April 21 2026
Planning Commission Meeting
Topics
Item 1
Woods Lot 3 PUD Amendment (6325 S) — proposed relocation of approved building area from north side to south side of existing structure
Item 2 & 3
Casper Cottage at 2394 E Murray Holladay Rd (corrected address; not 4910 S Holladay) — historic site modification to facade and proposed additional land uses (antique retail store and secondary residential unit) for property owned by Ron Hilden
Item 4
Royal Holladay Hills Block A and C Final Plan — landscaping and architectural design review (structure previously approved at prior meeting)
General Discussion
Access to gated properties during commissioner site visits; nature and limits of historic designation protections under the city's preservation ordinance
Decisions
No final decisions were recorded in the portion of the minutes provided.
Staff recommended continuing Items 2 and 3 (Casper Cottage) to allow the applicant time to answer outstanding questions regarding how proposed uses support historic preservation goals.
Items 1 and 4 appeared to be advancing toward a vote, but no formal vote outcome was captured in the transcript as provided.
Actions
Applicant for Woods Lot 3 to provide/confirm distance from new building envelope to south property line (noted as approximately 27–35 ft)
Applicant (Lot 3, Woods PUD)Applicant for Woods Lot 3 to address tree replacement if trees on south side are removed or affected
Applicant (Lot 3, Woods PUD)Ron Hilden (Casper Cottage) to provide answers to outstanding questions on how proposed uses (antique store, secondary residential unit) support historic preservation goals
Ron Hilden / ApplicantPlanners to assist commissioners in obtaining gate codes/access for gated properties prior to site visits
Planning Staff (Kerry / John)Royal Holladay Hills applicant design team to present landscaping and architectural details to Commission
Applicant Design Team
Notes
Address Correction
Items 2 and 3 are located at 2394 E Murray Holladay Rd, not 4910 S Holladay as printed on the agenda. Chairman Roche noted this correction for the public record.
Historic Preservation Limitation
Discussion clarified that the City of Holladay's historic preservation designation does not prevent a property owner from demolishing or redeveloping a designated historic property. The designation affords additional allowable land uses as incentive but does not restrict owner rights.
Casper Cottage HOA/PUD Context
The cottage sits on a common area lot within a 6-lot PUD. Any change to make it a buildable lot would require a PUD amendment before the Planning Commission.
Royal Holladay Hills Design Concerns Addressed
Staff noted that revised building designs better address the prominent corner at Murray Holladay Road, including added "storytelling windows" and additional landscaping, compared to prior submission.
Prior PUD History
The Woods PUD was originally approved in 2004; prior amendments have been reviewed for other lots. The Commission previously reviewed Lot 1 of the same PUD (large garage proposal) and Lot 2.
Work Meeting to Official Meeting Transition
A work/briefing session preceded the official public meeting; both were captured in the transcript.
Summarized May 8, 2026