Proposed Project Overview
The Project is seeking Design Review for the following modifications:
- Building façade over 200’ (proposed 288’)
- Reduced Ground Floor Active Use (75% required, 55% proposed)
- Reduced Ground floor Glass (40% required, 30% proposed)
- Building entrances every 40’ (max. 78’ between entrances)
Other modifications may arise throughout the review process.
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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.
Next Steps
Notice of this application has been sent to the Chair of the Ballpark Community and Midtown Business District where the property is located, who may choose to schedule the matter at an upcoming meeting. Please contact the chair(s) of these organizations to determine whether a community council will review this petition and when and how that meeting will occur. The contact information for these groups is as follows:
- Amy J Hawkins, [email protected]
- Jen Ungvichian, Midtown Business District, [email protected]
Notice has also 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.
Public Comment Period: September 18 – November 2, 2025
Notice has also 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.
Public Hearings & Final Decisions
This Application is going through the Affordable Housing Incentives process, which allows Administrative Design Review through the Planning Director. The Affordable Housing offered will be at 10% at or below 60% AMI.
Petition Details
Project Location:
1116 S Richards St
Application Type:
Design Review
Petition Number:
PLNPCM2025-00878, PLNINC2025-01162
Council District:
District 5, Darin Mano
Submit a Comment
To submit a comment or question contact the staff planner via email or leave a voicemail. Responses will be provided within one week after the comment period closes.
Comment Period:
September 18 – November 2, 2025
Contact Info:
Cassie Younger, Senior Planner
[email protected]
(801) 535-6211