INTRODUCTION As part of the Interstate-15 North Recon- land uses in the Rose Park Neighborhood. struction project (tentatively proposed to begin in 2008) the existing partial interchanges PURPOSE he Rose Park Neighborhood is at 1000 North and 2300 North will be elimi- located in the Northwest Commu- nated and a new interchange at 1800 North will be constructed. The changes in traffic nity of Salt Lake City. Rose Park he purpose of the Rose Park Small patterns and the opportunities the new inter- is generally located between 600 Area Plan is to evaluate impacts to T change will pose will affect existing and future North and the north City limits and between the neighborhood resulting from Interstate-15 and Redwood Road. The study the proposed freeway interchange area of this plan focuses on two areas of Rose T modifications; provide policies to help revi- Park: the Neighborhood Commercial study talize the Neighborhood Commercial area and area; a shopping area at the intersection of encourage commercial uses to service the 900 West and 1000 North and the Northern needs of the residents; improve the appear- study area located north of the Rose Park ance of the area; improve the gateway into the Golf Course /Rosewood Park (approximately area and provide land use policy guidelines 1400 North) and the southern Davis County for future development. boundary and between Interstate-15 and In- terstate-215. The western portion of the northern study area is currently under the jurisdiction of Salt Lake County.

11 THE NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL STUDY AREA

he Rose Park Neighborhood is a one entity with the remaining acreage pub- post World War II development licly owned. The property along 1000 with families residing in the first North consists of mainly small commercial phase of the subdivision since businesses with low and moderate density T residential development along Victoria Way 1949. In its original development, nearly all of the new Rose Park homeowners were and 1100 North. veterans. As part of the development of this neighborhood, small commercial nodes, Existing attitudes / such as the one located near the intersection perceptions of 900 West 1000 North, were developed to In 1999, a survey of Rose Park resi- Streetscape of 900 West at 800 North service the needs of the residents. The origi- dents was conducted regarding the attitudes nal commercial uses included grocery stores, The study area consists of approximately and perceptions toward the Neighborhood a pet store, laundromat, service station and seven acres of commercially zoned proper- Commercial study area. The survey was restaurants. Over time, with a greater choice ties. All of the commercial land uses are conducted in two phases. University of of other commercial service areas, the com- currently zoned Community Business Utah students, who canvassed the area im- mercial uses have changed. Many of these (CB) except for the Corner Mart and Rose mediately adjacent to the commercial land uses are not attractive to area residents be- Park Launderette, located on 1000 North uses, conducted the first phase in the Spring cause they either do not provide the types west of Victoria Way, which are currently of 1999. The respondents were mainly of commercial services the residents of Rose zoned Neighborhood Commercial (CN). newer residents of Rose Park living in both Park desire or the residents do not find the Approximately 2.36 acres of commercially single-family and multi-family residential physical conditions aesthetically pleasing. zoned property is either vacant or underu- structures. Planning Staff conducted the tilized. This acreage includes vacant prop- second phase of the survey in the autumn of erty north of the non-conforming Regal Inn Future Envisioned 1999. These respondents were mainly long- motel, an overabundance of surface parking Neighborhood commercial centers are term Rose Park residents. lots on 900 West and vacant property east important to the stability and quality of life One of the most often heard complaints, of the Quality Quick Stop and Joe’s of area residents. Ideally this neighborhood voiced by residents of Rose Park and the Smoke Shop. Overall redevelopment, or commercial area will become a focal point greater Northwest Community, is the lack infill development can help improve the for the neighborhood. It will become a loca- of commercial development available to streetscape which in turn provides a better tion where youth and adults interact with serve the needs of area residents. Over half pedestrian environment and vibrant neigh- one another in a positive setting and where of the survey respondents do not believe borhood commercial center. Although area people of various cultures can get ac- the local retailers and service providers meet residents have clamored for more commer- quainted. This neighborhood commercial the needs of the community. Although the cial uses to serve their desires, developers node will provide a gathering place for subject area is intended as a small neighbor- do not believe the market would support friends and neighbors to meet and for resi- hood oriented commercial area, it appears as additional types of commercial develop- dents to meet each other. With the contin- though the types of retail and services of- ment in this area. When approached, many ual change in the demographics of Rose fered there do not attract patronage from business owners and developers state that Park, this neighborhood-gathering place will local residents. This is demonstrated by the the risk of investing in this area is too high. provide an area where positive interaction fact that approximately seventy-percent of takes place between individuals of different survey respondents rarely patronize these Attracting Desired Businesses backgrounds. With the right types of businesses. Respondents to the survey indicate the change, this area will provide the social an- Most respondents indicated that the highest desires for new retail include cloth- chor for neighborhood activity. The neigh- lack of desired businesses and the appear- ing, hardware, craft stores and restaurants. borhood commercial node will also be an ance of the area were main reasons they do The greatest potential for the development attractive, aesthetically pleasing area that not patronize these businesses. To a lesser of new businesses in the Neighborhood contributes architecturally to the historic degree the perception of crime and language Commercial study area is the commercial building patterns of the traditional Rose barriers influence their decisions to shop properties along 900 West where vacant / Park neighborhood and provides a quality outside the community. underutilized land exists and the majority entry into the neighborhood. of the property is owned by one entity. Acreage and Description Commercial Land Uses The property owner has stated that rede- The majority of the commercial land The Neighborhood Commercial study velopment of the property will occur when uses in the study area were built beginning area consists of approximately 9.7 acres of it can be demonstrated that the market for in the late 1950s with several constructed in property. Approximately four acres is redevelopment of the property exists. the mid 1970s. As access to larger commer- located along 900 West and five acres is Redevelopment of the motel site, abutting cial areas has improved and the demograph- located along 1000 North. Of the property vacant properties to the north and non- complying residential uses is also desirable,

2 M arket Study. Commercial ventures base information typically used by com- location of new businesses on market stud- panies when they look at relocating. ies to determine where the most profitable Traditional sources locations exist. In most instances, compa- of business data are not well suited to nies locate where they are guaranteed a large measure the special features of the residential base that oftentimes equates to a urban and inner-city markets. For guaranteed radius of residential develop- decades retailers have focused on ment. A typical neighborhood market area suburban markets which has led to ranges from a 0.5 to 1.5 mile radius. Since cities facing a large retail gap because the commercial land uses in the Neighbor- they fail to capture a significant por- hood Commercial study area border the in- tion of their residents’ buying power. terstate and major industrial land uses to the Most market studies use two east, the radius of residential development is data sources to determine the market: limited. However, the overall lack of com- the Census and Consumer Expendi- mercial land uses in the Northwest Commu- ture Survey information. These nity may increase the potential customer types of market studies provide a base outside the typical radius. It is very better indication of suburban markets likely that residents throughout the North- than urban markets. The lack of sta- west Community will patronize what they tistics designed to capture the true determine to be desired businesses at this potential of inner-city markets can neighborhood commercial area. discourage investments in those mar- kets. New market studies which are specifi- those who served in all wars and conflicts, New Markets Initiative. cally tailored to accurately show the avail- located near the intersection of 900 West Various studies, including a study by able purchasing power of individual neigh- and 1000 North. There are also plans to the Department of Housing and Urban borhoods, can help encourage new develop- install an entry sign near this location. Development, (HUD), tout the untapped ment in these urban areas. A market study, However, these efforts alone are not enough retail purchasing power of neighborhoods, which accurately reflects the true market to improve the appearance of the area. such as Rose Park, that are severely under- potential for the area, along with the City’s The area lacks a cohesive design which served by retailers. Due to a lack of retail small business loans or other incentives, is apparent through various patterns of goods and services, many residents in Rose could be used to persuade developers to in- landscaping and signage. In addition, prop- Park and the greater Northwest Community vest in desirable commercial ventures in this erty owners should increase the general shop outside the neighborhood and City area. maintenance of structures and improve land- because retail services are more accessible to Action Items scaping. The development of new uses on the north in Davis County or southwest in · Hire a consultant to conduct a market existing vacant or underutilized properties West Valley City. This “outshopping” is study, using statistics that are accurate can eliminate gaps which will lead to a more such a trend across the country that the measures of the Rose Park Neighbor- uniform streetscape. Furthermore, formal- Federal Government has developed the New hood retail buying power, to encourage izing design standards for the area will help Markets Initiative to try and address the retailers to invest in the redevelopment create an attractive, cohesive connection problem. of the commercial properties in the between all of the businesses which in turn The purpose of the New Markets Initia- study area. will establish an inviting environment to tive is to make retailers and developers · Investigate federal programs, including entice more patrons to the businesses. aware of the huge untapped and underserved those associated with the New Markets Streetscape Through design elements, a markets of inner cities and especially low-to Initiative, to obtain financing to help streetscape should unify a district and por- moderate-income neighborhoods. The New attract commercial development to the tray an identity. Creating elements in the Markets Initiative is based on the premise Rose Park Neighborhood. streetscape which are unique to the area can that America’s inner-city neighborhoods are help create a cohesive identity for the area. undiscovered territories for many busi- Area Appearance In a neighborhood shopping area, the area nesses. Regardless of income level, people An area’s characteristics not only give it should be designed to create an identity that need to purchase certain items. If stores are a sense of identity, but also provide a sense is inviting to shoppers and residents. It not selling these things nearby, or if the of order and organization. Open space, cir- should be aesthetically pleasing and indicate close-in stores sell low-quality goods at high culation networks, street design, public that it is a special part of the neighborhood. prices, most people will go where the selec- spaces, the character of landscaping, lighting, Various elements of the streetscape that can tions are wider and bargains are better (out- paving and the location and architecture of help create this identity include uniform shopping). Good shopping availability is the buildings all contribute to an area’s spe- signage, landscaping and street trees, unique part of what defines a good urban neighbor- cial identity. Much of the criticism of the street and pedestrian oriented lighting, street hood. Emphasis by the private sector to Neighborhood Commercial study area stems furniture (such as trash receptacles, plant- service these underserved retail areas can from the appearance and lack of identity of ers, bike racks and bus stop benches), spe- help meet the needs of the residents, pro- the commercial land uses. This area is an cial paving patterns for sidewalks and cross-

3 this neighborhood commercial area, the pro- ral surveillance. The installation of a com- hibition or mitigation of impacts from obtru- munity kiosk or bulletin board in the com- sive elements such as cellular towers and mercial area would provide the opportu- utility boxes is also recommended. nity to post notices without creating a clut- tered, unattractive appearance or negatively Policy impacting the natural surveillance of busi- · Ensure negative impacts from utilities, nesses. Business owners who display fly- such as cellular towers and mechanical ers inside their businesses should display equipment are mitigated. them someplace other than on the win- dows. Awnings provide signage area and enhance Action Item Awnings Awnings are an appropriate · Work with business owners to develop type of signage in a neighborhood shop- Landscaping Landscaping is intended to a unique thematic design for the overall ping center. A unique awning design for foster aesthetically pleasing development appearance of this neighborhood com- the entire commercial node can help cre- which protects and preserves the appear- mercial area. ate a sense of building continuity. Awn- ance and character of the community. ings should be compatible with the char- Landscaping is also useful in minimizing Signage Signs play an important regula- acter of the building and should be used harmful impacts of noise, dust and other tory and informational role for businesses. to provide a space for signage as well as debris, motor vehicle headlight glare and Although business operators have the oppor- function as a protection for pedestrians other objectionable activities or impacts. It tunity to display signs to advertise their from inclement weather. From an archi- can also be used for buffering dissimilar business, the signs should be appropriate and tectural and functional standpoint, awn- land uses, softening harsh blank walls, nar- complementary to the surrounding residences ings should be placed over the entry- rowing the visual width of streets to calm and contribute to the area’s identity. The- ways into buildings. Larger continuous traffic and expanding the urban forest. matic signage guidelines can help promote the awnings, which cover several store- Landscaping can create a more inviting en- identity of the area. fronts, are also appropriate. Due to the vironment by blocking wind, providing The types of existing signage in this area neighborhood setting, signage on awnings shade and creating visual interest. A great include pole signs, flat signs, awnings, win- should be limited to a neighborhood deal of the City’s development character is dow signs, roof signs and banners. In addi- scale. derived from landscaping. tion, a large percentage of windows are cov- Policy Most of the subject properties have ered with signs, flyers and painted pictures. · Limit pole signs to shopping centers small amounts of landscaping. Oftentimes, Although signs are intended to advertise mer- on a minimum of one acre of property. business owners try to minimize landscap- chandise, various types and large quantities · Gradually replace existing pole and ing, especially trees, because they believe it of signage are unattractive and inappropriate roof signs with more appropriate blocks the view of the business from the in a neighborhood setting. This detracts from neighborhood scale signage. street. In other instances, landscaping has the appearance of the whole area which in · Encourage monument and awning been used to block window areas, based on turn, decreases the desire of customers to signs. a belief this will increase security to the patronize the establishments. · Provide a community bulletin board or business. Trees and other types of land- Window Signs. In the CB and CN zon- kiosk for the placement of community scaping can be selected to make the area ing districts, window signs are limited to flyers and notices. more appealing while not blocking the com- twenty-five percent (25%) of the window. · Ensure signage is compatible in scale mercial view. In actuality, mature, well In the study area, several of the existing busi- type and materials with the surround- maintained landscaping, planted in appro- nesses have excessive window signage. Not ing neighborhood. priate areas, improves the attractiveness of only is this unattractive, but covering win- Action Items a business which in turn can increase pa- dows with signage or paintings can also in- · Aggressively enforce signage regula- tronage. In some parts of this commercial crease the potential for crime. The Police tions to ensure compliance with exist- area, the amount of land available for land- Department has noted the cluttered shop ing sign regulations. windows reduce the amount of natural sur- scaping is minimal. However, landscaping veillance into and out of businesses which goals can still be achieved through such makes it more difficult for the police and mechanisms as planter boxes, hanging mobile crime watch groups to survey what is plants and tree wells. happening inside the businesses. Cluttered Parkstrip. The landscaped areas be- tween the sidewalk and the roadway, have windows and doors can also leave shopkeep- ers and patrons more vulnerable to surprise many functions. They add to the urban attacks from both inside and outside the forest, increase the streetscape continuity business. Furthermore, uncluttered win- and provide a buffer between pedestrians dows, which allow visibility into the estab- and vehicular traffic. The parkstrip plays a lishment, help entice patrons into the store. major role in the development continuity between various buildings along the street Windows covered with signage and also strengthens neighborhood identity.

4 p arkstrips are maintained can greatly im- · Require new development to provide a pact the appearance of the area. Abutting landscape buffer between residential property owners are responsible for the and non-residential land uses. maintenance of the parkstrips. Although · Incorporate Crime Prevention Through the landscaping in the parkstrips along 900 Environmental Design methods in the

West and along 1000 North is generally placement of sound attenuation walls. 15 well maintained adjacent to residential land - uses, the maintenance of parkstrips abut- Action Items

ting the commercial land uses needs im- · Plant street trees to promote the conti- Interstate nuity of the streetscape. · Establish landscape buffers along the Proposed freeway to improve the quality of Sound open space and visual image of the area. 1000 North · Place landscaping adjacent to sound

attenuation walls to decrease the po- tential for graffiti.

Street Lights Street lighting plays a 900 West very important role in the function and Parkstrip on 900 West aesthetics of the streetscape. A unique pedestrian oriented street lighting system Freeway Landscaping Most of the commer- can help tie the commercial properties cial land uses in the study area are adjacent together as well as provide a sense of Proposed location of sound walls to Interstate-15. In response to requests security for pedestrians and other pa- by Rose Park residents, the Utah Depart- trons of businesses. Adequate lighting desirability of the commercial center. ment of Transportation is considering in- also helps with the surveillance of the There are approximately 1.13 acres of land stalling sound attenuation walls along the area to promote appropriate activities north of the “Granger Building” (the build- freeway adjacent to both the residential and and discourage undesirable behaviors. ing which houses Hector’s Baby Shop, commercial land uses. However, the placement of lighting Panaderia Daniel, Tacos Daniel and the 99 Sound walls are appropriate where the should be done in a way which does not Cent Store) that should be redeveloped. freeway abuts residential land uses. negatively impact abutting residential This includes the nonconforming motel use However, the walls can be an attractive land uses. and adjacent vacant land. In addition, the nuisance for graffiti and can block the non-complying residential land uses, which visibility of businesses. In addition, the Policy make up approximately 1.43 acres of land, placement of sound walls, especially where · Require lighting fixtures and light inten- could also be redeveloped for mixed use. they overlap, can provide a “dead space” sities to be compatible with abutting Improvements to access and rezoning the where undesirable activities are prone to residential land uses. properties for low/medium density mixed occur. Landscaping adjacent to the sound · Develop lighting fixture standards that use, may provide the incentives property walls provides a more attractive setting complement the area and the neighbor- owners require before they are willing to than placement of the sound walls alone. In hood through ornamental lights and invest in the expansion of the uses of exist- addition, landscaping will help decrease the underground power. ing Granger Building businesses or to de- potential for vandalism to the walls. · Increase the illumination standard in velop new compatible mixed uses on the Incorporating crime prevention tools in the the area to provide additional safety block. Along 900 West, 1.8 acres of land design and placement of sound walls can and to create safe walking and bicycling is considered vacant or underutilized. help minimize negative impacts and routes. Although minor changes and infill discourage undesirable activities. development can occur in this area, overall

Action Items redevelopment may lead to a more vibrant Policy · Apply for Capital Improvement Proj- commercial area. This reinvestment may, ect, Special Improvement District or in turn, spread through the commercial · Encourage property owners to fully other types of funding to help pay for area, improving it in terms of appearance landscape and maintain the park strip. the development of an overall lighting as well as providing businesses and · Require parking lot landscaping for plan and the placement of lighting fix- services that are desired by area residents. new development. tures for the study area. Since the properties along 900 West are · Use landscaping to screen unsightly mainly owned by one property owner, and offensive uses such as parking Redevelopment of Underutilized Proper- overall redevelopment of this area may be lots, garbage containers, cellular towers ties. The existence of vacant or underutil- likely once the property owner is and utility equipment. ized properties breaks up the continuity of convinced that redevelopment of the · Use landscaping along walkways to

5 The Regal Inn motel, · Design and orient buildings to be pe- built in 1973, is a non- destrian friendly. conforming commercial · Provide public amenities such as seat- use in the Community ing, plazas, outdoor dining, and bicycle Business zoning district. parking. The poor access to the property hinders the Action Item opportunity for redevel- · Develop an overall thematic design for opment of the motel and the area by working with the business vacant parcels. Reconfig- owners to create design standards for uring the on and off-ramp the Neighborhood Commercial study roadways at 900 West area which will be implemented as and 1000 North along physical changes to the area occur. with rezoning the prop- erties on the block to a General Maintenance and Improvement low-medium density The cost for general maintenance and im- mixed use may encourage provements is the responsibility of individ- the redevelopment of the ual property owners. However, incentives motel property and va- are available to property and business own- cant parcels to the north. ers to help defray the cost of improvement and to improve the overall prosperity of Action Item their enterprises. The City offers various · Encourage UDOT to types of low interest loans for façade reno- reconfigure the roadway vation, remodeling and expansion. In addi- north of 1000 North once tion, the federal government offers free the on and off ramps to workshops and advice to small business Conceptual Idea for Interstate-15 are elimi- and minority business owners to help make Redevelopment of nated to allow for better their enterprises more successful. In addi- access and frontage of the tion to private investment, public funds, properties on 900 West such as Capital Improvement Project funds, potential for this area. Although the com- and to encourage redevelopment of the can be used for infrastructure improve- mercial zoning districts allow for a mix of commercial area. ments such as pedestrian circulation im- commercial and residential land uses, actu- · Develop a new low-medium density provements, street lighting, open space and ally encouraging low/ medium density mixed-use zone for the neighborhood street trees. mixed use may provide the economic in- commercial node. Action Item centive for property owners to redevelop · Request CIP funds for infrastructure these non-conforming, underutilized or Architectural Compatibility New devel- improvements. vacant properties. Mixed-use develop- opment should be architecturally compatible · Encourage property owners to take ment would also help provide natural sur- with other structures in the neighborhood advantage of the City’s façade renova- veillance of commercial uses after business commercial center. The building design, tion program and small business low- hours and help activate the commercial including height, mass, scale, color, detail interest loan programs. area to attract area residents. and materials, should be responsive to the · Encourage business owners to partici- 900 West north of 1000 North district character and neighboring buildings pate in the Federal Small Business With the proposed reconstruction of In- and should be oriented to create a pedestrian Administration’s Senior Corps of Re- terstate-15 and the elimination of the par- friendly environment. One of the architec- tired Executives (SCORE) program for tial interchange at 900 West 1000 North, tural characteristics of Rose Park is the dark advise on how to more effectively there may be an opportunity for improv- red/brown brick used on a majority of the manage their businesses. ing access to the properties along 900 original residential structures. New con- West, north of 1000 North. The current struction should include elements of this UDOT plans for the reconstruction of building material. Interstate-15 identify eliminating the exist- Policy ing southbound on and off-ramps. The · Building design, color, shape and size northbound on-ramp will be retained for should be compatible with the color, access to the Warm Springs frontage road, shape and size of buildings in the sur- east of the freeway. As part of the proc- rounding area including the use of tradi- ess, the roadway of the on and off ramps tional “Rose Park Brick” as part of the could be reconfigured to provide better façade of new structures. access to the businesses along 900 West · Encourage building designs that are The Regal Inn is a non-conforming use.

6 Perception of Crime ment decreases the number of desir- Table 2 According to the survey information, able users to the area, which in turn, Racial Makeup of Rose Park many respondents stated they do not fre- can increase the number of undesir- Year Total White (not Black or Other Percentage of quent the businesses near 900 West and able users who are attracted by the Population Hispanic or African Races or White (not Latino) American Ethnic Hispanic or 1000 North because they perceive the area vulnerability of the area. Popula- Latino) to other as a high crime area. Although business Crime Prevention. The use of Crime tions ethnic popula- owners have worked with the Police De- Prevention Through Environmental 1960 10,893, 10,799 11 83 99% partment over the last several years to Design (CPTED) techniques can lessen crime, the types of changes made by help decrease the amount of crime in 1970 10,884 10,343 94 447 95% owners have not created a feeling of safety an area by manipulating the physical for area residents. environment to a degree which will According to the Salt Lake City Police be attractive to desirable users and 1980 9,784 8,244 136 1,404 84% Department, between 1997 and 1999 there create an uncomfortable environ- were 302 crimes in the commercial area ment for undesirable users and in- 1990 9,630 7,628 206 1,796 79% including crimes to persons and property truders. The Police Department crimes. For the purpose of this plan, offers free CPTED analysis of own- 2000 10,361 5,676 211 4,474 55% crimes to persons include robbery, rape, ers’ properties and businesses. murder, aggravated assault, drugs, sex Once the analysis is complete, the The categories in this table were chosen to compare 1960 Census data, which had limited categories, with more current Census data. The titles are taken from the 2000 Census data. The purpose of this table is to identify the trend of a more ethnically diverse crimes and other public order crimes. Prop- Crime Prevention Bureau of the neighborhood between 1960 and 2000. Specific Census information can be obtained from the US Census Bureau. erty crimes include shoplifting/larceny, Police Department develops a burglary and property damage. The crimes CPTED program for the property owner. Business owners who take advantage minority owned. Although several of Table 1 of the free CPTED analysis of their these businesses cater to specialty or niche Crime Statistics of properties and make the recom- markets, small changes may increase pa- Neighborhood Shopping Centers mended changes are likely to experi- tronage by local residents. 900 W 1450 W 500 N 700 N 900 E 1500 E ence a decrease in crime that in turn Language barriers are one issue identi- 1000 N 1000 N Oakley Redwood 900 S 1500 S may increase the number of new pa- fied by survey respondents as being a rea- trons to the businesses. The use of son they do not patronize the busi- nesses. This issue can be solved by busi- Property 132 80 95 177 325 102 CPTED techniques coupled with the Crimes continued highly active Rose Park ness owners’ use of bilingual signage and bilingual employees. Education of busi- Crimes to 171 81 158 230 234 43 Mobile Neighborhood Watch pro- Persons gram and ongoing police patrols can ness owners regarding the regulations of help make a positive change to this the City and community customs and Total Num- 303 161 253 407 559 145 standards can also be an effective way of ber of area. Crimes promoting positive changes in the area. A Policy better understanding and appreciation of Percentage 56% 50% 62% 57% 42% 30% cultural differences by area residents can of crimes · Encourage property owners to that were also help build a strong, cohesive and di- crimes to incorporate CPTED techniques in the physical layout of their busi- verse community. to persons tend to be the types of crimes nesses. Policy that create a public perception that an area · Support programs such as Mobile is unsafe. Neighborhood Watch in the Rose Park · Support community activities which Table 1 identifies the number of crimes Neighborhood. educate individuals about cultural to persons and property crimes in various differences and teach acceptance. neighborhood commercial centers in the Community Building City between 1997 and 1999. The com- Although original residents of Rose Action Items mercial areas identified were chosen because Park were a homogeneous group, there has · Encourage business owners to in- they are either located in the Northwest been an increase in the diversity of resi- crease the use of bilingual languages in Community or are perceived as being a dents over the past several years. Where their businesses. neighborhood amenity. Based on the over- veterans of World War II and their families · Increase business owners’ awareness all number of crimes in the selected areas, once made up the majority of the popula- of City regulations. the crimes in the Northwest Community tion, today the population of Rose Park are not necessarily higher than those in the includes residents from many income levels, other areas. However, the percentage of cultures and religious backgrounds. Area crimes to persons is higher in the North- schools strive to teach students whose pri- west Community than in the other areas. marily language is not English and many Crimes to persons accounted for at least different religious denominations are repre- fifty-percent of the total number of crimes sented in the neighborhood. As the table

7 Public Property to address neighborhood needs, will help Action Item increase open space for the neighborhood, The Park and Ride lot on 900 West just · Complete the transfer of the Park and provide a gathering space for area residents south of 1000 North was developed in Ride lot from UDOT to Salt Lake and provide an aesthetic gateway entrance 1990. The thirty-one-stall lot mainly City. into the neighborhood. serves employees of Hill Air Force Base and is rarely full. The property is currently Policy owned by UDOT although they have · If it is determined that the Park and agreed to transfer the property to Salt Lake Ride lot is no longer necessary at this City. The negotiated agreement states the location, the property should be com- City can obtain the property if it agrees to bined with the southbound on-ramp keep it for public uses. Because the loca- property and developed for usable tion of the park and ride lot was based on public open space. the location of the adjacent partial inter- · If the Park and Ride lot is retained, the change, relocation of the lot may be appro- access points should be redesigned to priate when the new interchange is built. If be compatible with the new intersec- this occurs, the park and ride property, tion layout. along with property where the existing · If it is found that public use for the southbound on-ramp is located, should be 900 West 1000 North Park & Ride lot park and ride property is not appro-

Residential Land Uses Creating a new low/medium density mixed use zoning district for this block, as Most of the residential land uses lo- well as all the commercially zoned cated on Victoria Way and 1100 North properties in the commercial node, would were built in the1960s. Residential rein- help entice the redevelopment of the non- vestment has occurred on a small scale with conforming uses and non-complying lots a new single family home on 1100 North in while maintaining a residential presence. 1997 and the renovation of a single-family These additional residential uses could home and the construction of a new duplex provide natural surveillance of the on Victoria Way in 1998. commercial uses and a population base to There are five single-family homes, one support the businesses. While the new duplex, two triplexes and three fourplexes Utah Mill & Machine on Victoria Way mixed-use zone should encourage a mix of in the Neighborhood Commercial study commercial and residential land uses, the area. Overall, the residentially zoned use conflicts between this industrial use residential mix should not be forced. In property includes approximately 2.12 acres and residential development, the cost of addition, redevelopment of the commercial with thirty-one dwelling units. This relocation is high. The relocation of the properties for low-medium density mixed- equates to a density of approximately 14.5 company would require disassembling the use development should take a dwelling units per acre. The existing zoning equipment which would take approxi- comprehensive approach considering the is RMF-35 on the east side of Victoria Way mately four months to accomplish. The entire block and be designed as small scale, and R-1/5000 on the west side of Victoria existing zoning of the manufacturing use is neighborhood and pedestrian oriented. The Way. All of the single-family dwellings and R-1/5,000. Under the R-1/5,000 zoning structures should be oriented to 900 West the duplex are complying in terms of lot regulations, a planned development of ap- or 1000 North and not to Victoria Way a size and width to existing zoning proximately four single-family units could local residential street. Special design regulations. However, the triplexes and possibly be developed on the property. considerations should be taken to provide fourplexes do not comply with existing The City should work with the non- an appropriate interface with Victoria Way, RMF-35 lot requirements. This has conforming machine shop to encourage including orientation of the mixed-use resulted in residential land uses that do not relocation and redevelopment of the prop- structures, circulation patterns and access comply with minimum setback regulations erty for single-family residential land uses. to the mixed-use development, to protect and have limited amounts of open space As with all rental units, management is the low-density residential land uses to the key in trying to assure a quality living envi- west and north. ronment. Better maintained units, with The existing land uses on the west side adequate parking and safety measures can of Victoria Way conform to the existing help improve the living conditions for the single-family residential zoning except for residents. Education of landlords and ten- the non-conforming manufacturing use. ants regarding their rights and responsibili- The Utah Machine and Mill industrial use ties can help improve the residential living was built in 1954 and was operational prior environment. to residential development on the north side Residential dwellings along 1100 North of 1000 North. The company makes grain-

8 Policy · Ensure new commercial or mixed use development on the block located at the northwest corner of 900 West and 1000 North is designed in a compre- hensive manner taking into considera- tion the entire block and is designed as small scale, neighborhood and pedes- trian oriented, is oriented to 900 West or 1000 North and provides an appro- priate interface with Victoria Way and the low-density residential land uses to the west and north.

· Support the installation of sound at- tenuation walls along Interstate-15 adjacent to residential land uses. · Encourage the relocation of Utah Ma- chine and Mill Supply business and development of new low-density resi- dential land uses in its place.

Action Item · Create a new low-medium density mixed-use zoning classification for the properties on the east side of Victoria Way and south side of 1100 North, east of Victoria Way and all of the existing commercially zoned proper- Conceptual drawing of circulation from proposed 1800 North interchange ties in the Neighborhood Commercial study area. southbound to westbound movement did cutting through the Rose Park · Increase enforcement of the residential not previously exist. The proposed 1800 Neighborhood. The portion of 900 West properties to ensure compliance with North interchange will provide for higher south of 1000 North will also carry more existing regulations in terms of health, design speeds on the ramps and more direct traffic. safety and zoning codes. access to areas both east and west of Inter- To utilize the land vacated by the for- · Encourage landlords and tenants to state-15. The proposed timeframe of 2008 mer southbound off-ramp from Interstate- comply with tenant landlord laws. to begin the reconstruction process allows 15, 900 West should be extended north- the City adequate time to deal with the ward into the existing bridge which will Circulation impacts associated with the proposed connect to the Warm Springs frontage road. This re-alignment will provide better eco- changes to the Interstate including making nomic development opportunities for busi- Interstate-15 Reconstruction existing businesses more reliable on neigh- nesses accessed along 900 West since the The Interstate-15 North Corridor Envi- borhood patronage. traffic will be traveling at slower speeds ronmental Impact Statement includes a pro- and will be local in nature. The improved posal to eliminate the 900 West and 1000 Impacts of closing 900 West/1000 North on access may also help encourage the rede- North directional ramps while maintaining and off-ramps On and off-ramps to and velopment of non-conforming uses, non- the existing bridge to provide access to the from the north have existed at this location Warm Springs frontage road on the east side since the freeway was completed in 1957. of the freeway. This frontage road will The southbound on-ramp was constructed provide access to the proposed interchange in the early 1980s as an access to the free- at 1800 North. The existing configuration way during the rehabilitation of the 600 of the southbound off-ramp at 900 West North viaduct. When UDOT closes the and northbound and southbound on-ramps ramps at 900 West/1000 North, changes in at 1000 North does not allow for full inter- the circulation patterns in the vicinity will change movements. The completion of the result in more residential traffic going south 600 North interchange makes the 900 West to the 600 North Interchange, especially 1000 North ramps unnecessary and unsafe along 900 West. With the elimination of direct freeway access from 1000 North, for merging vehicles due to the ramp spac- Existing on and off-ramps at ing were this partial interchange to remain. those residents wishing to use Interstate-15

9 Neighborhood Orientation walking distance across the street. They curb cuts should be reduced to decrease the Neighborhood commercial centers are also allow pedestrians to venture safely into likelihood of vehicle collisions and pedes- those areas where products and services are the street space, where they can better see trian/vehicle conflicts. Businesses should provided mainly for area residents. Due to oncoming traffic before crossing. Bulb outs also be encouraged to share parking and the lack of commercial services in the help differentiate on-street parking from allow crossover access between businesses. Northwest area and the fact that existing travel lanes. The crosswalks should be Public Transportation Rose Park has a businesses in the Neighborhood Commer- clearly defined with striping, lighting and high rate of public transportation ridership. cial study area serve specialized markets, signage. This is especially true for the There are two bus stops in the Neighbor- many patrons drive to the area. Therefore, crosswalk on 900 West at 900 North that is hood Commercial study area. The out- while adequate parking and circulation a designated school crossing. In addition, bound bus stop is located on the north side needs must be addressed to accommodate the signal at 900 West 1000 North should be of 1000 North adjacent to the 99 Cent Store vehicles, the neighborhood orientation of programmed to allow adequate time for pe- parking lot. The inbound bus is located on the shopping area should also accommodate destrians to cross the street. the west side of 900 West at approximately pedestrian and bicycle access. Other recommended pedestrian oriented 900 North. These stops should include Pedestrian Orientation The existing improvements include the installation of benches and hardsurfacing to provide a com- businesses do not readily accommodate pedestrian oriented lighting and the elimina- fortable waiting area for bus riders. In addi- pedestrians. Most of the buildings are set tion of unnecessary curb cuts. The elimina- tion, the bus stops should be well lit to pro- back from the street with parking in the tion of unnecessary curb cuts is important vide a safe environment for people waiting front. These properties also have multiple because it decreases the number of chances to board the bus. drive approaches and have minimal side- that pedestrians will encounter moving vehi- walk widths. Access between the two por- cles. In addition, new construction should Bike routes/paths in study area tions of the commercial area is difficult due be designed to accommodate pedestrians 1000 North Bicycle route improve- to the high speed and volume of traffic en- including promoting the location of new ments should be made to various locations tering and existing the interstate at the inter- commercial buildings near the public side- in the study area. Improvements for bicycle section of 900 West 1000 North. Pedes- walk. Furthermore, the internal circulation travel should be made to 1000 North, a 100- trian oriented amenities can increase the of a site must be designed to accommodate foot wide right-of-way with excessive width pedestrians’ feeling of safety. The safer safe access for pedestrians from the side- which not only encourages high travel pedestrians feel on the street, the more walk to the business. speeds but also confuses drivers in ac- likely they are to access the businesses by Traffic Calming Traffic calming is a knowledging driving lanes. Not only would foot. technique to change the design and role of a bikeway on 1000 North accommodate Crosswalks One way of improving streets to serve a broad range of transporta- recreational enthusiasts, but would connect pedestrian and bicycle circulation is to im- tion, social and environmental objectives. to existing and proposed bike routes on prove the safety of crossing the streets. Traffic Calming helps to increase the quality 1200 West and the Jordan River Parkway There are three major points where resi- of urban life, improves conditions for peo- and would allow for non-motorized, vehicu- dents cross the street to access the commer- ple, creates safe and attractive streets, re- lar travel to the neighborhood commercial cial area. They include 900 West at 900 duces collision frequency and severity and center. North, 900 West at 1000 North and 1000 helps reduce the negative effects of motor- In roadway situations, striped bike North at Poinsettia Drive (approximately ized vehicles on the environment. The goal lanes are favored over a separated right-of- 925 West). These crosswalks are poorly of the City’s Traffic Calming program is to way two-lane path for several reasons in- designed in that each crosswalk has one end control traffic by encouraging motorists to cluding convenience, better maintenance of leading to a landscaped area instead of hard- reduce speed. Amenities such as installing roads and more safety. Also, at intersec- surfacing. Providing hardsurfacing at the bulb outs, speed humps, textured pave- tions motorists entering or crossing the road end of crosswalks provides a smooth sur- ments and planting street trees to effectively will often not notice bicyclists approaching face for pedestrians and bicycles, allows narrow the view of the street, may lead to from the right, as they tend to not expect continued movement onto the regular side- reduced traffic speeds. Streets where traffic contra-flow vehicles. In addition, motorists walk and makes the area more accessible. calming may be appropriate include 1000 expect bicyclists to stop or yield at each North between 900 West and Redwood cross street and driveway, which bicyclists Road and 900 West between 600 North and are unlikely to do, causing significant safety 1000 North. concerns. Parking Lot Layout Parking lots should Frontage Road on the West Side of In- have delineated appropriate parking layout terstate-15. The frontage road on the west and traffic flow patterns. The lack of side of Interstate-15 and along the east side maintenance of existing parking stalls has of Rosewood Park is currently gated and in lead to a haphazard parking layout in the a high state of disrepair. In accordance with area. Parking lots should be maintained as the City’s Open Space Master Plan (1992), hardsurface with well-defined striping this road should be maintained as a trail patterns to identify legal parking spaces. corridor with access for pedestrians and Existing crosswalk on 1000 North New development should be required to non-motorized vehicles. The continued

10 Policy · Provide hardsurfacing for the transi- · Design new construction to be pedes- tion area between crosswalks and trian oriented including encouraging the public sidewalks. location of new structures near the · Encourage existing property owners public sidewalk. to rehabilitate parking areas by elimi- · Require new developments to be de- nating excessive curb cuts, increasing signed with pedestrian oriented ameni- landscaping and providing better ties and safety features. striping and maintenance of parking · Support the use of traffic calming areas. methods to encourage slower traffic in · Improve bus stops to ensure adequate Frontage Road gate at 1100 North the area. access and safety for transit riders. frontage road so that the road will be · Ensure adequate interior parking lot · Request the Mayor’s Bicycle Advi- visible from Interstate-15 but not the resi- circulation for the overall neighbor- sory Committee study the feasibility dences. This will eliminate privacy con- hood commercial area when new devel- of developing a bike route on 1000 cerns of the residents while providing visi- opment is proposed. North between 900 West and Red- bility of the frontage road trail by vehicles wood Road. traveling on Interstate-15, hence discourag- Action Item · Coordinate with UDOT on the place- ing undesirable activities along the trail. · Analyze the feasibility of installing ment of south attenuation walls in this Landscaping along this frontage road bulb-outs, speed humps narrowing the area. should incorporate crime prevention strate- road surface creating center medians or gies and should be well maintained. installing traffic circles to facilitate safe pedestrian crossings and promote traf- fic calming.

Future Land Use Map and Recommended Zoning for the Neighborhood Commercial Study Area

he future land use map identi- fies the future development of the Neighborhood Commercial T study area as a low/medium density mixed use node for the Rose Park neighborhood and possibly the whole Northwest Community. The map also identifies the transitioning of existing non- conforming industrial land uses to low- density residential land uses. The expan- sion of non-residential land uses into the neighborhood is not appropriate. This plan recommends rezoning prop- erties currently zoned RMF-35 and prop- erties zoned CB and CN to a new low- medium density mixed-use zoning district.

11 NORTHERN Northern Subarea Existing Land Use

STUDY AREA Agricultural (5%) he Northern study area includes Recreation/Open Space (30%) the land between Interstate-15 and Interstate-215 and from the Vacant (21%) Rose Park Golf Course / Rose- T Industrial (30%) wood Park to the north city limits excluding the portion of the Westpointe Residential Transportation (1%) Neighborhood located between 1300 and 1700 North. The Northern study area con- Residential (5%) tains approximately 1, 230 acres of land. Undevelopable (7%)

Land Uses Unclassified (1%) The existing land uses in the Northern study area consist of recreation / open space, in- the land is publicly owned. Therefore, the future development. Approximately seven dustrial, residential, agricultural and vacant potential for a change in land use type for percent of the land is potentially non- land. Due to the major recreational and pub- these properties is unlikely. Approxi- developable due to environmental con- lic utilities facilities in the Northern study mately 21% of the land in the Northern straints.

Recreation and As part of it design of the proposed 1800 North interchange, the City is requesting Open Space UDOT create a design which will allow access to Rosewood Park from the new Recreational and Open Space land uses interchange or Warm Springs frontage road. make up the largest portion of land in the This will create a more direct access route Northern study area (approximately 373 to Rosewood Park for non-residents. Re- acres or 30%). Recreational uses include designing the park to create recreation the Rose Park Golf Course, Rosewood fields to the north of the existing park on Community Park and the Jordan River current vacant property just south of the Overflow parking on 1200 West Parkway. proposed interchange would allow for bet- control. Existing facilities of the Parkway Rose Park Golf Course and Rosewood ter access to the park for non-residents. include a model plane airport facility and an Park. The Rose Park Golf Course is an Developing some recreational facilities off-highway-vehicle training center. The 18-hole course developed in 1957 and con- on this property would provide needed State Parks Department is in the process of sists of approximately 165 acres of land. recreational facilities to the Salt Lake City developing a master plan for recreation uses Rosewood Community Park was devel- Parks & Recreation System, allow for the on this property. The City supports the oped in 1977 and consists of approxi- relocation of active recreational uses away expansion of State recreation facilities in mately 28 acres of land. Due to the lack of from the abutting residential land uses to this area. active sport fields in the City’s recreation the south, is a good use for potentially Policy program, Rosewood Park has been heavily non-buildable land, is compatible with sur- · Retain existing public recreation and used by non-Rose Park residents who par- rounding land uses (Rose Park Golf open space lands. ticipate in the City’s recreation programs. Course, Rosewood Park and the open

The heavy use of the Park has resulted in space and wetlands) and provides a land- Action Item complaints from adjacent residents relating scaped gateway from Interstate-15 into the City. The intensity of recreational uses on · Acquire the remnant property from this property should be compatible with the parcel UDOT must obtain for their the maintenance and security needs of the proposed 1800 North Interchange to Public Utilities Department regarding their Interstate-15 in order to provide the facilities adjacent to this property. opportunity to develop additional Jordan River Parkway The State recreational facilities along the northern Parks’ Jordan River Parkway, in the edge of Rosewood Park that are com- Northern study area, consists of patible with maintenance and security approximately 174 acres of land a majority needs of the Public Utilities water rec- of which is located in the area currently lamation facility. under the jurisdiction of Salt Lake County · Redesign Rosewood Park to have ac- rather than in the corporate boundaries of tive recreation facilities on the northern Rose Park Golf Course edge of the park and locate passive

12 Industrial Many of the uses that do exist are con- struction related companies. New develop- Industrial uses account for approxi- ment will be required to meet current stan- mately 30% (366 acres) of the land in the dards which will help improve the aesthetic Northern study area. Of the industrial land appearance along these streets. uses, the Public Utilities’ Water Reclama- The west side of Redwood Road in- tion Facilities and the Amoco fuel storage cludes mainly trucking related companies, facility make up 58% (213 acres) of the many of which do not comply with newer industrial uses. The remaining industrial City regulations relating to landscaping, land uses are located along Redwood Road setbacks and screening. In addition, these and along 2300 North Street. properties abut the Jordan River Parkway There are two distinct operational loca- and State Parks open space land to the Fuel Storage Facility tions at the City’s wastewater treatment west. Development along the west side of plant. The pumping and initial treatment · Encourage the continuation of light Redwood Road in this area should help facility is located at approximately 1600 industrial land uses along the east side protect and preserve the river corridor and North abutting the Rose Park Golf Course of Redwood Road and along 2300 natural setting and positively contribute to and the secondary and final treatment fa- North. this important gateway into the City. The cilities are located at approximately 2000 · Encourage aesthetic improvements of City should encourage the transformation North. existing land uses when expansion or of the western side of Redwood Road from The industrial land uses on the east new construction is requested to en- a light industrial area to a business park side of Redwood Road consist of recently hance these important gateways into setting. developed structures built under current the neighborhood. zoning regulations including those regula- Policy tions regarding landscaped setbacks, visual Action Item · Ensure new development is compati- screening and intensity of use. Many of · Rezone the industrial uses along the ble with the existing Public Utilities these uses are located within enclosed west side of Redwood Road from a and Amoco property industrial uses. buildings and enhance this gateway into the

Agricultural Circulation Agricultural land uses make up ap- proximately five percent of the land uses Interstate-15 Reconstruction in the Northern study area. These uses are The proposed changes to Interstate-15 mainly in the unincorporated portion of in the Northern study area are significant. the study area along Rose Park Lane (1800 Currently there is a partial interchange at West) and include riding stables, a horse 2300 North which mainly serves the indus- breeding facility and pastures. There is trial and extraction industries in the Beck also a six and a half acre parcel southwest West Pointe Farms Street area. The Utah Department of of the Amoco petroleum storage facility Transportation (UDOT) is proposing to which is currently used for agricultural Residential eliminate this interchange because it is un- purposes with an accessory residential Approximately five percent of the land safe due to a sub-standard horizontal and use. This property is currently zoned in the Northern study area is developed for vertical curve. The proposed 1800 North light industrial. low density, single-family residential land interchange will provide for higher design uses. There are some residential land uses speeds on the ramps and creates the oppor- Policy which are accessory to existing agricultural tunity for more direct access to areas both · Retain existing agricultural land uses uses mainly along Rose Park Lane. The east and west of Interstate-15. majority of the residential uses are located The reconstruction of Interstate-15 in just north of 1700 North between Redwood this area is not scheduled for construction Road and I-215. All of the land north of until at least 2008, depending on funding 1700 North to the existing levee between availability. This allows the City adequate Redwood Road and Rose Park Lane should time to deal with the impacts associated be developed for low-density residential with the proposed changes to the Interstate development. Residential development including determining whether an appropri- north of the levee should only be allowed ate alignment for a connection between the where it is accessory to agricultural land new interchange and Redwood Road is nec- uses. essary and determining appropriate land Policy uses for vacant property adjacent to the Agricultural land uses · Limit new residential development to proposed interchange. located in Salt Lake County the area between Redwood Road and Connection between proposed 1800

13 will construct the new interchange at 1800 Policy Signage can also be used to indicate where North but developing surface streets leading · Encourage heavy truck traffic from the heavy truck traffic is prohibited such as on to the west is the responsibility of Salt proposed 1800 North interchange to 1000 North and 1700 North. Lake City. The State has committed to use Warm Springs frontage road to Action Item accommodate whatever alignment, if any, access 2300 North and Redwood · Request the Transportation Division the City proposes. The City must justify Road analyze the feasibility of implement- whether a connection is necessary and ap- · At this time, do not support develop- ing traffic calming measures on 1000 propriate. The benefits of creating a con- ing a connection road between the North and 1700 North. nection road include serving existing and proposed 1800 North interchange and · Place signage on 1000 North and 1700 future residential and industrial develop- Redwood Road North prohibiting heavy truck traffic. ment on the west side of the interstate; providing an alternative for heavy truck Action Item Bike routes/paths in study area. traffic and through traffic to traveling · Request UDOT design the proposed The current Salt Lake City Bikeways through residential neighborhoods; creating 1800 North interchange with access to Map identifies bike routes throughout the an opportunity to refocus activities at ex- Rosewood Park from the north. City for recreational and commuter routes. isting recreational sites to take advantage of The City is currently proposing to develop the new northern access which will expand Traffic Calming a bike route on 1200 West which would greenways along the freeway corridors. Streets in Salt Lake City are generally extend from 300 North to 1900 North (via The negative aspects of creating the connec- wide and straight. Some streets in the Riverview Road) and connect with the Jor- tion road include the impacts of cost and study area are no exception. Wide, straight dan River Parkway. Cyclists and pedestri- feasibility of having to redesign the layout streets encourage higher speeds and make ans currently use Riverview Road for rec- of the golf course, safety considerations the streets less pedestrian and bicycle reation due to the low volume of traffic and relating to the Amoco petroleum storage friendly. There are several streets in the proximity to open space. facility and maintenance and security im- study area where traffic calming measures, The existing Riverview Road includes pacts to the Public Utilities’ water reclama- could be used to help decrease vehicle approximately 25-30 feet of pavement tion facility. speeds. Streets where traffic calming may without curb, gutter, sidewalk, striping or

Analysis for Redwood Road Connection. Based on public input and a series of field tours, six alternative alignments, plus the existing meandering road from 1200 West to Redwood Road (Riverview Road), were analyzed for the connection from the pro- posed Interstate-15 interchange at 1800 North west to Redwood Road. Considera- tions in evaluating the most appropriate route included environmental constraints, safety, impacts to existing development, cost of acquiring right-of-way, elimination of non-local traffic through residential neighborhoods and the likelihood of use by Westpointe residents. Evaluation criteria were developed and applied to alternative alignments. The cri- teria were developed with input from the Rose Park Small Area Plan Advisory Com- mittee. Based on the evaluation criteria, if a road connection were developed it should closely follow the existing alignment of “Riverview Road.” However, because the potential costs of developing a western connection to the proposed 1800 North interchange outweigh the benefits to exist- ing and future development in the area, cre- ating a connection road is not recommended at this time. However, a connection to Rosewood Park from the proposed 1800 North interchange or from Warm Springs

14 but as more funding be- comes available it may be upgraded with paving and possibly an under- pass under Redwood Road as currently exists in many parts of the Parkway to the south. As part of the planning and design effort to Red- Riverview Road wood Road, the trail minimum five-foot sidewalk and provide system for the area enough area to accommodate bicycle traffic should also tie into the and curb and gutter on both sides of the proposed Legacy Park- road. Riverview Road should be a collector way Trail system, which road for local traffic only. if built, will be a con- tinuation of the Jordan Redwood Road Redwood Road north of River Parkway to the 1000 North still requires improvements to west and north. In addi- service new housing development in this tion the development of area. This section of Redwood Road is the proposed 1800 currently one lane in each direction. The North interchange should regional long-range transportation plan include a connection identifies improving this section of between the Riverview Redwood Road to two lanes in each Road bike route and the direction to its terminus in Davis County. Beck Street commuter The City should coordinate with UDOT to bike route. ensure that adequate facilities for Action Item pedestrians and bicyclists are provided · Request the · Work with UDOT to create a safe bike along Redwood Road. Mayor’s Bicycle Advisory Committee route between “Riverview Road and At the “T” intersection of Redwood study the feasibility of providing a bike the Beck Street commuter bike route. Road and Riverview Road (1900 North), route on 1000 North between 900 · Encourage UDOT to design the im- proper signing should direct users to go West and Redwood Road and on 1700 provements to Redwood Road to in- south approximately 50 yards to connect North between Redwood Road and clude adequate facilities for pedestrian to the Jordan River Parkway. The park- 2200 West. and bicyclists and to provide links to · Secure funding for infrastructure im- Environmental also located in the area and environmental Petroleum Byproduct Storage Site. The features such as wetlands are common. All Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Conditions of these environmental conditions limit or (RCRA) represents the major federal envi- eliminate potential uses of the land. ronmental statute designed to address the The petroleum industry encompasses a The environmental conditions represent problems of solid waste and hazardous significant share of the land within the constraints for redevelopment. Not all of waste management. This 1976 federal act study area including portions of the Chev- the environmental issues preclude develop- includes an information-tracking database ron refinery and Amoco petroleum storage ment, but mitigation for loss or impact to that has information on all business and facilities, both extant and abandoned. Con- critical areas, such as wetlands, or negative facilities regulated under RCRA authority. sequently, hazardous material sites are pre- effects associated with disturbance of con- Any business that generates hazardous sent in some areas. These materials are taminated sites, can often be cost prohibi- waste or treats, stores, or disposes of solid typically used and stored in accordance tive. In addition, there are typically social, or hazardous wastes must be tracked in the with all appropriate regulations to protect political and environmental implications Resource Conservation and Recovery Infor- residents and the environment. There are from such disturbances that can limit devel- mation System (RCRIS). There are RCRA- also abandoned or inactive sites in the opment options. Some sites, such as the regulated facilities within the study area study area that have been contaminated by Rose Park Sludge Pit, (located north of located along Interstate-15 and 1200 West at inappropriate use or disposal of hazardous Rosewood Park) are untouchable unless the approximately 1850 North. This particular substance and sites that have been used to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), site stores petroleum byproducts. The loca- store and control hazardous wastes. Sev- Utah State regulatory agencies and land- tion of this RCRA site precludes the devel- eral pipelines carrying petroleum com- owners are ensured that the plans will not opment of the proposed 1800 North inter- pounds or other chemicals are also present. adversely impact the hazardous material change ramp from the property. Therefore,

15 ing many acres of the existing 40-acre va- National Priorities List Sites. The National of the slurry wall. The site cleanup was cant site north of Rosewood Park for the Priorities List (NPL), commonly referred completed in 1985. Ground water moni- construction of the interchange. to as Superfund, is a specific listing of the toring will continue for 30 years (until ap- Oil Drain Canal The Oil Drain Canal hazardous waste sites that represent such a proximately 2022). historically carried waste from local refiner- current or potential risk to human health or When contamination remains on a Su- ies and many other private and public the environment that they are a priority for perfund site, as is the case at the Rose Park sources located in the northern portion of cleanup. The Rose Park Sludge Pit, a two- Sludge Pit, the EPA must review the effec- Salt Lake City to the Great Salt Lake. The acre city-owned property located just tiveness of the remedy every five years. underground drain runs northwesterly from north of Rosewood Park and adjacent to The purpose of the review is to assess the oil refineries east of Interstate-15 Interstate-15, is an NPL site. whether the remedy continues to be pro- through the study area along approximately According to the EPA, between 1920 tective of human health and the environ- 1200 West to Rosewood Park. The uncov- and 1957, area oil refineries disposed of ment. The first five-year review took ered portion of the oil drain is located north their petroleum wastes in an unlined stor- place in 1992. The second five-year re- of Rosewood Park to the discharge point in age pit at the site. In 1957, Salt Lake City view was completed in August 1997. In the Great Salt Lake. The Oil Drain Canal is purchased the property for what would its latest review, EPA concluded that the the designated receiving stream for the become Rosewood Park and covered the cap and slurry wall were effectively con- Waste Water Treatment Plant effluent and pit. During park construction in the late taining the waste and there was no threat also receives storm water runoff. Ground 1970’s, the sludge pit was exposed when a to health or the environment. water, springs and other base flows are also bulldozer broke through the cover. All planned cleanup activities for the captured in the canal. The portion under- Refinery sludges are very acidic and Rose Park Sludge Pit site are now com- neath the residential area was backfilled in contain polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons plete. Amoco will continue to monitor and sulphur dioxide. Prior to clean up ef- ground water to ensure that no contamina- forts, site health risks included the poten- tion is released and that the site will not tial for burns to people and animals that pose a threat to human health and the envi- came in contact with the sludge or breathed ronment. Because cleanup work is com- gases coming from the pit. There was also plete and the remedy is effective, EPA possible ground-water contamination from published a Notice of Intent to delete the the unlined sludge pit. site from the NPL in 1992 and asked the In 1982, the EPA listed the site on the public to comment on the proposed dele- National Priorities List at the request of the tion. The EPA projects that the site will State of Utah. That same year, the EPA , be removed from the NPL by the end of State of Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake 2001 pending the State of Utah’s agree- Oil Drain Canal City and Amoco Oil Company signed an ment. New uses for the site can be devel- Intergovernmental/Corporate Cooperation oped prior to the delisting of the site. The EPA has entered the Oil Drain Canal Agreement to isolate and contain site The EPA has suggested that possible onto the Comprehensive Environmental wastes. In compliance with the agreement, reuse of the property could include a wild- Response, Compensation and Liability the Potentially Responsible Party (Amoco) flower garden with pedestrian paths or Information System (CERCLIS), another constructed a slurry wall around the pit to other types of uses which do not disturb database system that is used to track infor- isolate the wastes and prevent ground- the cap. The EPA would likely approve mation on inactive (not operating) facilities water contamination and installed a clay other uses for the sludge pit site as long as or sites that have had a release of hazardous cap on top of it to prevent the wastes from there is no mechanical disturbance to the substances to the environment. The flow- coming in contact with park visitors. The site. Uses such as a parking area to serve ing portions of the Oil Drain canal are likely clay cap is also required to keep water Rosewood Park is also possible and may going to be subjected to a cleanup program. from seeping through the pit and contami- be encouraged as a way to further secure It is recommended that the Oil Drain Canal nating ground water. To provide additional the cap. However, the difficulty arises in not be disturbed and at this time should be ensuring that the development of new uses protected from new land uses on adjacent is compatible with maintaining the integ- properties. rity of the protection currently in place. Petroleum Storage Tanks Amoco has 13 storage tanks located on 84 acres of land Action Item at 1700 North and 1200 West. These are · Work with the EPA and State Depart- active petroleum storage tanks that have the ment of Environmental Quality to find potential for leakage or explosion under a an appropriate use for the NPL site catastrophic-type disturbance. A contain- which contributes to and is compati- ment basin to control leakage from the ble with the recreational uses but does tanks surround each tank and each bermed not disturb the site. containment basin is designed to contain more liquid than the maximum capacity of Fuel Storage Tank in Northern Subarea Wetlands

16 wildlife species and migrating birds. The large portion is also owned by Amoco. Redwood Road is improved, the City public benefits by the peace and quiet asso- Negotiations between the City and these should coordinate with UDOT to ensure ciated with wetlands in addition to aquifer property owners should occur to ensure that the City’s landscaping concepts are recharge and flood control that wetlands the continued preservation of these impor- implemented into these projects. offer. Wetland functions to control flood- tant open areas. ing, filter and cleanse water and recharge Salt Lake City operates a water recla- Policy groundwater as vacant land is converted to mation facility at approximately 2000 · Protect existing wetlands from devel- new highways or residential and industrial North and east of Redwood Road. The opment uses. property includes wetlands that act as · Use reclaimed water to irrigate free- As the Wasatch Front becomes more passive treatment for some discharge. The way landscaping and enhance wet- developed and congested, the public is rec- Public Utilities Department has developed lands. ognizing the need for “urban refuges.” a 30-acre wetlands area located directly · Encourage landscaping that is com- Parks and open space provide this in many north of their fifty-six million gallon per patible with wetland and riparian areas, but the Rose Park area has additional day facility on 2300 North. This area has habitats. unique opportunities to provide additional been developed and maintained as a natural urban refuges. The Jordan River and asso- open space area for native flora and fauna. Action Item ciated wetlands should be preserved for The location of the Water Reclamation · Negotiate with the State and Amoco passive public uses. Facility presents opportunities to use to retain properties adjacent to the A database search of the National Wet- treated water irrigation systems to enhance lands Inventory Map (NWI, 1981) along gateways and improve wetland habitats in with field reconnaissance shows several the Northern study area. In keeping with wetland locations in the study area. In ad- this environment, landscaping that is com- dition, there are treatment wetlands operat- patible with the wetland and riparian habi- ing in conjunction with the Salt Lake City tat should be implemented along Redwood Water Reclamation Plant and riparian wet- Road, the new interchange at 1800 North lands along the Jordan River corridor. and the north end of 1200 West at the The lands where environmental issues Rosewood Park entrance. During con- limit development should be preserved struction of the recommended facilities, where feasible. These include wetland areas every reasonable effort should be made to north of the Water Reclamation Facility, eliminate non-native noxious species, in- areas just west of the existing 2300 North cluding but not limited to Russian Olive Wetlands west of I-15 at 2300 North

Implementation Policy · Support annexation

of properties currently Annexation in the jurisdictional

boundaries of Salt Lake n the Northern study area, approxi- County into Salt Lake mately 80% of the land (980 acres) is City. within the corporate limits of Salt I Lake City. Approximately 250 acres of property are in the unincorporated limits of Salt Lake County. A majority of this unincorporated land (163 acres) is part of the State’s Jordan River Parkway. The remaining property in the County is cur- rently used for agricultural land uses or is vacant. The majority of privately owned land in the County is currently zoned Agri- cultural-2 although the Hunter Stable area is currently zoned Agricultural-5. The County’s existing agricultural zoning regula- tions are different than the City’s and allow for more intensive agricultural uses. Salt Lake City supports the annexation of these unincorporated areas. Annexation in this area can be accomplished by requir- ing annexation prior to providing public

17 Zoning

ost of the existing zoning is appropriate to imple- ment the policies recom- M mended in this plan. If and when existing properties in the County are annexed into the City they should be zoned for either agricultural or open space land uses to be compatible with the State recreational and open space land uses be- tween Redwood Road and Interstate-215. The properties along the west side of Red- wood Road that are currently zoned light industrial should be rezoned for business park development to better protect the fragile environment of the Jordan River Parkway and enhance the gateway along Redwood Road into the City.

Policy · If properties in the County are an- nexed into the City, retain the existing land use development by zoning the properties either Agricultural or Open Space.

Action Item · Rezone the properties located on the west side of Redwood Road from an M-1 light industrial zone to a BP Business Park zone.

Future Land Use Map for the Northern Study Area

he future land use map identi- fies the future development of the Northern study area as a T mix of open space/recreation, business park and light industrial land uses. Most of the vacant land in the Northern study area is recommended for business park or light industrial development. The expansion of residential development in the Northern study area should be limited to the area south of the existing levee between Redwood Road and I-215.

18 PROPOSED ACTION SHORT TERM MID TERM (3-5 LONG TERM

Hire a consultant to conduct a market study, using statistics that are accurate measures of CED the Rose Park Neighborhood retail buying power, to encourage retailers to invest in the redevelopment of the commercial properties in the study area.

Investigate federal programs, including those associated with the New Markets Initiative, CED

Work with business owners to develop a unique thematic design for the overall appear- Planning

Aggressively enforce signage regulations to ensure compliance with existing sign regula- Zoning

Work with business owners to develop a unique thematic sign design for the neighbor- Planning

Provide a community bulletin board or kiosk for the placement of community flyers and Property Owners

Plant street trees to promote the continuity of the streetscape. Urban Forestry and City

Establish landscape buffers along the freeway to improve the quality of open space and Parks & Prop-

Place landmscaping adjacent to sound attenuation walls to decrease the potential for UDOT

Apply for Capital Improvement Project, Special Improvement District or other types of Planning & Prop- funding to help pay for the development of an overall ighting plan and the placement of erty Owners

Encourage UDOT to reconfigure the roadway north of 1000 North once the on and off Planning, Trans- ramps to Interstate-15 are eliminated to allow for better access and frontage of the prop- portation &

Develop a new low-medium density mixed-use zoning district for the neighborhood com- Planning

Develop an overall thematic design for the Neighborhood Commercial study area by Planning working with the business owners to create design standards which will be implemented as

Request CIP funds for infrastructure improvements. Planning, Transportation, Engineering

Encourage property owners to take advantage of the City’s façade renovation program Capital Planning

Encourage business owners to participate in the Federal Small Business Administration’s CED Senior Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) program for advice on how to more effec-

Encourage minority and women business owners to take advantage of the Federal Gov- CED

Encourage business owners to increase the use of bilingual languages in their businesses. CED & the Mayor’s Office of

Increase business owners’ awareness of City regulations. CED, Planning & Zoning

Complete the transfer of the Park and Ride lot from UDOT to Salt Lake City. Property Manage-

Rezone the properties on the east side of Victoria Way and south side of 1100 North, Planning

Increase enforcement of the residential properties to ensure compliance with existing Zoning Enforce-

Encourage landlords and tenants to comply with tenant landlord laws. Housing Division Housing Division Housing Division

19 PROPOSED ACTION SHORT TERM MID TERM LONG TERM (5- (1-3 YRS) (3-5 YRS) 10 YRS)

Analyze the feasibility of installing bulb-outs, speed humps, narrowing the road surface, Transportation creating center medians or installing traffic circles to facilitate safe pedestrian crossings

Encourage existing property owners to rehabilitate parking areas by eliminating exces- Planning and Transportation sive curb cuts, increasing landscaping and providing better striping and maintenance of (On going as development occurs)

Provide hardsurfacing for the transition area between crosswalks and public sidewalks. Engineering & Pub- lic Services

Improve bus stops to ensure adequate access and safety for transit riders. UTA

Coordinate with UDOT on the placement of sound attenuation walls in this area. Planning & UDOT

Request the mayor’s Bicycle Advisory Committee study the feasibility of providing a Transportation bike route on 1000 North between 900 West and Redwood Road and on 1700 North

Secure funding for infrastructure improvements to Riverview Road including pedestrian Engineering & and cycling amenities. Transportation.

Negotiate with the State and Amoc to retain properties adjacent to the 2300 North Planning, Public interchange to preserve valuable wetlands. Utilities, Parks, UDOT and BP

Acquire the remnant property from the parcel UOD must obtain for their propsed 1800 Public Utilities, North Interchange to Interstate-15 in order to provide the opportunity to develop addi- Parks, Property tional recreational facilities along the northern edge of Rosewood Park that are com- Management,

Redesign Rosewood park to have active recreation facilities on the northern edge of the Engineering, Engineering, park and locate passive recreational uses abutting residential properties to the south Parks Parks

Rezone the industrial uses along the west side of Redwood Road from a light industrial Planning (M-1) zone to a business park (BP) zoning classification

Request UDOT to design the proposed 1800 North interchange with access to Rose- Planning, Trans- Planning, Trans- wood Park from the North portation & portation &

Analyze the feasibility of implementing traffic calming measures on 1000 North and Transportation 1700 North

Place signage on 1000 North and 1700 North prohibiting heavy truck traffic on these Transportation streets.

Work with UDOT to create a safe bike route between “Riverview Road” and the Beck Transportation & Transportation & Street commuter bike route. UDOT UDOT

Encourage UDOT to design the improvements to Redwood Road to include adequate Transportation & facilities for pedestrians and bicyclists and to provide links to the Jordan River Parkway. Planning

Work with the EPA and State Department of Environmental Quality to find an appro- Parks, Attorney, Parks, Attorney, priate use for the NPL site which contributes to and is compatible with the recreational Property Man- Property Man- uses but does not disturb the site. agement, EPA agement, EPA

20 21 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ROSE PARK SMALL AREA PLAN

Mayor Participating Planning Staff Ross C. Anderson Stephen Goldsmith, Planning Director City Council Brent B. Wilde, Deputy Planning Director Cheri Coffey, AICP, Project Manager Carlton Christensen, District 1 Everett L Joyce, AICP, Planning Programs Supervisor Van Blair Turner, District 2 Kathy Schroeder, GIS/Mapping Specialist Tom Rogan, District 3 Nancy Saxton, District 4 Transportation and Environmental Consultants Roger Thompson, District 5 David L. Buhler, District 6 Jon Nepstad, AICP, Associate, Fehr & Peers Associates Keith S. Christensen, District 7 Ken Wallace, Senior Geologist SWCA Dawn Guegan, Engineer II, Fehr & Peers Associates Planning Commission Linda Jones, Wetlands Scientist, SWCA Tyson Schreiner, GIS Specialist, SWCA Kay (berger) Arnold Andrea Barrows Stephen Boyden Robert “Bip” Daniels Arla Funk Jeff Jonas Craig Mariger Mary McDonald Kent K. Nelson Judi Short Max Smith

Steering Committee

Eloy Avelar Jim Bonham Jeff Chretien Ledon Hobbs Bill Gibbons Tharold Green, Jr., AICP, State Parks & Recreation Todd Jensen, UDOT Marilyn Mecham Julio Mendoza Kadee Nielson Tammy Nigh Vasilios Priskos Shelly Cordon Teuscher

Archie Archuletta, Mayor’s Office of Community Affairs Janice Jardine, Salt Lake City Council Dan Bergenthal, Salt Lake City Transportation Linda Johnson, Salt Lake City Police Val Pope, Salt Lake City Public Services Steve Elliot, Rose Park Golf Course Brad Stewart, Public Utilities Jon Adams, Public Utilities Planning Commission Action Date: May 3, 2001

City Council Adoption Date: September 20, 2001

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