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Alley Vacation Near Warnock Avenue

At a glance

  • What: Vacating a City-owned alley next to properties at about 567 East Warnock Avenue and 2434 South 600 East, running between Warnock Avenue and the Interstate 80 right-of-way (Council District 7).
  • Where it stands: Adopted July 21, 2026 as Ordinance 43 of 2026, 6-0 (Wharton absent).
  • Status: Resolved.

Detail

The alley is 16.5 feet wide and 80 feet long, has no public access and currently holds power poles for both properties and lines crossing to the other side of Interstate 80. Under the ordinance the alley is divided in half and given to the neighboring owners. Petitioner: Jill Genessy, for property owner Gray Willow, LLC (petition PLNPCM2025-01099). Timeline: briefing June 2, hearing date set June 9, public hearing July 14, action July 21, 2026.

Motion

Moved by Young, seconded by Dugan to adopt Ordinance 43 of 2026. AYE: Petro, Puy, Napier-Pearce, Carlsen, Dugan, Young. ABSENT: Wharton. Passed 6-0.

Sources

Log

2026-07-21 - City Council Formal Meeting

Ordinance 43 of 2026 adopted 6-0 vacating the alley.

2026-07-14 - City Council Formal Meeting

Public hearing held; Brian Fullmer gave a brief introduction and there were no public comments. Moved by Napier-Pearce, seconded by Wharton to close the hearing and defer action: passed 5-0 (Petro and Puy absent).

2026-06-09 - City Council Formal Meeting

Consent Agenda item set the July 14, 2026 7 p.m. public hearing (6-0, Napier-Pearce abstaining); briefing was June 2 and tentative action July 21.

2026-06-02 - City Council Work Session

Briefing. Brian Fullmer introduced and Aaron Barlow presented the proposal and the Planning Commission's positive recommendation. Applicant Phil Winston described the proposed townhome development and the process to acquire the land from UDOT and the abutting owner; Members discussed the proposed community space. Source: https://slc.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/44836