The Council is reviewing a proposed development agreement between Salt Lake City and Jazz Arena Investors LLC, that would allow the construction of a 7-story parking garage at the Delta Center. On Tuesday, Sept. 2, the Council will discuss the proposed agreement during its 2 p.m. work session. Later, at the 7 p.m. formal meeting, the Council will hold a public hearing to gather feedback on the proposal.
Input can also be shared at anytime by emailing Council.Comments@slc.gov, calling 801-535-7654, or submitting your comments online.
Learn about the hearing and how to participate.
The Proposed Development Agreement
Jazz Arena Investors LLC is requesting approval through a proposed development agreement to build a 7-story parking garage over an existing surface level parking lot at the southwest corner of the Delta Center. The proposed agreement will guide how the parking garage is built and is necessary because aspects of the proposed project does not meet current city zoning rules.
The proposed agreement would make two key changes:
- It would waive the requirement for active ground-floor uses along street-facing sides and instead add landscaping and visual design features.
- It would also allow a wider exit driveway on 400 W to improve event exit traffic by allowing two lanes of cars to leave at the same time.
The Proposed Parking Garage
The developer wants to build a 7-story, 448-stall parking garage above the existing surface level parking lot at the southwest corner of the Delta Center. The garage would serve Delta Center visitors and make it easier for people to get in and out of events. It also includes a loading dock for large vehicles such as big trucks and delivery vehicles, and a secure entrance for authorized staff.
The Planning Commission Recommendation
On Aug. 13, the Planning Commission reviewed the proposal and recommended approval if the developer:
- Adds more visual features to the walls facing the street.
- Uses aluminum-style panels on the loading area to match the panels planned for the upper levels of the building.
- Provides plenty of bicycle parking near the main arena entrances.
- Add as much landscaping as possible along the garage to create a larger buffer with the street.
- Finalizes all site plan details before the agreement is approved.
For more information, access the meeting materials or watch the meeting.