704 East 900 South rezone extension
Property rezoned from R-2 to SNB by Ordinance 6 of 2023 with conditions. On February 18, 2025 the Council voted 6-1 to extend the deadline to satisfy them by six months.
- Where it stands
- Approved
- Type
- Zone change
- Location
- Approximately 704 East 900 South
- Size
- 0.24 acres
- Homes
- 4
- Applicant
- A private applicant
Every hearing and vote
January 17, 2023 · City Council
Consent: public hearing dates set
Approved · 6-0
The Council set February 7, 2023 hearings on the rezone at about 704 East 900 South, the Rocky Mountain Power rezone at 1223 West North Temple, the ADU text amendment and a land exchange at 592 N. Riverside Drive for the Bridge to Backman project; set a February 21 hearing on the Urban Forest Action Plan; and set a March 7 hearing on landscape material (turf) limits. The Planning Commission forwarded a negative recommendation on the 704 East 900 South rezone, so no ordinance had been drafted. The Riverside Drive exchange would transfer open space for $0 to Riverwood Cove, LLC for another open space parcel of equal size, to enable a public park, outdoor classroom and a walking and biking connection to Backman Elementary and to resolve an encroachment.
January 17, 2023 · City Council work session
Zoning map amendment at about 704 East 900 South
Discussed
The proposal would rezone a 0.24-acre property from R-2 (single- and two-family residential) to SNB (small neighborhood business) so that dwelling units added without permits could be brought up to code. Planning staff recommended approval, citing the Central Community Master Plan and zoning of other corner properties; the Planning Commission recommended denial, saying the request was not consistent with Plan Salt Lake and would not reduce congestion. The property is under enforcement for short-term rental use of three units. Council Member Petro asked whether a development agreement could ensure the existing home is preserved; staff said one was recently used for another rezone. Council Member Puy asked whether non-compliance fees could be paused; the City Attorney said fees are a separate process and she would report back.
- Petitioner: the applicant
- Acres: 0.24
- Current zone → proposed: R-2 → SNB
- Planning Commission: negative recommendation; no ordinance drafted
February 7, 2023 · City Council
Zoning map amendment at about 704 East 900 South (public hearing)
Tabled · 7-0
The hearing covered a request to rezone 0.24 acres from R-2 to SNB so units added without permits can be brought up to code; the Planning Commission forwarded a negative recommendation. A speaker for a housing advocacy group urged flexible zoning and maximum use of the property. A neighborhood organization chair read a letter of support listing recommended considerations. Two residents opposed, citing parking and unintended consequences, and one raised concern about investors seeking zoning above what is typical for the neighborhood. Another speaker said a commercial zone could lead to demolition of the house and urged protecting it. The Council closed the hearing and deferred action.
- Petitioner: the applicant
- Petition No.: PLNPCM2022-00251
February 21, 2023 · City Council
Zoning map amendment at about 704 East 900 South
Approved with conditions · 6-1
The Council adopted Ordinance 06 of 2023 rezoning the 0.24-acre property from R-2 to SNB, despite the Planning Commission's negative recommendation, with conditions to be set through a development agreement: retain the existing structure for at least 50 years, maintain at least four dwelling units, and no rentals of less than 30 consecutive days to the same individual. Council Member Valdemoros voted no.
- Petitioner: the applicant
- Petition No.: PLNPCM2022-00251
- Current zone → proposed: R-2 → SNB
- Conditions: retain structure 50 years; at least four dwelling units; no rentals under 30 consecutive days
February 21, 2023 · City Council work session
Report of the Chair
Discussed
Council Member Mano reviewed the 704 East 900 South rezone on the evening's formal agenda, noting the house is not historically designated but the applicant agreed to a development agreement retaining it for 50 years. Staff said the applicant agreed the property would not be used for short-term rentals. Members asked whether the agreement runs with the property and said the motion sheet needed clarification on the number of units. The ADU ordinance was pulled from the formal agenda for further review.
February 18, 2025 · City Council
Extension of rezone conditions at approximately 704 East 900 South
Approved · 6-1
The Council adopted Resolution 04 of 2025 extending by six months the time to meet the conditions of Ordinance 6 of 2023, which rezoned the property from R-2 to SNB. Council Member Darin Mano said he would support it but was hesitant to back future extensions. Council Member Sarah Young voted no; the minutes record no reason.
- Current zone → proposed: R-2 → SNB
February 18, 2025 · City Council work session
Extension of rezone conditions at approximately 704 East 900 South
Discussed
Staff presented a resolution giving the owner six more months to meet the conditions of Ordinance 6 of 2023, which rezoned the property from R-2 to SNB Small Neighborhood Business. Council members asked why the project had received multiple extensions and the basis for six months.