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711 and 721 South 1200 East rezone

Council adopted Ordinance 72 of 2023 on Dec. 5, 2023 rezoning from R-2 to Institutional so the McGillis School can use an existing church building as a school.

Where it stands
Approved
Type
Zone change
Location
711 and 721 South 1200 East
Applicant
Jim Brewer, McGillis School

Every hearing and vote

  1. November 14, 2023 · City Council

    Consent agenda: hearing dates and appointments

    Approved · 7-0

    The Council set Dec. 5 hearings on the 711 and 721 South 1200 East rezone, the 680 South Gladiola Street rezone and the 1380 South 900 West rezone, and a Dec. 12 hearing on Budget Amendment No. 3, which includes four paramedics, a new Legislative Division in the City Attorney's Office and more than $6 million in transportation impact fees for 2100 South and 600/700 North. It appointed Robyn Taylor-Granda to the City and County Building Conservation and Use Committee and Landon Kraczek to the Planning Commission.

    Moved by Council Member Chris Wharton, seconded by Council Member Alejandro Puy. Vote: 7-0

  2. November 14, 2023 · City Council work session

    Rezone and master plan amendment at 711 and 721 South 1200 East

    Discussed

    Jim Brewer, head of the McGillis School, asked to rezone the properties from R-2 to I (Institutional) and amend the Central Community plan so the existing church building can be used as a school. He cited the school's need for space for more students and the history of using the ward building; no drop-off or pickup would occur on the property, and the community sent multiple letters of support. Members and staff discussed whether churches are allowed in the R-2 zone.

    • Applicant: Jim Brewer, McGillis School
    • Current zone → proposed: R-2 → I (Institutional)
    • Council District 4

  3. December 5, 2023 · City Council

    Rezone and master plan amendment at 711 and 721 South 1200 East (Ordinance 72 of 2023)

    Approved · 7-0

    Three speakers supported the rezone from R-2 to Institutional for the McGillis School to use the existing church building, including a community council representative who described unanimous support. One speaker asked the Council to consider neighbors' parking concerns. Council Member Valdemoros thanked the city and community for their collaboration. The Council adopted the rezone.

    • Petition: PLNPCM2023-00496 and 00639
    • Current zone → proposed: R-2 → I (Institutional)

    Moved by Council Member Daniel Dugan, seconded by Council Member Ana Valdemoros. Vote: 7-0