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Developers present six-story City Center redevelopment at first reading amid height concerns
Summary
A first reading for ZM‑25‑003 presented a six‑story mixed‑use plan at 3232 S Highland Drive (retail, about 25 condominiums, ~108‑room hotel). Staff recommended consideration; community councils recommended denial on height, while the Planning Commission recommended approval.
Planner Brad Sanderson presented ZM‑25‑003, a rezone request and development agreement for roughly 1.2 acres at 3232 S Highland Drive, proposing a six-story mixed-use project with approximately 12,000 square feet of retail, about 25 condominiums, a hotel with roughly 108 rooms and concealed structured parking.
Sanderson said the proposal aligns with the City Center Master Plan and includes rooftop amenities and pedestrian-oriented design changes made after public outreach. The application requests an exception to step-back requirements along Highland Drive due to site constraints and integrated parking. Sanderson reported that community councils uniformly recommended denial—largely citing height concerns—while the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval.
Council Member Thom DeSirant and staff discussed parking signage for large Millcreek Common events and whether dedicated spaces could be provided to nearby businesses. No vote was taken; the item was presented for first reading and will return for additional administrative review and potential future council consideration.
