Council agenda: hearings on a Gateway height increase, an 80-unit Richmond Street rezone and a $348.6 million water bond
September 1, 2020, 7:00 p.m. · Electronic meeting (no physical anchor location)
The Council's September 1, 2020 formal meeting was set to hold hearings on raising building heights in part of the Gateway zone, the Richmond Street rezone, the WIFIA water bond, Budget Amendment No. 2 and the transportation impact fee plan. It was also to consider the 400 West rezone, a digital equity policy and a motion to keep meeting remotely. No minutes were available, so outcomes are pending.
From the agenda; results are added when minutes are posted. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item B.1 · Zoning
Zoning text amendment to raise building heights in part of the G-MU zone
Pending
Hearing on raising the maximum height in a portion of the Gateway Mixed Use zone from 120 feet to up to 190 feet on parts of two blocks, requested for a specific development. The Planning Commission forwarded a negative recommendation, so no ordinance was drafted; one would be drafted if the Council chose to approve.
- Height: 120 feet → up to 190 feet
- Planning Commission: negative recommendation
- Petition: PLNPCM2019-00639
Item B.2 · Zoning
Richmond Street zoning map amendment
Pending
Hearing on rezoning three parcels from R-1/7,000 to R-MU-45 so the applicant can replace the structures with a four-story building of about 80 affordable housing units.
- Current zone → proposed: R-1/7,000 → R-MU-45
- Units: about 80, affordable
- Petition: PLNPCM2020-00108
Item B.3 · Budget
Public utilities revenue bond (WIFIA loan), Series 2020B
Pending
Public hearing on issuing up to $348,635,000 in bonds through a federal WIFIA loan and on any economic effect on the private sector of the project it finances; the Council was also to consider the authorizing resolution.
- Bond$348.6 million
Item B.4 · Budget
Budget Amendment No. 2 for Fiscal Year 2020-21
Pending
Hearing on an amendment that includes public internet access infrastructure, CARES Act funding for personnel costs of the pandemic response, expansion of the Youth and Family program for childcare and education, and housing assistance.
Item B.5 · Taxes and fees
Transportation Impact Fees Facilities Plan
Pending
Hearing on updating the transportation section of the Impact Fees Facilities Plan, which sets fees on new development to cover added demand on city facilities.
Item D.1 · Zoning
Rezone and master plan amendment at 771 and 795 North 400 West
Pending
The Council was to consider adopting the ordinance changing the two properties from M-1 to MU so multi-family housing can be built on the vacant parcel at 771 North 400 West.
- Petitions: PLNPCM2019-01011 and PLNPCM2019-01095
Item E.1 · Other
Motion to continue meeting remotely without an anchor location
Pending
The Council was to consider ratifying its determination to keep meeting remotely without an anchor location under HB5002.
Item F.1 · Other
Digital Equity Policy of Salt Lake City
Pending
The Council was to consider a resolution adopting a Digital Equity Policy to guide investments, partnerships and programs that improve digital literacy and access, after the pandemic moved many services online.
Item G.1 · Zoning
Set hearing dates: Southeast Market rezone, 402 and 416 East 900 South
Pending
On consent, the Council was to set October 6 and 20 hearings on rezoning the parcels from RB and CN to CB.
- Petition: PLNPCM2018-01025
Item G.2 · City code
Set hearing dates: RMF-30 zone text amendments
Pending
On consent, the Council was to set October 6 and 20 hearings on the RMF-30 changes described at the afternoon work session.
- Petition: PLNPCM2019-00313
What residents said
Building height in the Gateway areaAffordable housing on Richmond Street