Proposed Project Overview
At the direction of Mayor Erin Mendenhall, the Planning Division is undertaking the process to designate Gilgal Gardens as a Local Landmark site. Such sites are of exceptional importance to the city, state, region, or nation, and impart high artistic, historic, or cultural values. Properties designated as Local Landmark sites are subject to the zoning ordinance provisions of the H-Historic Preservation Overlay (Section 21A.34.020 of Salt Lake City Code), which provides demolition protection and City oversight to review any modifications to ensure historic appropriateness and the ongoing protection of important historic resources.
Gilgal Sculpture Garden
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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.
Central City Neighborhood Council:
Austin Taylor
[email protected]
(435) 705-3519
East Central Community Council:
Esther Hunter
[email protected]
(801) 209-3455
Public Comment Period: May 5 – June 22, 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 Landmark Commission will hold a public hearing to gather additional comments and make a recommendation to the City Council,. The Planning Commission will then hold a public hearing to gather additional comments and make a recommendation to the City Council. The City Council will hold a final public hearing before making a final decision.
Petition Details
Project Location:
749 E. 500 South
Application Type:
Designation of a Landmark Site
Petition Number:
PLNHLC2026-00364
Zoning District: OS – Open Space
Council District:
District 4, represented by Eva Lopez Chavez
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:
May 5 – June 22, 2026
Contact Info:
Lex Traughber, Senior Planner
[email protected]
(801) 535-6184
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