Salt Lake City: Official Development News Thread - Part 4 - Page 226

SLC Projects · #**4501** Posted **Dec 10, 2015, 11:29 PM**

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Originally Posted by s.p.hansen

^^^^^
Skyscraper or bust!!!

airhero · #**4502** Posted **Dec 10, 2015, 11:56 PM**

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Originally Posted by s.p.hansen

The first time I noticed the arrow press building I remember thinking I wish I had the money to purchase and refurbish it. It's sad the building's been torn down, but that area will look really good as open space (provided the rest of the buildings stay)--much better than the ugly monstrosity that might be built there in the future.

s.p.hansen · #**4503** Posted **Dec 11, 2015, 3:32 AM**

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Originally Posted by SLC Projects

^^^^^
Skyscraper or bust!!!

Skyscraper or else I do this to the owner :babyeat:

s.p.hansen · #**4504** Posted **Dec 11, 2015, 3:43 AM**

Final Draft of a New Flag for Salt Lake City:

Final Flag with extra length for sicker cut outs by S. P. Hansen, on Flickr

The color shceme comes from an older historic flag of SLC that uses the grey blue to embody the Great Salt Lake and the mountains at sunset. The international orange ish color is the color of the sunset.

The seven squared circles are mystical symbols as synonymous with Salt Lake City as the upward facing pentagram is in Texas. They are the main symbol of the flag and tell a story about a city platted like a mid west city but based on mysticism and intentionality rivaling Washington DC. They also teach a simple lesson for Salt Lakers; 7 blocks are complete no more no less and the distance between them is one mile. It is the central mystery as to why we have as large of blocks as we do. And the large blocks are what everyone leaves Salt Lake City remembering. The large blocks are also our greatest challenge as we try and make this city a more livable place.

ThePusherMan · #**4505** Posted **Dec 11, 2015, 5:13 AM**

Hey dudes and Lady dudes. I've been lurking for a long time and now I've finally decided to take the final step into being city planning nerd. Hello!

Anyone know what ever happened with the Sizzler property. Thought it was supposed to be housing but so far it has just become a toilet for our homeless brotheren.

I don't think LaSalle is going high rise. Sorry, gentleman. The dude is a straight up Food and Beverage man. No reason to believe he is going to do something else.

I like the flag S.P. It is nice to see some representative imagery other than the beehive and the mountain range.

bflatflat9 · #**4506** Posted **Dec 11, 2015, 6:02 AM**

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Originally Posted by ThePusherMan

Hey dudes and Lady dudes. I've been lurking for a long time and now I've finally decided to take the final step into being city planning nerd. Hello!

Anyone know what ever happened with the Sizzler property. Thought it was supposed to be housing but so far it has just become a toilet for our homeless brotheren.

I don't think LaSalle is going high rise. Sorry, gentleman. The dude is a straight up Food and Beverage man. No reason to believe he is going to do something else.

I like the flag S.P. It is nice to see some representative imagery other than the beehive and the mountain range.

Welcome Sir. Ya holdin?
Do you listen to Curtis Mayfield?
I've been wondering about the Sizzler site myself.
And I hope LaSalle has buddies in the urban development scene.

asies1981 · #**4507** Posted **Dec 11, 2015, 7:39 AM**

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Originally Posted by delts145

WOW, That does put it into context. Huge, very impressive development. Salt Lake City seems to be entering into some sort of hyperdrive

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I couldn't agree more. I found out today that another downtown surface parking lot will bite the dust to make way for a new development. Also there have been rumblings in the development community that something could be happening soon with the Carl's Jr. site. I had heard similar rumblings about the Eat-A-Burger site and we know how that is turning out. The great thing is that the growth isn't just happening downtown but across a lot of the city.

asies1981 · #**4508** Posted **Dec 11, 2015, 7:40 AM**

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Originally Posted by ThePusherMan

Hey dudes and Lady dudes. I've been lurking for a long time and now I've finally decided to take the final step into being city planning nerd. Hello!

Anyone know what ever happened with the Sizzler property. Thought it was supposed to be housing but so far it has just become a toilet for our homeless brotheren.

I don't think LaSalle is going high rise. Sorry, gentleman. The dude is a straight up Food and Beverage man. No reason to believe he is going to do something else.

I like the flag S.P. It is nice to see some representative imagery other than the beehive and the mountain range.

The developers applied for new building permits, so hopefully we'll see construction start soon.

SLC Projects · #**4509** Posted **Dec 11, 2015, 8:35 AM**

I like the new flag. You should somehow submit your idea to the city or to the new mayor.

EPdesign · #**4510** Posted **Dec 11, 2015, 1:12 PM**

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Originally Posted by asies1981

I couldn't agree more. I found out today that another downtown surface parking lot will bite the dust to make way for a new development. Also there have been rumblings in the development community that something could be happening soon with the Carl's Jr. site. I had heard similar rumblings about the Eat-A-Burger site and we know how that is turning out. The great thing is that the growth isn't just happening downtown but across a lot of the city.

What surface lot? And what have you heard about the Carl's Jr? Or rather, what can you tell us?

delts145 · #**4511** Posted **Dec 11, 2015, 3:20 PM**

^^^

YES...PLEEase tell us which parking lot.

jedikermit · #**4512** Posted **Dec 11, 2015, 5:16 PM**

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Originally Posted by asies1981

there have been rumblings in the development community that something could be happening soon with the Carl's Jr. site.

my pants. i need new pants.

msbutah · #**4513** Posted **Dec 11, 2015, 6:15 PM**

Was walking by and it looks like the last piece of structural metal for 111 was being craned up. They had tied a flag and a little Christmas tree to it, and blew an air horn when it moved up and away.

dakben · #**4514** Posted **Dec 11, 2015, 6:21 PM**

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Originally Posted by msbutah

Was walking by and it looks like the last piece of structural metal for 111 was being craned up. They had tied a flag and a little Christmas tree to it, and blew an air horn when it moved up and away.

Here is that piece installed.

jedikermit · #**4515** Posted **Dec 11, 2015, 7:02 PM**

Awesome. I've been wondering when they'd be topped out.

Speaking of trees on top of buildings, I'm glad that the Holiday Inn Express/former Shilo has kept the tradition of the big lit Christmas Tree on the hotel. I love it. It might be the only thing I love about that building, but hey. I'm easy.

jedikermit · #**4516** Posted **Dec 11, 2015, 7:02 PM**

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Originally Posted by dakben

Here is that piece installed.

Welcome, dakben!

HellToSell · #**4517** Posted **Dec 11, 2015, 7:45 PM**

Woooo! it's topped out!!! Yaaaaay.

ThePusherMan · #**4518** Posted **Dec 11, 2015, 8:30 PM**

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Originally Posted by msbutah

Was walking by and it looks like the last piece of structural metal for 111 was being craned up. They had tied a flag and a little Christmas tree to it, and blew an air horn when it moved up and away.

Awesome. I have good view from my apartment. It's been nice to watch the progress.

asies1981 · #**4519** Posted **Dec 11, 2015, 9:51 PM**

The planning commission will forward to city council a recommendation for unlimited height (with conditions) for a hotel above the convention center.

I haven't heard more specifics on the Carl's Jr. site except that there is movement there. The people I talked to are very credible but didn't give me more, but when there is a big announcement I'll share. The surface lot being developed is one of the lots owned by the Greek Orthodox Church, a developer bought and I've been promised info once plans are finalized.

Ironweed · #**4520** Posted **Dec 11, 2015, 10:16 PM**

asies1981, I am not shooting the messenger. This is very telling and imformative:

"According to planning documents height limits are lower in the D-4 zone to maintain a pyramid type shape in the skyline with the tallest buildings on or near Main Street and to preserve views of the Salt Lake Temple, Oquirrh Mountains to the west and the Central Business District (CBD). Proposed buildings in the CBD, or D-1 zoning district can be up to 375 feet if it will occupy a corner parcel. In the D-1 zone, corner buildings can surpass the 375-foot height limit if approved through the CBSDR process."

So essentially, there IS AN ACTUAL code that limits height in SLC even in the D-1 corner areas. It is no wonder there are no 'real' Skyscrapers in downtown. I doubt any developer wants to go through the silly hassle of this 'so-called CBSDR process'.....

I feel vindicated.

Get it while you can I guess. As far as I am concerned if they don't make this CCH a new tallest, it will be a major disappointment. Make it a skyscraper for Pete's sake!!

For those in the know, how difficult is it to go through this bonehead CBSDR process?