Planning Commission, January 28, 2026
Votes on Rezoning at Mansell Manor (1726 Jefferson St, 1750 Jefferson Circle, 179 B SW Temple), 3-2 (Berry, Leverett, Rosenfield yes; Vela, Scott no)
What happened
The Planning Commission recommended MU-8 zoning (instead of the requested MU-5) for the Housing Authority of Salt Lake City's Mansell Manor properties at 1726 Jefferson Street, 1750 Jefferson Circle, and 179 B Southwest Temple by a 3-2 vote.
- Jurisdiction
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Governing body
- Advisory (makes a recommendation)
- Date
- January 28, 2026
- Decisions
- 4 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Voted, 3-2 (Berry, Leverett, Rosenfield yes; Vela, Scott no)
Projects in this meeting (2)
Each is its own project; some span multiple hearingsPreliminary Subdivision
Recommended 4-0Northwest Community Plan Update
Awaiting final voteFree sample: decision 1 of 4
Rezoning at Mansell Manor (1726 Jefferson St, 1750 Jefferson Circle, 179 B SW Temple)
Housing Authority of Salt Lake City requested rezoning from MU-11, RMF-35, and MU-8 to MU-5 for lot consolidation and future development of 160-200 units. Commission recommended MU-8 instead of MU-5 to maintain zoning continuity with adjacent parcels. Conditions include 15% of future units at 80% AMI or below, replacement of 20 existing townhome units with same bedroom count and rent rates, and tenant relocation assistance.
- 15% of future units at 80% AMI or below (excluding 20 replacement units); at least 20 units with two bedrooms minimum; tenant relocation assistance per code; affordable housing not eligible for affordable housing incentives
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
The Planning Commission recommended MU-8 zoning (instead of the requested MU-5) for the Housing Authority of Salt Lake City's Mansell Manor properties at 1726 Jefferson Street, 1750 Jefferson Circle, and 179 B Southwest Temple by a 3-2 vote.
Key Decisions (4)
Rezoning at Mansell Manor (1726 Jefferson St, 1750 Jefferson Circle, 179 B SW Temple)
Consent Agenda - Preliminary Subdivision at 344 West 400 North
Northwest Community Plan Update
Motion to Study Immigration Detention Facility Zoning Restrictions
Zoning Changes (1)
Development Activity (2)
Mansell Manor Redevelopment
Residential
Power District Development
Mixed-Use
Market Signals (5)
Housing Demand
Housing Authority pursuing lot consolidation and rezoning to enable 160-200…
Sentiment
Ballpark Community Council expressed strong desire for homeownership opportunities in…
Infrastructure
Water table at approximately 8 feet depth in Jefferson Street…
Agenda scorecard
Our pre-meeting forecast, graded against the recorded voteZoneWire called 1 of 1 land-use forecast on this agenda.
**2.** **<u>Preliminary Subdivision and Planned Development at Approximately 344 W 400…
**4.** **<u>Northwest Community Plan Update</u>** – Mayor Mendenhall has initiated a… plan amendment
**5.** **<u>Capitol Hill Community Plan Update</u>** – This work session is intended to… plan amendment
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