Council hears first briefing on updating the Avenues Community Plan, the city's oldest
September 16, 2025, 3:00 p.m. · Salt Lake City and County Building
At its Sept. 16 work session the Council heard an initial briefing on updating the 1987 Avenues Community Plan and a briefing on landmark designation for the Sampson and Altadena Apartments. It also received a written briefing on fee schedule corrections.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
In brief
3 items came up for a decision or discussion: 3 discussed.
2 items here are tracked in the city's development tracker.
This write-up links 3 source documents and the meeting video.
7 members were present.
Residents raised avenues plan update and historic preservation.
The previous City Council work session meeting was on September 9, 2025: Council briefed on Justice Court judgeships, nuisance property rules and an alley vacation
The next one was on October 7, 2025: Council adopts Liberty Heights and American Avenue alley vacations and Sampson-Altadena landmark status; West High vote postponed again
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Other
Local landmark designation for the Sampson and Altadena Apartments (briefing)
Discussed
Planners said the two buildings on one lot are on the National Register and that the Historic Landmark Commission and Planning Commission both recommended local designation. A representative of the owners' association said all 17 owners and residents endorsed the application. Council Member Mano supported looking at zoning incentives and the process for applying to the local register.
- Petitioner: Sampson-Altadena Condominiums Homeowner Association
- Petition: PLNHLC2025-00357
- Council District 4
Item 2 · General plan
Avenues Community Plan update (initial briefing)
Discussed
Planning staff said the existing Avenues plan, adopted in 1987, is the city's oldest neighborhood plan, and the update would set a 10-year vision aligned with Plan Salt Lake covering historic districts, land use and open space. Council Members and staff discussed how area plans have developed, the city's role regarding the LDS Hospital property, how the plan would be used, naturally occurring affordable housing in the Avenues and the trails plan. Council Member Lopez Chavez left and Council Member Wharton joined during this item.
Item 3 · Taxes and fees
Consolidated fee schedule corrections (written briefing)
Discussed
The Council received a written briefing on corrections to the fiscal 2025-26 Consolidated Fee Schedule, including adding the title 'Fire Lines' and the description 'Per Inch' to a Public Utilities rate table. No discussion was held; action is tentatively set for Oct. 7.
What residents said
Avenues plan updateHistoric preservation