Proposed Project Overview
Harold Woodruff, on behalf of the property owner, is requesting Administrative Design Review under the affordable housing incentives for the “First Step House” project located at 273 E 800 S. The proposed project development is a 4 story multi-family development containing 50 one-bedroom apartments. The applicant is requesting a modification to the building entrance design standard, which requires an entrance on each street-facing façade, to instead provide a single entrance on 300 E.
The site was recently rezoned from Institutional (I) to Moderate/High Density Multi-Family Residential District (RMF-45). As part of the approval, the City Council imposed conditions requiring that all dwelling units be restricted to households earning at or below 30% of the area median income, and that the development incorporate design measures to deter non-resident trespassing.
This application will not have a public hearing and will be reviewed administratively.
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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: Austin Taylor, Central Community [email protected] (435)705-3519
Public Comment Period: March 17 – March 29, 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 Planning Commission will then hold a public hearing to gather additional comments and make a recommendation to the City Council, which will hold a final public hearing before making a final decision.
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The Planning Commission will then hold a public hearing for additional public comments and make the final decision on the matter.
Petition Details
Project Location:
273 E 800 S
Application Type:
Design Review & Affordable Housing Incentives
Petition Number:
PLNPCM2026-00137 & PLNINC2026-00137
Council District:
D4, represented by Eva Lopez
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 17 – March 29, 2026
Contact Info:
David Stuenzi Principal Planner
[email protected]
(801) 535-6135