SUGAR HOUSE COMMUNITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE LISTThe mission of the Sugar House Community Council is to involve citizens in identifying issues, plans, and projects that enhance the beauty, safety, vibrancy, and human-scale character of Sugar House neighborhoods, businesses, and historical and natural resources. The council sponsors, supports, and provides a voices on such issues to governing bodies, public and private service agencies, the community at large and any other organization or individual that may directly affect the vitality of the Sugar House area and its residents.
LAND USE AND ZONING
Work with the City Planner assigned to Sugar House to educate SHCC on land use and zoning issues in the Sugar House area. Facilitate presentations of individuals required to come before the SHCC for zoning concerns including but not limited to: - Unit legalization
- Antennas
- Conditional use permits
- PUDs
- Variances
- Zoning changes
Make recommendations to SHCC on zoning changes requested by individuals at the time of presentation to SHCC by applicant. Chair: Judi Short Members: Judi Short, Benny Keele, Dave Mulder, Derek Payne, Susie Petheram, Grace Sperry, Sarah Carlson, Carlyle Harris and Amy Barry.
PARKS, OPEN SPACE, AND TRAILSAdopted: December2, 2009The SHCC Parks, Open Space and Trails Committee (POST) will:Encourage the development and implementation of the relevant master plans within the SHCC boundaries, including: - Sugar House Master Plan Update
- Hidden Hollow Master Plan
- Fairmont Park Master Plan
- Sugar House Park Master Plan
- Parley’s Historic Nature Park Master Plan
- SLC Open Space Master Plan
- Bikeways Master Plan
- Other master plans as identified.
Facilitate the development of all trail corridors identified within the SHCC boundaries. Report to the SHCC on the activities of the Sugar House Park Authority, the Friends of Sugar House Park, and Friends of Hidden Hollow. Make recommendations when SHCC should explore conservation easements and funding for the preservation of open space. The committee approved the following goals for the year 2010: - Request funding for a feasibility study for the Canal/McClelland Trail to 21st South. Generate data from members of the community who would be directly affected by the installation of this trail and others in the Sugar House area who would use it. Monitor proposals for new developments along the Canal trail alignment.
- Install playground equipment in Parley’s Way Park and signage in Hillcrest Park.
- Ask the City to create a Parks Commission.
- Support Sugar House Park Authority with their programs.
- Develop and enhance pedestrian crossings in the business district.
- Request funding to acquire land for Imperial Neighborhood Park and to build the North Brickyard Park on Crandall Ave.
- Incorporate a permanent off-street trail in the planning, design, and construction of any I-80 improvements.
Chair: Lynne Olson Membership is not limited in number. Current members of the Committee are: Michael G. Kavanagh, Benny Keele, Lynne Olson, Rawlins Young, Grace Sperry, Jan Brittain, Sally Barraclough, Amy Barry, Glenda Cotter, Hank Kennedy, Helen Peters, and Emil Kmet. POST is a standing committee that will bring its charter to the SHCC Board for approval as needed for updates. It will elect its chair annually.
WEBSITE/INTERNETThe purpose of the committee is to establish and maintain a web site of the Sugar House Community Council (SHCC), facilitate communication among the trustees using the internet, enable the SHCC’s documents to be accessible via the internet, and fulfill any other duties as directed by the SHCC board of trustees that involve the internet to “disseminate information to the Sugar House residents about events and issues that directly affect the life of the Sugar House area and its individual residents. Chair: Cabot Nelson Members: Scott Kisling, Amy Barry and Cabot Nelson.
TRANSPORTATIONThe purpose of the Transportation Commission is to work as a committee to maximize benefits from transportation-oriented planning and development for the Sugar House community and the larger Salt Lake City area. Maintain and encourage awareness of all transportation modes including vehicular, transit, light rail, commuter rail, trolley, pedestrian, bicycle and other forms of transportation. Work for solutions and recommendations to transportation issues that improve both the environment and sustainable character of the community. Committee responsibilities include: - Maintain oversight of all forms of transportation planning, design and construction activities in the Salt Lake City area that impact the Sugar House area. Participate in public hearings, meetings, and surveys and work proactively with transportation project organizations and other stakeholders.
- Provide suggestions and recommendations to improve walkability, safety and sustainability of the Sugar House community.
- Monitor and encourage progress towards the consideration of alternative modes of transportation, in addition to cars, within SHCC boundaries and SLC at large, including but not limited to: light rail, monorail, trolleys, pedestrian plazas, street malls, crosswalks and walkways, traffic calming, dedicated pedestrian and bicycle paths.
- Inform Sugar House residents via the community council website of development and issues that impact the community.
- Brief the Sugar House Council and committees on issues directly impacting the Sugar House area.
- Hold regular committee meetings to review current issues and develop strategies to achieve success in transportation planning, design, and construction. Provide reports on meeting discussions and recommendations.
- Monitor public input and attitudes toward transportation related issues.
- Facilitate two-way communications with the community stakeholders including not only the general public, but businesses, agencies, government entities, and organizations affected by changes and trends in transportation.
- Apply for transportation-oriented grants available for the general improvement of the Sugar House community.
- Encourage awareness of Master Plans and other documents pertaining to transportation and provide active feedback for improvement.
- Coordinate with other community councils or entities involved in sporta projects that indirectly or directly affect the Sugar House area.
Transportation Committee Reference Links Chair: Rawlins Young Members: Rawlins Young, Larry Migliaccio, Maggie Shaw, Jim Brown and LeeAnn Diamond
SUSTAINABILITYThe purpose of the committee to is to improve the health and vibrancy of the Sugar House community by supporting growth and other activities that enhance our quality of life while having minimal impact on the environment we live in. The goals of the committee are to support and promote the sustainability goals as identified by Salt Lake City in zoning ordinances and master plans. Committee goals also include community and business outreach to promote sustainability in terms of recycling, energy reduction, transportation, alternative energy, air and water quality, and housing accessibility. Chair: Amy Barry Members: Jason Bradley, Amy Barry, and LeeAnn Diamond.
BYLAWSThe purpose of the committee is to review and update SHCC Bylaws. Chair: Elaine Brown and Ray Pugsley Members: Dolores Donohoo, Barbara Green, Ray Pugsley, Ruth Price, and Grace Sperry.
HISTORICALTo be a resource for collecting and disseminating information and materials regarding the history of the Sugar house area and the Sugar House Community Council. Chair: Members: Susie Petheram, Dolores Donohoo, Lynne Olson, Ruth Price, Grace Sperry and Emil Kmet
FINANCEThe Budget & Finance Committee mission is to determine an annual budget for ratification by the Board, raise money for the annual budget, and to support and further the mission of the Sugar House Community Council.Chair:Members: Robin Bastar, Sarah Carlson, Dolores Donohoo and Christopher Thomas.
MEMBERSHIPWork to get trustee representing neighborhoods lacking in adequate representation. Train new trustees in how the whole process of SHCC, LSC, Planning Commission, Board of Adjustment, Master Plans, etc work and fit into the system to make the whole process make sense. Chair: Judi Short
PUBLIC SAFETY AND EDUCATIONCoordinate with the Sugar House Community Oriented Policing (COP) Officers, Mobile Watch, Neighborhood Watch, Fire Department, CERT and CAT Teams to facilitate crime presentations as scheduled by SHCC. Facilitate recruiting efforts of citizen involvement in CET, Mobile Watch, Neighborhood Watch etc. Facilitate participation in the Night out Against Crime in August. Facilitate police and fire department giving public safety education and instruction as scheduled by SHCC. Chair: Ray Pugsley Members:
TRAILSHas been merged with Parks and Open Space
SUGAR HOUSE DEVELOPMENTWork with city and developers on any development occurring in the Sugar House area. Chair: Members:
SUGAR HOUSE MASTER PLANWork on the finalization of the Master Plan update and as the future development is conforming to the guidelines as described in the Master Plan. Chair: Members:
SUGAR HOUSE BUSINESS DISTRICT Work with the Sugar House Business District on activities in the business district. Chair: Members:
ACTIVITIESCoordinate activities sponsored by the Sugar House Community Council. Chair: Members:
FUNDRAISINGCoordinate fund raising activities sponsored by the Sugar House Community Council. Chair: Members:
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