Conditional Use
Temporary Wireless Telecommunication Facility at 675 East 500 South
Petition Number: PLNPCM2023-00215
Zoning District: TSA-UN-C, Transit Station Area, Urban Neighborhood Core
Overlay District: Central City Local Historic District
Council District: District 4, Ana Valdemoros
Salt Lake City has received a request from Valerie Cardenas of Smartlink (representing AT&T) and Keleigh Glass Adams of J5 Infrastructure Partners (representing Verizon), seeking Conditional Use approval for a temporary wireless telecommunications facility at the above-stated address. All wireless telecommunication facilities located within the TSA Districts require Conditional Use approval when they exceed the maximum permitted height, which in this case is 75 feet. The proposed facility would be approximately 121 feet tall at its highest point and would be located on an antenna situated on the roof of a stair tower that is part of the proposed student housing development. Approval from the Historic Landmark Commission will also be required.
The intent of this proposal is to keep cellular service uninterrupted during the time between the demolition of the existing building on the property (where the current antennas are currently located) and the completion of the Trolley North development project (which is now under review by the Salt Lake City Historic Landmark Commission) after which the antennas would be moved to stealth facilities (disguised as bulkheads for elevators and stairs) that would be part of the proposed development.
Additional Information
Project Location
Located at approximately 675 East 500 South.
Next Steps
- This project is located at the border of the Central City and East Central Community Councils. Notice of this application has been sent to the Chairs of both Community Councils, who may choose to schedule the matter at an upcoming meeting. Please contact the chairs of those organizations to determine whether they will review this petition and when and how that meeting would occur. Contact information for community organizations can be found at slc.gov/community-councils/.
- Notice has been sent to property owners and residents within 300 feet of the project to obtain public input and comments on the proposal. Notified parties are given a 45-day period to respond before a public hearing with the Planning Commission can be scheduled.
- During and following this comment period, the Planning Division will evaluate the proposal against the applicable standards, taking into consideration public comments as they relate to the standards, and develop a recommendation for the Planning Commission.
- The Planning Commission will then hold a public hearing for additional public comments and make the final decision on the matter.
What is the role of the Planning Staff in this process?
Planning Staff processes the application, communicates with the applicant to understand the project, and seeks input from the community.
Public Comments and Questions
The public comment period has closed. For additional information on this project please contact the staff planner.
Aaron Barlow, Principal Planner // aaron.barlow@slcgov.com // 801.535.6182