Holladay Digest

September 2nd, 2025

Planning Commission Meeting

Note: The provided minutes are incomplete; the document ends mid-sentence during applicant John Brooks Branscomb's presentation. Sections below reflect only what is contained in the provided text.

Topics

Work Session

Correction to Staff Reports for Items 3, 4, and 5: most current version was not included in the Meeting Materials Packet; updated version removes variance references and adds lot width definition and Code definition for exceptions to lot width
David McDonald Historic Home (4659 South Highland Drive)
Overview of CUP application for use as a custom jewelry shop and proposed exterior modifications to a designated Historic Site in the R-M Zone
- Three items flagged by Community and Economic Development Director Jonathan Teerlink for Commission discussion: (1) second-level addition styling, (2) removal of the frieze from the upper cornice, (3) scale of columns supporting the front porch
- Tree removal (two pine trees in front) and replacement requirements discussed
- Historic designation process and eligibility for conditional use explained
- 1912 iron fence noted as a potentially significant historic feature
Amare Vita Application (Items 3, 4, 5)
Conceptual Subdivision, Planned Unit Development (PUD), and Preliminary Plat
- Lot width reduction from 100 feet to 89–92.5 feet due to significant trees and streams/floodplains, per Code §13.04.040
- Lot coverage standards discussed: R-1-43 Zone (23% structures / 28% total) vs. R-1-87 Zone (20% structures / 33% total); Staff recommended 22% structures / 27% total across entire project
- Parcel analysis added since last meeting showing conforming/nonconforming parcels by zone
- Updated Tree Plan showing canopy areas to be removed (including for roadway) vs. canopy to remain
- Swimming pool noted as conceptual only; not confirmed for the development
- Setbacks: minimum 10-foot separation between buildings; 100-foot setback from creek
- Utility easements and their impact on setbacks discussed
- Three prior notices sent to adjacent property owners; no public comments received

Regular Meeting

Recognition of service for former Planning Commissioner Ginger Vilchinsky
Public Hearing opened for David McDonald Historic Home CUP (applicant presentation began but minutes are cut off)

Decisions

Note: No formal decisions or resolutions are recorded in the provided portion of the minutes.

Votes

Note: No votes are recorded in the provided portion of the minutes.

Actions

Share updated Staff Report for Items 3, 4, 5 on screen and provide printed copies to all Commissioners
Carrie Marsh, City Planner
Discuss three historic modification items (second-level addition styling, frieze removal, column scale) with applicant John Brooks Branscomb during Regular Meeting
Planning Commission / Carrie Marsh
Clarify tree replacement plan with applicant (on-site vs. off-site; potential condition to be added)
Planning Commission / Applicant
Confirm details regarding Lot 4 tree canopy and whether smaller trees are present
Applicant (to be addressed during Regular Meeting)
Confirm whether iron fence shown in renderings is the existing 1912 historic fence
Applicant (John Brooks Branscomb)
Discuss lot coverage standard to be applied to Amare Vita project (per-lot vs. project-wide)
Planning Commission with applicant
Confirm status of swimming pool in Amare Vita project documents
Applicant / Planning Commission

Notes

Service Recognition
Chair Roach recognized Ginger Vilchinsky for her volunteer service as a Planning Commissioner for the City of Holladay.
New Commissioner
Patrick Tripeny was noted as the newest Commissioner but was not present at this meeting.
Staff Report Error
City Planner Carrie Marsh disclosed that an outdated version of the Staff Report for Items 3, 4, and 5 was included in the Meeting Materials Packet. The corrected version was distributed in print and displayed on screen during the meeting.
David McDonald House History
Built in 1890 by David and Arabella McDonald, immigrants from Scotland. Mr. McDonald was a blacksmith. The home is listed on the National Historic Register and was formally added to the City's Historic Sites Code by City Council the week prior to this meeting.
Amare Vita — No Public Opposition
Despite three rounds of notice to adjacent property owners, no public comments have been received regarding the Amare Vita application.
Minutes Incomplete
The provided document ends mid-sentence during the applicant's presentation for Item 2. No further proceedings, votes, or decisions from the remainder of the meeting are available in the provided text.

Summarized April 22, 2026

HOLLADAY DIGEST