Midvale planning commission approves 224-unit townhome project near Union Station

The Midvale Planning Commission on Jan. 22 approved a conditional use permit for a 224-unit townhome development at 7309 South 180 West, a parcel next to the Midvale Ford/Union Station transit stop.

The commission approved the permit by roll call, finding the proposal met the requirements in the staff report. Commissioners voted unanimously to approve the conditional use permit, which staff said complies with the city—s transit oriented development (TOD) standards.

Planning staff introduced the project as a 224-unit, three-story townhome rental development on the former behavioral hospital property near 7200 South. Liz, planning staff, told the commission the proposal met the city—s conditional-use standards and included more than the required parking. Liz read a written comment submitted before the hearing from Loreen Butler opposing the project, including her statement that "this project will go through no matter what the residents wish because government says otherwise. Heaven help us for wanting to retain our small town city."

Applicant Joshua Smith, representing Urban Alfondre and a partnering firm, Acilia Investments, described the project as rental townhomes…