SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
FORMAL MEETING
November 14, 2023 Tuesday 7:00 PM
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Council Chambers
451 South State Street, Room 315 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 SLCCouncil.com
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Darin Mano, Chair District 5
Victoria Petro, Vice Chair District 1
Alejandro Puy District 2
Dan Dugan District 6
Chris Wharton District 3
Ana Valdemoros District 4
Sarah Young District 7
Please note: Dates not identified in the FYI - Project Timeline are either not applicable or not yet determined.
WELCOME AND PUBLIC MEETING RULES
A. OPENING CEREMONY:
1. Council Member Victoria Petro will conduct the formal meeting.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Welcome and Public Meeting Rules.
4. The Council will approve the work session meeting minutes of September 19, 2023; October 3, 2023; and October 10, 2023, as well as the formal meeting minutes of October 3, 2023.
5. The Council will consider adopting a joint ceremonial resolution with Mayor Mendenhall recognizing December 1st as World AIDS Day in Salt Lake City.
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Ordinance: Subdivision Code Amendments
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance repealing and replacing all text, tables, and illustrations in Title 20 of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to subdivisions and condominiums. This proposal reorganizes the subdivision regulations, updates application requirements, makes minor changes to subdivision approval processes, updates the standards for approval for dividing land and modifying lots and parcels, updates the subdivision standards to align with City goals identified in the City's general plan, and makes changes necessary to align with State code mandates for review times and review processes. The changes are necessary to bring the City's subdivision regulations into compliance with recent State code changes that require Cities to update their codes by February 1, 2024. Petition No.: PLNPCM2023-00494.
For more information visit tinyurl.com/SubdivisionCodeUpdates.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
2. 2023-2024 U.S. Housing and Urban Development General Community Development Needs Annual Public Hearing
The Council will accept public comment for the 2023-2024 U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) General Community Development Needs. Each year Salt Lake City receives several million dollars of grant funds from HUD for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), HOME Investment Partnership (HOME), and Housing Opportunities for Persons With HIV/AIDS (HOPWA) programs. HUD requires an annual public hearing for the City to hear about community development needs from the public. This feedback helps to prioritize the grant funds between many competing needs.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - n/a
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
C. POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS:
1. Ordinance: Rezone and Master Plan Amendment at 116 East Edith Avenue The Council will consider adopting an ordinance that would amend the zoning of the property located at 116 East Edith Avenue from R-1/5,000 (Single Family Residential District) to CC (Corridor Commercial District). This proposal would also amend the Central Community Future Land Use Map from Low-Density Residential to Community Commercial. The proposed amendments would allow for further commercial and multi- family development of the site and would make the property consistent with the adjacent property that shares the same owner. Future development plans were not submitted by the applicant at this time. Consideration may be given to rezoning the property to another zoning district with similar characteristics. The project is within Council District 5. Petitioner: Ian Kaplan of ADDVirtue, representing the property owners. Petition No.: PLNPCM2022-01160 & PLNPCM2022-01161
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
2. Ordinance: Rezone and Master Plan Amendment at Approximately 1720 South and 1734 South West Temple
The Council will consider adopting an ordinance that would amend the zoning of the properties located at 1720 South and 1734 South West Temple Street from R-1/5,000 (Single-Family Residential District) to R-MU-45 (Residential/Mixed Use District). This proposal would also amend the Central Community Master Plan Future Land Use Map from Low-Density Residential to Medium-Density Residential. Future development plans were not submitted by the applicant at this time, however the applicant may consider a medium-density residential development like the existing development to the north.
Consideration may be given to rezoning the property to another zoning district with similar characteristics. The project is within Council District 5. Petitioner: Larsen Sequist. Petition No.: PLNPCM2023-00106 & PLNPCM2023-00380
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
3. Ordinance: Historic Preservation Overlay District Text Amendment
The Council will consider adopting an ordinance that would amend various sections of Title 21A of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to the H Historic Preservation Overlay District. The proposal would also amend the consolidated fee schedule. The proposed amendments would make the ordinance easier to use for applicants, property owners, staff, and the Historic Landmark Commission in its administration, as well as create new processes for adopting and updating historic resource surveys. The proposed amendments would involve multiple chapters of the zoning ordinance related to the H Historic Preservation Overlay District and changes would apply citywide. Petition No.: PLNPCM2023-00123
For more information visit tinyurl.com/HistoricDistrictsSLC.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
4. Ordinance: Alley Vacation at Approximately 1518 South 300 West
The Council will consider adopting an ordinance that would vacate City-owned alleys situated adjacent to properties located at 1518, 1528, 1540, and 1546 South 300 West, 325 and 333 West Andrew Avenue, and 352 West Van Buren Avenue. The proposal would allow the property owner to redevelop the surrounding property, which would include the right-of-way within the proposed development. The proposed vacation will not impose access concerns as all of the subject properties that abut the alleys also have frontage on a public street. Located within Council District 5. Petitioner: Jarod Hall, representing the property owner, Petition No.:PLNPCM2023-00408
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
5. Ordinance: Northpoint Small Area Plan
The Council will consider an ordinance that would adopt the Northpoint Small Area Plan. The Northpoint Small Area Plan is a land use plan for the land that is located between the Salt Lake City International Airport and the northern boundary of the City along the 2200 West corridor. The updated plan will provide guidance on existing and anticipated development in the area, as well as annexation-related issues. As part of the plan update, the Salt Lake City Major Streets Plan will be amended to reflect recommended roadway alignments. Petition No.: PLNPCM2022-00687
For more information on this item visit https://tinyurl.com/NorthpointSmallAreaPlan.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, February 21, 2023 and Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
D. COMMENTS:
1. Questions to the Mayor from the City Council.
2. Comments to the City Council. (Comments are taken on any item not scheduled for a public hearing, as well as on any other City business. Comments are limited to two minutes.)
E. NEW BUSINESS: NONE.
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Resolution: Certification of Downtown Plan
The Council will consider approving a resolution about certifying the Downtown Plan as the station area plan for 13 TRAX and Frontrunner stations in the downtown area.
Certification is necessary to be in compliance with recent state law requirements for municipalities to have station area plans for all fixed rail transit stations within their boundaries or within a half mile of City limits.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
2. Ordinance: Open Space Lands Amendments
The Council will consider adopting an ordinance that would amend the Open Space Lands Ordinance to allow more flexibility for removing certain properties from the Open Space Inventory. The amendments would provide more flexibility for granting utility easements and the sale or exchange of de minimis parcels.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
G. CONSENT:
1. Ordinance: Rezone and Master Plan Amendment at 711 and 721 South 1200 East
The Council will set the date of Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 7 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would amend the zoning of the properties located at 711 and 721 South 1200 East Street from R-2 (Single- and Two- Family Residential District) to I (Institutional District). The proposal also would amend the Central Community Master Plan Future Land Use Map. The proposal would allow the use of the existing church building as a school. Consideration may be given to rezoning the property to another zoning district with similar characteristics. The project is within Council District 4. Petitioner: Jim Brewer, Head of the McGillis School. Petition No.: PLNPCM2023-00496 & PLNPCM2023-00639
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Staff Recommendation - Set date.
2. Ordinance: Rezone at 680 South Gladiola Street
The Council will set the date of Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 7 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would amend the zoning of the property located at approximately 680 South Gladiola Street from M-2 (Heavy Manufacturing District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). This proposal would enable the use of the property as a commercial truck driving school, classified as a vocational school with outdoor activities. The applicant has not included development plans with this request. Consideration may be given to rezoning the property to another zoning district with similar characteristics. The project is within Council District 2.
Petitioner: Tony Sieverts. Petition No.: PLNPCM2023-00236
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, December 5, 2023 Staff Recommendation - Set date.
3. Ordinance: Rezone at Approximately 1380 South 900 West
The Council will set the date of Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 7 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would amend the zoning of the properties located at approximately 1380 South 900 West, 1361 South 1000 West, and 1367 South 1000 West from R-1/7,000 (Single Family Residential District) to RMF-30 (Low-Density Multi-Family Residential District). The applicant owns the property located at 1380 South 900 West and intends to only develop that property. The other two properties are owned by a separate organization that asked to be included in this request to enable additional development flexibility. This proposal would accommodate a redevelopment proposal to be submitted at a later date. Consideration may be given to rezoning the property to another zoning district with similar characteristics. The project is within Council District 2. Petitioner: Drake Powell of TAG SLC, representing the various property owners. Petition No.: PLNPCM2023-00172
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Staff Recommendation - Set date.
4. Ordinance: Budget Amendment No.3 for Fiscal Year 2023-24
The Council will set the date of Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 7 p.m. to accept public comment and consider an ordinance amending the final budget of Salt Lake City, including the employment staffing document, for Fiscal Year 2023-24. The proposed amendment includes four new full-time paramedic employees in the Fire Department's Medical Response Team, creation of a Legislative Division with four new full-time employees in the City Attorney's Office, over $6 million of additional transportation impact fees for reconstructing 2100 South through the Sugar House Business district and the 600 North / 700 North corridor transformation project among other items.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - TBD
Staff Recommendation - Set date.
5. Board Appointment: City and County Building Conservation and Use Committee - Robyn Taylor-Granda
The Council will consider approving the appointment of Robyn Taylor-Granda to the City and County Building Conservation and Use Committee Board for a term ending July 19, 2027.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Staff Recommendation - Approve.
6. Board Appointment: Planning Commission - Landon Kraczek
The Council will consider approving the appointment of Landon Kraczek to the Planning Commission for a term ending November 14, 2027.
FYI - Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Staff Recommendation - Approve.
H. ADJOURNMENT:
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING
On or before 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 9, 2023, the undersigned, duly appointed City Recorder, does hereby certify that the above notice and agenda was (1) posted on the Utah Public Notice Website created under Utah Code Section 63F-1-701, and (2) a copy of the foregoing provided to The Salt Lake Tribune and/or the Deseret News and to a local media correspondent and any others who have indicated interest.
CINDY LOU TRISHMAN SALT LAKE CITY RECORDER
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