SALT LAKE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Room 326 of the City & County Building
451 South State Street, Salt Lake City, Utah
A roll is being kept of all who attended the Planning Commission Meeting. The meeting was called to order at 5:30:12 PM. Audio recordings of the Planning Commission meetings are retained for an indefinite period of time.
Present for the Planning Commission meeting were: Chairperson Emily Drown, Vice Chairperson Andres Paredes; Commissioners Maurine Bachman, Jamie Bowen, Angela Dean, Michael Fife, Michael Gallegos, Carolynn Hoskins, Matt Lyon and Clark Ruttinger.
Planning Staff members present at the meeting were: Nora Shepard, Planning Director; Nick Norris, Planning Manager; Casey Stewart, Senior Planner; Jonathan Goates, Principal Planner; Amy Thompson, Principal Planner; Deborah Severson, Administrative Secretary and Paul Nielson, Senior City Attorney.
Field Trip
A field trip was held prior to the work session. Planning Commissioners present were: Maurine Bachman, Michael Fife, Emily Drown, Michael Gallegos and Clark Ruttinger. Staff members in attendance were Nick Norris, Casey Stewart, Jonathan Goates and Amy Thompson.
The following sites were visited:
• Townes on 7th - Staff gave an overview of the proposal.
o The Commission asked if the project complied with height requirements. Staff stated yes, it is under the 45 foot height limit.
• Redwood Landing Planned Development- Staff gave an overview of the proposal and oriented the Commissioners to the site.
o The Commission asked about the location of the proposed road. Staff stated it is on the south side of the proposal.
• Local Historic District: Staff gave an overview of the boundaries of the proposed historic district.
REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR 5:30:26 PM
Chairperson Emily Drown stated she had nothing to report.
Vice Chairperson Paredes stated he had nothing to report.
REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR 5:30:33 PM
Ms. Nora Shepard, Planning Director, stated she had nothing to report.
5:30:39 PM
Townes at 7th Street Planned Development - A request by Wes Graham for approval of a proposed seven unit residential condominium project with reduced front and rear yard building setbacks. Per the request, the front yard setback would be reduced from the required 25 feet to approximately 12.5 feet and the rear yard setback from 30 feet to approximately 27 feet. The planning commission may consider different setback reductions. The property is located at approximately 323 and 325 South 700 East and is located in a RMF-45 zoning district (Residential Multi-family) in Council District 4, represented by Derek Kitchen. (Staff contact: Casey Stewart at 801-535-6260 or casey.stewart@slcgov.com) Case Number PLNSUB2016-00140
Mr. Casey Stewart, Senior Planner, reviewed the petition as presented in the Staff Report (located in the case file). He stated Staff was recommending the Planning Commission approve the petition as presented.
Mr. Wes Graham and Mr. Drew Menlove reviewed the project and new design. They reviewed the Planned Development request and asked the Commission for any questions or comments.
The Commission and Applicant reviewed the following:
• The traffic flow on the property and if there was enough turning radius for each unit.
PUBLIC HEARING 5:38:58 PM
Chairperson Drown opened the Public Hearing.
Ms. Cindy Cromer stated the Commission had not seen the first drawing that was presented at the Open House. She stated the style was a box car building in terms of its lack of orientation to the street however, thanks to Staff the current version was much improved. Ms. Cromer reviewed the issues with the previous proposal and improvements to the current proposal. She thanked the Commission and the Applicant for the work on the project and for producing a better product.
Chairperson Drown closed the Public Hearing.
The Commission and Staff discussed the following
• The rear yard setbacks and ensuring the elevator was the only encroachment into that setback.
MOTION 5:42:40 PM
Commissioner Gallegos stated regarding, PLNSUB2016-00140 Townes at 7th Street Planned Development revised, based on the information and analysis in the Staff Report, he moved that the Planning Commission approve the above petition
subject to the conditions one through five as listed in the Staff Report with the added addition to specify the elevator would be the only element of the structure allowed to encroach into the rear yard setback. Commissioner Bowen seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
5:44:04 PM
Vice Chairperson Paredes left the meeting for the evening.
5:44:13 PM
Redwood Landing Industrial Park at approximately 954 S Redwood Road – A request by Shawn Eaton, of Aeurbia Architects, for approval to construct an industrial park. The proposal requires a planned development because it includes more than one building on a single lot, not all buildings will have face the street and the applicants are requesting a modification to the perimeter landscaping requirement. The property is located in the CC Corridor Commercial and M-1 Light Manufacturing Districts in Council District 2 represented by Andrew Johnston. (Staff contact: J.P. Goates at (801)535-7645 or jp.goates@slcgov.com) Case Number PLNSUB2016-00060
Mr. Jonathan Goates, Principal Planner, reviewed the petition as presented in the Staff Report (located in the case file). He stated Staff was recommending the Planning Commission approve the petition as presented.
The Commission and Staff discussed the following:
• The potential development, width and use of the access road on the property.
Mr. Jared Erubia, Aeurbia Architects, Mr. Tom Freeman, Chushman Wakefield and Mr. Chris Howells, Developer, reviewed the access to the property and that the idea was to keep the semi truck and car traffic separate on the site.
The Commission and Applicant discussed the following:
• The traffic flow for the proposal and turning radius for the properties.
• The timeline for the different phases of the proposal.
PUBLIC HEARING 5:51:45 PM
Chairperson Drown opened the Public Hearing.
Mr. Jay Ingleby stated the property at the front of Redwood Road was zoned commercial and the development would not improve the area. He stated the idea was for community based businesses to be constructed in this area not what was proposed. Mr. Ingleby asked the Commission to not approve the petition as it was a proposal to add more industrial uses to an area that was already flooded with industrial uses. He expressed the desire to have more community based businesses in the area and fewer empty buildings.
Chairperson Drown closed the Public Hearing.
The Commission and Staff discussed the following:
• How the Westside Master Plan addressed the subject properties and if the proposal was changing the zoning specified in the Master Plan.
• The property that fronted Redwood Road could be used for commercial development that would achieve the goals of the Master Plan.
• The site plan for the proposal.
MOTION 5:59:49 PM
Commissioner Lyon stated based on the information in the Staff Report, public testimony, and discussion by the Planning Commission, he moved that the Planning Commission approve petition PLNPCM2016-00060, regarding the Redwood Landing Planned Development request subject to conditions one through seven as listed in the Staff Report. Commissioner Fife seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
6:00:42 PM
Yalecrest-Hillside Park Local Historic District - A request to create a new local historic district known as Yalecrest-Hillside Park. The proposed boundary of the Yalecrest-Hillside Park Local Historic District is located at approximately between 1700 East and 1800 East on Laird Avenue, Cornell Circle, and 1300 South. Any owner of real property that is proposed to be rezoned may file a written objection to the inclusion of their property in the proposal within 10 days following the public hearing with the Planning Commission. All written objections will be forwarded to the City Council. The Planning Commission will make a recommendation to the City Council. The subject district is located in Council District 6 represented by Charlie Luke. (Staff contact: Amy Thompson at (801)535-7281 or amy.thompson@slcgov.com) Case number PLNHLC2015-00697
Ms. Amy Thompson, Principal Planner, reviewed the petition as presented in the Staff Report (located in the case file). She stated Staff was recommending the Planning Commission forward a positive recommendation to the City Council regarding the petition.
The Commission and Staff discussed the following:
• The process and information given to the Public regarding the Local Historic District.
Mr. William Lapsley reviewed the proposal and the need to protect their neighborhood from demolitions and the constructed of large homes. He reviewed the history of the neighborhood and the boundaries of the proposed Local Historic District. Mr. Lapsley asked the Commission to forward a favorable recommendation to the City Council regarding the petition.
PUBLIC HEARING 6:12:30 PM
Chairperson Drown opened the Public Hearing.
Ms. Lynn Pershing, Yalecrest Neighborhood Council, reviewed the location of the neighborhood and the importance to preserve its historic nature. She stated the Community Councils supported the designation and asked the Commission to forward a favorable recommendation to the City Council.
The following individuals spoke to the petition: Mr. Roger Little, Mr. Steve Johnson, Ms. Margo Thurman, Ms. Kelly Marrian, Mr. Scott Brown and Ms. Lynn Pershing.
The following comments were made:
• A petition for a conservation district was not applied for as they were told only one petition could be submitted for the area at a time.
• There was great concern and division in the neighborhood over the Local Historic District.
• Many of the neighbors did not want a Local Historic District.
• Would like to see the process restarted under the new regulations.
• The original signatures were not completely in favor of designation but were there to start the discussion.
• Would be a permanent loss of property rights if the Local Historic District were put in place.
• Please stop the process here and do not forward it on to the City Council.
• Supported the petition for the Local Historic District.
• Information on the benefits of a Local Historic District was given to the public and questions were answered.
• The process was followed and met the standards.
• It was important to protect the area from demolitions.
• Miss information was handed out by others regarding the effects of a Local Historic District.
• Would connect to neighboring districts and help the continuous protection of the area.
• May help bring forth other Local Historic Districts that did not want to be “islands”.
• It was really difficult in Utah to attempt and succeed in any citizen imitated endeavor as it was a great fight from all directions.
• Concerned that Commission felt it did not have the discretion to stop the petition.
• This was not an automatic yes and the Commission was to make sure the process was completed under the ordinance and statute.
• The legislature saw fit to set forth a new statute which would be in affect on May 1 and was retroactive to this petition.
• The spirit of the statute was clearly violated as there was a new statute that called for transparency and accurate information.
• There are questions if the information, given out when the initial petition was signed, was accurate.
• The only thing making this area historic was the age of the homes.
• The subject application was eighty percent complete until the postponement from the State and City governments and should be allowed to move forward as is.
• There was adequate and correct information given to the community as the information came directly from the City.
• Yalecrest and the subject subdivision were already on the list of National Historic Places.
• Historic people lived in this area as listed in the Staff Report.
The Commission, Mr. Roger and Mr. Little discussed the Commission’s role in the designation process. They discussed why the Commission should vote against the designation.
Mr. Roger reviewed the petition opposing the designation and the number of signatures on that petition. He stated the initial petition was to start the discussion but was miss-represented to say it was to start the designation.
The Commission and Mr. Nielson discussed the Commission’s role in the Local Historic Designation process and the standards for review. Mr. Nielson stated the ordinance indicated the ballot process did not hinge on a positive or negative recommendation from the Commission and the Commission was tasked with forwarding a recommendation to the City Council.
The Commission and Mr. Nielson discussed the effects of the new legislative statute on the current petitions. Mr. Nielson explained the procedure for new statues going into effect.
The Commission and Staff discussed the retroactive language in the new statute regarding the ballot provisions. They discussed the new provisions that were not currently covered and if the subject petition would comply with the current and new requirements.
Chairperson Drown closed the Public Hearing.
Mr. Lapsley stated when the process was started they were operating under the current law and they had no idea that the legislature was going to address Local Historic Districts. He stated the legislation was the result of one property owner’s influence which created a very difficult process for citizen initiated petitions in the future. Mr. Lapsley discussed the hardship the new statute put on the citizens when they wanted to protect their property. He stated in one of the first property owner meetings they discussed the options and were virtually in agreement against mcmansions and had discussed the possibility of a Character Conservation District. He stated he would withdraw the current petition if those that supported a Character Conservation District would come up with the restrictions to govern the District that property owners could agree on and would limit mcmansions in the area. Mr. Lapsley
stated the point was to protect the property values, the architecture and the history of the neighborhood.
The Commission and Staff discussed the following:
• Was it relevant to consider the calls requesting for individuals to withdraw their signature from the initiation petition.
o The information was included in the Staff Report and was considered public comment but would not be recognized as a formal vote in support or opposition.
• If the signatures to initiate the petition met the requirements.
• The ballot was a great process as it allowed property owners to anonymously cast their vote for or against the designation.
• Staff and Applicant have validated the process should move forward.
MOTION 6:49:29 PM
Commissioner Dean stated regarding, PLNHLC2015-00697 Yalecrest - Hillside Park Local Historic District Designation, based on the analysis and findings listed in the Staff Report, testimony, and information presented, she moved that the Planning Commission transmit a favorable recommendation to the City Council to amend the Zoning Map by adding the H Historic Preservation Overlay district to the proposed Yalecrest – Hillside Park Local Historic District, consisting of fifty three (53) parcels, and located within the Yalecrest neighborhood generally between 1700 East and 1800 East on Laird Avenue, Cornell Circle, and 1300 South. Commissioner Gallegos seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
6:50:48 PM
TSA Zoning District Report - Planning Staff will provide an overview of the TSA zoning district. The report summarizes the review and approval process in the TSA zoning district, what type of projects have been approved and built. An analysis of the zoning standards and development guidelines will be included. A summary of possible changes will be identified. This review was requested by the Planning Commission. (Staff contact: Nick Norris at (801)-535-6173 or nick.norris@slcgov.com )
Mr. Nick Norris, Planning Manager, summarized the TSA Zoning analysis report as presented in the memorandum (located in the Planning Office).
The Commission and Staff discussed the following:
• The historic areas where TSA zoning existed.
• Retail spaces along 400 South.
• The number of affordable units along the TSA zone.
• If the Master Plan defined the goal percentage of affordable units for downtown.
• The real cost of the unit rentals in the city.
• The factors that drive the rental rates for apartments in the city.
• How different cities, with similar zoning, were developing and the styles of buildings being developed around the country.
• How to activate ground floors and create visual interest.
• The use of sustainable building materials.
• Increasing sidewalk width along 400 South.
• If benches would benefit the TSA Zone.
• How to address parking in the TSA Zone.
• The importance to not concentrate affordable housing in one area.
• The standards for affordable housing.
• The TSA scoring system and how developments reach those scores.
• The timeline for modifications to the TSA Zoning ordinance.
• The Planning Commissions role in the process.
• Trying to get some of the updates and work done before Commissioners terms expire in July.
Commissioner Gallegos asked about the accessory dwelling unit program.
Ms. Shepard reviewed the status of ADUs and the updates that would be brought to the Commission at a future meeting.
The Commission and Staff discussed updates to the Planned Development process.
The meeting adjourned at 7:33:18 PM
SALT LAKE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Room 326 of the City & County Building
451 South State Street, Salt Lake City, Utah
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
A roll is being kept of all who attended the Planning Commission Meeting. The meeting was called to order at 5:29:20 PM. Audio recordings of the Planning Commission meetings are retained for an indefinite period of time.
Present for the Planning Commission meeting were: Commissioners Maurine Bachman, Jamie Bowen, Michael Fife, Michael Gallegos, Ivis Garcia, Carolynn Hoskins, and Clark Ruttinger. Chairperson Emily Drown, Vice Chairperson Andres Paredes; Commissioners Angela Dean and Matt Lyon were excused.
Planning Staff members present at the meeting were: Cheri Coffey, Assistant Planning Director; Nick Norris, Planning Manager; John Anderson, Senior Planner; Casey Stewart, Senior Planner; Daniel Echeverria, Principal Planner; Chris Lee, Principal Planner; Michelle Moeller, Administrative Secretary and Paul Nielson, Senior City Attorney.
Field Trip
A field trip was held prior to the work session. Planning Commissioners present were: Maurine Bachman, Michael Fife, Ivis Garcia, Carolynn Hoskins and Clark Ruttinger. Staff members in attendance were Nick Norris, John Anderson, Casey Stewart, Daniel Echeverria and Chris Lee.
The following sites were visited:
• 219 and 243 West 200 South - Staff gave an overview of the proposal.
o The Commission asked if there was a walkway through the block.
Staff stated yes, the driveway would provide a walkway.
• 3120 S Richmond Street - Staff gave an overview of the proposal.
• Lincoln Elementary Expansion - Staff gave an overview of the proposal.
APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 23, 2016 AND APRIL 13, 2016, MEETING MINUTES. 5:29:37 PM
MOTION 5:29:47 PM
Commissioner Fife moved to approve the March 23, 2016 and April 13, 2016 meeting minutes. Commissioner Bowen seconded the motion. Commissioner Garcia abstained from voting as she was not present at the subject meetings. The motion passed unanimously.
REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR 5:30:06 PM
Acting Chairperson Ruttinger welcomed new Commissioner Ivis Garcia to the Planning Commission.
REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR 5:30:21 PM
Mr. Nick Norris, Planning Manager, reviewed petitions approved by the City Council and the upcoming petitions the Council would be addressing in the next few months.
The Commission and Staff discussed the updates and public comments regarding the Downtown Master Plan.
5:35:19 PM
AC Hotel and PEG Apartment Conditional Building and Site Design Review at approximately 219 and 243 West 200 South – Kevin Perry, representing AC Marriot Hotels and PEG Development, is requesting approval from the City for additional height (109 feet for the hotel and 85 feet for the apartment building, rather than the typical limit of 75 feet) on two separate buildings at the above listed properties. Currently the land is occupied by storage and small business buildings, and the property is zoned D-4 (Secondary Central Business District). This type of project must be reviewed as a Conditional Building and Site Design Review. The subject property is within Council District 4, represented by Derek Kitchen. (Staff contact: Casey Stewart at 801-535-6260 or casey.stewart@slcgov.com) Case number PLNPCM2016-00118
Mr. Casey Stewart, Senior Planner, reviewed the petition as presented in the Staff Report (located in the case file). He stated Staff was recommending the Planning Commission approve the petition as presented.
The Commission and Staff discussed the following:
• The use of the street level space.
• The southern elevation of the proposal.
• If the parcels would be combined or if there would be separate parcels for each structure.
Mr. Kevin Perry AC Marriot Hotels and PEG Development reviewed the project and explained how the development would improve the area. He reviewed the landscaping, and outdoor space for the proposal.
Mr. Larry Kurtis, FFKR, reviewed the materials and layout of the building. He stated the goal was to make the building enticing and engaging.
Mr. Robert Schmitt, AC Marriot Hotel, reviewed the history of the company, the style of the hotel and how it would work with the proposal.
Mr. David Brenchly reviewed the materials for the outside of the building and how the building addressed the lot and street.
The Commission, Staff and Applicant discussed the following:
• The parking for the proposal.
• If the southeast corner should be addressed as a building front/entrance.
• Why the applicant was not proposing more floors for the structures.
• The roof lines and how they met the standards of the ordinance.
• The setbacks for the proposal.
PUBLIC HEARING 6:06:37 PM
Acting Chairperson Ruttinger opened the Public Hearing, seeing no one wished to speak; Acting Chairperson Ruttinger closed the Public Hearing.
The Applicants stated they are excited for the project and to bring it to Salt Lake City. They asked the Commission to approve the petition,
The Commission, Staff and Applicants discussed the following:
• The rental rates and number of bedrooms for the apartments.
• The square footage for the different types of apartments.
• The location of the sign and the allowable sign faces if a cube sign were put in place.
• The recycling program for the property.
• The public comments for the proposal.
MOTION 6:15:58 PM
Commissioner Bowen stated regarding, PLNPCM2016-00118 Conditional Building and Site Design for AC Marriot Hotel and PEG Apartments, based on the findings listed in the Staff Report and the testimony and plans presented, he moved that the Planning Commission approve Petition PLNSUB2016-00118 for
Conditional Building and Site Design Review subject to conditions one through four listed in the Staff Report.
1. The hotel design approved is the one with the roof top sign, not the design with the wall sign up at top.
2. Prior to issuance of any permit to begin construction of the approved building, the applicant or owner shall verify to the satisfaction of the Planning Director, that any shared parking agreements and cross access easements upon which approval is based are in place.
3. The applicant or owner shall comply with all other zoning and building requirements applicable to the project, including but not limited to number of parking stalls, demolition permits and installation of all required improvements.
4. The applicant or owner shall submit applications for and complete the various lot line adjustments or consolidations as necessary to achieve the two final parcels, one for each new building.
Commissioner Fife seconded the motion. Commissioners Garcia, Fife, Bowen, Hoskins and Bachman voted “aye”. Commissioner Gallegos voted “nay”. The motion passed 5-1.
6:17:05 PM
Bangerter Crossing Lot 17 Industrial Park Planned Development at approximately 3955 W Ninigret Drive – A request by Shawn Eaton of Aeurbia Architects, representing the property owner Clarius Partners, for a Planned Development on the parcel listed above to construct an industrial park consisting of four principal buildings that will house warehouse and office uses. The applicant requests to modify zoning regulations that prohibit more than one primary structure per lot. The project is being reviewed as a Planned Development. The property is located in the M-1 (Light Manufacturing) zoning district in Council District 2, represented by Andrew Johnston. (Staff contact: Chris Lee at 801-535-7706 or chris.lee@slcgov.com) Case Number PLNSUB2016-00109
Mr. Chris Lee, Principal Planner, reviewed the petition as presented in the Staff Report (located in the case file). He stated Staff was recommending the Planning Commission approve the petition as presented.
Mr. Shawn Eaton, Aeurbia Architects, reviewed the project and use of the property. He reviewed the issues with the frontage of the building, how the project met the standards and the request for multiple buildings to be on the site.
The Commission and Applicant discussed the following:
• The location of loading docks on the site.
• The traffic pattern for the property.
PUBLIC HEARING6:24:48 PM
Acting Chairperson Ruttinger opened the Public Hearing, seeing no one wished to speak; Acting Chairperson Ruttinger closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION 6:25:04 PM
Commissioner Fife stated regarding, PLNSUB2016-00109 – Bangerter Crossing Lot 17, based on the information in the Staff Report, public testimony, and discussion by the Planning Commission, he moved that the Planning Commission approve petition PLNSUB2016-00109, regarding the Bangerter Crossing Lot 17 Planned Development subject to conditions one through four listed in the Staff Report. Commissioner Gallegos seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
6:25:46 PM
Master Plan Amendment and Zoning Amendment at approximately 3120 S Richmond Street - A request by Robert Wilde, representing the property owner Allen Pour Sohrab Family Trust, to amend the zoning map and Sugar House Master Plan for the property listed above. The purpose of the amendments is to facilitate construction of a strip mall on the property. The property is currently zoned RO (Residential/Office) and is located within Council District 7,
represented by Lisa Adams. (Staff contact: Daniel Echeverria at 801-535-7165 or danielecheveria@slcgov.com) Case Numbers PLNPCM2016-00073 & 00074
a. PLNPCM2016-00074 Master Plan Amendment – A request to amend the Future Land Use Map of the Sugar House Master Plan from “High Intensity Mixed-Use” to “Low Intensity Mixed-Use” for the property at 3120 S Richmond Street.
b. PLNPCM2016-00073 Zoning Map Amendment – A request to amend the Salt Lake City Zoning Map from RO (Residential Office) to CB (Community Business) for the property at 3120 S Richmond Street. The property owner intends to develop a strip mall which could include retail uses. Retail sales or service uses are not allowed on the property under the current zoning of RO. Such uses are allowed in the proposed CB zone. Although the applicant has requested that the properties be rezoned from RO to CB, consideration may be given to rezoning the property to another zoning district with similar characteristics.
Mr. Daniel Echeverria, Principal Planner, reviewed the petition as presented in the Staff Report (located in the case file). He stated Staff was recommending the Planning Commission forward a negative recommendation to the City Council regarding the petition.
Mr. Robert Wilde, applicant, reviewed the project and reasoning for request. He reviewed the land use map in the Master Plan and how the proposal fit with the area. Mr. Wilde reviewed the changes to the Master Plan over the years and the bus stop in front of the property. He stated the proposal met the ordinance, fit with the Master Plan for the area and submitted findings supporting the approval of the petition.
The Commission and Applicant discussed the following:
• Where the Master Plan stated the subject lot should be commercial zoning.
PUBLIC HEARING 6:42:43 PM
Acting Chairperson Ruttinger opened the Public Hearing.
Ms. Judy Short, Sugar House Community Council, stated this was a hard project to review. She reviewed the public outreach for the proposal and the comments received regarding traffic. Ms. Short stated the Community Council supported the proposal as there was really nothing that discouraged the proposed use
The Commission and Ms. Short discussed if the height a structure was considered.
Acting Chairperson Ruttinger closed the Public Hearing.
The Commission and Staff discussed the following:
• If the Transit Master Plan reflected a plan for this area.
• The current language in the Master Plan allowed for residential and some business uses.
• What was allowed under the current zoning and the proposed zoning.
• The reason the CB zone was not recommended was because it usually ended up in a less intense use.
Mr. Wilde stated they did not see how the CB zone would affect the transit pattern in the area.
MOTION 6:52:56 PM
Commissioner Bowen stated regarding, PLNPCM2016-00073/00074 3120 S Richmond St, Master Plan and Zoning Amendments, based on the findings listed in the Staff Report and the testimony and plans presented, he moved that the Planning Commission forward a negative recommendation to the City Council for the proposed zoning and Master Plan Amendments, PLNPCM2016-00073 and PLNPCM2016-00074.Commissioner Bachman seconded the motion. Commissioners Fife, Bowen, Hoskins and Bachman voted “aye”. Commissioner Gallegos voted “nay”. Commissioner Garcia abstained from voting. The motion passed 4-1.
6:55:29 PM
Lincoln Elementary Expansion Master Plan Amendment, Zoning Map Amendment, Alley Vacation and Lot Consolidation - Requests by the Salt Lake City School District to amend the Central Community Master Plan and Salt Lake City Zoning Map to vacate a portion of an alley and consolidate adjacent properties already owned by the school district near Lincoln Elementary which is located at 1085 S Roberta Street. The purpose of the requests is to facilitate the replacement of the existing Lincoln Elementary School. The properties affected are 1069 S 200 East, 1110 S 300 East, and 1064, 1070, 1063 and 1071 S Roberta Street. The properties are located within Council District 5, represented by Erin Mendenhall. (Staff contact: John Anderson at 801-535-7214 or john.anderson@slcgov.com) Case Numbers PLNPCM2016-00095, 00094, 00096, and PLNSUB2016-00114
a. PLNPCM2016-00095 Master Plan Amendment – A request to amend the Future Land Use Map of the Central Community Master Plan from Low Density Residential to Institutional on the properties in question.
b. PLNPCM2016-00094 Zoning Map Amendment – A request to amend the Salt Lake City Zoning Map from R-1/5000 Single Family Residential to PL Public Lands for the properties in question.
c. PLNPCM2016-00096 Alley Vacation - An application to vacate a portion of a north to south running alley that extends south from Herbert Avenue into the school district property. The alley is located in the block bounded by Roberta Street, 300 East and Herbert Avenue. The only portions of the alley that are proposed to be closed are those adjacent to the school district property. The remaining portions would continue to be open for use.
d. PLNSUB2016-00114 Lot Consolidation – A request to consolidate the properties in question that are adjacent to the existing school with the larger school property at 1085 S Roberta Street in order to create a single piece of property. The school district currently owns all of the properties in question.
Mr. John Anderson, Senior Planner, reviewed the petition as presented in the Staff Report (located in the case file). He stated Staff was recommending the Planning Commission forward a positive recommendation to the City Council regarding the petition.
The Commission and Staff discussed the following:
• The boundaries for the schools.
The Commissioners asked to hold the Public Hearing first then allow the applicants to speak.
PUBLIC HEARING 7:04:13 PM
Acting Chairperson Ruttinger opened the Public Hearing, seeing no one wished to speak; Acting Chairperson Ruttinger closed the Public Hearing.
The Applicants reviewed the project and the programs that would be offered at the school.
The Commission and Applicant discussed the following:
• If the kids at the Washington school were relocated to a different school during construction.
MOTION 7:06:44 PM
Commissioner Gallegos stated regarding, PLNPCM2016-00094, 00095, 00096 and PLNSUB2016-00114 ZONING AMENDMENT –MAP Lincoln Elementary Expansion, based on the information in the Staff Report, he moved that the Planning Commission forward a positive recommendation to the City Council for the requests to amend the master plan and the zoning on the subject properties and to vacate a portion of an existing alley. Commissioner Hoskins seconded the motion.
Commissioner Fife stated it was appalling that as the city is working to identify and build new low income housing that the school district was demolishing affordable housing in the City.
Commissioners Gallegos, Bachman, Hoskins, Garcia and Bowen voted “aye”. Commissioner Fife voted “nay”. The motion passed 5-1.
The Commission and Staff discussed the definition of multifamily housing and having the Housing Department comment on future petitions addressing housing stock in the city. Staff reviewed the housing plan currently underway and they would route petitions addressing housing through the Housing Division for comments.
The meeting adjourned at 7:12:07 PM