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SLC Planning Division: Online Open House New Active Projects (May 5, 2026)

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May 5, 2026 03:54 PM

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The Wells on 5th Zoning Map and General Plan Amendment Project Location: 1990 S 500 E and 2002 S 500 E Application Type(s): Zoning Map Amendment & General Plan Amendment Petition Number(s): PLNPCM2026-00329 & PLNPCM2026-00331 Zoning District (Current): R-1-5000 Single Family Residential Zoning District (Proposed): RMF-35 Moderate Density Residential Council District: District 5, represented by Erika Carlsen PROPOSED PROJECT OVERVIEW Project Description : Castlewood Development is requesting approval from the City to develop 24 3+ bedroom for-sale units at the above address. This project requires a Zoning Map Amendment and a General Plan Amendment. The properties are currently vacant. A Zoning Map Amendment is required to build moderate-density townhomes. The land is currently zoned R-1-5000 (Single Family Residential) and is proposed to be rezoned to RMF-35 (Moderate Density Multi-Family Residential). This project also requires a General Plan Amendment. The amendment would change the Future Land Use Map in the Central Community Plan from 'Low Density Residential' to 'Medium Density Residential' for these properties. The proposed Community Benefit for the project is the development of 24 3+ bedroom for-sale units. These units are suitable for families, and the proposed development includes a playground in its open space area. WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE PLANNING STAFF IN THIS PROCESS? Planning Staff processes the application, communicates with the applicant to understand the project, and seeks input from the community. NEXT STEPS Notice of this proposal has been sent to Chair of the Community Council in the area where the project is located. The Council may choose to review the proposal at an upcoming meeting. Please contact the Chair directly to find out if the proposal will be reviewed, and if so, when and how the meeting will take place. Contact Information: Liberty Wells Community Council Chair: Margaret Coppin, mgcoppin@gmail.com, (801) 856-3423 PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD : APRIL 28 - JUNE 12 2026 Notice has also been sent to property owners and residents within 300 feet of the project location to obtain public input and comments on the proposal. Notified parties are given a 45-day period to respond before a public hearing with the Planning Commission can be scheduled. If you are interested in submitting a written comment, please contact the staff planner listed on this page. During and following this comment period, the Planning Division will evaluate the proposal against the applicable standards, taking into consideration public comments as they relate to the standards, and develop a recommendation for the Planning Commission. PUBLIC HEARINGS & FINAL DECISIONS The Planning Commission will then hold a public hearing to gather additional comments and make a recommendation to the City Council, which will hold a final public hearing before making a final decision. SUBMIT A COMMENT To submit a comment or question contact the staff planner via email or leave a voicemail. Responses will be provided within one week after the comment period closes. Comment Period: April 28 - June 12, 2026 Contact Info: Cassie Younger, Senior Planner cassie.younger@slc.gov (801) 535-6211 https://www.slc.gov/planning/2026/05/05/openhouse2026-00329/ Designation of Gilgal Gardens on the Local Register as a Landmark Site - 749 E. 500 South Project Location: 749 E. 500 South Application Type(s): Designation of a Landmark Site Petition Number(s): PLNHLC2026-00364 Zoning District: OS - Open Space Council District: District 4, represented by Eva Lopez Chavez PROPOSED PROJECT OVERVIEW Project Description : At the direction of Mayor Erin Mendenhall, the Planning Division is undertaking the process to designate Gilgal Gardens as a Local Landmark site. Such sites are of exceptional importance to the city, state, region, or nation, and impart high artistic, historic, or cultural values. Properties designated as Local Landmark sites are subject to the zoning ordinance provisions of the H-Historic Preservation Overlay (Section 21A.34.020 of Salt Lake City Code), which provides demolition protection and City oversight to review any modifications to ensure historic appropriateness and the ongoing protection of important historic resources. WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE PLANNING STAFF IN THIS PROCESS? Planning Staff processes the application and seeks input from the community. NEXT STEPS Notice of this proposal has been sent to Chair(s) of the Community Council(s) in the area where the project is located. The Council(s) may choose to review the proposal at an upcoming meeting. Please contact the Chair(s) directly to find out if the proposal will be reviewed, and if so, when and how the meeting will take place. Contact Information : Central City Neighborhood Council Austin Taylor 12tayloaush@gmail.com Phone: 435-705-3519 East Central Community Council Esther Hunter eastcentralcommunity@gmail.com Phone: 801-209-3455 PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD : MAY 5 - JUNE 22, 2026 Notice has also been sent to property owners and residents within 300 feet of the project location to obtain public input and comments on the proposal. Notified parties are given a 45-day period to respond before a public hearing with the Historic Landmark Commission can be scheduled. If you are interested in submitting a written comment, please contact the staff planner listed on this page. During and following this comment period, the Planning Division will evaluate the proposal against the applicable standards, taking into consideration public comments as they relate to the standards, and develop recommendations for the Historic Landmark Commission and the Planning Commission. PUBLIC HEARINGS & FINAL DECISIONS The Historic Landmark Commission will hold a public hearing to gather additional comments and make a recommendation to the City Council,. The Planning Commission will then hold a public hearing to gather additional comments and make a recommendation to the City Council. The City Council will hold a final public hearing before making a final decision. SUBMIT A COMMENT To submit a comment or question contact the staff planner via email or leave a voicemail. Responses will be provided within one week after the comment period closes. Comment Period: May 5 - June 22, 2026 Contact Info: Lex Traughber, Senior Planner lex.traughber@slc.gov (801) 535-6184 https://www.slc.gov/planning/2026/05/05/openhouse2026-00364/

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451 S. State St. Room 406
Salt Lake City, UT 84141
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May 05, 2026 03:55 PM

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May 05, 2026 03:55 PM

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