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Planning commission recommends denial of RM‑25 rezone for Valley Behavioral Health site at 6854–6852 S. 700 E.

3104999 · April 24, 2025
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Summary

The Midvale City Planning Commission unanimously recommended denial of a request to rezone two parcels at 6852–6854 South 700 East to RM‑25, saying the change would conflict with the general plan and surrounding single‑family zone.

The Midvale City Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend denial of a proposed zone map amendment to change two parcels at 6852 and 6854 South 700 East from Single‑Family Residential Duplex Overlay (SF‑1DO) to Multi‑Family Residential (RM‑25). The applicant, Valley Behavioral Health, sought RM‑25 zoning to develop deeply affordable housing and onsite supports for individuals and families exiting treatment.

Valley Behavioral Health representatives described existing uses on the property and the proposed project. Russell (Valley Behavioral Health representative) said the organization operates HUD‑funded and tax‑credit properties and provides residential treatment for women who can bring children into care; he described the subject parcel as a nearly two‑acre, secluded site with mature trees and existing Valley facilities nearby. Jared Sanford, Valley’s executive director, said the nonprofit developed the…

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