Holladay Digest

March 4th, 2025

Planning Commission Meeting

Topics

Charleston Place Subdivision Amendment
Application to subdivide 0.55 acres at 5870 South Highland Drive (R-1-10 Zone) into two lots (Lot 1A and Lot 1B), submitted by Jackson Haslam representing Ivory Homes
HOA and CC&R Implications
Charleston Place HOA historically denied lot-split requests due to a half-acre minimum lot size requirement in the CC&Rs; HOA has now engaged with Ivory Homes on an amendment to the CC&Rs
Off-Site Improvement Requirements
Discussion of curb, gutter, sidewalk, and street trees required along Charleston Lane; a waiver application has been submitted by Ivory Homes for the south side of the property
Sidewalk Waiver Process
Mr. Teerlink clarified that the waiver is a separate administrative process handled by the TRC and ultimately reviewed by the City Manager, not the Planning Commission
Construction Activity Prior to Subdivision Approval
Concerns raised that construction (including foundation work) and tree removal occurred before subdivision approval was granted; City Attorney confirmed no permission had been granted and code enforcement action had been taken
Tree Removal
A tree was removed beyond the permitted scope; Ivory Homes acknowledged the error and confirmed a full Landscape Plan is in place, including replacement trees per Tree City USA requirements
Precedent and Zoning
Commissioners discussed whether approval would set a precedent; Mr. Teerlink confirmed the R-1-10 Zone has been in place and the application complies with existing code
Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
Listed as an Action Item on the Regular Meeting agenda; no suggested amendments were noted

Decisions

Decision: Approval of Charleston Place Subdivision Preliminary Plat

Commissioner Fonte moved to APPROVE the Preliminary Plat application by Jackson Haslam for "Charleston Place," an amendment to an existing subdivision, to create one additional lot from one existing lot at 5870 South Highland Drive, R-1-10 Zone, based on 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-1-10 Zone.
Required submittals for Preliminary Subdivision development have been provided, found complete and acceptable.
Fire access is existing and approved by the Unified Fire Authority (UFA).
Public roads and utility easements are shown on the plat.

Additionally, within one year and in accordance with Holladay Ord §13.10A.070.E, administrative review and approval of the Final Plat is to be completed.

Note: The meeting minutes appear to be cut off before the full motion text, vote outcome, and any additional conditions of approval are recorded. The complete motion conclusion, vote tally, and any remaining action items or agenda items may be contained in the portion of the minutes not provided.

Votes

Charleston Place Subdivision Preliminary Plat
MotionMoved by Commissioner Fonte to approveOutcomeNot fully recorded — minutes cut off before vote conclusionIndividual VotesNot recorded in provided text

Note: The minutes provided do not include the recorded vote outcome or individual votes. This information likely appears in the portion of the minutes not included in the provided document.

Actions

Complete off-site improvement installation (curb, gutter, sidewalk, street trees along Charleston Lane) or pursue waiver/deferral through City Manager process
Ivory Homes / Jackson HaslamNotesWaiver application already submitted; TRC review pending
Finalize CC&R amendment with HOA to allow the lot split
Ivory Homes / HOA Architectural CommitteeNotesNo timeline established as of meeting date
Complete Final Plat administrative review and approval within one year per Holladay Ord §13.10A.070.E
Applicant / City Staff (TRC)NotesCondition of Preliminary Plat approval
Resolve tree removal violation; submit Landscape Plan for Lot 1B upon lot split approval
Ivory HomesNotesFull replacement plan plus Tree City USA requirements confirmed by Haslam
Code enforcement follow-up related to unauthorized construction/tree removal activity
City (Code Enforcement Officer)NotesAlready initiated prior to meeting
Address technical challenges with pausing Work Session broadcast before Regular Meeting begins
Chair Dennis Roach / CommissionersNotesCommissioners reminded to mute microphones during break

Notes

Public Comments

James Nebeker
(1915 Charleston Lane) — Lead of the HOA Architectural Committee; spoke in support of Ivory Homes' request to waive curb, gutter, and sidewalk installation on the south side of Lot 1 to preserve the neighborhood's country character. Noted other Holladay streets share this feature.
Don Reese
(1932 Charleston Lane) — Expressed concern that construction activity gave the appearance that permission had already been granted. City Attorney Brad Christopherson clarified that the City's position is that no permission had been granted, that Ivory Homes began work prematurely, and that code enforcement action had been taken. Mr. Christopherson further noted the application meets City Code, limiting grounds for denial.

Announcements / Procedural Notes

Chair Roach raised the idea of tabling single-item agendas to a future meeting when only one item is before the Commission; this was confirmed as an option, with the clarification that timeline compliance requirements will still be met.
Commissioner Fonte read the Opening Statement at the start of the Regular Meeting.
Staff (TRC) recommends approval of the two-lot subdivision.
The subject property at 5870 South Highland Drive is located at the corner of Charleston Lane and Highland Drive in the R-1-10 Zone; the adjacent parcel inward is zoned R-1-21, which carries a half-acre minimum requirement.
A Building Permit for the existing home (Lot 1A) was approved based on the gross (unsubdivided) lot area; no Building Permit has been issued for a second home on Lot 1B.

Summarized April 22, 2026

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