Council approves 1435 South State rezone with conditions, adopts Madsen Park plan change and alley vacations; Goltz Avenue rezone withdrawn
November 7, 2023, 7:00 p.m.
The Council adopted the 1435 South State Street rezone with a development agreement requiring replacement of demolished units and active ground-floor uses, kept Madsen Park in place in the North Temple plan, approved two alley vacations and a 1018 East 900 South rezone, and enacted temporary rules for a youth shelter, all by unanimous votes. The Goltz Avenue and Jefferson Street rezone was withdrawn by the petitioner. Hearings on 2157 South Lincoln, 116 East Edith, West Temple and 300 West alley items were closed with action deferred.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item B1-B3 · Public hearing
Grant applications: Safe Streets for All TravelWell Schools, Victims of Crime Act renewal, Know Your Neighbor renewal
Continued · 6-0
The Council held a single hearing on three applications: a U.S. Department of Transportation Safe Streets for All grant for a school travel mapping tool and education campaign, a renewal from the Police Department for victim advocate positions and emergency funds from the Utah Office for Victims of Crime, and a renewal for the Know Your Neighbor volunteer coordinator from the state Department of Workforce Services. There was no public comment, and the items were referred to a future consent agenda. Council Member Ana Valdemoros was absent for this vote.
- GrantAmount not given to U.S. Department of Transportation
- GrantAmount not given to Utah Office for Victims of Crime
- GrantAmount not given to Utah Department of Workforce Services
Item B4 · General plan
North Temple Boulevard plan amendment to keep Madsen Park in place (Ordinance 59 of 2023)
Approved · 6-0
With no public comment, the Council adopted the amendment to the North Temple Boulevard Plan that removes the recommendation to relocate Madsen Park, keeps it at its current location and calls for exploring how to reimagine it. Council Member Valdemoros was absent for this vote.
- Petition: PLNPCM2023-00327
Item B5 · Zoning
Rezone at 2157 South Lincoln Street
Continued · 7-0
Three speakers addressed the proposal and, in summary, called for a required development agreement to reuse the Victorian mansion, a 10-foot rather than 5-foot sidewalk, and attention to parking. The Council closed the hearing and deferred action.
- Petition: PLNPCM2023-00239
Item B6 · Zoning
Rezone and master plan amendment at 116 East Edith Avenue
Continued · 7-0
Two neighbors spoke about lighting, on-street parking that blocks garbage service, a business encroaching on the residential area, constant noise and moving trucks being used for shelter by people experiencing homelessness. Applicant representative Ian Kaplan said box trucks are not allowed to park on the street, the property has been commercial under its owner, no development is planned and the owners will work with neighbors. The hearing was closed and action deferred.
- Petition: PLNPCM2022-01160 and 01161
Item B7 · Zoning
Rezone and master plan amendment at 1720 and 1734 South West Temple
Continued · 7-0
Three neighbors opposed the rezone, citing a past promise that large developments would not be allowed, parking problems, and a prior down-zoning meant to protect the area. The applicant and two supporters said the land is underused and the project would add needed housing in a good location. The Ballpark Community Council chair raised heat islands in the neighborhood. The hearing was closed and action deferred.
- Petition: PLNPCM2023-00106 and 00380
Item B8 · Development
Alley vacation at approximately 1518 South 300 West
Continued · 7-0
There was no public comment. The Council closed the hearing and deferred action.
- Petition: PLNPCM2023-00408
Item B9 · City code
Historic Preservation Overlay District text amendment
Continued · 7-0
One speaker addressed the proposed treatment of contributing and noncontributing status. The Council closed the hearing and deferred action.
- Petition: PLNPCM2023-00123
Item B10 · Budget
Substantial amendments to the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan for unallocated housing program income (Resolution 30 of 2023)
Approved · 7-0
With no public comment, the Council adopted amendments to the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and 2023-24 Annual Action Plan with project allocations for dormant housing program income funds, as required for HUD CDBG and HOME compliance.
Item B11 · Zoning
Goltz Avenue and Jefferson Street rezone and master plan amendments (withdrawn)
Withdrawn
The petitioner, TAG SLC, withdrew the request, but the advertised hearing was still held. Three speakers raised concerns including a proposed 70-foot height next to small homes, parking, extreme zoning meant for downtown, protecting the park, setbacks and fit with the neighborhood, and said the Planning Commission turnout deserved recognition. No vote was taken.
- Applicant: TAG SLC, LLC
Item C1 · Development
Alley vacation at approximately 2167 South 800 East (Ordinance 60 of 2023)
Approved · 7-0
The Council adopted the vacation of part of a city-owned alley next to several properties on Wilmington Avenue.
- Petition: PLNPCM2022-00802
Item C2 · Development
Alley vacation at approximately 827 East Wilmington Avenue (Ordinance 61 of 2023)
Approved · 7-0
The Council adopted the vacation of a section of alley between Wilmington and Elm avenues, to be divided among the abutting owners.
- Petition: PLNPCM2023-00225
Item C3 · Zoning
Zoning map amendment at 1018 East 900 South (Ordinance 62 of 2023)
Approved · 7-0
The Council adopted the rezone from RMF-35 to RMF-30.
- Current zone → proposed: RMF-35 → RMF-30
- Petition: PLNPCM2022-01120
Item C4 · Zoning
Rezone and master plan amendment at approximately 1435 South State Street (Ordinances 63 and 63B of 2023)
Approved with conditions · 7-0
The Council rezoned the South State and Edison street parcels from CC to FB-UN2 and the Cleveland Avenue parcel from R-1/5000 to FB-UN2, and amended the future land use map, on the condition that the petitioner sign a development agreement that (1) replaces any demolished dwelling units with at least as many, and (2) devotes at least 40% of the State Street ground-floor facade to active uses other than parking, extending at least 25 feet into the building. Ordinance 63B adds the parcels to those with a permitted height of up to 65 feet and five stories.
- Applicant: Matthew Ratelle, Colmena Group
- Conditions: replace demolished units one-for-one; 40% active ground-floor frontage on State Street, 25 feet deep
- Height: up to 65 feet and five stories
Item E1 · Zoning
Temporary zoning regulations for the youth homeless resource center (Ordinance 64 of 2023)
Approved · 7-0
Under suspended rules, the Council enacted temporary zoning regulations allowing the Volunteers of America youth resource center to increase overnight capacity by up to 50 people, with the motion specifying the full 180 days. The city attorney clarified the time frame for the temporary regulations, which expire April 15, 2024.
- Expires April 15, 2024
Item F1 · Contract
Amended interlocal agreement for 2023 election services (Resolution 31 of 2023)
Approved · 7-0
The Council approved an amendment to the agreement with Salt Lake County to cover the District Seven special election and the Nov. 21, 2023 general election by ranked choice voting. The city pays charges above the estimate, such as a recount.
- ContractAmount not given to Salt Lake County
Item G1-G8 · Other
Consent agenda: subdivision code hearing date and board appointments
Approved · 7-0
The consent agenda set Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. for a hearing on the subdivision code rewrite, and appointed Browne Sebright, Christopher Shope and Terry Marasco (Public Utilities Advisory Committee), Craig Buschmann (Transportation Advisory Board), Devon Schechinger and Andrea Schaefer (Community Development and Capital Improvement Programs Advisory Board) and Travis Sheppard (City and County Building Conservation and Use Committee).
What residents said
Parking on West Temple and Edith AvenueHeight next to small homes near Jefferson ParkNoise and lighting at Edith Avenue business
One speaker with property management experience urged monitoring of new affordable units to be sure they serve intended residents and offered help. Council Member Petro reviewed the rules of decorum.