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Greater Avenues Community Council
Board Meeting Minutes from October 10, 2007
Attendance:
Kat Kivett, Wayne Green, John Sittner, Michael Hughes, Dave Jonsson, Judith Locke, Shane Carlson, Jaynie Brown, Jim Jenkin, Steve Mecham, Ruth Morgan, Charla Allen, Jill Van Langeveld, Ann Tillson, Wynn Johnson, Lon Richardson
Guests: Anne Dorsey, Rich Wistisen, owners of 68 K Street commercial property.
Meeting started at approximately 7:30 p.m.
Thanked Michael Hughes and others for their participation in and representation of the GACC at the September 17 Board of Adjustments meeting.
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Filed a GRAMA request with the City for all documentation regarding the 9th and G property. As of 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 10, 2007 the City had not responded within the 10-day time frame. Was needed by this deadline to submit a proposal for the Board of Adjustment to re-consider the matter before ratifying their minutes at the October 15 B of A meeting. Shane mentioned that this was not the first time this had happened and there seems to be a pattern of the Planning Department doing this. The Housing Committee will discuss sending the matter to the State Attorney General’s office (possible obstruction of justice).
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Supposed to get details about the case on 4th Ave this week. Meeting scheduled with the City and GACC personnel on Thursday October 18, 8:00 a.m. Michael, Shane and Wayne to attend.
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Planning Department audit was begun back in June. Not widely publicized. Before the first phase was even completed, it was recommended that the City create and fill a Land Use Attorney position. New plans were to be unveiled at the City Council meeting on Thursday, October 11, 2007, including new Planning Dept assignments. Most current planning staff will be reassigned to other planning duties to shake things up.
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There are a number of projects already in process that do not fit within ordinances set forth by the City. City has promised a list of all current projects so we can review.
Jaynie Brown would like it noted that she has serious misgivings about her original approval of the letter the GACC sent to the Board of Adjustments regarding the property on 9th Ave and G Street. Feels that if the overlay does not provide for houses like the one at 9th and G that perhaps it is too restrictive and won’t bring people into the Avenues. Michael noted that the Avenues Master plan will be looked at again soon and updated, and that ordinance limitations are also being looked at as part of the Planning Dept redesign, and that a dialogue is still open on these issues with the GACC, all Salt Lake communities, the City Council, and the City administration. Jaynie’s concerns will be addressed as part of this dialogue.
Rich Wistisen and Anne Dorsey presented their ideas on having the property they now own, located at 68 K Street, rezoned for residential commercial use. It used to be an old art gallery, and historically has always been used commercially. They want to take it back to its historical commercial use and encourage a walkable community. Current zoning is RMF 35, with a non-conforming use granted to operate a yoga or dance studio or an art gallery. Rich and Anne are here to find out what the community support is for their desire to apply for a neighborhood commercial zoning, which would allow a wider variety of uses for this space. The LDS church across the street has agreed to parking lot use, except for on Sundays. Rich and Anne have talked to the current neighbors and haven’t met with any resistance so far. Would like to be on the agenda for the November 7 GACC Community Council meeting to present ideas and get feedback from the community.
Jim Jenkin made a motion to put Rich and Anne on the November 7 agenda. Judith Locke seconded the motion.
Further discussion included the application process and that Rich and Anne would probably have to make another presentation to the GACC Board once their plan is finalized and they have actually applied for the rezoning permit. Jim also brought up that this issue is likely to come up again in the future, and should we use this particular case as a springboard in being proactive in deciding how to handle such cases in the future.
After discussion, Jim amended his original motion to include a presentation of the property at 68 K Street as a part of a wider discussion on neighborhood use and zoning issues. Judith Locke seconded the amended motion. Voting was unanimous in the affirmative. Motion carried. John Sittner to coordinate the presentation on the wider neighborhood commercial zoning topic along with Rich and Anne’s presentation of their property.
Michael mentioned that the GACC had a request from Youth City—a stage and musical performance group—to perform a short piece at the beginning of either the November or December community council meeting. Performance is non-holiday related. We discussed that December would probably be the best bet, and tabled discussion of this item for the time being. Another option that was mentioned was to sponsor a full performance at someplace like Shriner’s Hospital. Michael will get back to Youth City on these options.
Avenues residents have made a request to rename the park at the top of 14th Avenue the Kay Reese Park. Tom Flores asking the GACC to intervene with the City on this. Discussed tonight to present the idea to the community council, get a motion and vote on a resolution to the City, it would help the process and community relations.
Michael Hughes made a motion to put the issue on the November 7 agenda to present the idea to the community. Jim Jenkin and Ann Tillson seconded the motion. Voting was unanimous in the affirmative. Motion carried. Michael to research with City Council, Mayor’s office and Public Utilities.
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Tracy Aviary has not confirmed whether they want to be included on the November agenda, as a reschedule from the October meeting. Michael to follow up.
Dave Jonsson seconded the motion. Voting was unanimous in the affirmative. Motion carried and agenda set.
Jill Van Langeveld brought to attention that the concrete repair scam seems to have started up again. A neighbor called her reporting that two Hispanic men and a young boy in a van stopped at his house and offered to fix some concrete problems. Also asked if son could have a drink of water, etc. Jill will write a notice for Kat to put in the November newsletter.
Jaynie Brown brought up the issue of what is happening now to the old LDS business college. It’s supposed to be used for education purposes only. Michael will follow up. “Follow up note: Michael contacted CRG Commerce agent Kip Paul, who said property was removed from the market by the LDS Church, who will hold on to it for possible educational use.”
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