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Commission recommends rezoning four State Street parcels to higher-density overlay
Summary
The Planning & Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend that City Council rezone four parcels near State Street (approximately 3.46 acres) from Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) to Transit-Oriented Development Overlay (TODO), allowing greater height and density (up to 85 units/acre).
The Midvale City Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously voted May 13 to recommend that City Council rezone four parcels—52, 30 and 24 W. Center St. and 7710 S. State St.—from Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) to the Transit-Oriented Development Overlay (TODO) zone. The parcels total roughly 3.46 acres and the recommendation was made consistent with findings in the staff report.
Staff told commissioners the rezone meets Midvale City Code criteria because the surrounding area has experienced redevelopment and increased intensity of use, making it appropriate to recognize and encourage continued change. Senior Planner Elizabeth Arnold noted the overlay allows greater density and taller, mixed-use buildings; the TOD zone permits up to 25 units per acre, while the TODO overlay allows up to 85 units per acre. The staff report tied the request to the Middle State Street Opportunity Area goals in the Midvale General Plan, including concentrating mixed-use development near transit nodes and leveraging transportation infrastructure.
Applicant Allen Argyle, representing JDH Development, addressed the commission and the public. A private commenter, Jim Abraham, asked about current ownership and future development; Chair Michael Edwards clarified that the commission’s action was limited to the rezoning recommendation and did not approve any specific development proposal.
Commissioners asked technical questions about parking and how parking requirements are calculated. Staff and the Planning Director clarified that parking requirements are based on net leasable area and that any future development would be reviewed against the zoning and building regulations in effect at the time of application.
Commissioner Candice Erickson moved to forward the rezone request to City Council with a recommendation of approval; Vice Chair Shane Liedtke seconded. The motion carried unanimously (6–0). The Planning Commission’s recommendation will be transmitted to City Council for final action.
