Avenues Rezone and Housing Loss at 140 N B St and 272 E 3rd Ave
Salt Lake City
Summary
Property owners requested zone and land use map changes at 140 North B Street and 272 East 3rd Avenue to support commercial expansion of the Ellerbeck Mansion and a small adjacent house. Neighbors strongly opposed losing a residential housing unit to commercial creep, prompting the council to defer action while negotiating housing mitigation.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Unknown exact financial mitigation payment amount to the city housing fund.
Business owners expanding commercial and hospitality operations in the Avenues.
Avenues residents losing neighborhood housing stock to commercial encroachment.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Council Formal Meeting - Oct 6, 2026
Property owners requested zone and land use map changes at 140 North B Street and 272 East 3rd Avenue to support commercial expansion of the Ellerbeck Mansion and a small adjacent house. Neighbors strongly opposed losing a residential housing unit to commercial creep, prompting the council to defer action while negotiating housing mitigation.
Council Work Session Meeting - Sep 15, 2026
Property owners are seeking to rezone the Ellerbeck Mansion and an adjacent single-family home from residential to mixed-use to expand cafe operations. Neighbors are split, raising concerns over the loss of attainable housing and parking, while proponents highlight neighborhood retail demand.
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