754 S. State St Rezone
The Council approved a rezone request and development agreement to facilitate Intermountain Health’s development of an urban hospital at approximately 754 S State Street. The Council also adopted an ordinance allowing hospitals and ambulance services in the D-1 (Central Business District) zone as conditional uses.
The property was long home to the Sears building, which operated from 1947 to 2018 before being demolished.
View the Adopted Ordinance and Development Agreement
Property Owner’s Request:
The owner asked for the property to be rezoned from the current Downtown Support District (D-2) zone to a Central Business District (D-1) zone. The property owner also requested that “Hospital” and “Ambulance service” be added to the list of approved uses in the Central Business District zone.
Council Meeting Recaps
Oct. 1, 2024 Work Session & Formal Meeting
The Council continued discussing the proposal during the work session meeting. Discussions included the development agreement, which requires active ground floor uses with access to sidewalks, a minimum of one acre of open green space, a food truck plaza on State Street, and walkways connecting to public streets.
Later, at the formal meeting, the Council adopted the rezone request and approved the development agreement. In addition, the Council adopted an ordinance to allow hospitals and ambulance services in the D-1 (Central Business District) zone as conditional uses.
Read the Staff Report & Motion Sheet
Aug. 27, 2024 Work Session & Formal Meeting
The Council continued discussing the proposed rezone request and held a second public hearing. During their discussion, the Council took a straw poll to include a development agreement with the potential for less restrictive requirements than the base zoning. The City Attorney’s office has advised that because the Council straw polled the inclusion of a development agreement, it needs to go to the Planning Commission for a recommendation on that aspect.
The Planning Commission discussed the Development Agreement at its Sept. 25 meeting and forwarded a positive recommendation to adopt with the Development agreement with conditions.
June 11, 2024 Work Session
The Council received a follow-up briefing on the proposed rezoning of the former Sears site to allow Intermountain Health to develop an urban hospital. Council Members discussed with Intermountain Health representatives the balance between street activation and the primary focus of hospital services.
The Council is tentatively scheduled to vote on the rezoning request at its Tuesday, July 2 meeting.
July 11, 2023 Work Session & Formal Meeting
The Council received a briefing about Intermountain Health Care’s request to rezone property at about 754 S. State Street, also known as the “Sears Block.” If the rezone is approved, Intermountain Health intends to develop an urban hospital at this location. The Council discussed the importance of diverse uses to activate the block and provide patients and caregivers access to care.
A public hearing was held during the formal meeting. Commenters mentioned a desire for a development agreement, the need for workforce housing, and the potential impact on surrounding neighborhoods.
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