October 15, 2021 Update: The proposal was approved by the Planning Commission at their October 13th meeting. Please see the meeting materials on the Planning Commission webpage.
Planned Development
Poet Row Townhomes
Petition Number: PLNPCM2021-00524
Zoning District: CC, Corridor Commercial
City Council District: District 5, Represented by Darin Mano
Corey Middleton, representing the property owners William Whipple and George Venizelos, has submitted a Planned Development application to the City for a new townhome development at approximately 1448 and 1470 S Main Street. The proposal is located in the CC, Corridor Commercial, zoning district.
The proposal is for two 3-story buildings with an overall height of approximately 30 feet. The development includes 40 dwelling units. Each unit includes a two-car garage. The applicant is seeking Planned Development approval in order to modify the 15′ minimum front and corner setback requirements of the zone. The building would be built up to the front and corner property lines.
September 16, Update: The petition has been updated to include a request for an addition 5′ of building height on the Main Street facing units in order to accommodate rooftop decks. The applicant has also made modifications to the Merrimac Avenue facades, adding windows, lighting, and other architectural detailing.
Project Location
The property is located at approximately at 1448 S and 1470 S Main Street.
Additional Information
Next Steps
- The Planning Division is in the process of obtaining public comments on this project to help identify concerns and issues from the public.
- Notice has been sent to the Chairperson of the recognized community organization for this area.
- Planning Staff is reviewing the application against the Planned Development standards of the code (21A.55.050) and the general zoning requirements, including, but not limited to, the applicable Corridor Commercial zoning regulations (21A.26.050).
- Following the 45-day public comment period, which ends on July 23, the proposal will be scheduled for a public hearing before the Planning Commission.
- The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and make a decision on the submitted proposal.
- The public hearing has not yet been scheduled. Public notices will be sent to property owner and residents within 300 feet of the proposal when that has been scheduled.
Public Comments and Questions
The public comment period closed July 24, 2021. For additional information on this project please contact the staff planner.
Daniel Echeverria // daniel.echeverria@slcgov.com // 385-226-3835
Public comments can still be provided up until the date of the Planning Commission public hearing, which will be scheduled following the end of the formal 45-day comment period. During and following this comment period, the Planning Division will evaluate the proposal against the applicable zoning standards, taking into consideration public comments as they relate to the standards, and develop a recommendation for the Planning Commission.