HolladayDigest

• Five Public Hearings

  announced (to be addressed in sequence):

  • Rezone application at the south end of Highland Drive
  • Proposed budget amendments
  • Proposed fiscal budget for the coming year
  • City compensation schedule
  • Consolidated fee schedule

• Rezone Application – South End of Highland Drive

  Applicant presented proposal to rezone four parcels from R1/R2 to RM zone for development of up to 18 townhome units ("Covington Park Townhomes"), including proposed vacation of the Highland Drive access road, relocation of access to 6060 S., and creation of a small park at the intersection

• Traffic concerns

  related to the proposed rezone and Highland Drive intersection

• Tree preservation

  on the subject parcels

• Applicant to close on the fourth/back parcel

  Applicant (unnamed) — before June 19, 2026

• Applicant to work with Planning Commission to address traffic concerns related to rezone

  Applicant (unnamed), in coordination with Planning Commission

• Applicant to maintain/clean up trees on perimeter of subject property and east boundary

  Applicant (unnamed)

• Applicant to install new fence on east boundary of subject property (at applicant's cost)

  Applicant (unnamed)

• Council members / precinct chief invited to meet with Kent Davis (DA candidate) regarding DA's office priorities

  Any interested council member; Kent Davis

Public Comments (General – prior to public hearings)

• Kent Davis

  (resident of Cottonwood Heights): Introduced himself as the Republican nominee for Salt Lake County District Attorney. Outlined his background (military service, two Iraq deployments, Ranger tab, Bronze Star, federal clerkship, U.S. Department of Justice, Deputy District Attorney in Salt Lake County, current corporate counsel for Woodbury Corporation). Stated he is visiting city councils across the county to listen and build relationships. Offered to meet with Holladay's Unified Police precinct chief and any council member, and to attend town halls. Committed to maintaining open communication between the DA's office and Holladay City on issues such as property crime, fentanyl/meth, and repeat offenders.

• Trudy (Holladay City Library)

  Announced the following library events and programs:

  • Summer Reading Program kickoff: ~350 attendees; 800+ already signed up; open through end of July (free book, fine waiver available)
  • Duck Spotting scavenger hunt throughout June (10 hidden costumed rubber ducks)
  • "Tree Party" — June 5, 2:50 PM: 1st anniversary of "Artie" the Moon Tree planting; time capsule and pocket galaxy activity
  • Summer Wellness Series — June 11, 6:00 PM: Zentangle (mental health and creativity focus)
  • Pencil Pouches for Pride — June 18, 3:00–6:00 PM (all ages)
  • Paleo Adventure (dinosaur-themed, aligned with "Unearth a Story" summer reading theme) — June 17, 2:00 PM (kids)

Rezone Applicant Notable Points

• Applicant is a 20-year Holladay resident and local business owner (owns office building at 53rd South and Highland Drive)

• Proposed project name: Covington Park Townhomes (honoring Robert Covington, an original founder of Holladay City)

• Proposed density: 18 units on approximately 1.25 acres (~14.4 units/acre), lower than typical townhome density of 22–25 units/acre

• Projected price range: $800,000–$900,000 per unit

• Proposed vacation of the one-lane Highland Drive access road could improve the Highland Drive intersection and potentially benefit ingress/egress for the subdivision to the north

• Neighbor "Bill" (most adjacent to the east) was noted as supportive; applicant committed to tree cleanup and new fence on east boundary at applicant's expense

• Staff members Jared Bunch, John, and Carrie were acknowledged for collaborative work on the application; John Tierlink referenced for prior rezone assistance

Note: The transcript ends mid-sentence during the applicant's continued presentation. The public hearing, remaining public comments, and all subsequent agenda items (budget amendments, fiscal budget, compensation schedule, fee schedule) were not captured in the provided transcript.