What do you think of the proposed zone change from single family residential to open space preservation and recreation for 26.11 acres at the mouth of Slate Canyon?

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Applicant

Community and Neighborhood Services Department

Project address

Near the access area to Slate Canyon, Provost Neighborhood

Description 

The Community and Neighborhood Services Department requests a zone change from R1.10 (single family residential) to OSPR (open space preservation and recreation) for approximately 26.11 acres located near the access area to Slate Canyon in the Provost Neighborhood.

This parcel is in the Critical Hillside Overlay Zone and there is no proposed development requesting to utilize it. The rezoning of this property helps to ensure protection of the area from future development and adds to the recreation opportunities in Slate Canyon.

The General Plan encourages the preservation of canyons and foothill, and associated wildlife corridor (Goal 4.4.3). The General Plan seeks to enact regulations that will limit development in areas subject to rock fall, landslides, and strata expansion (Goal 4.4.30).  Parks and open space, whether designed for passive or active recreation, are important elements in creating a balanced living environment. Having recreational opportunities close at hand is important not only for convenience, but for maintaining the physical and social strength of the community through active recreational and social interaction with family and neighbors (Introduction 8.1).

Status

No neighborhood meeting was required for this project because of the exemption for applications filed by Provo City. The Planning Commission hearing is scheduled for July 28, 2021. Because this is a zone change, it will also need to be heard by the Provo City Council.

Project Contacts

Planner - Melissa McNalley, 801-852-6164, mmcnalley@provo.org

Resources

Provo City Zoning Map
Provo City Code
Key Land Use Policies - listed by area and neighborhood (see policies that guide the land use for particular areas of the city)

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