Commission forwards rezoning request for 6446 South 900 East to city council

The Murray City Planning Commission unanimously voted on Sept. 4 to forward a recommendation to the City Council to rezone the property at 6446 South 900 East from R‑1‑8 (low-density single-family) to RNB (residential neighborhood business).

David Rogers, city planner, told commissioners the property faces 900 East rather than interior residential streets and the city’s 2017 general-plan future land-use map calls for this parcel to be residential business. Rogers said the RNB zone’s standards are compatible with the site characteristics and that potential impacts of the change can be managed under the RNB permitted uses. Staff recommended the commission forward a recommendation of approval to the council.

Lorenzo Dennet, representing Lusso Office Services and owner Claudia Alvarado, said the business provides clerical and corporate services with relatively low traffic and that the location had previously housed a preschool and later duplex-like uses. Dennet said the rear yard area formerly used as a playground could be converted to parking depending on need.

Commissioners asked whether the existing building would require changes; Rogers said any alterations would be evaluated if and when a specific change of use or building modification is proposed, including parking requirements based on use. No public comment was offered on the item.

Commissioner Ned Hacker moved to forward a recommendation of approval to the City Council; Commissioner Pete Aristo seconded. The roll-call vote was unanimous. The zoning change is a legislative action for the council; the commission’s vote forwards the recommendation but is not a final development approval.

If the council approves, future modifications to the building or site (parking layout, signage or alterations) would be reviewed under the RNB development standards and any applicable permits.