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They say that in order to HAVE a good neighbor you need to BE a good neighbor. Thankfully Millcreek has an ABUNDANCE of good neighbors. I hope you don’t mind if I highlight one of them who I've observed. For several years this neighbor has quietly and diligently shoveled my entire block of sidewalks for kids getting to school. I'm not sure how much the students appreciate the extra effort it takes for this man to go out of his way to keep them safe by clearing the sidewalks for them. But this season has made me reflect about the importance of the little things in helping each other. Recently I asked him why he did it, and he told me it simply made him feel good and “it was fun.” The truth is when we choose to help others whether it be through gifts, financial contributions, volunteerism, or other spontaneous acts of service, we boost our own happiness in the process. Additionally, when we engage in kind ex- changes with one another, it strengthens our community. It can have a ripple effect and be contagious in such a positive way. The great thing about the holiday season, is so many people are in the mindset of giving. This season, I am trying to be more aware of others in my neighbor- hood, to see what else I can do to help lift another’s load. It may be as simple as being more patient with others, sending a text, helping someone carry in their garbage cans from the road, writing a kind card to a neighbor, or sharing a treat. Would you join with me in trying to be more mindful and caring towards people in your neighborhood? Many people enjoy living in Millcreek for the stunning mountains and many wonderful local businesses. I hope you are able to enjoy both of those things. I have also come to treasure the people who live here as the heart and soul of our community. Let’s continue to keep the tradition of neighborliness and look around and see who we can help or lift in some way today. I know I will. XOXO, Millie Here’s Millie! MILLIE MILLCREEK MILLCREEK 3330 S 1300 E Millcreek, UT 84106 PRESRT STD US POSTAGE PA I D PERMIT 7148 SLC, UT talented, engaged, and capable council members. A quality culture in a city government, as well as the collegiality of a city council, do not happen by accident. They are the result of everyone working to assure mu- tual respect and accountability. We give each other the benefit of doubt. We care for each other and trust each other. After the recent election, there will be a changing of the guard on our City Coun- cil. Councilmember Dwight Marchant will be retiring in December. As a charter member of our City Council, Dwight has consistently been a steady, reasonable cont. on page 8: Mayor Millcreek has experienced tremen- dous success since it incorporated in December 2016. In a short five years we have undertaken major road repair and other projects while accumulating nearly a 35% fund balance reserve. Our city government benefits from high employee morale, and we have become a magnet for talented people who take pride in their work and demonstrate a penchant for providing good customer service. All of this is largely possible because of the collegial nature of our city council. For the past five years, I have had the pleasure to serve with four MAYOR’S MESSAGE Thoughts About Our City Council JEFF SILVESTRINI he holidays are here, and local Millcreek business- es are ready to help you celebrate in style! Whether you head out the door or log on to your computer, be sure to check out our amazing Millcreek businesses and Shop Local this holiday season. Watch for the holiday street banners to pop up along some city streets and remember—Find Joy, Find Family, Find Gifts, Find Cheer, Eat Drink Shop and Fa La La in Millcreek! Happy Holidays! Give Gifts That Keep On Giving T Make Millcreek Your First Stop For Holiday Shopping Millcreek, Connected by Nature I Volume: 5 Issue: 5 I November-December 2021 I millcreek.us ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 “Dwight Marchant has been a “rock” for Millcreek and its taxpayers. While reserved, Dwight has always shown compassion and temperance in his positions on the issues. As the city’s Treasurer, he has applied his banking expe- rience to ensure scrupulous accounting transparency and he has monitored the city’s finances with care. The city’s sound financial condition is largely attributable to Dwight’s expertise and oversight. I cannot sufficiently express my gratitude for the privilege of having served with Dwight on our City Council. We are going to miss him. I wish Dwight and his wife, Rosemary, the very best in the next chapter of their adventure!" —Jeff Silvestrini “We lucked out having Dwight on Millcreek's inaugural City Council. He has done a stellar job as our Treasurer and has helped set up the city for success for years to come. One thing I will miss about Dwight is his voice of reason and practicality on tough issues, all while showing kindness and empathy to others--a rare combina- tion these days. But the thing I will miss the most are his hilarious and unexpected one-liners he would sometimes throw into conversations. He had me laughing pretty hard a few times. Wishing him and his family all the best for the future!” —Silvia Catten “It has been a pleasure working with Dwight on the City Council. I have greatly appreciated his experience and wisdom as we were a new city and working to get everything started and headed in the right direction. Dwight truly cares about his community, and he has worked hard to ensure that residents are heard, and the best decisions are made. I will miss his great sense of humor and kind nature!” —Cheri Jackson “I am so honored to have worked with Dwight for the last 5 years in setting up Millcreek as one of Utah’s newest cities. Dwight is an amazing colleague with a stellar background in finance. He has helped us navigate all transactions with a lens that our residents are our priority. He has helped us be fiscally sound stewards of tax dollars, and has been instrumental in many of our critical decisions. I am sad that he will no longer be part of our Council, but I’m excited for the future he and Rosemary have to continue serving with their church. Dwight is a dear friend, and I am going to miss his wise, father-figure advice on the Council. You are loved, and will be missed, Dwight!” —Bev Uipi Millcreek residents, It has been an honor to represent you on our City Council these past 5 years. To serve in this capacity was never a position I had ever considered when I retired 10 years ago. With some persuasion from friends and acquaintances, I agreed to take the leap. Looking back, I must admit it has been a satisfying and experience. What has made it so? I have witnessed first hand that Millcreek residents are willing to watch out for one another. Consider the many volunteers that make up a critical part of our community and city. Members of our Planning Commission, community councils, Venture Out workers, preparedness workers, Millcreek Youth Council, and countless others who take the time to be involved. When our citizens gave direction for us to become Utah's newest city, we began without any funds, a place to office, vehicles, office equipment or a staff to operate our new city. Looking back, it was rather daunting. Fortunately, my fellow council members were up to the task. I have great admiration for each of them. You may have noticed that we have a female majority of women on the council. I see this as a positive. Their perspective has been invaluable. I admire Mayor Silvestrini and his leadership. He is a good listener and has been willing to perform his duties with integrity and forthrightness. He along with the other council members have avoided political infighting and I believe we have rolled up our sleeves and taken on the responsibility to build and run a city. Our backgrounds are varied but we have collaborated in what I consider is a benefit for the com- munity. Of course, not everyone agrees with every decision we have made, but we have worked together in the process. Our ability to work together has been a highlight of my experience these past five years. In addition, each council member has taken other related responsibilities that affect our city. I have enjoyed working with Wasatch Front Waste and Recycling District where our good neighbor and Millcreek resident, Pam Roberts, gives great direction. A special thanks to our public service providers! In these daunting times they have performed admirably in protecting our citizens. In my role as city treasurer, I am proud to declare that Millcreek's finances are in great shape. This is verified by our recent high audit report and excellent bond rating. We must keep it that way! Why? We are able to get more for our hard-earned tax dollars, thus saving our citizens from over-burdensome taxes. Let me share my appreciation for a remarkable staff. They deserve the credit for running the city. They work hard and go the extra mile to make Millcreek a well-run city and always willing to assist when called upon. I am excited to see our new city center come to completion. This will be a great addition for our citizens and will add to our tax base. There is a lot of work left to do, but I feel now is the right time for someone else to take my position on the council and move our city forward. Lastly, I appreciate the support of my neighbors and family. Rosemary has been at my side throughout to encourage me and, at times, share a suggestion. It has made the experience so much better. I look forward to more personal time with family, continued church service and maybe float down the Mississippi in our kayak! Thanks to all! Dwight We Will Miss You, Dwight! ---PAGE BREAK--- 2021 was the year to revamp the work of Millcreek Promise. With more of the com- munity returning to life in person, the year was spent re-engaging the community by helping to host service projects and imagining educational opportunities in the city. With 2021 coming to end, the Promise Program is looking ahead to long-term and sustainable programming and more opportunities for community engagement in 2022. Please check out our photo album from the year of service projects and other events with the community! Millcreek Promise: Year in Review 3 SEPTEMBER 16TH: Mill Creek Elementary students celebrate their school fundraiser by doing a Fun Run outside. The school raised over $20,000 for outdoor beautification projects that will benefit the youth and the community. SEPTEMBER 11TH: volunteers help to clear out the garden at Mill Creek Elementary to open up opportunity for youth to learn about gardening. JULY 29TH: volunteer Anthony Fletcher visits youth at Bud Bailey to teach them about urban planning JULY 17TH: volunteers at the Canyon Rim is Community Day of Service help to install Little Libraries in Millcreek SEPTEMBER 11TH: volunteers help to clean and organize the food pantry at Mill Creek Elementary SEPTEMBER 16TH: employers and employ- ment-seekers came together at the Millcreek City Job Fair. SEPTEMBER 16TH: Mayor Silvestrini visits Mill Creek Elemen- tary and allows the starstruck youth to sign his shirt JULY 30TH: volunteers come to Mill Creek Elementary to refresh the teacher’s break room AUGUST 9TH: Youth Council volunteers help Mill Creek Elementary teachers get their classrooms ready for the school year. OCTOBER 11: youth from Mill Creek Elementary got to meet the Mayor and learn about his job ---PAGE BREAK--- 4 On October 5, 2021, Millcreek business owners gathered at Camp Tracy, located in beautiful Mill Creek Canyon, to celebrate and honor several of our outstanding business partners. Surrounded by fall leaves and the smell of crisp air, the event was even visited briefly by a moose family that strolled around the lake. Awards were presented to several of our outstanding Millcreek businesses based on voting by members of the Business Council. Congratulations and thanks to each of them for the work they do to support our community. We look forward to another year of working with the Business Council to support and grow local Millcreek businesses and enjoying another fantastic Awards Lun- cheon next year. We can't thank our business com- munity enough! Winners Announced at First Annual Business Council Awards BUSINESS CORNER Mill Creek Canyon moose family that viewed from afar and perhaps thought about crashing the Mill- creek Business Council Gala at Camp Tracy Mayor's Choice Awards were presented to three Millcreek businesses that have been instrumental in helping build the Business Council by assisting the city in supporting businesses: Granite Credit Union; Aviva Woman; Elevation Chiropractic Center Business of the Year: C. Kay Cummings Candy Best Service Business: Obsidian Fitness Best Restaurant: Tres Hombres Best Retail Business. The Red Balloon's owners were hard at work taking care of business. We missed them at the event and will be sure they receive their award. Martin Frey, the first per- son to climb the Seven Summits and sail the Seven Seas, speaking to attendees of the first annual Millcreek Business Council Gala about his deep love for the outdoors and his life expe- riences that sent him adventuring across the globe. Learn more about Martin’s incredible story on his 7Summits7Seas website and about Summit Journeys, a program he has developed to provide one of a kind outdoor experiences for youth, young adults and families right here in Utah ---PAGE BREAK--- 212 Fitness 212 Fitness was founded in 2012 in Millcreek as a community gym. Small on purpose, we really like nurturing our athletes through long term relationships and helping them connect with one another to reach their fitness goals. Whether it’s skiing, biking, hiking or just staying active and healthy for their families, 212 Fitness exists to help athletes be their best. We believe in giving back to Millcreek and do multiple events to support local groups—like our Thanksgiving “Give Back” to support services like LifeStart Village, the Ronald McDonald House, and Primary Children’s Hospital Family Room. Last year we raised over $5000 for Horizonte High School students to have Thanksgiving Dinners and school supplies. Each fall, we host our ROW4ALS Rowathon to raise money for the University of Utah’s ALS Research Center. We love helping to sponsor and train many of our local sports teams, and overall being a positive and empowering place to be in Millcreek. BUSINESSES OF THE MONTH J U L Y A U G U S T S E P T E M B E R Adib’s Rug Gallery Adib's Rug Gallery has long supported preservation of the area, not just the Villa theater building. But they've also been active in the education field as well as many other venues of passion for Dr. Adib. Several times a year Dr. Adib arranges with educators to bring their classes in fields of design and languages to enjoy a personal tour of the Gallery, learn the history of rug making, world traditions, and the importance of being involved in the community to further the goodness and generosity in the world. The Gallery aids fundraising efforts of several organizations to further varying fields of the arts, education, entertainment and medical causes locally and internationally. Several events are held in the Gallery. Dr Adib gives freely of his time, his knowledge and wisdom by sharing on a daily basis with clients, friends and his staff. To spend time with him is a treasure. All who do, will tell you they are truly blessed. BUSINESS OF THE MONTH AWARD SPONSORED BY GRANITE CREDIT UNION The Willow Salon My name is Peggy Silva, owner of The Willow Salon.I have been a salon owner in the Millcreek area for 45 years. Helping my clients look and feel beautiful is what I love to do. I find joy when I can change someone's mood for the positive, and I hope that creates a ripple effect in the community. Some of my clients who started coming to me as babies, who I've watched them grow in to young adults, then parents, now bring in their own children. Growing up here, I have deep roots in the Millcreek community and have not wanted to live anywhere else. I enjoy telling the histories of the area to new clients moving into the area. I hope to continue my work for many years to come. In Summer 2019, Millcreek signed an interlocal agree- ment, agreeing to collabo- rate with Holladay and Cottonwood Heights on sustainability efforts as a tri-city region. Each having incorporated from Salt Lake County terri- tory, the three municipalities have shared much over the years—school districts, events, public services, and now— sustainability. To help guide this sustainability collabora- tion, Millcreek, Holladay, and Cottonwood Heights have prepared an Interlocal Sustainability Action Plan (ISAP). Broken into five sections—Development, Energy Use, Landscaping, Transportation, and Waste Management, this plan provides high level goals and strategies for projects within each of these sectors. As a guiding document for multiple communities, the ISAP’s content needed to be general enough to apply to all three cities, while specific enough to capture areas that each city is passionate about. To achieve this balance, drafts of the ISAP were prepared by staff over the course of 2020-2021, with City Council review and feedback at regular intervals throughout. After each City Council review, staff incorporated the feedback from elected officials into the next iteration, until a final draft was ready for City Council consideration. The ISAP was formally adopted by each city at the end of Summer 2021, and is now in place to help inform future sustainabil- ity efforts throughout the region. To best implement the Plan, each city is encouraged to regularly refer back to its goals and strategies, especially during key periods such as the annual budgetary process. Continually reviewing the ISAP and considering its content will help each city determine its sustainability priorities from both a fiscal and labor perspective. As the Plan is general in its scope, there is room for Millcreek, Holladay, and Cottonwood Heights to each delve deeper into the areas they are especially interested in. In its relatively young life as a city, Millcreek has al- ready accomplished many notable sustainability achieve- ments, including implementation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, designation as a Monarch City, funding for community rain barrels, formation of sus- tainability committees, leadership in the Community Renewable Energy Program, and most recently: consider- ation of sustainable design for Millcreek City Hall. A full list of Millcreek’s “to-date” sustainability projects can be viewed in the foreward of the Plan, with potential goals and strategies for future projects included throughout the remainder of the document. Whichever sustainability projects are prioritized, the hope is that they will con- tinue to protect and promote the wellbeing of Millcreek residents for many generations to come. Cities Coordinate Their Sustainability 5 ---PAGE BREAK--- 6 MHTN Architects continues to work close- ly with city and community leaders on fleshing out details for the new Millcreek City Hall. After paying rent for the past four years in their start-up strip-mall city hall, Millcreek is planning on building a new headquarters at 1330 E Chambers Avenue (3205 South) before our current lease is up at the end of June 2023. “It’s exciting to see the project coming together,” said Mayor Jeff Silvestrini. “The plans include both what is needed for city government to function AND some incredible ameni- ties to bring us together as a community.” With much professional advice and plenty of community input, several renderings are available depicting current plans. Millcreek’s City Hall will be one of the first in the country to have a public market on the ground floor. “This 9,700 square foot space will have a café, restaurant entrepreneur incubator space, and an open area for rotating market events,” said Aimee McConkie, City Events Director. “I envision farmers markets spilling out into Millcreek Common, craft fairs, ethnic festivals, and more,” she said. The second floor will hold a new city council chamber, called the Community Forum, which can seat 125 comfortably and will have commanding views of Mt. Olympus. The third floor will be the new home of the Millcreek Precinct of the Unified Police Depart- ment, whose lease of its 39th South HQ is up about the same time as the city’s lease. “Having the police headquarters as part of city hall will increase the cooperation with city departments, provide some shared facilities like an Emergency Operations Center, and will add an enormous measure of security to the adjacent Millcreek Common,” said Mayor Silvestrini. The fourth and fifth floor will house most city employee offices and rooms to meet with residents. The sixth and highest floor will house a large community room that will be able to fit 175 people for a banquet or conference. It will be accessible for rentals by community groups and the public. With gorgeous views of the Wasatch to the east, and the excitement of the activities on Millcreek Common below, the community room will be the site of future wedding receptions, fundraising galas, community banquets, retire- ment parties, corporate trainings, and more. Ground is expected to be broken on the new City Hall in spring 2022, with the build- ing completion anticipated before the end of June 2023. Construction is being financed through municipal bonds that bear a 2.14% interest rate. The bonds will be paid through current revenues, and do not increase the city’s debt load beyond debt carried by most other cities in Salt Lake County. MILLCREEK CITY HALL UPDATE ON PROGRESS Proposed ground floor, which will have a public market, including an open area for rotating market events Proposed second floor, where the new City Council chambers will be located. Proposed top floor. A large room with spectacular views and outside decks will be available to the general public to rent for private or other community events. ---PAGE BREAK--- 7 MT. OLYMPUS COMMUNITY COUNCIL DAVID BAIRD, CHAIR [EMAIL REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] CANYON RIM CITIZEN’S ASSOCIATION JEFF WATERS, CHAIR [EMAIL REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] MILLCREEK COMMUNITY COUNCIL ALLEN SOWARDS, CHAIR [EMAIL REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] — FOR ALL COUNCIL MEETING TIMES AND LOCATIONS PLEASE VISIT MILLCREEK.US AND GO TO CALENDAR — EAST MILL CREEK COMMUNITY COUNCIL NANCY CARLSON-GOTTS, CHAIR [EMAIL REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 1 SILVIA CATTEN [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 2 DWIGHT MARCHANT [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 3 CHERI JACKSON [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 4 BEV UIPI [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] STAY UP TO DATE ON MILLCREEK SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER FOR INFORMA- TION AND CITY MEETING AGENDAS: MILLCREEK.US/217/NEWSLETTERS JOIN US FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS EVERY 2ND AND 4TH MON WORK MEETINGS: 5 PM, REG MEETINGS: 7 PM MILLCREEK CITY HALL, 3330 S 1300 E MEETINGS ARE LIVE STREAMED AT MILLCREEK.US COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETINGS MAYOR, JEFF SILVESTRINI [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] STAY IN THE KNOW AND MAKE YOUR VOICE KNOWN Every year, Salt Lake Coun- ty Public Ops and UDOT are out day and night to get Millcreek streets cleared after it snows. We are grateful for the long hours these hard-working crews put in every winter to ensure our streets are safe. The City works hard in cooperation with our partners to keep the roadways clear and safe, but it takes the help of all of our residents to make sure these storms do not have major impacts. Keeping sidewalks clear, not pushing snow onto streets, and not parking vehicles on the street when snow is on the roadway are important ways resi- dents can help. City Hall receives many phone calls and emails the day after a major storm from residents wondering about snow removal code or calling to report an unplowed street or sidewalk. Please take a look at these answers to some com- monly asked questions. WHY CAN'T I PARK ON THE STREET WHEN IT'S SNOWING? Millcreek ordinance states (11.20.130 Park- ing Prohibited When) that no person shall park a vehicle on any city street when it is snowing or snow is on the street during the months of November, December, January, February, March, and April. If there are cars parked on the street, the plows cannot clear the roadway adequately and cars are at risk of being hit by a plow. If a driver does not feel the plow can be safely maneuvered around illegally parked cars, that street will not be cleared. Residents should remove all vehicles from roadways, including trail- ers and campers. Garbage and recycling cans should also be removed from the street as soon as possible on collec- tion day. WHAT ABOUT MY DRIVEWAY APPROACHES? Snow- plow drivers make every effort to push snow off of roadways onto park strips or along the edge of roadways, but it is impossible to not push snow into driveway ap- proaches. The City does not have the resources to clear the thousands of driveways throughout the City. Unfor- tunately, therefore, snow removal on driveway approach- es is the resident’s responsibility. WHY CAN'T I SHOVEL MY SHOW INTO THE ROAD- WAY? It is unlawful for any person removing snow, ice or other material from a sidewalk or driveway to place or deposit said materials on any city roadway. (Ordinance 14.20.105 Placing Snow Upon Highway Prohibited) Do not shovel or use your snowblower to push snow onto the street. It makes it more difficult to plow the street later, and the resulting icy patches pose a safety hazard for drivers and pedestrians. Also, please be aware of storm drain inlets and keep them clear of snow and de- bris so that melting snow doesn't back up into the streets or the neighborhood yards. HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO CLEAR MY SIDEWALKS? Clearing sidewalks is the responsibility of the property owner or business owner whose property abuts the side- walk. (Ordinance 14.32.100 Snow Removal; Required). Property owners are required to clear snow from side- walks within twelve hours after the snow has ceased fall- ing. In the case of a storm happening between the hours of 5:00 PM to 6:00 AM, sidewalks should be cleared by 8:00 AM. Please be considerate of pedestrians and keep your sidewalk clear WHAT DO I DO IF MY STREET HASN'T BEEN PLOWED? If your street has not been plowed, please allow at least 24 hours after a storm before calling to report it. You can report a missed street through the City website millcreek.us by clicking “Report a Concern,” or by email at [EMAIL REDACTED]. You can also contact Salt Lake Public Works/Operation 24-hour emergency phone number at [PHONE REDACTED]. More information on snow removal in Millcreek can be found on our website by searching for “Snowplow FAQs.” Your Snowplow Questions ---PAGE BREAK--- voice. His banking background has served Millcreek residents well, as Dwight valued fiscal responsibility and providing value to Millcreek residents from their city govern- ment. He served as City Treasurer, review- ing and approving all city expenditures, tracking our revenues and working with our finance staff to ensure Millcreek’s budget was detailed and transparent. In spite of his bent for fiscal prudence, Dwight also saw the opportunities our new city had for growing its tax base, and he was always fully invested in seeing our City Center and new City Hall projects advance with the necessary financing. We will miss Dwight’s insights, his humor and his wisdom, but we wish him and his wife, Rosemary, the very best in their next chapter. Dwight will be replaced by newly-elected District 2 Councilmember Thom DeSirant. Councilmember Bev Uipi was re-elected to a second, four-year term representing District 4. We congratulate Thom and Bev, and we also thank the other candidates for these seats for their willingness to put them- selves out there to be vetted by the voters. The remaining members of the council and I look forward to Thom joining us and we will work hard to help him get up to speed, so that he can become a valuable contributor to our body. Please join me in providing a hearty Millcreek congratula- tions to Thom DeSirant as he begins his term on our City Council in January. We look forward to the same cordial working relationship we have enjoyed to date, so we can continue working to serve the residents of our city and help it prosper. 8 cont. from page 1: Mayor Bev Uipi, re-elected to District 4 Thom DeSirant, elected to District 2 millcreek.us Millcreek City Hall, 3330 S 1300 E Millcreek, UT 84106 Main: (801) 214-2700 DESIGNED BY BLUE CAIRN MEDIA Millcreek City Offices: [PHONE REDACTED] Public Works Operations 24-Hour Hotline (Snowplow- ing, pavement management, streetlights): [PHONE REDACTED] Unified Police Department NON EMERGENCY Number: [PHONE REDACTED] Emergency Services (Preparation and Disaster Preparedness Programs): [PHONE REDACTED] Planning & Development Ser- vices (Code Enforcement, Build- ing Permits, Business Licenses): [PHONE REDACTED] Animal Services (Adopt a Pet, Licensing, Pet Lost And Found): [PHONE REDACTED] Landfill (Trash & Hazardous Waste Disposal, Compost Sales): [PHONE REDACTED] Parks & Recreation: [PHONE REDACTED] Library Services: [PHONE REDACTED] Wasatch Front Waste & Recycling (Garbage and Recycling): [PHONE REDACTED] Aging Services (Active Aging, Meals on Wheels, Senior Trans- portation): [PHONE REDACTED] Youth Services (Counseling, Crisis Therapy, Substance Abuse Treatment): [PHONE REDACTED] Health Department (Birth & Death Certificates, Food Handler Cards, Immunization Programs): [PHONE REDACTED] Salt Lake County Jobs: [PHONE REDACTED] South Salt Lake Valley Mosquito Abatement District, [PHONE REDACTED] USU Extension Services (Gardening, Natural Resources): [PHONE REDACTED] Weed Control: [PHONE REDACTED] important PHONE NUMBERS © 2021 MILLCREEK NEWS Like to have a conversation with Mayor Jeff Silvestrini? He is available on Fridays from 2-4 p.m. for 15 minute virtual appointments. Please call the Millcreek Information Center at [PHONE REDACTED] to schedule an appointment. MEET WITH THE MAYOR The City Council recently adopted an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance that became ef- fective November 15, 2021. An ADU is a second residence on the same lot as a single-family home. There are three types: • Internal – an internal ADU is a residence lo- cated within the existing footprint of a home. Traditionally, these ADUs have been called mother-in-law apartments. • Attached – an attached ADU is a residence constructed as an addition to an existing home. • Detached – a detached ADU is a residence in a separate structure on the same lot as the existing home. A detached ADU can be a new building, or an existing building could be con- verted into an ADU in certain circumstances. WHY IS THE CITY ALLOWING ADUS? Over the course of nearly two years of public engage- ment, we found that many residents want ADUs, while many others are concerned about the impact ADUs might have in our neighborhoods. Our General Plan calls on us to “strive for a variety of housing choices in types, styles, and costs of housing throughout Millcreek.” We are in the midst of a housing crisis, and it is becom- ing increasingly expensive to live in Millcreek. ADUs are a part of a multi-pronged strategy to promote more opportunities for affordable housing in Millcreek. WHERE ARE ADUS ALLOWED? HOW BIG CAN THEY BE? ADUs are allowed only in a R-1 (single- family residential) or A-1 (agriculture) zone. In addition, the following requirements apply: • Lot Size – an internal or attached ADU is only allowed on lots that are at least 6,000 square feet in area. A detached ADU requires a lot that is at least 8,000 square feet in area. • Location – A detached ADU must be in a rear yard. An exterior door to an internal or attached ADU must be on the side or rear of the residence. • ADU Size – A detached ADU can only be up to 50 percent of the size of the existing residence. • ADU Occupancy – Attached and detached ADUs can house no more than two adults, and any number of children. HOW CLOSE CAN AN ADU BE TO MY HOUSE? Attached ADUs are subject to the side and rear yard requirements of any single-family home. A new detached ADU must be at least 5 feet from the side or rear property line of the property it’s on. An ADU conversion of an exist- ing detached structure is possible, provided that the setbacks of the existing structure do not change, and the structure meets all building and fire codes. HOW TALL CAN A DETACHED ADU BE? A de- tached ADU may be as tall as any detached ac- cessory structure. In most cases, the maximum height of an ADU is 24 feet. Structures with a height greater than 14 feet must be further set back. If someone converts an existing non- conforming structure into an ADU, they cannot increase the height of the existing structure. WHAT ARE THE DESIGN STANDARDS? WHERE CAN WINDOWS AND DOORS BE LOCATED? Our ADU regulations are designed to allow ADUs in a manner that is least impactful as possible to surrounding residents. Trans- parent windows, doors, exterior lights, and balconies must face away from a neighbor- ing residential property. In addition, ADUs are prohibited on slopes greater than 30%. Finally, ADUs are subject to the building envelope and lot coverage requirements in the City’s Residen- tial Compatibility Overlay Zone (RCOZ). While there are options for exceptions to RCOZ for primary dwellings, the new ADU ordinance does not allow exceptions to RCOZ to accommodate an ADU. WHERE WILL EVERYONE PARK? All ADUs are required to have at least one off-street parking stall, and no ADU parking is allowed on the street. If someone wishes to convert their garage into an ADU, that is only possible if the lot can accommodate at least one additional parking space for the ADU, and they must replace their garage parking with at least one covered stall. WHAT ABOUT UTILITIES? Because ADUs are accessory to the main single-family homes, ADUs are not allowed to have separate utility meters. All utilities must be serviced from the main single-family home. DO I HAVE TO LIVE IN THE HOME I OWN IN ORDER TO HAVE AN ADU ON MY PROP- ERTY? Yes. ADUs are only eligible on lots that have owner-occupied dwellings. Upon approval, the city will record a notice on the property title stating that the eligibility for an ADU is contin- gent upon owner occupancy. CAN I USE AN ADU AS A SHORT-TERM RENTAL? No. Short-term rentals in ADUs are prohibited. ADUs are designed to promote hous- ing flexibility in Millcreek neighborhoods. WHAT ARE THE PERMIT AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS? Any ADU will require a building permit. As part of a building permit, the City Engineer, a Planner, and the Fire Marshal will review the project for compliance with all applicable building, fire, zoning, and engineer- ing requirements. Anyone who wishes to rent an ADU must also obtain a Millcreek Business License. If an existing building doesn’t com- ply with current setback, height, or coverage requirements, an attached ADU or an ADU conversion may require a permit from the Land Use Hearing Officer. WHEN CAN I APPLY? Property owners wishing to apply for a permit to build an internal, at- tached, or detached ADU may do so now. WHERE CAN I READ THE RULES? Take a look at Chapter 19.89 of Millcreek’s Municipal Code for a copy of the adopted ADU ordinance. New ADU Ordinance BE IN THE KNOW P E R M I T S I O R D I N A N C E S I P R O C E D U R E S