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Western Gardens rezone, 550 South 600 East

Rezoning of the Western Gardens commercial center parcel from CN (Neighborhood Commercial) to FB-UN2 (Form Based Urban Neighborhood) to allow multifamily residential redevelopment. The council adopted the ordinance June 7, 2022 (petition PLNPCM2021-00420).

Where it stands
Approved
Type
Zone change
Location
550 South 600 East
Applicant
A private applicant

Every hearing and vote

  1. March 22, 2022 · City Council

    Consent agenda: hearing dates and appointments

    Approved · 6-0

    The Council set April 5 hearings on the stealth tower text amendment (petition PLNPCM2020-00284) and a rezone of Western Gardens at 550 South 600 East from CN to FB-UN2 (petition PLNPCM2021-00420). It appointed Rich Tuttle to the Planning Commission, Catherine Tucker to the City and County Building Conservation and Use Committee, Sarah Johnson to the Bicycle Advisory Committee and Tyler Schmidt to the Transportation Advisory Board, and confirmed a corrected name for a Housing Trust Fund Advisory Board appointment.

    Moved by Council Member Chris Wharton, seconded by Council Member Victoria Petro-Eschler. Vote: 6-0; Council Member Amy Fowler absent

  2. March 22, 2022 · City Council work session

    Zoning map amendment at Western Gardens, 550 South 600 East

    Discussed

    The proposal would rezone the Western Gardens commercial center from CN to FB-UN2 (Form Based Urban Neighborhood) to allow multifamily redevelopment, with no master plan amendment needed. The Planning Commission forwarded a positive recommendation; new construction would need Historic Landmark Commission review. Council Member Ana Valdemoros asked why the Historic Landmark Commission gave no recommendation, relayed neighbors' concerns and asked whether affordable housing was considered; staff said it had not been discussed and would report back. The Council discussed height, parking and density. The applicant's representative said the development should respect the neighborhood.

    • Current zone → proposed: CN → FB-UN2
    • Petition: PLNPCM2021-00420
    • Applicant: the applicant

  3. April 5, 2022 · City Council

    Zoning map amendment at Western Gardens, 550 South 600 East

    Pending

    Hearing on rezoning the Western Gardens commercial center from CN to FB-UN2 to allow multifamily redevelopment; no master plan amendment is needed.

    • Current zone → proposed: CN → FB-UN2
    • Petition: PLNPCM2021-00420

  4. April 19, 2022 · City Council

    Zoning map amendment at Western Gardens, 550 South 600 East (PLNPCM2021-00420)

    Continued · 7-0

    The council considered rezoning the Western Gardens commercial center from CN (Neighborhood Commercial) to FB-UN2 (Form Based Urban Neighborhood) to allow a multifamily residential project. The council deferred the item to a future date.

    • Current zone → proposed: CN → FB-UN2
    • Petition: PLNPCM2021-00420

    Moved by Council Member Puy, seconded by Council Member Valdemoros. Vote: 7-0

  5. June 7, 2022 · City Council

    Zoning map amendment for Western Gardens, 550 South 600 East

    Approved · 7-0

    The council adopted Ordinance 29 of 2022, rezoning the Western Gardens commercial center from CN (Neighborhood Commercial) to FB-UN2 (Form Based Urban Neighborhood). The change would allow redevelopment of the parcel into a multifamily residential project and did not require a Central Community Master Plan amendment. Council Member Darin Mano summarized the ordinance.

    • Petition: PLNPCM2021-00420
    • Current zone → proposed: CN → FB-UN2
    • Ordinance 29 of 2022

    Moved by Council Member Darin Mano, seconded by Council Member Alejandro Puy. Vote: 7-0