SALT LAKE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
451 South State Street, Room 126
Present from the Planning Commission were Vice-Chairperson Max Smith, Judi Short, Diana Kirk, Aria Funk, Fred Fife, Gilbert lker, Carlton Christensen, Jim McRea and Craig Mariger. Chairperson Kimball Young and Andrea Barrows were excused.
Present from the Planning Staff were Planning Director William T. Wright, Lisa Miller, Ray McCandless, Robert Glessner and Margaret Pahl.
A roll is being kept of all who attended the Planning Commission meeting. The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Mr. Smith. Minutes are presented in agenda order, not necessarily as cases were heard by the Planning Commission. Tapes of the meeting will be retained in the Planning Office for a period of one year, after which, they will be erased.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. lker moved to approve the minutes of Thursday, July 17, 1997. Ms. Kirk seconded the motion. Ms. Kirk, Ms. Funk, Mr. Fife, Ms. Short, Mr. Christensen, Mr. lker and Mr. Mariger voted "Aye". Mr. McRea, Ms. Barrows, and Mr. Young were not present. Mr. Smith, as Chair, did not vote. The motion passed.
PETITIONS
PUBLIC HEARING - Petition No. 400-94-29 by Salt Lake City Corporation requesting to close Richards Street between Paxton Avenue and 1300 South and an amendment to the North Columbia Subdivision to facilitate the development of the parking lot for Franklin Quest Field.
Mr. Robert Glessner presented the staff report outlining the major issues of the case, the findings of fact and the staff recommendation, a copy of which is filed with the minutes. Mr. Glessner stated that this petition has been amended based on public testimony and comment from the July 17, 1997 public hearing and is now being presented to the Planning Commission with a revised site plan. A few days after the July 17 meeting, a meeting was scheduled with property and business owners and Salt Lake City staff to discuss the revised site plan. After two hours of discussion, the Richards Street business and property owners generally agreed to the revised site plan which allows the following:
1. Richards Street shall be closed as a public street but will remain open to provide two-way access to businesses during non-event times as shown on the site plan.
2. A perpetual right-of-way easement (28 feet) shall be granted to the adjacent property owners. The northern and southern portions shall be available for public travel at all times. The center portion shall be available for public travel except during events at Franklin Quest Field.
3. Richards Street shall be blocked to through traffic during events at Franklin Quest Field with a chain or comparable barricades.
4. A plat amendment shall be required to remove the west right-of-way/subdivision line for Richards Street.
5. The site plan shall be constructed as shown with landscape features, sidewalks, curb and gutter, bus parking space and driveway access as necessary for the property owners adjacent to the street closure.
Mr. lker stated that Salt Lake City should define "event" and that there should be a time frame identified stating how many hours prior to an event and how many hours after an event the barricades can be in place.
Mr. Rick Graham, Salt Lake City's Public Services Director and petitioner, was present for this portion of the meeting and stated that he was in agreement with the staff recommendations. Mr. Graham stated that putting a restriction on when the barricades go up and when they come down works very easily for baseball games and other large events. Some of the smaller events that may only last a few hours would not need that type of restriction.
Ms. Funk asked how many stalls would be lost, in relation to the revised site plan, if Richards Street were not closed. Mr. Graham stated it would take away all bus parking and approximately 12 additional stalls.
Mr. Smith opened the hearing to the public and asked if anyone wished to address the Planning Commission.
Mr. Joseph Groberg, legal representative to BFR L.L.C. (owner of lots 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 - Pratt Property Car Wash - which are affected by the proposed closure of Richards Street), stated that his client does not agree with the 28 foot easement that is being proposed because there would not be adequate radius for buses and semi-trucks to access the car wash.
Mr. Robert Spencer, business owner of the car wash, stated that he is opposed to the 28 foot easement because the buses and semi-trucks require more room to access the property. The car wash services many buses and semi-trucks every day. If the larger vehicles could not be able to access the property, we would lose a lot of business.
Ms. Sharon Wilbur, manager of the car wash, stated that she was in attendance to the meeting that was held a few days after the last Planning Commission meeting. She then stated that she felt that she was misled at the meeting in reference to the right-of way and easement issues. Ms. Wilbur continued by stating that when she learned how much narrowing was going to occur she felt that it was not proper and that now shedoes not agree with the proposal. (A letter from Ms. Wilbur is filed with the minutes.)
Mr. Bob Carlson, owner of Carlson Cadillac, could not be present and asked Ms. Wilbur to speak in his behalf. Ms. Wilbur stated that Mr. Carlson agrees that improvement is vastly needed to the parking lot area, but he feels that it should be maintained in front of the Horizonte School then northward and that the current width of Richards Street should be maintained.
Mr. Wright pointed out that if Richards Street is closed, curbside parking will not be allowed except when it is closed for events. Currently, Richards Street allows curbside parking on both sides. So the travel way will be about the same with the proposed narrowed street width.
Mr. Hyrum Coon, a property owner in the area, stated that he is concerned that the new landscaping improvements will attract vagrants and asked if the police would be patrolling the area more frequently.
Mr. Glessner stated that the Police Department approved the landscaping improvements and they feel that the improvements (i.e. lighting and landscaping) will lessen the vagrancy problem that currently exists.
Mr. Orvil Coon, a property owner in the area, stated that he is concerned with the commercial value damage that could occur with the closure of Richards Street, which he feels is the only good access to the businesses.
Mr. Claron Pratt, property owner of the car wash, stated that he feels that his property has been materially injured for now and future use due to the proposed Richards Street closure.
Mr. Werner Uhlig, a property owner in the area, stated that the closure of Richards Street will effect the livelihood of all business in the surrounding area. The parking lot is for entertainment; what about working people and the community? Mr. Uhlig presented some pictures showing how badly Richards Street has deteriorated over the past 20 years. The community needs to be involved with all proposed changes.
Upon receiving no further requests to address the Planning Commission, Mr. Smith closed the hearing to the public and opened it for Planning Commission discussion.
Mr. Mariger asked how the 28 foot easement was determined. Mr. Wright stated that it was determined by allowing the width of two 14 foot lanes, which is the lane design for a freeway. Mr. lker stated that he is not an expert, but he feels that the 28 feet would be an adequate turning radius for the larger vehicles. Mr. Mariger then stated that if the City is not sure of the turning radius for larger vehicles, maybe we should widen the 28 foot easement to the current available usage area which is 36 feet. This would result in losing about 10 parking stalls.
Mr. Wright stated that Mr. Graham has noted that he would be willing to add an additional 10 feet to make the easement a total of 38 feet for the portion of Richards Street (south end of Richards Street only) that abuts the Pratt property to address the large vehicle turning radius issue.
Motion for Petition No. 400-94-29:
Ms. Kirk moved, based upon the findings of fact, to forward a favorable recommendation to the City Council to approve amended Petition No. 400-94-29 to close Richards Street right-of-way and to amend the North Columbia Subdivision subject to the following conditions:
1. That the street closure is expressly made subject to all City water, sewer and storm sewer rights-of-way and easements, and rights-of-way and easements of all public utilities of any and every kind now located on, under or over the confines of the property hereby vacated, and also subject to the rights of entry upon said vacated property by the City and all public utilities for the purpose of maintaining, altering, repairing, removing or rerouting said facilities.
2. That a perpetual right-of-way easement be granted to the adjacent properties to the east to provide access to their properties. The easement over the middle portion of the block is available except during events at Franklin Quest Field.
3. That the development of access drive be provided for abutting property owners to the east.
4. That the easement on the south side of Richards Street be widened to 38 feet (for the Pratt property).
5. That the closure of Richards Street be restricted from two hours before and two hours after each event.
6. That "event" shall be defined as including all baseball games and any other
gatherings of 3500 people or more.
Mr. Christensen seconded the motion. Ms. Kirk, Ms. Funk, Ms. Short, Mr. Christensen, Mr. lker and Mr. Mariger voted "Aye". Mr. McRea and Mr. Fife voted "Nay". Ms. Barrows and Mr. Young were not present. Mr. Smith, as Chair, did not vote. The motion passed.
PUBLIC HEARING - Petition No. 410-194 by Western PCS Corporation requesting conditional use approval for an 80 foot high telecommunication lattice tower located at 1497 South 700 West in a Light Manufacturing "M-1" zoning district.
Mr. Ray McCandless presented the staff report outlining the major issues of the case, the findings of fact and the staff recommendation, a copy of which is ·filed with the minutes. Mr. McCandless stated that the petitioner has expressed some concern that due to a small storage area, it would be difficult for other companies to co-locate.
Mr. John Zumsteg, representative for Western PCS Corporation, was present for this portion of the meeting and stated that he was in agreement with the staff recommendations. Mr. Zumsteg stated that Western PCS is not opposed to colocation, the concern is whether there will be available ground space to co-locate. If the co-locater was able to secure additional space from the landlord, Western PCS would not have a problem.
Mr. Smith opened the hearing to the public and asked if anyone wished to address the Planning Commission. Upon receiving no response, he closed the hearing to the public and opened it for Planning Commission discussion.
Motion for Petition No. 410-194:
Mr. McRea moved, based upon the findings of fact, to approve Petition No. 410 194 for
a lattice tower subject to the following conditions:
1. Painting the entire tower and antennae a flat medium gray color including the microwave dish covers.
2. Providing a professional Engineer's stamp on the construction drawings.
3. Meeting all requirements of the various City departments.
4. All new utility lines to the tower be placed underground.
5. Provided that ground space be available, co-location shall be included.
6. Implementation of the bond for removal of abandoned facilities prior to issuing the building permit.
7. The existing monopole be removed.
Mr. lker seconded the motion. Mr. McRea, Ms. Kirk, Ms. Funk, Ms. Short, Mr. Fife, Mr. Christensen, Mr. lker and Mr. Mariger voted "Aye". Ms. Barrows and Mr. Young were not present. Mr. Smith, as Chair, did not vote. The motion passed.
Ms. Kirk declared a conflict of interest for the next two proposals (Petition No. 400-96- 110 and Petition No. 41 0-272), recused herself from the Planning Commission and left the room.
PUBLIC HEARING - Petition No. 400-96-110 by the Salt Lake City Planning Commission requesting a zoning change from Residential Business "RB" to Low Density Residentiai"SR-1" on the south side of 900 South between McClelland Avenue and 1100 East and "R-1-5000" on the properties at 908 and 914 South 1100 East.
Mr. Robert Glessner presented the staff report outlining the major issues of the case, the findings of fact and the staff recommendation, a copy of which is filed with the minutes.
Mr. Mariger asked what the differences would be between an "SR-1" zoning classification and an "R-1-5000" zoning classification. Mr. Wright stated that an "SR-1" would allow single family residential uses, duplex units or twin homes and an "R-1- 5000" would only allow single family residential uses with a minimum lot size of 5,000 square feet. All properties within this proposal are less than 5,000 square feet in size and will remain non-conforming with the zone change.
The Salt Lake City Planning Commission (petitioner) initiated this zone change in order to make the zone consistent with the adopted East Central Community Master Plan.
Mr. Smith opened the hearing to the public and asked if anyone wished to address the Planning Commission.
Mr. Ron Love, Treasurer for the East Central Community Council, stated that he has been working on getting this zoning change since 1993 and that the community council is very supportive of the change.
Mr. Greg Burton, business owner of the coffee shop at 902 South 1100 East which is being proposed to be downzoned to "SR-1", spoke in opposition. He feels that the coffee shop property would never be feasible for any type of residential use and that he would like the zoning (Residential Business "RB") to remain as it is.
Mr. Steve Heil, a representative for Sinclair Oil which is included in the proposed downzoning, was present. He stated that the zoning history for the corner property, where Sinclair Oil and the coffee shop currently exist, has been Commercial for a very long time. Business opportunities were created because of the Commercial "B-3" zoning that existed prior to the current zoning (which was adopted in 1995 with the Zoning Rewrite Project). If the residential only zoning is adopted, it will eliminate further opportunities to increase or improve opportunities in the area. Mr. Heil then asked that the Planning Commission not downzone the properties again.
Ms. Cindy Cromer, resident in the East Central neighborhood, stated that she has been working on getting this zone change for about two and a half years and she hopes that the Planning Commission will forward a favorable recommendation to the City Council. Ms. Cromer then asked the Planning Commission to balance what has happened since the recorr1mendation to downzone was initially made in 1993, the state of affairs now and what really is feasible for a new development.
Sharon Drown, owner of a triplex at 908 South 1100 East which is included in the proposed downzoning, asked if she will be able to maintain this property as a triplex if the proposed downzoning is approved. Mr. Wright stated that if the zoning was changed to "R-1-5000" then the triplex property would become a non-conforming use; all non-conforming rights would remain with the property (it could be transferred from one property owner to another). However, if the property is not maintained as a triplex, all non-conforming rights would be lost.
Mr. Rick Olson, co-proprietor for the coffee shop, asked that the Planning Commission deny the proposed downzoning because he feels that the properties will become more restrictive than they already are.
Upon receiving no further requests to address the Planning Commission, Mr. Smith closed the hearing to the public and opened it for Planning Commission discussion.
After discussing the coffee shop property with Mr. Wright, Mr. Mariger noted that he feels that it would not be possible to develop the coffee shop property into a single family residential use. Mr. Wright agreed with Mr. Mariger. Mr. Wright then stated that it would be developable as a non-conforming use. Mr. Mariger stated that if the zoning change for the other properties in question were to be approved and the coffee shop property were to remain its current zoning ("RB"), the City would be accomplishing their intent of not allowing the spread of commercial use. In addition, if the zoning is not changed, the City has not labeled a parcel with a zoning designation that would become undevelopable if it somehow lost its non-conforming use status.
Ms. Funk asked a representative from the community council to respond to the zoning issue for the coffee shop property. Mr. Love stated that the East Central Community Council does not support anything except residential use for that particular parcel and he feels that the current use is problematic for a residential area.
Motion for Petition No. 400-96-11 0:
Mr. Christensen moved, based upon the findings of fact, to forward a favorable recorr1mendation to the City Council for Petition No. 400-96-11 0 to rezone the area between McClelland Avenue and 1076 East south of 900 South to "SR-1" (leaving the coffee shop parcel, 902 South 1100 East, zoned "RB") and to rezone 908 and 914 South 1100 East to "R-1-5000". Mr. Mariger seconded the motion. Mr. McRea, Ms. Short, Mr. Fife, Mr. Christensen, Mr. lker and Mr. Mariger voted "Aye". Ms. Funk voted "Nay". Ms. Kirk was recused. Ms. Barrows and Mr. Young were not present. Mr. Smith, as Chair, did not vote. The motion passed.
PUBLIC HEARING- Case No. 410-272 by Tom Sieg et al. requesting a conditional use to convert a 14 unit apartment building to a 15 room Bed & Breakfast Inn in a building which is listed on the Salt Lake City Register of Cultural Resources at 273 North East Capitol Street in a Residential "RMF-35" zoning district. {Wolfe Mansion)
Ms. Lisa Miller presented the staff report outlining the major issues of the case, the findings of fact and the staff recommendation, a copy of which is filed with the minutes. Ms. Miller then stated that Ms. Marsha Bennett, who owns the property at 273 N. State Street, called to say that she was unable to attend the meeting and that she is in favor of the proposal.
Mr. Tom Sieg, petitioner, was present for this portion of the meeting and stated that he was in agreement with the staff recommendations. Mr. Sieg then stated that he feels that this building will be better preserved as a bed & breakfast rather than as an apartment complex. He added that his partners in this project were experienced professionals in the bed & breakfast industry in Utah.
Mr. Smith opened the hearing to the public and asked if anyone wished to address the Planning Commission.
Ms. Hermoine Jex, a resident in the area, stated that she was opposed to this building being converted into a bed & breakfast because of the traffic impact it would create to the neighborhood. Ms. Jex noted some other possibilities such as the building being restored to a home, converted into three or more condominiums or converted into six or eight large apartments. A copy of her statement is filed with the minutes.
Mr. Louis Ulrich, a neighbor who lives at 235 N. East Capitol, spoke in favor of the bed & breakfast proposal. Mr. Ulrich feels that it will be an improvement to the neighborhood.
Ms. Cindy Cromer, a resident of the East Central community, stated that she was
opposed to the bed & breakfast proposal because it will create a loss of housing that is so badly needed. She wanted to address the dark side of bed & breakfasts and feels that there are too many bed & breakfasts in the area and that this building could be better used for living space (i.e. apartments). Ms. Cromer then read following statement from the staff report:
"The Woodruff-Ritter Mansion, located at 225 North State Street, was recently approved for a Conditional Use for a Bed & Breakfast in a Landmark Site. The property line of this establishment is over 300 feet from the Wolfe Mansion property line."
Ms. Cromer stated that she feels that 300 feet between bed & breakfasts in a residential area is inadequate, especially if they are large establishments with numerous units.
Upon receiving no further requests to address the Planning Commission, Mr. Smith closed the hearing to the public and opened it for Planning Commission discussion.
Ms. Funk asked if the 300 feet issue mentioned by Ms. Cromer is mentioned in the Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Wright answered in the affirmative. Ms. Funk then stated that she feels that there should be a limit on the number of conditional uses for bed & breakfasts in any residential neighborhood. If there are two or more conditional uses too closely together they can create a severe impact to the neighborhood.
Mr. Wright noted that the 300 feet density spacing is specific to distribute bed & breakfasts.
Motion for Petition No. 410-272:
Mr. Christensen moved, based upon the findings of fact, to approve Petition No. 410- 272 to grant the conditional use for a 15 room Bed & Breakfast Inn subject to the following conditions:
1. A preservation easement in favor of Salt Lake City shall be placed on the Landmark Site.
2. Compliance with Salt Lake City Zoning Ordinance requirements and standard departmental requirements.
Ms. Short seconded the motion. Mr. McRea, Ms. Short, Mr. Fife, Mr. Christensen, Mr. lker and Mr. Mariger voted "Aye". Ms. Funk abstained. Ms. Kirk was recused. Ms. Barrows and Mr. Young were not present. Mr. Smith, as Chair, did not vote. The motion passed.
PUBLIC HEARING- Petition No. 400-97-31 by Salt Lake City Council representative, Deeda Seed. requesting that Federal Way Drive be closed 180 feet east of Wolcott Avenue at the University of Utah boundary to eliminate access from Federal Way to North Campus Drive.
Ms. Margaret Pahl presented the staff report outlining the major issues of the case, the findings of fact and the staff recommendation, a copy of which is filed with the minutes.
Ms. Pahl noted that the City Transportation office conducted a traffic study in November 1996 when Federal Way had a test closure. Ms. Pahl stated that she has received a petition ·from some property owners in Federal Heights who are opposed to the closure of Federal Way. The property owners would like the City to do a more extensive neighborhood wide study in relation to the traffic impacts. (A copy of the petition is filed with the minutes.)
Ms. Pahl then stated that she has received a letter from Ms. Nancy Huntsman, a property owner in the area, who is in favor of the proposed closure. (A copy of the letter is filed with the minutes.) City Council representative Deeda Seed, petitioner, was present for this portion of the meeting and stated that she was in agreement with the staff recommendations.
Councilmember Seed stated that the proposal to close Federal Way is part of some traffic calming work that is being done by the City.
Mr. Smith opened the hearing to the public and asked if anyone wished to address the Planning Commission.
Ms. Mary McDonald, a resident on Federal Way, stated that she is in favor of the closure of Federal Way because of the amount of traffic that uses that street on a daily basis. She stated that there are a large variety of vehicles that access the University of Utah by using Federal Way. Some of the types of vehicles include construction trucks, floral delivery trucks, taxi's, UTA Flextrans Buses, tour buses and University employees whose only access to a particular parking lot is through this residential neighborhood.
Mr. lker asked Ms. McDonald if she noticed a difference in the amount of traffic during the test closure of Federal Way. Ms. McDonald stated that there was a noticeable change in the traffic during the test closure.
Mr. David Jones, a resident on Federal Way, stated that he is in favor of the closure of Federal Way due to the large amount of traffic that uses Federal Way to get to the University. Mr. Jones feels that the closure of Federal Way will not negatively affect the traffic impacts in the surrounding area.
Mr. Charles Robbins, a resident near the proposed closure of Federal Way, stated that he is one of the petitioners that would like to have a more extensive traffic study. Mr. Robbins then stated that the 57 signatures on the petition were not included in the planning process of the Federal Way closure. He then noted that during the temporary closure there was a portion of Federal Way, up above Wolcott Street, that did not get plowed when it snowed. Mr. Robbins feels that upper portion of Federal Way will not be maintained and plowed if Federal Way were to be closed permanently. Mr. Robbins also noted that he feels that the traffic study is inaccurate.
Ms. Rebecca Robbins, a resident near the proposed closure of Federal Way, stated that she is opposed to the street closure. Ms. Robbins stated that she feels that some residents in the community were not considered or informed about the test closure of Federal Way and about the proposal to close Federal Way permanently.
Mr. Ken Israel, a resident near the proposed closure of Federal Way, stated that he is in favor of the street closure. Mr. Israel then stated that there is a lot of high speed traffic in the lower Federal Heights area (i.e. Sigsbee Avenue) that needs to be addressed.
Mr. Wally Sandack, a resident near the proposed closure of Federal Way, stated that he feels that the City needs to look at a lot of traffic problems in the Federal Heights area, not just Federal Way. Mr. Sandack feels that Federal Way should remain open until a traffic study is conducted that includes all of the areas that have a need for traffic calming, specifically the areas that are below Federal Way.
Mr. Noel deNevers, a resident near the proposed closure of Federal Way, stated that he is opposed to the street closure because he feels that it will divert the traffic problem from one neighborhood to another. He then stated that the traffic problem on the north side of the University has always been a difficult problem and the problem needs to be studied and solved efficiently instead of just "moving" the traffic problem.
Ms. Kim Smith, a resident on Federal Way, stated that she is in favor of the street closure. Ms. Smith stated that the large amount of traffic creates a hazard to the young children that play on Federal Way, which is a narrow street that has parking on both sides of the street.
Mr. Ed Spurgiesz, a resident near the proposed closure of Federal Way, stated that he sees a lot of traffic problems, not just on Federal Way. He then stated that he noticed a slow down in traffic when Federal Way was closed temporarily. Mr. Spurgiesz would like to see Federal Way closed permanently.
Mr. Bret Friedman, a resident near the proposed closure of Federal Way, stated that is in favor of the street closure because it is a narrow street with too much traffic using it to access the University.
Mr. John McCoy, a resident near the proposed closure of Federal Way, stated that he feels that the traffic study that was conducted during the temporary closure of Federal Way is inaccurate because he noticed that one of the traffic counters was not working for about two weeks out of the six week study. Mr. McCoy also feels that the study is not valid because there are some streets in the Federal Heights area that should have been included in the study that were not.
Ms. Klancy de Nevers, a resident near the proposed closure of Federal Way, stated that she is against the closure because it is causing a barrier between the Federal Heights residents. Ms. deNevers also feels that the traffic would be diverted to other streets that are just as dangerous as Federal Way.
Mr. Ad is Kahn, a resident near the proposed closure of Federal Way, stated that he is in favor of the street closure because his street (South Temple) gets a lot of the same traffic as Federal Way. Mr. Kahn noticed less traffic when Federal Way was closed temporarily. He also feels that the closure will slow down the traffic.
Ms. Lauri McCoy, a resident near the proposed closure of Federal Way, stated that the closure is dividing a community against each other. Ms. McCoy feels that the neighbors would support each other totally and completely if the City could help the community mitigate traffic, as well as the speed of the traffic, going in and out of their community.
Ms. McDonald commented regarding the neighbors who have spoken tonight about not being included in the meetings and discussions regarding the closure of Federal Way. She stated that she made every effort to include everyone in the community.
Upon receiving no further requests to address the Planning Commission, Mr. Smith closed the hearing to the public and opened it for Planning Commission discussion.
Ms. Funk noted that the staff report presented tonight and the Design Review Team, who were here approximately six months ago, have both stated that a street closure should be a last resort. She believes that the Planning Commission should follow that suggestion. Ms. Funk then stated that there are other ways of calming the traffic without closing Federal Way because she feels that the closure would shift the traffic from one neighborhood to another. Therefore, she feels that the street closure should not occur until mitigation is made for the streets that do take the traffic if it is determined that the closure of Federal Way is the best option. Ms. Funk then noted that this proposal has been heard by the Greater Avenues Community Council, but it has not been heard by the East Central Community Council, which is the council that would be affected by the traffic.
Motion for Petition No. 400-97-31:
Ms. Funk moved, based upon the findings of fact, to table Petition No. 400-97-31 to close Federal Way until there has been further study and to address traffic calming options before it is determined that closing Federal Way is the best option. When a solution has been determined, whether it be closing Federal Way or other traffic calming procedure, rr1itigation proposals for the streets that will be affected by increased traffic should be implemented. Ms. Funk then moved to encourage all of the neighbors to work together as a community to discuss the best solutions for all involved. Ms. Funk further moved that the findings be taken to both the Greater Avenues Community Council and the East Central Community Council and that an update be given to the Planning Commission within 30 days. Ms. Short seconded the motion.
Discussion followed regarding possible traffic calming solutions that could be considered without needing to close Federal Way. Mr. Scott Vaterlaus, Salt Lake City Traffic Engineer, was present to discuss the traffic study that was made prior to, and during, the temporary closure of Federal Way.
Mr. lker stated that there needs to be a comprehensive approach made towards a solution so that the neighbors can work and live together as a whole community instead of as a divided community.
Councilmember Seed stated that, as the petitioner, she did not realize that there was so much dissension involved with the proposal to close Federal Way. She then stated that she has seen good and thoughtful work being done by the community. Council member Seed noted that solving traffic problems is always challenging, therefore, she would like to see the community working together so that everyone has had a voice in the process and that everyone's concerns are considered.
Ms. Funk, Mr. McRea, Ms. Short, Mr. Fife, Mr. Christensen, Mr. lker and Mr. Mariger voted "Aye". Ms. Kirk, Ms. Barrows and Mr. Young were not present. Mr. Smith, as Chair, did not vote. The motion passed.
OTHER BUSINESS
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m.