Holladay Digest

July 15th, 2025

Planning Commission Meeting

Topics

Russell Corner Subdivision
Preliminary Plan/Plat for a two-lot residential subdivision at 4585 South Russell Street in the R-1-8 Zone (applicant: Mark Snow)
Hinckley Estates Residential Subdivision
Concept Plan for a PUD subdivision of up to 6 lots across four parcels in the R-1-10 Zone at 4880, 4888, and 4890 South Floribunda Drive and 2830 East Sleepy Hollow Drive (applicant: D. Rennie / Christian Rennie)
- Item 2: Concept Plan / legal unit count determination
- Item 3: Planned Unit Development (PUD) / Conditional Use Permit (CUP) element (noted but not yet fully recorded in the provided minutes)
- Item 4: Subdivision Plat incorporating PUD conditions (noted but not yet fully recorded)
Royal Holladay Hills Redevelopment
Two site plan items:
- Block C: Site Plan Amendment adding a new retail pad consistent with the Site Development Master Plan (SDMP)
- Block K (Item 7): Site Plan Amendment replacing a multi-family complex with townhomes, reducing unit count from 100 to 93
SDMP Text Amendment (Item 6)
Recommendation to City Council to amend parking provisions for Block A (northwest corner at Murray Holladay Road and Highland Drive) to allow 30–40% of Block A to be designated for commercial building lots rather than surface parking only; also includes addition of a monument sign at the Murray Holladay Road entrance
Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Regulations
Discussed in response to public comment; Code requires R-2 or R-M Zone, street width of 60 feet or wider, and a CUP from the Planning Commission (currently three CUPs active in the City)
Fire Access and Easement Issues
Detailed discussion regarding the private road easement serving the Hinckley Estates parcels, fire access lane width (minimum 20 feet), and the Fire Marshall's approval of the proposed configuration

Decisions

Decision 1 — Russell Corner Subdivision Preliminary Plat Approved

The Commission approved the Preliminary Plat Application by Mark Snow for Russell Corner, a two-lot subdivision at 4585 South Russell Street in the R-1-8 Zone, subject to the following findings:

Development details required for a Preliminary and Final Plat have been submitted and reviewed by the TRC.
Each lot complies with the minimum width and area for single-family home development in the R-1-8 Zone.
The development complies with the General Plan designation of Low Density Residential – Stable.
Fire access is existing, labeled, and approved by the UFA.
Vehicular access through public roads, utility easements, and right-of-way improvements has been provided.
Within one year, in accordance with §13.10A.070, the final plat approval shall be completed by the Community and Economic Development Director following a positive recommendation from the TRC.

Note: Decisions on Hinckley Estates items and Royal Holladay Hills items are not fully captured in the provided minutes excerpt.

Votes

Vote 1 — Russell Corner Subdivision Preliminary Plat

Motion By: Commissioner Gong
Seconded By: Commissioner Prince
Outcome: Passed Unanimously

Commissioner Jill Fonte: Yes
Commissioner Karianne Prince: Yes
Commissioner Angela Gong: Yes
Chair Dennis Roach: Yes

No additional votes are recorded in the provided minutes excerpt.

Actions

Complete Final Plat approval for Russell Corner Subdivision following a positive TRC recommendation
Community and Economic Development DirectorDeadline/NotesWithin one year of preliminary approval, per §13.10A.070
Install sidewalk improvements on Russell Street, including ADA ramp at the corner of Russell Street and Russell Circle
Applicant, Mark SnowDeadline/NotesAs part of subdivision development
Dedicate area on Russell Street to public right-of-way
Applicant, Mark SnowDeadline/NotesAs part of subdivision process
Applicant (Rennie) to address road access, fire access, and tree canopy concerns for Hinckley Estates
Christian Rennie / Dee RennieDeadline/NotesPer Commission direction prior to this hearing
Property owner to asphalt and improve 20-foot-wide internal fire access lane for Hinckley Estates PUD
Applicant (Rennie)Deadline/NotesAs part of PUD approval conditions

Notes

Public Comment – Russell Corner
Robyn Bechthold (4572 South Russell Street) raised concerns about (1) whether height and setback restrictions would be met, (2) whether homes would be designed to fit the neighborhood character, and (3) the potential for properties to be used as short-term rentals (Airbnbs). Staff clarified that Airbnbs are heavily restricted under City Code and unlikely to be permissible on these lots.
Short-Term Rental Clarification
City Planner Marsh confirmed that the City currently has only three active CUPs for short-term rentals. The Code requires R-2 or R-M Zoning, a street width of 60 feet or wider, and Planning Commission CUP approval — conditions that effectively limit Airbnb use in most residential neighborhoods.
Tree Canopy Concern
Chair Roach noted that a downside of the Russell Corner Subdivision approval is the potential loss of some tree canopy.
Hinckley Estates Easement Note
It was clarified during the Work Session that the existing private road easement allows access for up to four homes, and that easements can be modified if all parties agree. The Fire Marshall reviewed and approved the proposed fire access configuration.
Royal Holladay Hills – Townhome Conversion
The applicant for Block K is replacing previously approved multi-family complex buildings with townhomes, reducing the unit count from 100 to 93, while keeping all other aspects of the plan the same except architectural style.
SDMP Monument Sign
The applicant for Royal Holladay Hills is requesting the addition of a monument sign at the Murray Holladay Road entrance, which was not included in the current SDMP and would require a text amendment.
Commissioner Statement
Commissioner Fonte read the Commission Statement at the opening of the Regular Meeting.
Minutes Incomplete
The provided minutes excerpt ends mid-presentation of the Hinckley Estates Concept Plan. Actions, votes, and decisions related to Hinckley Estates (Items 2–4), Royal Holladay Hills (Items 5–7), and the SDMP Text Amendment (Item 6) are not captured in the available document.

Summarized April 22, 2026

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