Council leans toward barring data centers on a proposed Northpoint industrial rezone and previews a 22-townhome rezone on 500 East
August 25, 2026, 2:00 p.m.
In a work session the Council was briefed on a Northpoint rezone with a negative planning commission recommendation, a 22-townhome project in Liberty Wells, two alley vacations, a fee waiver for an affordable housing project and the city's diversified emergency response programs. All Council Members present supported a straw poll to prohibit data centers on the Northpoint properties as a condition of the rezone. No formal votes were taken.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Zoning
Briefing: Northpoint rezone from AG-2 to M1-A near 2025 and 2075 West 2670 North
Discussed
Staff presented a petition to rezone three parcels from AG-2 (Agricultural) to M1-A (Northpoint Light Industrial). Two parcels are irrigated pastureland with no structures; the third, on 2200 West, has a house and would mainly serve as alternate access. The Planning Commission forwarded a negative recommendation. Council Members, staff and the applicant's representative discussed screening, tree buffers, setbacks and access limits for nearby homes, and the applicant said he would accept added conditions. Council Members also discussed barring data centers; a straw poll in favor of prohibiting data centers on the properties as a condition of the rezone had every Council Member present in favor. A hearing was set for September 22.
- Petitioner: the applicant, representing the property owner
- Current zone to proposed: AG-2 to M1-A
- Planning Commission: negative recommendation
- Council District 1
Item 2 · Zoning
Briefing: 22 townhomes and rezone at 1990 and 2002 South 500 East
Discussed
Staff presented a request to rezone two parcels from R-1/5000 (single-family) to RMF-35 and change the Central Community future land use map from low to medium density residential to allow 22 for-sale, four-bedroom townhomes with two-car garages and a playground. Council Members discussed expected pricing, changes made after neighborhood feedback, landscaping and open space with the applicant. Council Member Alejandro Puy asked that water-wise landscaping be required in the development agreement, and the applicant agreed. A hearing was set for September 15.
- Applicant: Castlewood Development
- Petitions: PLNPCM2026-00329 and PLNPCM2026-00331
- Current zone to proposed: R-1/5000 to RMF-35
- Units: 22 townhomes
- Council District 5
Item 3 · Development
Briefing: alley vacation at about 750 South Main Street for a hospital parking structure
Discussed
Staff and Intermountain Health representatives presented a request to vacate a city-owned alley about 8.25 feet wide and 248 feet long (2,042 square feet) to support an off-site parking structure for the future hospital. The Planning Director forwarded a positive recommendation. Council Members asked whether a skybridge remained in plans, noted the parking structure and skybridge have separate approval processes, and raised skybridge safety and future behavioral health and safety discussions. A hearing was set for September 15.
- Petitioner: Chad Moynahan with Intermountain Health Services, Inc.
- Council District 4
Item 4 · Development
Briefing: alley vacation near 2553 South Chadwick Street
Discussed
Staff presented a request to vacate portions of two alleys, one 12 feet by 262 feet and one 12 feet by 51 feet, and divide them among adjacent property owners. Accessory buildings encroach on the alleys and most abutting properties already use them. Council Members noted the long-standing lack of usable alley access. A hearing was set for September 15.
- Council District 7
Item 5 · Development
Briefing: building permit fee waiver for Ivory Innovations housing at 707 South 400 East
Discussed
The Council was briefed on a development fee waiver for 66 housing units at the former Liberty Wells Center, 75 percent of them planned to be affordable to households at or below 80 percent of area median income. A January 14, 2026 informal hearing was held and the Community and Neighborhoods director approved the application. There was no further discussion; Council action was tentatively set for September 15.
- FeeAmount not given to Ivory Innovations
- Units: 66, 75 percent affordable at or below 80% AMI
Item 7 · City code
Briefing: administrative organization changes for Public Services
Discussed
Staff presented an ordinance amending Title 2 to move the Engineering Division from Public Services to Community and Neighborhoods, rename the Compliance Division as Urban Services, and update City Architect duties, including delegating some from the City Engineer. Council Members discussed clearer names for residents and a separate proposal to rename the City and County Building as City Hall.
Item 8 · Presentation
Briefing: emergency diversified response programs
Discussed
Staff began a series of briefings on four programs: the Police Community Connection Team, the Fire Department's Community Health Access Team, a police civilian response team for lower-priority calls, and the Fire Department's Medical Response Team for lower-acuity medical calls. Council Members discussed coordination, dispatch, warm handoffs to shelters and services, training and outcome tracking. Council Member Sarah Young asked for clearer public education on team names and roles, and Council Member Alejandro Puy asked for information on police training beyond the academy.
Item 9 · Appointment
Interview: Ben Raskin for the Planning Commission
Discussed
The Council interviewed Ben Raskin, a District 7 resident, for a term ending August 25, 2030. Council Member Puy said the appointment would go on the consent agenda.
What residents said
Buffers for homes near industrial rezoneData centersTownhome pricing and open spaceSkybridge safetyAlley access