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University Ivory House

Rezone of part of a property with an LDS Church institute building from Institutional to Residential/Mixed Use to allow about 536 student housing units near the University of Utah. Council adopted it November 16, 2021.

Where it stands
Approved
Type
Zone change
Location
1780 East South Campus Drive
Homes
536
Applicant
A private applicant

Every hearing and vote

  1. October 5, 2021 · City Council

    Consent agenda: set hearing dates and three appointments

    Pending

    Set Nov. 9 hearings on the University Ivory House rezone and tech-related land use amendments, set an Oct. 19 hearing on Budget Amendment No. 3, and appoint Michael Abrahamson (Historic Landmark Commission) and Andra Ghent and Aimee Burrows (Planning Commission).

  2. October 5, 2021 · City Council work session

    University Ivory House zoning map amendment, 1780 East South Campus Drive

    Discussed

    Staff presented a request to rezone part of a property that holds an LDS Church institute building from I (Institutional) to R-MU (Residential/Mixed Use) to allow about 536 student housing units in multiple buildings. The Planning Commission forwarded a positive recommendation. Council members and staff discussed why the City has jurisdiction over the parcel and setback requirements, and the applicants described the housing need, a scholarship program and the site plan. A public hearing was planned for Nov. 9 and Council action for Nov. 16.

    • Current zone to proposed: I to R-MU
    • Units: about 536 student housing units
    • Planning Commission: positive recommendation
    • Applicants: the applicant and the applicant

  3. November 9, 2021 · City Council

    University Ivory House zoning map amendment, 1780 East South Campus Drive (public hearing)

    Continued · 6-0

    Three speakers supported the project and more student housing. The Council closed the hearing and deferred action to a future meeting. The request would rezone part of a property with an LDS Church institute building from I to R-MU for about 536 student housing units.

    • Petition: PLNPCM2021-00313

    Moved by Council Member Daniel Dugan, seconded by Council Member Dennis Faris. Vote: 6-0

  4. November 16, 2021 · City Council

    University Ivory House zoning map amendment, 1780 East South Campus Drive

    Approved · 7-0

    The council rezoned part of a property that holds an LDS Church institute building near the University of Utah from I (Institutional) to R-MU (Residential/Mixed Use). The change is requested to allow a multi-building student housing development of about 536 units.

    • Current zone → proposed: I → R-MU
    • Units: about 536 student housing units
    • Petition: PLNPCM2021-00313
    • Ordinance 66 of 2021

    Moved by Council Member Darin Mano, seconded by Council Member Daniel Dugan. Vote: 7-0