Salt Lake:Official development news thread

[delts145]

Salt Lake County - Mayor Peter Corroon Administration

2008 Priorities

http://www.mayor.slco.org/doctopdf/08prioritiesposter.pdf

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[delts145]

If any of you guys get a chance, go over to the 'city compilations' thread. I've been cataloging the developments, so I can place them over on that thread. Going back, I am floored at how many there are. Anyway, it seems a lot of forumers use that as their posting vs. the regional threads. It would be great if we could get some rep. activity there occasionally. I'll be posting something new daily for a while. There is a lot going on along the Wasatch and Downtown. When you put it all together, it kind of gains a new, and very impressive perspective!

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[delts145]

Bronze statues fill niches in Capitol

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/1,5143,695241703,00.html


Brian Nicholson, Deseret Morning News

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[Future Mayor]

Originally Posted by delts145

Trolley's between 5th and 6th, and it would be nice to see it expand a little out to the North, West, and also up in density. I've often dreamed of seeing 700 east become a beautiful Park Avenue type corridor. It would be great if many of the non-valuable historical structures, were replaced by attractive multi-level victorians, etc. Future Mayor, how about thinking of the Trolley Square area for some Brownstones?

The above quote was brought over from another thread.

Thanks Delts for remembering my desire to bring Brownstones to SLC. I would love to see a mixture of Brownstones and High Rise living surrounding Liberty Park and the LP area.

Many years ago I had this grand illusion to expand the park to about 200 East and have highrise dwellings front State Street and back the park, to create a Central Park type of feel.

I would love to be able to incorporate some Brownstones in the LP area, maybe to help bring a higher pedestrian usage to the neighborhood.

Below is a picture also taken from the other thread with a possible expansion of high rises. (Originally posted by AirHero) the lighter green is the proposed connection of Market Station and downtown with highrise development.

My alteration shows what I believe could happen to the city within the area of the mountains to the N and E, I-15 to the W and I-80 to the S. I could see some larger 20-30 story building popping up in the dark green areas around Market Station 25+ near downtown, 10-20 in the ball park area, and some 10 story buildings in Sugarhouse. I could also see several 8-12 story buildings popping up between Market Station and in the light green area. I honestly can invision downtown being defined as N. Temple to 700 S between 500 W and 200 E as well as 300 S - 500 S from 200 E to 700 E.

I see commercial highrises popping up along the street grade Traxx(CBD and 400 S) along with residential and I could see residential with some commercial in the other areas.

Just my wishful thinking and hoping!

[Viperlord]

5 Story office building to be added to the North End of the gateway...


NOTICE OF PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE

SALT LAKE CITY PLANNING DIVISION



RIO GRANDE OFFICE BUILDING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT

LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY 50 NORTH RIO GRANDE

The Salt Lake City Planning Division is reviewing a Planned Development application from the Boyer Company requesting planned development approval to allow the construction of the an office building located at the north end of the Gateway Mall at approximately 50 North Rio Grande. The Office is proposed to be five (5) stories tall. All new construction in the Gateway Mixed-use (G-MU) Zoning District requires planned development approval from the Planning Commission.



As part of our review of this petition, the Planning Staff will hold a Public Open House to take public comment. You are invited to attend the Public Open House to be held:

TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2008

4:30 to 5:30 P.M.

SALT LAKE CITY AND COUNTY BUILDING, ROOM 118

451 SOUTH STATE STREET

SALT LAKE CITY, UT


It looks like they might not be going with the 8 story office towers after all.... Who knows, its anyones guess.... There is still plenty of room on the north end for the hotel this 5 story building, and the 8 stories. heres to hoping

can we please get some different designs in the gateway district please..

[delts145]

Originally Posted by Viperlord

It looks like they might not be going with the 8 story office towers after all.... Who knows, its anyones guess.... There is still plenty of room on the north end for the hotel this 5 story building, and the 8 stories. heres to hoping

can we please get some different designs in the gateway district please..

I'd just settle for something with real stone panels at the base and brick on top.

Condo prices surged in Salt Lake area in 2007 - Increases range from 4% to 103% for the city's 11 zip codes

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/1,5143,695242180,00.html

The Utah housing market is one of the strongest in the nation, and that trend is expecially evident in Salt Lake City's thriving condominium market.


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[delts145]

Becker takes office, proclaims 'a new era'

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/1,5143,695242296,00.html


(Scott G. Winterton, Deseret Morning News)

"With our efforts, Salt Lake City will set the standard for excellent transportation, clean air, quality living spaces, economic opportunities and justice for all, " he said. "Together we will move Salt Lake city onto the elite list of great American cities."

...In his "Blueprint for Neighborhoods and Gathering Places," Becker touted the importance of increasing and promoting artists' work downtown. Becker also pledged to implement a citywide tree-preservation and planting program in his "Blueprint for a Green City."


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[SLC Projects]

Only a 5 story office building now? What a waste. Why the heck are they taking floors off to what could of been two 8-story buildings. The demand for Class-A office space in downtown Salt Lake City right now can't get any higher then it already is. But yet Boyer just keeps building these tiny ass 4-5 story buildings. What a waste of land. Even South Jordan is building taller buildings in their office parks.

[Viperlord]

i beleive height limits limit some of the development majorly.

[Viperlord]

http://www.slweekly.com/index.cfm?do=article.details&id=3B9D4036-9674-E5C3-52B0D82BA0D13C78

Becker’s blueprints say creating “neighborhood commercial centers” will go a long way to preserving the city’s small businesses. To encourage “walkable communities,” he envisions offering developers “density bonuses” awarding easier permitting for developers who agree to build up rather than out.

[rodan]

Originally Posted by Viperlord

http://www.slweekly.com/index.cfm?do=article.details&id=3B9D4036-9674-E5C3-52B0D82BA0D13C78

Becker’s blueprints say creating “neighborhood commercial centers” will go a long way to preserving the city’s small businesses. To encourage “walkable communities,” he envisions offering developers “density bonuses” awarding easier permitting for developers who agree to build up rather than out.

After reading that article I have now fallen in love with Becker

[delts145]

Originally Posted by Viperlord

http://www.slweekly.com/index.cfm?do=article.details&id=3B9D4036-9674-E5C3-52B0D82BA0D13C78

Becker’s blueprints say creating “neighborhood commercial centers” will go a long way to preserving the city’s small businesses. To encourage “walkable communities,” he envisions offering developers “density bonuses” awarding easier permitting for developers who agree to build up rather than out.

That was also one of my favorites. I also like the urban trail from the Great Salt Lake to the foothills... The Becker blueprints also call for the city to buy patches of green, forming a path from the Great Salt Lake to the Foothills, and a planting program to double the number of trees in the city.

Becker could be one of those Mayors who is in for life, or at least 4 terms.

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[delts145]

Trolley Square, Ongoing Renovations / Trolley movie theater will close Feb.1

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/1,5143,695242453,00.html

Trolley Square officials said Tuesday that the Regency Theatres will close Feb. 1, as the shopping center's renovations move into a final state in the western portion of the main building.

Theater cast out of mall's rebirth

http://www.sltrib.com/business/ci_7917845

Developers spending millions to breathe new life into the aged Trolley Square shopping mall said Tuesday that first-run movie theaters won't be part of the mall's rebirth.


Trolley Square makeover

* $10 million renovation: Work on the 160,000-square-foot main mall, on the block bordered by 500 South and 600 South and 600 East and 700 East, began in spring 2007 and is scheduled for completion in July. The movie theater closure, adding a glass elevator and seismic upgrades are some of the final projects in this phase.
* Underground parking: Work will begin soon on a 300-space structure and an additional 40,000 square feet of retail space fronting 600 East.
* Whole Foods Market: Work will begin in the fall on a 53,000-square-foot building as well as a 250-space parking garage. Completion on the last phase is scheduled by late 2009.

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[SLC Projects]

Originally Posted by Viperlord

i beleive height limits limit some of the development majorly.

That's a shame since Salt Lake has a hot market right now and that Boyer can easily fill in any new Office,housing or retail space they built. Even with a height limit the demand for a five story building could just as easily be a ten story building. It just seems like a waste to me. A waste of land and space
I wounder what the height limit is since there's the 12-story Parc building and the 8-story office building just across the street from where this new building will go.
It just seems like with the gateway V only being 4-stories and now this new building only being 5-stories that the Boyer company is in a HURRY to build these cheap ass tiny buildings just to try to get tenants and them fill these tiny buildings as quickly as possible.

[Wasatch_One]

Well since the Parc is residential, its probably no taller than 125-130' and an 8 story office building is probably no taller than 120'.

I like that there is a height limit at the Gateway, then the real core of downtown isnt hidden when driving by on I-15.

My guess is that it will be on the edge of the Gateway property, thats why it will be a bit shorter. So there is that stepped up look as opposed to an imposing fortress wall.

[Viperlord]

Purpose Statement: The G-MU Mixed-Use District is intended to implement the objectives of the adopted Gateway Development Master Plan and encourage the mixture of residential, commercial and industrial assembly uses within an urban neighborhood atmosphere. The 200 South corridor is intended to encourage neighborhood commercial and the 500 West corridor is intended to be a primary residential corridor from North Temple to 400 South.


Building Height: The minimum building height shall be forty five feet (45') and the 200 South street corridor shall have a minimum height of twenty five feet (25'). The maximum building height shall not exceed seventy five feet (75') except buildings with nonflat roofs (e.g., pitched, shed, mansard, gabled or hipped roofs) may be allowed, up to a maximum of ninety feet (90') (subject to subsection I of this Section). The additional building height may incorporate habitable space.

1. Conditional Use Approval: A modification to the minimum building height or to the maximum building height (up to 120 feet) provisions of this Section may be granted as a conditional use, subject to conformance with the standards and procedures of Part V, Chapter 21A.54 of this Title, and subject to compliance to the applicable master plan. Such conditional uses shall also be subject to design review.

2. Height Exceptions: Spires, tower, or decorative noninhabitable elements shall have a maximum height of ninety feet (90') and with conditional use approval may exceed the maximum height, subject to conformance with the standards and procedures of Part V, Chapter 21A.54 of this Title. Such conditional uses shall also be subject to design review.

[delts145]

I agree with the visual height management of the Gateway District. I think in the coming 5 to 10 years it will immerge as a very attractive area. Of course, bring on those new tallest's along Main, State and West Temple.

[Dallas Snob]

Originally Posted by SLC Projects

That's a shame since Salt Lake has a hot market right now and that Boyer can easily fill in any new Office,housing or retail space they built. Even with a height limit the demand for a five story building could just as easily be a ten story building. It just seems like a waste to me. A waste of land and space
I wounder what the height limit is since there's the 12-story Parc building and the 8-story office building just across the street from where this new building will go.
It just seems like with the gateway V only being 4-stories and now this new building only being 5-stories that the Boyer company is in a HURRY to build these cheap ass tiny buildings just to try to get tenants and them fill these tiny buildings as quickly as possible.

I think that you are missing the point of the Boyer development. Studies have consistently shown that a mixed use development is best when low rises are spread over a large area where the scale is pedestrian friendly. A highrise would absorb too many people utilizing a small foot print which would destroy the overall human scale and thus detract from the experience. For those of us who like towers, we say "to hell with human scale! Build it tall!" But it would have an extremely adverse affect on the success of the project. Sorry to have to be the one to burst your bubble, but, there it is.

[airhero]

Originally Posted by Viperlord

http://www.slweekly.com/index.cfm?do=article.details&id=3B9D4036-9674-E5C3-52B0D82BA0D13C78

Becker’s blueprints say creating “neighborhood commercial centers” will go a long way to preserving the city’s small businesses. To encourage “walkable communities,” he envisions offering developers “density bonuses” awarding easier permitting for developers who agree to build up rather than out.

Well that sure SOUNDS good. Let's hope Becker is successful in bringing SLC these kinds of characteristics.

[Viperlord]

Well, there you have it....

http://www.slcgov.com/boards/plancom/2008/January/sr_4100739.pdf









Viper's thoughts:

I like the design of the office building. It is alright, but would look better if it was taller. I think the location is not the best though. Boyer decides to do what with the north end of the Gateway? turn it into a big ass parking lot. This is very foolish in my book. I think they could use this land to much better potential.

Actually, now that I look at an aerial image I think that big ass parking lot is the current existing parking lot. hmmm... ok making sense...

oops, forgot one censor... oh well...

but the location of the office building totally blocks the rio grande street for future development if they want to develop further north on the parcel...

The hotel is nothing to drool over either.

Thanks Boyer for rounding out the gateway, with a horrible decision.

Contact Doug Dansie with the Salt Lake Planning commission, and let him know what you think. I sure will.. [email protected]