Avenues housing-to-commercial rezone (Ellerbeck Mansion / Cafe 140B)
Salt Lake City
Summary
The Aldens want to turn a one-bedroom house next to their cafe into community retail space. Staff and the Avenues Plan say no because it removes a housing unit; the Planning Commission split its recommendation. Several council members seemed open to an exception.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct city cost, but a housing-unit loss mitigation fee or replacement requirement is on the table.
The applicants and neighbors who want more walkable retail in the Avenues.
Housing advocates and neighbors worried about losing attainable housing stock and parking strain.
Mentions & discussions (1)
We'll email you when it's on an upcoming agenda and when it's voted on, at most once a day.
The weekly brief for Salt Lake City
What the council decided, in plain English — one email a week.
Free. Unsubscribe with one click any time. We never sell your email.