Proposed Project Overview
Tyler and Kara Alden, the property owners, are seeking approval of general plan amendment and zoning map amendment petitions for the properties at approximately 140 N B St and 272 E 3rd Avenue. The proposal seeks to rezone the properties from the RMF-35 Moderate Density Multi-Family Residential District to the MU-2 Mixed Use 2 District. The property at 140 N B St is the current site of Ellerbeck Bed and Breakfast and Café 140 B and is a legal nonconforming commercial use. No change to the use of this property is proposed as part of this petition.
The property at 272 E 3rd Avenue is currently a single-family home. The applicants are requesting a rezone to allow the house at 272 E 3rd Avenue to operate as a retail store and community workshop space. No new construction or modifications of the historic buildings on the properties are proposed as part of this petition. The property is located within City Council District 3, represented by Chris Wharton.
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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 proposal has been sent to Chair(s) of the Community Council(s) in the area where the project is located. The Council(s) may choose to review the proposal at an upcoming meeting. Please contact the Chair(s) directly to find out if the proposal will be reviewed, and if so, when and how the meeting will take place.
Contact Information: Greater Avenues Community Council
- Council Chair: Steve Miller
[email protected] or 801-209-8517
Public Comment Period: March 2 – April 16, 2026
Notice has also been sent to property owners and residents within 300 feet of the project location 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.
If you are interested in submitting a written comment, please contact the staff planner listed on this page.
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
The Historic Landmarks Commission and Planning Commission will then hold public hearings to gather additional comments and make a recommendation to the City Council, which will hold a final public hearing before making a final decision.
Petition Details
Project Location:
140 N B St and 272 E 3rd Avenue
Application Type:
General Plan Amendment, Zoning Map Amendment
Petition Number:
PLNPCM2026-00008, PLNPCM2026-00034
Zoning District:
RMF-35 Moderate Density Multi-Family Residential
Overlay District:
Avenues Historic Preservation Overlay
Council District:
District 3, represented by Chris Wharton
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:
March 2 – April 16, 2026
Contact Info:
Alicia Seeley, Principal Planner
[email protected]
(801) 535-7922