Council extends Marshall N. White Center committee to 2026; Flex Industrial zone and a second historic district petition discussed

Decisions at a glance

Agenda, item by item

1. Other

   Ordinance 2024-6: extend sunset of Marshall N. White Center Advisory Committee to April 30, 2026

   Approved · 6-0

   Committee Chair Camille Cook presented the sunset report. Discussion covered the Marshall N. White reconstruction project, programming for the new center, timing of reopening and community engagement. The council adopted the extension on a roll call vote; Council Member Blair was not present for the vote.

   Moved by Council Member Angela Choberka, seconded by Council Member Shaun Myers. Vote: 6-0; Council Member Bart Blair was not present for the vote

2. Zoning

   Proposed local historic district, Adams to Jefferson avenues from 24th to 27th streets (work session)

   Discussed · Area between Jefferson and Adams avenues and 24th and 27th streets

   Deputy Planning Manager Joe Simpson said Alan Toone petitioned to designate a larger area, and the Landmarks Commission rejected the petition with a recommendation of denial, citing limited time and resources, no owner approval gathered and limited staff capacity for the required studies. Mr. Toone said he had contacted only his own neighborhood and that seven parties own close to 40 buildings in the area; he cited preserving historic homes ahead of Utah hosting the Olympics. Members discussed protections in a district and whether the 60-day review period is adequate. Chair Richey said the council would take the petition under advisement.

   • Petitioner: Alan Toone
   • Landmarks Commission: rejected; recommended denial

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3. Zoning

   Proposed Flex Industrial zone (work session, continued from Feb. 20)

   Discussed

   Senior Planner Brandon Rypien presented the amended proposal for a new manufacturing-class zone with some flexibility beyond M-1. Discussion covered whether it could threaten Ogden Airport, compatibility, minimum and maximum square footage and talks with Roy City. A representative of the applicant said the FAA restricts building heights rather than uses in the transitional zone, and he did not suggest limiting uses beyond FAA rules. Chair Richey asked staff to draft a formal ordinance for one more work session before a council meeting.

   • Applicant: Asilia Investments

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4. Budget

   FY2023-24 second-quarter financial and capital projects reports (work session)

   Discussed

   Comptroller Justin Sorensen reported revenues are projected to meet or be slightly below budget through Dec. 31, 2023, and reviewed capital project spending for Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, 2023.

5. City code

   Draft flagpole use ordinance (work session)

   Discussed

   Policy Analyst Steve Burton reviewed draft language from the City Attorney's office limiting which flags may fly on city-owned flagpoles, from a council member initiative. The council agreed on the idea of a structured policy and staff will schedule more review.

What residents said

Flex Industrial zone textBrown's Ice Cream building obligationsLimits on allowed uses in neighborhood commercial zone

Angel Castillo urged the Flex Industrial zone text to address clear-span construction and asked the council to study office-space market trends. Heath Satow supported the zone but noted its odor prohibition, and repeated questions about the Brown's Ice Cream building sale and the new owner's obligations. Teresa Bramwell also supported a flexible zone and said her neighborhood-commercial property has few allowed uses. Mayor Nadolski said he understood the new owner is moving ahead with development plans and is bound by the original purchase agreement; Chair Richey suggested reviewing city contract forms so legal requirements carry over to new owners.