Meeting

SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA

FORMAL MEETING 
 
August 27, 2024 Tuesday 7:00 PM

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Council Chambers
451 South State Street, Room 315
Salt Lake City, UT  84111

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CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Victoria Petro, Chair 
District 1 
Chris Wharton, Vice Chair
District 3
Alejandro Puy
District 2
Eva Lopez Chavez
District 4
Darin Mano
 District 5
Dan Dugan
District 6
Sarah Young
District 7
 
Generated: 09:41:19
 

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 July 9, 2024, as well as the formal meeting minutes of June 11, 2024 and July 2, 2024.
B.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:

Items B1 & B2 will be heard as one public hearing.
 
1.

Ordinance: Zoning Text Amendment to the D-1 Central Business District Zone
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would amend the text of Section 21A.33.050 of the Salt Lake City Code to add Hospitals (including accessory lodging facility), and Ambulance Services (indoor & outdoor) as Conditional Uses in the D-1 Central Business District. Petitioner: Kirton McConkie, Petition No.: PLNPCM2022-01109. This item is related to the proposed Zoning Map Amendment at 754 South State Street (former Sears site).

For more information on this item visit https://tinyurl.com/754StateStreetRezone.

 

FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, July 11, 2023 and Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, June 13, 2023 and Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, July 11, 2023 and Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, September 3, 2024
 
  Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).

 


 
2.

Ordinance: Zoning Map Amendment at Approximately 754 South State Street
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would amend the zoning of property at approximately 754 South State Street from D-2 (Downtown Support District) to D-1 (Central Business District). The purpose of the proposed amendment is to allow for the redevelopment of the property with an urban hospital. The Council will also consider an ordinance that would amend the text of Section 21A.33.050 of the Salt Lake City Code to add Hospitals (including accessory lodging facility), and  Ambulance Services (indoor & outdoor) as Conditional Uses in the D-1 Central Business District. Consideration may be given to rezoning the property to another zoning district with similar characteristics. Petitioner: Kirton McConkie, Petition No.: PLNPCM2022-01109.

For more information on this item visit https://tinyurl.com/754StateStreetRezone.

 

FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, July 11, 2023; Tuesday, June 11, 2024; and Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, June 13, 2023 and Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, July 11, 2023 and Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, September 3, 2024
 
  Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).



 
3.

Grant Application: Fiscal Year 2024 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Competitive Grant
The Council will accept public comment for a grant application request from the Police Department to the U.S. DOJ Bureau of Justice Assistance. If awarded, the grant would fund training; evidence testing supplies; Integrated Ballistics Identification System (IBIS) access subscription and correlation service for access to the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN); and a computer to run IBIS access for NIBIN. 

 

FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - n/a
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
 
  Staff Recommendation - Close and refer to future consent agenda.



 
C.
POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS:
 
1.

Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget: Capital Improvement Program 
The Council will consider adopting a resolution for project funding allocations in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), which involves the construction, purchase or renovation of buildings, parks, streets or other city-owned physical structures. Generally, projects have a useful life of at least five years and cost $50,000 or more. The Council approves debt service and overall CIP funding in June with the annual budget process, while project-specific funding is approved by September 1 of the same calendar year.

For more information visit tinyurl.com/SLCFY25CIP.

 

FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Thursday, June 6, 2024; Tuesday, July 2, 2024; Tuesday, July 9, 2024; Tuesday, August 13, 2024; and Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 7 p.m. and Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 6 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 27, 2024
 
  Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).



 
2.

Ordinance: Request to Vacate a Portion of 700 South
The Council will consider adopting an ordinance that would vacate a portion of 700 South adjacent to the petitioner's property at 717 South 5600 West. The subject portion of 700 South abuts the north side of the applicant’s property. A new section of 700 South was constructed which connects to 5600 West north of the old 700 South street segment. If the street is vacated, it will be sold to the applicant at fair market value and converted to private use. Petitioner: Brent Bateman, representing the property owner. Petition No.:PLNPCM2023-00482.

 

FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 6 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 27, 2024
 
  Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).



 
3.

Ordinance: Projecting Business Signs Zoning 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 projecting business signs. The proposal would create consistency and update the standards for projecting business signs in commercial and mixed-use districts. Other sections of Title 21A – Zoning may also be amended as part of this petition to increase clarity in the sign ordinance. Petition No.:PLNPCM2023-00996.

 

FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 6 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 27, 2024
 
  Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).



 
4.

Ordinance: Zoning Text Amendment to Allow Single-Family Attached Dwellings in Select Commercial Zones
The Council will consider adopting an ordinance that would amend various sections of Title 21A of the Salt Lake City Code to allow single-family attached dwellings in select commercial zones where multifamily dwellings are already permitted. The proposal includes Community Business (CB), Community Shopping (CS), Commercial Corridor (CC), General Commercial (CG), and Sugar House Business Districts (CSHBD 1 & 2) districts. Petitioner: Natalie Linchenko of TAG SLC. Petition No.:PLNPCM2023-00894.

For more information visit tinyurl.com/pwcay6ep.

 

FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 6 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 27, 2024
 
  Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).

 


 
5.

Ordinance: Sports, Entertainment, Culture, and Convention District Text Amendment 
The Council will consider adopting an ordinance that would amend the D4 Secondary Central Business District zoning district to support the creation of a Sports, Entertainment, Culture, and Convention (SECC). The proposed text amendments would make the following changes to the D4 zoning district:

1.    Modify the maximum height allowed through design review from 125 feet to 600 feet.
2.    Modifying the required front and corner yard setback requirements are changing to clarify that buildings with plazas and other similar public spaces are allowed to exceed the maximum setback.
3.    Change the table of allowed uses for the D4 zoning district would change as follows:
          o    Stadiums change from a conditional use to a permitted use.
          o    Commercial parking would be changed from a conditional use to a permitted use. (A current requirement prohibiting the demolition of a building for principal use parking on the property would remain.)
4.    Expand the existing sign overlay that applies to the Delta Center to extend to the blocks that contain the Salt Palace. This allows more flexibility for signs related to the entertainment venues within the overlay and allows modifications to signs through the design review process for buildings that are subject to design review.

For more information visit tinyurl.com/SLCRevitalizationZone.

 

FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, July 2, 2024; Tuesday, August 13, 2024; and Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 6 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 27, 2024
 
  Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).



 
G.
CONSENT:
1.

Ordinance: Text Amendment to Prohibit Demolition of Dwelling Units for Parking Uses
The Council will set the date of Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 7 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would amend various sections of Title 21A of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to the development of parking facilities. The proposal would prohibit the demolition of dwelling units for stand-alone parking uses and the expansion or modification of parking for existing uses unless it includes additional housing units. Other sections of Title 21A may also be amended as part of this petition.

 

FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, October 1, 2024
 
  Staff Recommendation - Set date.


 
2.

Board Appointment: Sister Cities Advisory Board – Jane Kim
The Council will consider approving the appointment of Jane Kim to the Sister Cities Board for a term ending July 3, 2028.

 

FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 27, 2024
 
  Staff Recommendation - Approve.


 
3.

Board Appointment: City and County Building Conservation and Use Committee – Steven Burt
The Council will consider approving the appointment of Steven Burt to the City and County Building Conservation and Use Committee for a term ending July 17, 2028.

 

FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 27, 2024
 
  Staff Recommendation - Approve.
 


 
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING
On or before 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 22, 2024, 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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