Historic Landmark Commission, August 6, 2026
Approves Relocation of Contributing Structure at approximately 630 South 700 East, 7-1
What happened
The Salt Lake City Historic Landmark Commission tabled a major alteration application for the Carlson House at 378 North Quince Street (PLN HLC 202600368) on an 8-0 vote, citing incompatibility with preservation Standard 8 (brick, reclaimed wood, curved porch/balcony massing).
- Jurisdiction
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- August 6, 2026
- Decisions
- 3 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, 7-1
Free sample: decision 1 of 3
Major Alteration at 378 North Quince Street (Carlson House)
Major alteration to the Carlson House, a local landmark in the Capitol Hill Historic District, for a new two-story addition (2,272 sq ft footprint, 3,587 sq ft GFA, 25 ft height), removal of an existing rear addition and detached garage. Commission tabled the item finding non-compliance with Standard 8 regarding scale, color and material (brick, reclaimed wood, large brick mass on street front, curved front balcony/porch, and massing of the new structure), and requested more justification for removal of the 1898 addition. Vote 8-0 with all commissioners aye.
- Applicant to address Standard 8 compatibility concerns: brick and reclaimed wood not compatible
- large brick mass on street front too visually prominent
- curved front balcony and porch not compatible
- massing of new structure not compatible
- provide more information and justification for removal of the 1898 addition
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 Salt Lake City Historic Landmark Commission tabled a major alteration application for the Carlson House at 378 North Quince Street (PLN HLC 202600368) on an 8-0 vote, citing incompatibility with preservation Standard 8 (brick, reclaimed wood, curved porch/balcony massing).
Key Decisions (3)
Major Alteration at 378 North Quince Street (Carlson House)
Local Landmark Designation of Gilgal Sculpture Garden
Relocation of Contributing Structure at approximately 630 South 700 East
Development Activity (2)
Carlson House Two-Story Addition
Residential
Charlie Square / Trolley South Parking Lot Multifamily Redevelopment
Residential
Market Signals (3)
Commercial Demand
A public commenter warned that MU-8 zoning along the 400…
Infrastructure
House-moving contractors have largely disappeared due to liability and insurance…
Housing Demand
Central City multifamily redevelopment near Trolley Square is advancing, with…
Who Spoke (20)
On the record: 4 commissioners, 3 staff members, 2 applicant's representatives, and 2 members of the public.
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