SALT LAKE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Room 126 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 5:30:02 PM. Audio recordings of the Planning Commission meetings are retained for an indefinite period of time.
Present for the Planning Commission meeting were: Chairperson Clark Ruttinger; Vice Chairperson James Guilkey; Commissioners Jamie Bowen, Angela Dean, Emily Drown, Michael Fife, Carolynn Hoskins and Andres Paredes. Commissioner Matt Lyon was excused.
Planning Staff members present at the meeting were: Nora Shepard, Planning Director; Michaela Oktay, Planning Manager; Michael Maloy, Senior Planner; Wayne Mills, Senior Planner; Tracy Tran, Principal Planner; Michelle Moeller, Administrative Secretary and Paul Nielson, Senior City Attorney.
FIELD TRIP
Field trip was held prior to the work session. Planning Commissioners present were: Michael Fife, Michael Gallegos, Carolynn Hoskins, Andres Paredes and Clark Ruttinger. Staff members in attendance were Nora Shepard, Michaela Oktay and Michael Maloy.
The following site were visited
• West Temple Zoning Reevaluation – Staff gave an overview of the project and the zoning for the area
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE JULY 8, 2015, MEETING. 5:30:44 PM
MOTION 5:30:53 PM
Commissioner Guilkey moved to approve the minutes from July 8, 2015. Commissioner Dean seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Drown and Gallegos abstained as they were not present at the subject meeting.
REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR 5:31:23 PM
Chairperson Ruttinger stated he had nothing to report.
Vice Chairperson Guilkey stated he had nothing to report.
REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR 5:31:30 PM
Ms. Nora Shepard, Planning Director, reviewed the Council’s discussion on the RMU petition, the West Side rezone schedule and welcomed the new Commissioners. She stated more Commissioners may be coming in the near future. Ms. Shepard reviewed the Northwest Quadrant plan and the open house scheduled for August 1.3 at the Sorenson
Unity Center and the retirement party for Everett Joyce. Ms. Shepard stated the Salt City Plaza (154 W. 600 South and 179 W. 500 South) Planned Development had been withdrawn from the agenda as it was currently under construction. She reviewed the Parking Study being conducted by the Transportation Division and that it would be a continued effort as the project progressed.
BRIEFING 5:34:37 PM
The Salt Lake City Transportation Division is conducting a parking study of the Downtown and Sugar House areas. The Consultant team from Nelson Nygaard would like to take the opportunity to brief the Planning Commission on observations and conditions they have observed thus far.
Ms. Robin Hutchinson, Transportation Director, gave an overview of the purpose for the study and the individuals working on the study.
Mr. Chris Jones, Nelson Nygaard, introduced the team members and turned the time over to Jeff Tublin for a presentation.
Mr. Jeff Tublin reviewed the study process, the goals for parking in the city and the purpose of the Parking Study. He reviewed the importance, cost and the impact of parking. Mr. Tublin reviewed the study results regarding the amount of parking in the city and how those spaces are used.
The Commission and Applicant discussed the following:
• The amount of privately owned parking versus actual public parking in the study.
o The vast majority of parking was privately owned in Sugarhouse and a fifty-fifty split in Downtown.
• The utilization of the public parking lots.
o Most of the public parking downtown is on-street parking and was the highest demand.
• Places in the city where more parking would be required to offset the private lot spaces.
o The issue was not the amount of parking but the management of the existing parking.
• How other cities mitigated parking issues.
• The technology to identify where parking is and the cost for that parking.
• Places where less parking would be beneficial and how to regulate it.
• Consolidating parking in the city and better management of parking.
• The time frame to address the current parking issues.
• Parking is a critical factor for Salt Lake City.
• Ways to help mitigate parking adjacent to residential areas.
• If the study was included in the parking ordinance changes.
• How charging stations would be integrated into the plan.
6:17:59 PM
Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance Related to Alcohol Regulations - A request by Mayor Ralph Becker to amend zoning regulations related to establishments that manufacture and sell beer. In recent years there has been an increase in smaller scale craft breweries who also sell their product on-site. The proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance relate to how these types of establishments are defined and where they can be located. Related provisions of Title 21A Zoning may also be amended as part of this petition. (Staff contact: Wayne Mills at (801)535-7282 or wayne.mills@slcgov.com.) Case Number PLNPCM2015-00151
Mr. Wayne Mills, Senior Planner, reviewed the petition as presented in the Staff Report (located in the case file). He stated Staff was recommending that the Planning Commission forward a favorable recommendation to the City Council regarding the petition.
The Commission and Staff discussed the following:
• The amount of alcohol that could be brewed at one time and the length of time it took to brew said amount of alcohol.
• Where the new definition would be placed in the proposal.
PUBLIC HEARING 6:27:07 PM
Chairperson Ruttinger opened the Public Hearing.
Mr. Steve Barth, Wasatch and Squatters Cooperative, stated they were supportive of the petition and thanked Staff for their work.
Mr. Steve Tobias, Real-estate, stated he supports the petition and the fact that the city was working to allow these types of business in different zones.
Mr. Phil Hankey, Utah Brewers Guild, stated he supported the petition and it was great proposal for the industry. He reviewed the amount of alcohol that could be brewed in one day under the current ordinance.
Mr. Tim Dewire stated he was involved in a business that wanted to open a bar without a restaurant, which was not allowed in the current ordinance but was allowed under the State Code. He stated they were hoping to be allowed to run a street facing bar in the city and be associated with a brewery without the requirement of food sales.
The Commission and Mr. Hankey discussed the following:
• The operations of a small brewery and if product could be sold to the public.
o A small brewery could sell to the public if they had the appropriate licenses.
• What amount of product could be sold to the public at small brewerys.
• How the businesses do or do not activate streets.
Chairperson Ruttinger closed the Public Hearing.
The Commission and Staff discussed the following:
• The number of alcohol establishments allowed on a street face.
• If the TSA zone supported the proposed zoning.
o Staff stated the TSA currently allowed breweries but it would be subject to the design regulations of the TSA code.
• Zoning where breweries could and would be allowed.
• How to address the new definition in the motion.
• If the change in the definition would affect the existing establishments.
o It would not change the current businesses but would allow for more of brewery uses in the city.
• If alcohol was allowed to be consumed on the premises at breweries.
MOTION 6:39:41 PM
Commissioner Drown stated regarding PLNPCM2015-00151 Breweries and Brew Pub Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments, based on the findings in the Staff Report, testimony and plans presented, she moved that Planning Commission transmit a positive recommendation to the City Council to adopt the proposed zoning ordinance text amendments for the exemption of the definition of brew pub and to be replaced by the memo dated July 29, 2015. Commissioner Gallegos seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
6:40:53 PM
Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance related to Electric Vehicle Charging Station - A request by Mayor Ralph Becker to modify the electric vehicle parking ordinance, which requires parking for electric vehicles for some types of development throughout the City. The amendment will affect section 21A.44.050 of the zoning ordinance. Related provisions of Title 21A Zoning may also be amended as part of this petition. (Staff contact: Tracy Tran at (801)535-7645 or tracy.tran@slcgov.com.) Case Number PLNPCM2015-00148
Ms. Tracy Tran, Principal Planner, reviewed the petition as presented in the Staff Report (located in the case file). She stated Staff was recommending that the Planning Commission forward a positive recommendation to the City Council regarding the petition.
The Commission and Staff discussed the following:
• If charging stations had been added to LEED Requirements and if the stations qualify for LEED points
o Was not taken into consideration as part of the recommendation but could be reviewed.
• If it would actually benefit the city to require stations at businesses.
• The CO count that was really being saved by electric vehicles.
• The particulates emitted by electric cars
• The potential increase in electric car use.
• If the city could help with installation cost and offering incentives on parking requirements.
o There are national groups that help with installation costs.
• The petition was a sustainability proposal for the future and would be a benefit to the city.
• It would benefit large residential areas to have the charging units.
• Should lessen the overall number of units required in retail and large developments.
• Allow for the infrastructure to be installed and not require the full station.
o Infrastructure was as simple as an additional electrical outlet.
• Let the market determine the need for fast charge stations.
• When the ordinance was originally published.
o In 2013.
o Two years was not long enough to determine if the ordinance was working for the city.
• Other cities that have similar ordinances.
• Who paid for the electricity.
o The developer would determine if patrons paid or if it was available for free.
• If the petition should be tabled and brought back with the proposed changes.
PUBLIC HEARING 6:59:34 PM
Chairperson Ruttinger opened the Public Hearing.
Mr. Robert Comstock stated someone needed to answer the question about the amount of pollution generated by the regular cars versus electric cars and there was a scientific way to do so. He stated the city needed to determine if the electric cars were reducing the pollution, he believed they were but the answer should be clear. Mr. Comstock stated there was only one charger at Salt Lake County business center that he knew of and would the existing units be grandfathered in.
Mr. Steve Barth stated there are spec buildings on the west side that may be negatively affected by the requirements in the proposal and it was a little pricey to install the units.
Chairperson Ruttinger stated the Public Hearing would remain open.
The Commission and Staff discussed the following:
• The proposal was only a piece of the puzzle and finding a balance was tricky.
• Should base the required number of EV units on the parking requirements
• Might help lessen the number of stalls constructed if the number of required EV units was based on the number of stalls provided.
o The data provided shows that the existing EV stalls are underused or not used at all.
• Data on who would was required to install the stations and the usage rates for the existing stations.
• The cost and requirements of the different stations.
• The direction the Commission would like Staff to go in and the research they would like Staff to conduct before returning with the petition.
o What developments the proposal has impacted.
o Usage of the existing units.
o Location of the units, do not need to be nearest to the door.
o Should be required to follow the general parking requirement.
o Requirements for retail and business should be split out as per types of business or areas of the city.
o The actual cost of the three levels of installation.
o The potential growth in electric vehicle use.
o If the number of outlets for these vehicles going to keep pace with the number of vehicles.
o Require the developer to, at minimum, install the conduit for the units with final installation at a later date.
o If EV stalls qualify for LEED points or a different LEED certification.
o Different requirements for different businesses and not consider public parking as part of the proposal.
o Attachment A regarding public health and reducing pollution and the impact of an electric vehicle on that.
o Break the requirements out by use.
o Reasons why businesses are installing the units and if there was enough market incentive to drive it forward on its own.
o If there were incentives to increase the level of charging stations but a fifty percent reduction was too high.
• Staff clarified that the Commission was looking for further information and not saying what their recommendation would be at this point.
o That was correct.
MOTION 7:20:57 PM
Commissioner Dean stated regarding PLNPCM2015-00148, Electric Vehicle Charging Station Requirements, based on the discussion and the information provided, she moved the Planning Commission table the petition and continue the Public Hearing to a future meeting. Commissioner Drown seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
7:21:58 PM
West Temple Zoning Reevaluation – The Salt Lake City Council proposes to rezone approximately 155 parcels within the boundaries of 1300 South to 2100 South, and TRAX (200 West) to Main Street. The petition proposes to rezone parcels from RMF-35 Moderate Density Multi-Family Residential District to R-1/5,000 Single-Family Residential District. This type of zoning map amendment also requires a master plan amendment. The subject properties are within Council District 5, represented by Erin Mendenhall. (Staff contact: Michael Maloy at (801)535-7118 or michael.maloy@slcgov.com.)
a. Master Plan Amendment - In order to facilitate the proposed zoning amendment the Central Community Future Land Use Map needs to classify the subject properties as Low Density Residential. Case number PLNPCM2013-00900
b. Zoning Map Amendment - In order to rezone the selected parcels from RMF-35 Moderate Density Multi-Family Residential District to R-1/5,000 Single-Family Residential District or a similar low density district, an amendment to the Salt Lake City Zoning Map is required. Case number PLNPCM2013-00899
Mr. Michael Maloy, Senior Planner, reviewed the petition as presented in the Staff Report (located in the case file). He stated Staff was recommending that the Planning Commission forward a positive recommendation to the City Council regarding the petition.
The Commission and Staff discussed the following:
• The multifamily properties that would be affected by the proposal.
PUBLIC HEARING 7:41:36 PM
Chairperson Ruttinger opened the Public Hearing.
Mr. Bill Davis, Community Council Chair, reviewed the history of the proposal and stated the residents supported the proposal. He stated if the area were to be up zoned there would be overwhelming opposition. Mr. Davis reviewed the goal of the Community Council and that they are working with the business district to improve the area.
Mr. Robert Comstock stated the neighborhood was a very proud working class neighborhood. He reviewed the history of the neighborhood and that they would like to keep the existing ideals. He stated the proposal would send a message to the neighbors that they were just as important as the east side residents.
Ms. Tracy McDonald stated she was proud of the neighborhood and they work hard for what they have. She stated that she wanted to make sure huge developments did not take over the neighborhood and the single family homes were recognized and protected. Ms. McDonald reviewed the importance of improving and preserving the area.
Ms. Lauren Carpenter stated a lot of the people living in the neighborhood are younger individuals working to revitalize the area. She stated it was important to protect the neighborhood and it was amazing to see the amount of development happening in the area.
The Commission and Mr. Davis discussed the following
• If the townhomes on Merrimack were problematic to the proposal.
o No the objective was to preserve as many of the current single family homes as possible but the existing multifamily units were not an issue.
Chairperson Ruttinger closed the Public Hearing.
The Commissioners expressed their support of the proposal and stated it reflected the wishes of the community.
MOTION 7:57:18 PM
Commissioner Guilkey stated regarding PLNPCM2013-00900 West Temple Master Plan Amendment and PLNPCM2013-00899 West Temple Zoning Map Amendment, based on the information in the Staff Report, and comments received, he moved the Planning Commission forward a recommendation of approval to the City Council for the proposed Master Plan and Zoning Map Amendments. Commissioner Gallegos seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 7:58:28 PM
SALT LAKE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Room 126 of the City & County Building
451 South State Street, Salt Lake City, Utah
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
A roll is being kept of all who attended the Planning Commission Meeting. The meeting was called to order at 5:31:11 PM. Audio recordings of the Planning Commission meetings are retained for an indefinite period of time.
Present for the Planning Commission meeting were: Chairperson Clark Ruttinger; Vice Chairperson James Guilkey; Commissioners Emily Drown, Michael Fife, Carolynn Hoskins, Andres Paredes and Jamie Bowen. Commissioner Angela Dean, Michael Gallegos and Matt Lyon were excused.
Planning Staff members present at the meeting were: Nora Shepard, Planning Director; Nick Norris, Planning Manager; John Anderson, Senior Planner; Michael Maloy. Senior Planner; Jonathan Goates, 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: Michael Fife, Carolynn Hoskins, Andres Paredes and Clark Ruttinger. Staff members in attendance were Nick Norris, John Anderson and Michael Maloy.
The following site were visited:
• 1226 South 1100 East – Staff gave an overview of the project. The Commissioners asked if the vehicles would be sold from the property. Staff stated vehicles would not be sold on the property.
• 269-275 South Glendale Street- Staff gave an overview of the project.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE JULY 29, 2015, MEETING. 6:29:43 PM
MOTION 6:29:45 PM
Commissioner Fife moved to approve the July 29, 2015. Commissioner Hoskins seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR 5:31:22 PM
Chairperson Ruttinger reviewed the new order of the meeting agenda.
REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR 5:31:52 PM
Ms. Nora Shepard, Planning Director, reviewed the projects the Planning Division was working on and the agendas for the upcoming Commission meetings. She reviewed the Councils request to review temporary zoning provisions directing Planning Staff to make changes to the CB zone and the time table for that project.
Mr. Nick Norris, Planning Manager, reviewed the status of the Northwest Quadrant Master Plan and the time table for the project. He stated there was an Open House for the Master Plan on August 13, at the Sorensen Unity Center. Mr. Norris reviewed the potential prison relocation and if Commissioners were interested in touring the Northwest Quadrant prior to the next Planning Commission meeting outside of the normal field trip.
Ms. Shepard stated the outreach Staff has been doing on the project was phenomenal.
The Commission and Staff discussed the effects the prison relocation would have on the area and Master Plan. They discussed the contribution the Planning Commission could make to the Northwest Master Plan and the design of the new prison. Staff stated the design would not fall under the City’s jurisdiction and reviewed the potential actions the City was taking regarding the prison relocation.
Mr. Norris reviewed the history of a Master Plan for the area. He reviewed the land uses and the importance of the businesses in the Northwest Quadrant.
5:38:33 PM
21st and 21st Small Area Master Plan - The Planning Staff will provide the Planning Commission an update on the 21st and 21st Small Area Master Plan. The project includes an area stretching along 2100 South from approximately 2000 East to 2300 East. The small area master plan will address the characteristics of the future development of this neighborhood. The goal of this plan is to create an improved and beautified business district that is a unique destination but still remains compatible in scale with nearby neighborhoods. The plan will establish guidelines for private development, public spaces such as sidewalks, park strips and streets. The plan is currently finishing up the data gathering stage and is moving towards scenario development. (Staff contact John Anderson (801) 535-7214 or john.anderson@slcgov.com )
Mr. John Anderson, Senior Planner, reviewed the petition as presented in the Staff Report (located in the case file). He stated Staff was asking the Planning Commission for direction and input on the petition.
The Commission and Staff discussed the following:
• How to balance housing options in this project along with current City Master Plans.
• The reaction of the public to the different housing options for the area.
• The design and use of the mixed use developments.
• Proposed height and use in the area.
• If parking would be an issue with retail uses.
o Parking was always an issue and everything would be done to help accommodate parking as best as possible.
• Transportation issues in the area.
Mr. Norris reviewed the timeline and next steps for the project.
Mr. Paul Nielson reviewed the quorum issue and the options for the Commission.
The Commission discussed their options for continuing the meeting.
6:01:13 PM
The Commission took a break.
6:29:37 PM
Commissioner Drown arrived for the meeting.
6:30:09 PM
Sprint Equipment Upgrade at approximately 1226 South 1100 East - A request by Mr. Rock Schutjer representing Rage Development, to install 3 additional utility mounted wireless antennas in excess of 30 inches in width on an existing utility pole located in the park strip at the above listed address, which is located in the CN Neighborhood Commercial District. The existing pole currently has 3 wireless antennas. Utility pole mounted wireless antennas that are more than 30 inches in diameter are a Conditional Use in the zoning district. The subject property is located in Council District 5 represented by Erin Mendenhall. (Staff contact: John Anderson at (801) 535-7214 or john.anderson@slcgov.com.) Case number PLNPCM2015-00478
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 approve the petition as presented.
Mr. Rock Schutjer, Rage Development, explained the purpose of the antenna and stated existing power polls are used whenever possible.
PUBLIC HEARING 6:32:34 PM
Chairperson Ruttinger opened the Public Hearing, seeing no one in the audience wished to speak. Chairperson Ruttinger closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION 6:34:10 PM
Commissioner Fife stated regarding PLNPCM2015-00478 Sprint Equipment Upgrade Wireless Antennas Conditional Use, based on the findings listed in the Staff Report, the comment received and discussion; he moved that the Planning Commission approve the petition subject to the two conditions listed in the Staff Report. Commissioner Drown seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
6:34:49 PM
Camper Reparadise Conditional Use at approximately 269 - 275 South Glendale Street - Kevin Dwyer is requesting approval from the City to operate a minor auto repair business at the above listed address. The property had been used as a warehouse and is zoned CN Neighborhood Commercial District. This type of project must be reviewed as a Conditional Use. The subject property is within Council District 2, represented by Kyle LaMalfa. (Staff contact: Michael Maloy at (801) 535-7118 or michael.maloy@slcgov.com.) Case number PLNPCM2015-00284
Mr. Michael Maloy, 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. Brandon Zenniger, Business Owner, reviewed the business and stated it was a small niche market that was getting national attention.
The Commission and Applicant discussed the following:
• The materials that were being used to repair the vehicles.
o Wood and aluminum.
• The processes for restoring the trailers.
• The pending business license.
• If there were any chemicals being stored or used on the property.
o No chemicals were being stored or used.
o This was not a parts store so traffic would be minimal.
• All materials that can be recycled are and are picked up weekly.
PUBLIC HEARING 6:45:52 PM
Chairperson Ruttinger opened the Public Hearing, seeing no one in the audience wished to speak. Chairperson Ruttinger closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION 6:46:16 PM
Commissioner Parades stated regarding PLNPCM2015-00284 Camper Reparadise, based on the information contained within the Staff Report, and public testimony received, he moved the Planning Commission approve conditional use petition PLNPCM2015-00284 for a minor automobile repair business at 269-275 S Glendale Street subject to conditions one through five in the Staff Report. Commissioner Fife seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
6:48:08 PM
Commissioner Guilkey arrived for the meeting.
6:47:26 PM
Unit Legalization Zoning Text Amendment - The Salt Lake City Council is requesting a zoning text amendment that would create a process to recognize dwelling units that have existed prior to 1995 but have never been officially recognized by the City. The City had a unit legalization process up to 2013 that was allowed to expire. The proposal would reestablish the unit legalization process and modify specific regulations of that previous unit legalization process. The Planning Commission is
required to transmit a recommendation to the City Council for zoning text amendment requests. This proposal would apply citywide. Related provisions of Title 21A may also be modified as part of this petition. (Staff contact: Chris Lee at (801) 535-7706 or chris.lee@slcgov.com.) Case number PLNPCM2015-00142
Mr. Chris Lee, Principal Planner, reviewed the petition as presented in the Staff Report (located in the case file). He stated Staff was recommending that the Planning Commission forward a positive recommendation to the City Council regarding the petition.
The Commission and Staff discussed the following:
• The reasoning behind the using 1995 as a cutoff date.
o It was when the major part of the zoning in the city was changed.
• The zoning regulations prior to 1995.
• Permits were not as clear in 1995 or prior to 1995 as they are today.
• The percentage of existing units that would not be able to prove they existed prior to 1995 and how to address them.
• Why the City wanted the accessory units to be legalized.
o To ensure the safety of the residence.
o To uphold the current zoning.
• If the City was actively checking on the existence of the illegal units.
o The City is not actively looking for illegal units. Some of the units are identified through enforcement or when the owners are registering the units they find out the units are not legal.
• Situations where an illegal unit exists that came about after 1995 but the zoning would have allowed it.
o Staff researches the dates of use for the units and 1995 has always been the demarcation date.
• How a unit would become a legal non-conforming use.
• The approval process.
• Twenty years was a long time to have to prove a unit existed.
PUBLIC HEARING 7:01:04 PM
Chairperson Ruttinger opened the Public Hearing.
The following individuals spoke to the petition: Mr. Robert Comstock and Ms. Marie Taylor
The following comments were made:
• There are conflicting statements in the Staff Report.
• The intent of the ordinance was to make it easier on the home owners not harder.
• If enforcement activity not related to the unit should not be held against the property.
• The Board of Adjustment used to review variances but it was dissolved.
• There should be a process to allow units that do not fit the criteria to be approved.
Chairperson Ruttinger closed the Public Hearing.
The Commission and Staff discussed the following:
• The appeal process for these types of petitions.
• The Board of Adjustment never had the authority to approve variances for Special Exceptions in unit legalizations.
• The standards were changed in response to the public’s input and concerns over the ordinance.
• Why the 1995 date was preferred versus a more recent date.
• How many units were turned down because they were not established before 1995.
• How enforcement issues affected the approval process.
• The intent of the proposal.
• What happened to units that could not meet the standards.
MOTION 7:24:34 PM
Commissioner Fife stated regarding PLNPCM2015-00142 Unit Legalization Text Amendment based on the findings in the Staff Report, public input and discussion, he moved to transmit a favorable recommendation to the City Council regarding this petition reinstating unit legalization. Commissioner Bowen seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
7:25:16 PM
Off Street Parking Ordinance - A request by the Planning Commission to make changes to the minimum off street parking requirements in Title 21A.44 Off Street Parking, Mobility and Loading. The changes include raising the minimum of 1/2 stall per residential dwelling for mixed use projects in the CN, CB, R-MU-35 and R-MU-45 zoning districts, lifting the maximum parking for manufacturing districts west of Redwood Road, adjusting the maximum parking requirement for Travel Demand Management incentives, and some clarification and reformatting of the ordinance language. Other related sections of Title 21A may also be modified as part of this request. The changes would apply to the affected zoning districts and citywide. (Staff contact: J.P. Goates at (801) 535-7236 or jonathan.goates@slcgov.com.) Case number PLNPCM2015-000430
Mr. Jonathan Goates, Principal Planner, reviewed the petition as presented in the Staff Report (located in the case file). He stated Staff was recommending that the Planning Commission forward a positive recommendation to the City Council regarding the petition.
Ms. Shepard reviewed the reasoning behind the changes and making better for the public.
The Commission thanked Staff for reviewing the ordinance.
PUBLIC HEARING 7:30:44 PM
Chairperson Ruttinger opened the Public Hearing, seeing no one in the audience wished to speak. Chairperson Ruttinger closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION 7:31:03 PM
Commissioner Guilkey stated regarding PLNPCM2015-00430 Off Street Parking Ordinance Text Changes, based on the findings in the Staff Report, public input, and further discussion, he moved to transmit a favorable recommendation to the City Council to adopt proposed text amendments to the parking standards in Title 21A.44 with changes one through four as listed in the Staff Report. Commissioner Drown seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously
The meeting adjourned at 7:32:02 PM