Essex Court HOA urges council to reject rezoning for proposed 7-story, 195-unit building

Edward Kimble, speaking during public comment at the March 4 Midvale City Council meeting, urged the council to consider the Essex Court Homeowners Association’s objection to a rezoning request for the property at 7001 South Northeast.

Kimble, who identified himself as a long-time resident and homeowner of Essex Court Condominiums, told the council that the proposal would allow a seven-story, 195-unit apartment building. "At the present time, 75% of our homeowners and residents in Essex Court have signed a petition opposing this project," Kimble said, and he asked the council to "carefully review our comments and objections before you enter into any type of development agreement regarding this project."

Kimble also said Essex Court reviewed meeting minutes from a January 21 workshop that indicated the property owner presented a modified building plan and intended to enter into a development agreement with the council; he added that, in his view, the new footprint resembled a building previously presented May 7, 2024, when the council voted not to approve a zoning change to allow construction. He said Essex Court had concurrence from David McBride (Sovereign Financial) and Kathy Truffle (Fair Meadows).

No formal rezoning vote or development agreement was on the March 4 council agenda; staff later said the community development director would follow up with Mr. Kimble to explain the current process and next steps. The council did not take action at the meeting on the project; the comment was entered into the public record and the council noted the petition and neighborhood concerns for future consideration.