We met on December 15. Present were Judi Short, Chair; Grace Sperry, Benny Keele, John Mulder, Dave Mulder, Amy Barry, Susie Petheram, Kevin Packer (Redman) Wayne Mills (SLC Planning), Joe and Paula Sargetakis (Texas Street), Deborah Kerr (Chik Fil A).

Redman Building  - Kevin Packer from Pacific Group came to talk to us about possibly reducing the housing component of the building. No one is buying high end condo housing right now, and he has had a number of inquiries and thinks he could fill it with commercial tenants. A bank will only finance tenants if over 60% of the building has sold. On top of that the banks want 50% cash. He has put quite a bit of money into the purchase and upgrading of the building, and the housing units will still require more finishing. He projects a $3-4 mil loss on the building. He is asking if we would support reduction in the housing. Originally, it was one floor retail and the rest residential. The committee was generally supportive if it didn’t create a precedent for future development. He would donate back the piece on the east side of building (PRATT right of way) and still maintain west side access. He is working with Woodbury for some additional parking in the proposed Woodbury Parking Terrace. He is asking for a change in the ordinance, but the committee didn’t think that was a good idea. Currently a 30’ height is allowed on the parcel, but 105’ if housing is part of the project.

Sugar House LUZ report November 2009

We met on November 17.

Derek Payne reported on the meeting with the neighbors on Lake Street regarding the proposed demolition at 2028 Lake Street and possible rezone to commercial. Most of the neighbors are not too keen on the idea. Westfield Properties will present the proposal to the entire Sugar House Community Council on December 2, and the neighbors have been invited.

RDA Goals for Sugar House – We would like an update from the RDA on the progress of some of those goals. We specifically talked about the realignment of Sugarmont and Wilmington. We didn’t want to recommend goals that were already complete or close to being achieved

Sugar House LUZ report October 2009 

The Land Use Committee met on October 20. 

Sugar House LUZ report September 2009 

The Land Use Committee met on September 3.  We approved the legalization of a tri-plex which has been in existence since the 1970s at 1156 Westminster Avenue.  We also reviewed a revised plan brought to us by Deseret Industries for the move to the Circuit City building on 21^st south.  A copy of my letter to the Planning Commission is posted on the council website.  You can find the details of the report in the letter.