HolladayDigest

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)

• 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

• 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.