Bridge to Backman land exchange
Exchange of city open space at 592 N. Riverside Drive with Riverwood Cove, LLC for an equal parcel to enable a public park, outdoor classroom and walking and biking link to Backman Elementary. Council voted 7-0 on Feb. 21, 2023 to support it.
- Where it stands
- Approved
- Type
- Public project
- Location
- 592 N. Riverside Drive
- Size
- 0.057 acres
- Applicant
- Riverwood Cove, LLC
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.
February 7, 2023 · City Council
Land exchange to facilitate the Bridge to Backman project (public hearing)
Continued · 7-0
The hearing covered the exchange of city open space at 592 N. Riverside Drive for another open space parcel of equal size with Riverwood Cove, LLC, to enable a public park, outdoor classroom and walking and biking link to Backman Elementary. No one spoke. The Council continued the hearing to a future date.
February 7, 2023 · City Council work session
Land exchange for the Bridge to Backman project
Discussed
Staff briefed the Council on the proposed swap of about 2,473 square feet (0.057 acres) of city open space at 592 N. Riverside Drive for an equal parcel owned by Riverwood Cove, LLC, to resolve utility and access issues with no net loss of open space. Council Member Mano clarified the Council's role is advisory. Members asked about adjacent parking lot ownership, setbacks, newspaper noticing, project funding and streamlining swaps that do not reduce open space.
February 21, 2023 · City Council
Land exchange for the Bridge to Backman project (public hearing)
Approved · 7-0
With no public comment, the Council closed the hearing and voted to support the exchange of city open space at 592 N. Riverside Drive for an equal-size parcel with Riverwood Cove, LLC, enabling a public park, outdoor classroom and a walking and biking link to Backman Elementary.