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"Bowthorpe House" Historic Site Conditional Land Use Permit

(4910 South Holladay Boulevard, R-2-10 Zone) — continued review of requested modifications and proposed additional land use (residential unit and office) for a designated historic site; discussion of historic status, exterior modifications, tree removal, and two-motion structure (site modifications and proposed use)

Partial Vacation of a Public Street

applicant's request to vacate a portion of unused public right-of-way adjacent to property at 2755 East Hillsden Drive

Preliminary Plan for "Royal Holladay Hills, Block H, I, and J"

review of preliminary site plan for core lots within the Royal Holladay Hills development, including compliance with the Site Development Master Plan (SDMP) and R/M-U Zone requirements

Summarize received public comment for the record during the Bowthorpe House Public Hearing

Present additional applicant-submitted construction detail documents during Regular Meeting

Present updated exterior renderings for Royal Holladay Hills Blocks H, I, and J during Regular Meeting

Further discussion on whether the historic tree must be preserved or replaced

Opening Statement to be read aloud

Bowthorpe House Historic Context

The property is one of only seven designated historic properties in the City of Holladay. It is listed on the Century Register (an honorary list for pioneer homes built before 1900, carrying no restrictions or benefits) and was recommended — but never formally added — to the National Historic Registry following a 1990s County Reconnaissance Survey. The designation is tied to William Bowthorpe, a notable local farming figure.

Historic Tree

A specific tree identified in the 1972 historic designation file was noted as part of what made the site historic. Applicant Hillary Taylor stated the tree (described as a misty blue spruce) was dead and posed an imminent threat to the building. Commissioner Tripeny raised whether a replacement tree requirement could be imposed.

Applicant Statement

Hillary Taylor stated that preserving the historic nature of the property was her intention, that the adobe walls and roofline remain intact, and that additional framing, footings, foundation, and steel were added to protect the original adobe structure. She noted restoring was more costly than demolishing and rebuilding.

Non-Owner-Occupied Status

Commissioner Prince flagged that the Bowthorpe House property is not owner-occupied, which limits certain allowable uses under standard zoning. However, Carrie Marsh clarified that historic site designation allows additional uses without the owner-occupancy requirement.

Removal from Historic List Risk

If the Planning Commission recommends removal of the property from the historic list, the matter would proceed to City Council; any granted approvals would be nullified, and the applicant could return to pursue uses conditional in the R-2 Zone.

Partial Street Vacation Background

The right-of-way at 2755 East Hillsden Drive is estimated at 66–70 feet wide; the General Plan classifies it as a secondary residential street with a standard width of 20–50 feet, leaving sufficient width to accommodate the vacation. A wall and landscaping already exist on the subject area, suggesting long-assumed private use.

Royal Holladay Hills Process Note

Block F was previously denied. Block E was previously seen but has been revised and will return to the Commission at a future date.

Minutes are incomplete

the document ends mid-sentence during Hillary Taylor's presentation. Decisions, votes, and additional discussion from the Regular Meeting are not captured in the provided text.