SALT LAKE CITY PLANNING DIVISION
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
April 23, 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.
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. Planned Development Sunrise Metro & Atkinson Stack at Approximately 580 S 500 W - Liza Hart of Giv Group, representing the property owner, is requesting approval for a Planned Development to develop a 6 story addition to the existing permanent supportive multifamily residential development, Sunrise Metro at the above listed address. The existing development and proposed addition will consist of a total of 218 deeply affordable dwelling units with rents between 25-30% of the area median income (AMI). The subject site is approximately 2.7 acres and is in the CG General Commercial Zone. The property is within Council District 2, represented by Alejandro Puy (Staff contact: Brooke Olson at 801-535-7118 or brooke.olson@slc.gov) Case Number: PLNPCM2024-01254
2. Approval of the Meeting Minutes
REGULAR AGENDA
3. Zoning Text Amendment for Changes to Adaptive Reuse/Building Preservation Incentives Related to Admin Design Review - Mayor Erin Mendenhall has initiated a Zoning Text Amendment to make changes to Chapter 21A.52 of the zoning ordinance related to Building Preservation Incentives/Adaptive Reuse. Specifically, this zoning amendment focuses on the following: expanding the scope of modifications that can be reviewed administratively through Design Review, makes clarifying changes regarding design standards for new construction and adds in the ability for applicants to request a one-year time extension of a preliminary approval. Related provisions of Title 21A-Zoning may be amended as part of this petition. The changes would apply citywide. (Staff Contact: Amy Thompson at 801-535-7281 or amy.thompson@slc.gov) Case Number: PLNPCM2025-00039
4. Zoning Text Amendment for Public Hearing Requirements for Appeals and Variances- A Zoning Text Amendment initiated by Mayor Erin Mendenhall that would remove the public hearing requirements for appeals of land use decisions and applications for variances. This petition is necessary because the Utah Legislature passed a bill (HB 368) that prohibits cities from holding public hearings for appeals or variances. This state law goes into effect on May 7, 2025 and the city is required to follow the state law starting on that date. The proposal will still require a public meeting with public notice 12 days in advance of the meeting. Written evidence may be submitted during the 12 day notice period. This change impacts all administrative land use decisions and applications for variances. (Staff Contact: Nick Norris, Planning Director, at 801-535-6173 or nick.norris@slc.gov). Case Number: PLNPCM2025-00327
BRIEFING
5. Growing Water Smart Project Briefing - The Planning Division will provide a briefing to the commission on the state requirements to incorporate water and land use planning into the city's general plan. The city must update the general plan by December 31, 2025 to be in compliance with Utah Code. (Staff Contact: Nick Norris, Planning Director, at 801-535-6173 or nick.norris@slc.gov)
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.