SALT LAKE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION Minutes
451 South State Street, Room 126
Present from the Planning Commission were Chairperson Max Smith, Vice-Chairperson Judi Short, Andrea Barrows, Gregory DeMille, Aria Funk, Gilbert lker, Diana Kirk, Craig Mariger and Mike Steed. Fred Fife and Stephen Snelgrove were excused.
Present from the Planning Staff were Planning Director William T. Wright, Deputy Planning Director Brent Wilde, Nelson Knight and Everett Joyce.
A roll is being kept of all who attended the Planning Commission meeting. The meeting was called to order at 5:10 p.m. by Mr. Smith. Minutes are presented in agenda order, not necessarily as cases were heard by the Planning Comrr1ission. 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. Mariger moved to approve the minutes of Thursday, November 19, 1998 subject to a rr1inor change being made. Mr. Steed seconded the motion. Ms. Short, Ms. Barrows, Mr. DeMille, Ms. Funk, Mr. lker Ms. Kirk, Mr. Mariger and Mr. Steed voted "Aye". Mr. Fife and Mr. Snelgrove were not present. Mr. Smith, as Chair, did not vote. The motion passed.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARING -Case No. 029-98 by Shawn Eva and Kelly Lamoreaux requesting approval to include the George M. and Marian Morris Cannon House at 720 E. Ashton Avenue on the Salt Lake City Register of Cultural Resources.
Mr. Nelson Knight 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.
Messrs. Kelly Lamoreaux and Shawn Eva, the petitioners, were present for this portion of the meeting and stated that they were in agreement with the staff recommendations.
Mr. Smith opened the hearing to the public and asked if anyone wished to address the Planning Commission.
Mr. Robert Christopulos, a concerned citizen, stated that he is in favor of the petitioner's request as long as the house continues to 'fit in with the residential neighborhood.
Ms. Erma Rosenhan, a concerned citizen, stated that she is in favor of the petitioner's request, however, she is concerned that having the home added to the Salt Lake City Register of Cultural Resources will increase her property taxes.
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.
Motion for Case No. 029-98:
Mr. Steed moved, based on the findings of fact, to transmit a favorable recommendation to the City Council for adoption of the George M. and Marian Morris Cannon house and its related property to the Salt Lake City Register of Cultural Resources. Mr. DeMille seconded the motion. Ms. Short, Ms. Barrows, Mr. DeMille, Ms. Funk, Mr. lker Ms. Kirk, Mr. Mariger and Mr. Steed voted "Aye". Mr. Fife and Mr. Snelgrove were not present. Mr. Smith, as Chair, did not vote. The motion passed.
PUBLIC HEARING -Petition No. 400-98-27 by Salt Lake Citv Corporation requesting declaration of surplus property for a portion of City owned land. The purpose of declaration of surplus property is for interdepartmental exchange of property owned by the Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City. Properties are located along Parley's Creek Corridor at the interior of the block bounded by 2100 South & Wilmington Avenue and 11 00 East & 1300 East. Properties to be exchanged are: 1) Lot 4 of the Homestead Village Subdivision on the north bank of Parley's Creek from the Redevelopment Agency to Salt Lake City; and 2) The City owned property immediately south of the Hidden Hollow Natural Area from Salt Lake City to the Redevelopment Agency.
Mr. Everett Joyce 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. Smith opened the hearing to the public and asked if anyone wished to address the Planning Commission.
Ms. Lynn Olsen, representing the KOPE Kids, stated that their organization has been working on the Hidden Hollow project for nine years and feels that the declaration of the surplus property is a terrific idea. She then stated that she hopes that the Planning Commission will support the proposed request.
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.
Motion for Petition No. 400-98-27:
Ms. Barrows moved, based on the findings of fact for Petition No. 400-98-27, to declare the subject parcels surplus subject to the following conditions:
1. Parcel "B-1" - That an easement be provided to the City for public access across Parcel "B-1" immediately north of Parcel "B-2". The City must approve the final location for public access from Wilmington Avenue.
2. Parcel "B-2" - That the City retain this property until such time that the Redevelopment Agency can exchange other property for a City approved alternate location for access. This alternate location must be a parcel of an adequate size to serve as a pedestrian access and maintenance vehicle access to the Hidden Hollow Natural Area from Wilmington Avenue.
Ms. Short seconded the motion. Ms. Short, Ms. Barrows, Mr. DeMille, Ms. Funk, Mr. lker Ms. Kirk, Mr. Mariger and Mr. Steed voted "Aye". Mr. Fife and Mr. Snelgrove were not present. Mr. Smith, as Chair, did not vote. The motion passed.
OTHER BUSINESS
Mr. Wright briefed the Planning Commission members regarding a joint announcement made between The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Salt Lake City Administration for a proposal to develop an open-space pedestrian plaza on one block of Main Street between North and South Temple that will allow for new lawns, flower gardens, fountains and reflecting pools.
Mr. Wright also explained the review and approval process that includes a review and recommendation from community councils, the Transportation Advisory Board and the Planning Commission. The City Council will review those recommendations and make a final decision. It is expected that the Planning Commission will have a public hearing on February 4, 1999.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m.