 100 years, and it has been used as such for 50 years. The proposal is basically preparing the property record for a new site plan to develop the entire area. Once the subdivision amendment is approved, the Applicant may apply for a building permit and the building permit will be issued from the Building Services and Licensing Division. Obtaining a building permit does not require a public hearing, but the plans must meet zoning and building code requirements. This proposal does not require a zoning change. The site plan has been submitted, and interested parties may review it with the Building Services and Licensing Division in Room 215. It was noted that sale of the property to the Applicant was contingent upon the approval of the subdivision amendment.
THEREFORE, Mr. Wheelwright approved the Columbia Subdivision Amendment explaining that the Applicants are required to prepare the recorded plat and record it with the Salt Lake County Recorder’s Office.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:42 p.m.