Council briefed on 300 West station area plan and rezones for Riverside Cottages, 510 South 200 West and 1000 West townhouses
June 13, 2023, 2:00 p.m. · City & County Building, 451 South State Street, Salt Lake City
Before the evening budget vote, the Council reviewed budget motions and heard briefings on the 300 West Corridor and Station Area Plan, two downtown and west side rezones, nonconforming sign rules and the Riverside Cottages rezone. All seven Council Members attended. Public hearings on the rezones were scheduled for July 11.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Budget
Fiscal year 2023-24 budget: unresolved issues follow-up
Discussed
Staff reviewed items the Council expanded and the potential motions for the formal meeting. Council Members discussed the straw poll on legal staffing salaries and funding sources, the CIP increase and contingencies. Council Member Chris Wharton said he would like a more robust mural program.
Item 2 · Presentation
Updates from the Administration
Discussed
Staff reported on community engagement, including the Thriving in Place comment period closing June 26, and June events. Andrew Johnston gave a homelessness update on resource center use, encampment mitigation and planning for a winter overflow shelter site, funding and staffing.
Item 3 · General plan
300 West Corridor and Station Area Plan
Discussed
Planning staff briefed a small area plan covering blocks near 300 West between about 1000 South and 2100 South, funded by the Wasatch Front Regional Council. Council Members asked about public engagement, why zoning changes are in the consultant's scope and coordination with other governments.
Item 5 · Zoning
Rezone at 510 South 200 West
Discussed
Planning staff presented a request to rezone about 1.02 acres from D-2 (Downtown Support) to D-1 (Central Business District). No development plan was submitted; the applicant has indicated possible residential and commercial mixed use. The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval. Petitioner is the applicant for the owners.
- Acres: 1.02
- Current zone to proposed: D-2 to D-1
- Planning Commission: unanimous favorable recommendation
Item 6 · City code
Nonconforming signs ordinance
Discussed
Staff presented a Mayor-petitioned amendment to Title 21A on nonconforming signs, allowing more flexibility to maintain, reuse and update existing signs and clarifying when removal is required, including vintage signs and billboards. The Planning Commission forwarded a favorable recommendation. Council Members discussed sign lighting, a possible legislative intent on lighting for billboards and signs, and the definition of a vintage sign.
- Petitioner: Mayor Erin Mendenhall
Item 7 · Zoning
Riverside Cottages zoning map and master plan amendments
Discussed
Planning staff presented a request to rezone parts of 1500, 1516, 1520 and 1522 West 500 North and 552 North 1500 West from R-1/7,000 to SR-3 (smaller lots, townhouses and duplexes), with southern strips to R-1/5,000, plus a Northwest Community Master Plan amendment. The Planning Commission forwarded a favorable recommendation, and staff noted public feedback in opposition. Planned development approval would be required. Applicant Bert Holland of Hoyt Place Development said existing homes would be renovated. Council Members asked about access, a walkway to Backman Elementary, trees and green space, ownership and bedroom counts.
- Applicant: Bert Holland, Hoyt Place Development LLC
- Current zone to proposed: R-1/7,000 to SR-3 (north) and R-1/5,000 (south)
- Petitions: PLNPCM2022-00674, PLNPCM2021-01075, PLNPCM2021-01203
- Council District 1
Item 8 · Zoning
Rezone at 1549, 1551 and 1565 South 1000 West and 1574 South 900 West
Discussed
Staff presented a request to rezone four parcels from R-1/7,000 to RMF-30 (low-density multi-family) to allow townhouses; no development plans were submitted. The Planning Commission forwarded a favorable recommendation. Council Members and the applicant discussed rent versus sale, whether existing homes would be demolished, a neighboring project and access.
- Applicant: the applicant, for the owner
- Current zone to proposed: R-1/7,000 to RMF-30
- Petition: PLNPCM2022-00733
- Council District 2
What residents said
Public engagement on station area planSign lighting