Holladay Digest

April 21st, 2026

Planning Commission Meeting

Topics

"The Woods Lot 3" PUD Amendment
(6325 South 2710 East, R-1-43 Zone): Proposed modification to shift the approved building footprint/area from the north side to the south side of the existing structure on Lot 3, to accommodate a new garage and conversion of the existing garage into a residential apartment unit.
"Casper Cottage" Historic Site Conditional Land Use Permit
(2394 East Murray Holladay Road, R-1-10): Proposed modifications to the façade and roofline of a designated historic property, reviewed under Holladay Ordinance §13.86.030.
"Casper Cottage" Additional Land Uses
(same property, Item 3): Request to add two new land uses at the historic site — an antique shop and a secondary residential unit — with Staff noting many outstanding questions remain.
"Royal Holladay Hills, Block A and C" Final Plan
Review of landscaping and architectural plans for this development, following a prior Planning Commission request for these elements to return for approval. Staff confirmed the Landscaping Plan complies with ordinance.
Access to Gated Properties
Commissioner Prince raised the procedural question of how Commissioners should handle site visits to properties located behind locked gates. Jonathan Teerlink advised that Commissioners may contact the City Planner, who can obtain access codes from property owners.
Historic Site Preservation Limitations
Discussion clarified that Holladay's Historic Preservation Ordinance does not prevent a property owner from demolishing or redeveloping a designated historic property; the designation is intended to encourage, not mandate, preservation.
Casper Cottage PUD Context
Noted that the Casper Cottage sits on the common area of a six-lot PUD; converting it to a buildable lot would require a separate PUD Amendment.

Decisions

Decision 1 — "The Woods Lot 3" Subdivision Amendment (Plat Amendment)

Approved the Subdivision Amendment to Lot 3 of "The Woods" Planned Unit Development (R-1-43 Zone, 6325 South 2710 East), modifying building footprint and open space area boundaries, subject to seven findings and Technical Review Committee (TRC) conditions.

Decision 2 — "The Woods Lot 3" PUD Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Amendment

Approved the Amendment to the Conditional Use Permit related to the Site Plan of Lot 3 of "The Woods" Planned Unit Development (R-1-43 Zone, 6325 South 2710 East), subject to five findings and TRC conditions.

Note: Decisions on Items 2 ("Casper Cottage" Historic Site CUP), 3 ("Casper Cottage" additional land uses), and 4 ("Royal Holladay Hills" Final Plan) are not recorded in the available portion of the minutes. The document appears to be incomplete.

Votes

Vote 1 — "The Woods Lot 3" Subdivision Amendment

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

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

Vote 2 — "The Woods Lot 3" PUD CUP Amendment

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

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

Votes on Items 2, 3, and 4 are not captured in the available document text.

Actions

Applicant (Robert Schafer / Bobby Pankow) must comply with all conditions recommended by the Technical Review Committee for the Lot 3 Subdivision Amendment.
Robert Schafer / Bobby Pankow (applicant/contractor)
Applicant must comply with all conditions recommended by the Technical Review Committee for the Lot 3 PUD CUP Amendment.
Robert Schafer / Bobby Pankow
Any trees removed on Lot 3 (south side) as part of future construction must be replaced with trees providing an equivalent tree canopy at maturity.
Robert Schafer (property owner)
Commissioners wishing to visit gated properties prior to meetings should contact City Planner Carrie Marsh to obtain access information from the property owner.
Individual Commissioners / Carrie Marsh
Continued discussion on "Casper Cottage" applications (Items 2 and 3) — Staff recommended ongoing dialogue with the applicant to address outstanding questions.
Carrie Marsh, Jonathan Teerlink, applicant

Notes

Opening Statement
was read aloud by Commissioner Jill Fonte at the start of the Regular Meeting.
Item Location Correction
Chair Roach clarified at the opening of the Regular Meeting that Items 2 and 3 ("Casper Cottage") are located at 2394 East Murray Holladay Road, not 4910 South Holladay Boulevard as may have appeared in agenda materials.
Applicant Background — "The Woods Lot 3"
Property owner Robert Schafer explained the project purpose: to convert the existing garage into an apartment for his 93-year-old mother-in-law and build a new two-car garage to replace it. His stepson, Bobby Pankow, is the contractor.
No Public Comments
were received during the public hearing for Item 1 ("The Woods Lot 3").
"The Woods Lot 3" TRC Review
The Technical Review Committee had previously reviewed the application and confirmed it meets all applicable requirements.
Historic Preservation Policy Note
Staff clarified that Holladay's Historic Preservation Ordinance provides allowances and incentives for designated properties but does not restrict a property owner's right to demolish or redevelop a designated historic site.
"Royal Holladay Hills" context
The Planning Commission had previously reviewed this project and specifically requested that landscaping and architecture return for approval. Staff confirmed the submitted Landscaping Plan complies with ordinance; the applicant team was prepared to present building designs at the Regular Meeting.
Document appears incomplete
the minutes end mid-sentence during the presentation of Item 2 ("Casper Cottage"). Proceedings and decisions related to Items 2, 3, and 4 are not available in the provided text.

Summarized July 2, 2026

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