Council adopts Woodland Commons and Simondi Avenue rezones, 44 North Apartments authority and a Sugar House development-rights study
March 26, 2024, 7:00 p.m.
The Council voted 7-0 on March 26 to adopt the Woodland Commons rezone, the NeighborWorks rezone on Simondi Avenue and 300 North, the Princeton Heights historic district, a Montgomery Street rezone and the library roof budget amendment. It authorized Housing Connect's 44 North Apartments and started work on a Sugar House development-rights program, and continued a 1300 South rezone. A one-hour general comment period was dominated by calls for a cease-fire resolution.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item B1 · Contract
Grant application: Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard procurement reform
Approved · 7-0
The Council heard the Finance Department's application for training and technical assistance for the Purchasing and Contract Management Division. One speaker opposed the grant because of objections to the grant's namesake. The motion to close the hearing and place the item on the consent agenda passed 6-1, with Council Member Petro voting no; the grant application was then approved on the consent agenda 7-0.
- GrantAmount not given to Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard
- Hearing-close vote: 6-1; Council Member Victoria Petro voted no
Item B2 · Zoning
Yalecrest-Princeton Heights Local Historic District
Approved · 7-0
The Council adopted Ordinance 15 of 2024, applying the H-Historic Overlay to 43 homes along Princeton Avenue from about 1323 Princeton Avenue to 1500 East. Eight speakers, including the petitioner, supported it, citing neighborhood character, energy-efficient reuse of older homes, sustainability and its value as a model for preserving other neighborhoods. A speaker noted the Planning Commission had initially made a negative recommendation. Council Member Dugan thanked residents for their engagement.
- Petitioner: the applicant
- Petition: PLNHLC2023-00044
- Homes: 43
Item B3 · Zoning
Rezone at about 756 South Montgomery Street
Approved · 7-0
The Council adopted Ordinance 16 of 2024 rezoning the property from R-1/5,000 single-family to RMF-30 low-density multi-family, to allow more dwellings as the Westside Master Plan recommends. One speaker asked that any new construction under new zoning be at least ADA-accessible compliant.
- Current zone → proposed: R-1/5,000 → RMF-30
- Petition: PLNPCM2023-00607
Item B4 · Budget
Library Budget Amendment No. 2 for fiscal year 2023-24
Approved · 7-0
The Council adopted Ordinance 17 of 2024, adding more than $1.3 million for the Main Library roof renovation. One speaker supported library funding but said the amount could be covered by other spending. Council Member Puy thanked library staff for keeping libraries open during construction.
- Budget$1.32 million
Item B5 · Zoning
Rezone at 2260, 2270 and 2290 East 1300 South
Continued · 7-0
The Council continued its hearing on rezoning three properties from R-1/7,000 single-family to CB community business, which would allow multi-family, commercial, retail and restaurant uses. The applicant submitted no development plans. One speaker asked for ADA-accessible construction and for multi-family and affordable housing to be required. The Council closed the hearing and deferred action.
- Applicant: the applicant, for the property owner
- Current zone → proposed: R-1/7,000 → CB
- Petition: PLNPCM2023-00385
Item C1 · Zoning
Zoning map and Sugar House plan amendment at 2445 South 500 East (Woodland Commons)
Approved · 7-0
The Council adopted Ordinance 18 of 2024, rezoning the property from R-1/7,000 to RMF-35 moderate-density multi-family and amending the Sugar House future land use map to allow eight townhomes.
- Ordinance 18 of 2024
- Applicant: the applicant, Atlas Architects
Item C2 · Zoning
Rezone and master plan amendment at Simondi Avenue and 300 North
Approved · 7-0
The Council adopted Ordinance 19 of 2024, rezoning eight properties on West Simondi Avenue and West 300 North from R-1/7,000 to RMF-30 and amending the Northwest Community Master Plan, after deferring it March 5.
- Ordinance 19 of 2024
- Applicant: NeighborWorks
Item C3 · Development
Housing Connect authority for 44 North Apartments
Approved · 7-0
The Council adopted Resolution 10 of 2024, authorizing the Salt Lake County Housing Authority (Housing Connect) to operate in the city for the 67-unit 44 North Apartments at 44 and 48 North 1000 West, including ongoing rental assistance. Housing Connect's chief executive and a First Step House representative thanked the Council.
- Units: 67; rents affordable at 25%-35% of area median income
Item F1 · City code
Legislative action: transfer of development rights program for Sugar House
Approved · 7-0
The Council voted to start the process for staff to research and draft an ordinance creating a transfer of development rights program for the Sugar House business zoning districts. Council Member Young said a proposal for the old Wells Fargo building at 1100 East and 2100 South was pending but that this work was meant to look beyond a single proposal.
Item G · Other
Consent agenda: April hearing dates, Bloomberg grant and board appointment
Approved · 7-0
The Council approved the consent agenda 7-0. It set April 16 hearings on the 2760-2828 North 2200 West rezone (AG-2 to M-1, about 14.33 acres, OCC Industrial) and the State Street/Coatsville Avenue rezone (Colmena Group), and an April 2 hearing on the temporary closure of 7200 West between I-80 and California Avenue. It also approved the Bloomberg grant application and the appointment of Kristen Lavelett to the Business Advisory Board.
What residents said
Council restrictions on public commentRequest for cease-fire resolutionADA accessibility of new housing
During the general comment period, about eight speakers urged the Council to pass a resolution calling for a cease-fire in Gaza and criticized the Council's earlier decision to restrict general comment and the police response to a disruption at the previous formal meeting. One speaker urged divestment from companies tied to Israel. A Housing Connect executive thanked the Council for the 44 North Apartments partnership.