Gateway Mixed Use building height increase
Request to raise the maximum building height in part of the G-MU (Gateway Mixed Use) zone from 120 feet to 190 feet on portions of two blocks near the Salt Lake Central Station. The Planning Commission forwarded a negative recommendation; the petitioner says the development would be office space. Briefed to the council again March 23, 2021.
- Where it stands
- In review
- Type
- Code change
- Location
- Two blocks between 500 West/railroad tracks (about 625 West) and 200 South to 400 South
- Applicant
- A private applicant
Every hearing and vote
March 23, 2021 · City Council work session
Zoning text amendment to increase building height limits in a portion of the G-MU zone
Discussed
Russell Weeks reviewed a request to raise the maximum height from 120 to 190 feet on portions of two blocks near the Salt Lake Central Station; the Planning Commission forwarded a negative recommendation and an ordinance was added for council consideration. Council Members Mano and Johnston wanted affordable housing in the development and questioned the negative recommendation. Council Member Rogers said the project does not involve affordable housing, asked how to incentivize it, and said he was comfortable moving forward given how long the petition had been under review. Petitioner the applicant said the development is for office space, not housing.
- Current maximum height: 120 feet; requested: 190 feet
- Planning Commission recommendation: negative