Work session: Capitol Park Cottages rezone draws about 650 opposition letters; Other Side Village lease terms revised
October 18, 2022, 2:00 p.m. · City & County Building, 451 South State Street, Salt Lake City
Council members were briefed on a Capitol Park Cottages rezone on F Street that drew about 650 opposition letters and a 2,000-signature petition, a plan for $3.5 million in federal HOME-ARP housing funds, and last-minute revisions to The Other Side Village lease and agreement. No formal votes were taken. These are pending, unapproved minutes.
From the draft minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| $3.5 million HOME-ARP grant allocation plan | Discussed |
| Capitol Park Cottages: rezone and master plan amendment at 675 North F Street | Discussed |
| Digital Equipment Donation Program | Discussed |
| Stealth wireless tower text amendment | Discussed |
| Board and director interviews | Discussed |
| Report of the Chair: The Other Side Village revisions | Discussed |
| Closed session | Approved · 7-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Presentation
Updates from the Administration
Discussed
The Mayor reported COVID-19 cases down 20% in Utah and the start of flu season. Staff said resource centers were at 98% occupancy and described camp outreach and cleanings. The Mayor outlined upcoming approaches to foster west-side economic growth, including Rescue Plan community grants, a Transportation and Land Use Connection grant, a community benefits study under the agreement with the Inland Port Authority and use of city-owned properties.
Item 2 · Budget
$3.5 million HOME-ARP grant allocation plan
Discussed
Staff said the city received about $3.5 million in HOME American Rescue Plan funds from HUD and recommended $2.25 million for permanent supportive or transitional housing with rents targeted at 40% of area median income, $753,000 for supportive services and the remainder for administration. HUD requires a community assessment and allocation plan, and the Council will later hold a public hearing and adopt the plan. Council Members discussed including funding for families and increasing rental assistance so people stay housed.
- Grant$3.50 million to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Item 3 · Zoning
Capitol Park Cottages: rezone and master plan amendment at 675 North F Street
Discussed
Ivory Development asked to rezone the site from FR-3/12,000 to SR-1 and amend the Avenues master plan from very low to low density to allow a 19-lot single-family project. Planners said SR-1 would double the number of lots and the applicant seeks setback, frontage, grade and retaining wall modifications. Staff reported about 650 letters opposing the rezone and a petition with around 2,000 signatures, with concerns about density, traffic, neighborhood character and safety. The Planning Commission recommended approval with conditions barring rear-yard accessory buildings along the west line and requiring second stories there to be set back 30 feet. Council Members discussed historic trees, walkability, accessory dwelling units, affordability and a development agreement. The applicant said the current zoning is outdated. A hearing was set for Nov. 10.
- Applicant: Ivory Development
- Zone: FR-3/12,000 to SR-1; Avenues Community Master Plan: very low to low density
- Lots: 19
- Planning Commission: favorable with conditions
Item 4 · Other
Digital Equipment Donation Program
Discussed
Staff proposed donating 146 surplus city computers to local nonprofits with digital literacy programs, with 25 going to Youth and Family Services. Council Member Puy asked for Spanish-language applications and possibly providing laptops to board members.
Item 5 · City code
Stealth wireless tower text amendment
Discussed
Planners described a text amendment to allow stealth wireless towers up to 75 feet, rather than 35, in the Public Lands zone, prompted by a proposed tower at the Pioneer Police Precinct at 1040 West 700 South. The Planning Commission forwarded a negative recommendation, so no ordinance had been drafted. The City Attorney said the city cannot prohibit cell towers outright and the ordinance would be limited to city-owned public safety buildings. In a straw poll, all members present supported drafting an ordinance with design standards; Council Member Wharton was absent for the poll.
- Planning Commission: negative recommendation
Item 7-10 · Appointment
Board and director interviews
Discussed
The Council interviewed Lorena Riffo-Jenson for Director of Economic Development and Kayci Lynam, Rich Foster and Janis Ferre for the Accessibility and Disability Commission. All names were placed on the consent agenda for the formal meeting.
Item 11 · Development
Report of the Chair: The Other Side Village revisions
Discussed
The City Attorney and Community and Neighborhoods director described additions to the development agreement and ground lease before the evening vote: at least 7 of every 10 residential units affordable, more residential units than community inn units at any time, a construction schedule, firm service provider commitments before residents move in, landscaping within 12 months, 12-month tenant leases, annual reporting, transportation to off-site services, a three-year hold on third-party use of the adjacent property with a right of first offer for the nonprofit, and an on-site grocery offering fresh items.
Other
Closed session
Approved · 7-0
The Council voted 7-0 to enter closed session for real property strategy, security deployment and attorney-client matters, and 7-0 to exit.
What residents said
Density and traffic in the AvenuesAffordability of housing fundsOther Side Village terms