SLC Planning Commission Agenda for August 13, 2025
Notice Type(s)
Notice
Event Start Date & Time
August 13, 2025 05:30 PM
Description/Agenda
SALT LAKE CITY PLANNING DIVISION
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
August 13, 2025, at 5:30 pm
City & County Building
451 South State Street, Room 326
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
(The order of the items may change at the Commission's discretion)
This meeting will be held in person at the City & County Building. If you are interested in watching the Planning Commission meeting it will be available on the following platforms:
- YouTube: www.youtube.com/slclivemeetings
If you are unable to attend in person but would like to submit comments regarding an item on the agenda, please email your comments to the staff contact listed for each item or provide general comments to planning.comments@slc.gov. Public comments must be submitted by 12:00 PM on the Thursday before the meeting to be included in the official staff report. Comments submitted after this deadline will still be shared with the Commission. However, please note that City Staff, Commissioners, and City Attorneys may not have time to fully review or respond to late submissions. The final cutoff for submitting written comments is 12:00 PM on the day of the meeting except for Zoning Map Amendments, which can receive comments up to 10 days after the Planning Commission Public Hearing. Thank you for helping us ensure a fair and efficient review process.
DINNER - Dinner will be served to the Planning Commissioners and Staff at 5:00 pm in room 326 of the City and County Building. During the dinner break, the Planning Commission may receive training on city planning related topics, including the role and function of the Planning Commission.
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING WILL BEGIN AT 5:30 PM IN ROOM 326
REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR
REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR
OPEN FORUM - The Commissioners may discuss planning, zoning, and general land use items that are not listed on the agenda. This discussion will be limited to no more than 10 minutes. There is no public discussion associated with this item.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Design Review Modifications for Lotus Alchemy at approximately 48 W 700 S (Public Hearing) - Lotus Alchemy LLC is seeking a modification to the approved Design Review for the Lotus Alchemy apartments located at the above-stated address, which received approval from the Planning Commission on August 24, 2022, and a subsequent modification approval on June 12, 2024. The new modification request involves minor changes to the building's exterior, including architectural detailing and building material changes. These changes must be reviewed by the Planning Commission, as only minor modifications can be approved administratively. The property is located in the D-2 zoning district and is within Council District 4, represented by Eva Lopez Chavez. (Staff Contact: Krissy Gilmore at 801-535-7780 or Kristina.Gilmore@slcgov.com). Case Number: PLNPCM2022-00442
2. Approval of the Meeting Minutes
REGULAR AGENDA
3. Zoning Amendment for a Master Development Agreement for Jazz Arena Parking Garage at approximately 301 W South Temple - Jazz Arena Investors LLC is requesting approval of a Zoning Amendment regarding a Master Development Agreement for the construction of the Jazz Arena Parking Garage at the above listed address. The subject property is approximately 9.1 acres and is in the D-4 (Downtown Secondary Central Business) District and the Localized Alternative Sign Overlay District. The proposal includes the construction of a 7-story parking garage with approximately 452 parking stalls at the southwest corner of the site which is intended to provide parking for patrons of the Delta Center Arena, to create an enhanced user experience, and improve the functionality of the site. Through the zoning amendment process the applicant is requesting approval of the development agreement associated with the project which establishes specific rules for constructing the parking garage at the Delta Center Arena. If approved, the proposed development agreement could supersede several of the City's rules and regulations therefore, the proposal is subject to zoning amendment approval. The property is within Council District 4, represented by Eva Lopez Chavez. (Staff contact: Brooke Olson at 801-535-7118 or brooke.olson@slc.gov). Case number PLNPCM2025-00619
4. Text Amendment Regarding Fence Height for M-1 Zoning District - The Planning Commission has initiated a Zoning Text Amendment to amend the zoning ordinance to increase the height of front yard fences, between the front lot line and the primary façade of the principal structure, from the required four feet to a maximum of six feet in all M-1 (Light Manufacturing) and M-1A (Northpoint Light Industrial) zoning districts city-wide. (Staff Contact: Diana Martinez at 801-535-7215 or diana.martinez@slc.gov, and Jason Berntson at 801-535-6247 or jason.berntson@slc.gov) Case Number: PLNPCM2025-00138
5. Text Amendment Regarding Fence and Hedge Heights Citywide - City Council has initiated a Text Amendment to sections of Title 21A.40.120 'Regulation of Fences, Walls and Hedges'. The City Council has requested that the Planning staff research and draft an ordinance Text Amendment to update the Salt Lake City Code regarding the height and location of fences, walls, and hedges, in accordance with the defined clear view standards. (Staff Contact: Diana Martinez at 801-535-7215 or diana.martinez@slc.gov, and Jason Berntson at 801-535-6247 or jason.berntson@slc.gov) Case Number: PLNPCM2025-00045
For Planning Commission agendas, staff reports, and minutes, visit the Planning Division's website at slc.gov/planning/public-meetings. Staff Reports will be posted the Friday prior to the meeting and minutes will be posted two days after they are ratified, which usually occurs at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission.
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
The City Hall is an accessible facility. People with disabilities may make requests for reasonable accommodation, which may include alternate formats, interpreters, and other auxiliary aids and services. Please make requests at least two business days in advance. To make a request, please contact the Planning Office at 801-535-7757 or relay service 711.
Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
NOTICE OF POSSIBLE ELECTRONIC OR TELEPHONIC PARTICIPATION One or more members of the Planning Commission may participate electronically or telephonically pursuant to UCA 52-4-7.8.