Holladay council holds grading and retaining wall hearing; UDOT briefs on I-80/I-215 and Little Cottonwood Canyon
July 9, 2020 · Held electronically (virtual meeting)
The council held a public hearing on a Title 13 amendment on grading and retaining walls in setback areas, with no comments and no vote. In a work meeting it heard from the county recorder, UDOT on the I-80/I-215 project and Little Cottonwood Canyon alternatives, and the police chief. Council Member Sabrina Petersen was excused.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Public hearing: Title 13 text amendment on grading and retaining walls | Continued |
| Work meeting presentations | Discussed |
| Closed session motion | Approved · 5-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item III · Public hearing
Public hearing: Title 13 text amendment on grading and retaining walls
Continued
The community development director presented an amendment covering retaining walls in setback areas, particularly near fence lines, which would change the process for seeking a variance through the hearing officer. No one commented and no vote was taken.
Item VII · Roads and utilities
Work meeting presentations
Discussed
The county recorder described a Property Watch program for tracking recorded changes to a property. UDOT described pavement replacement, bridge reconstruction at 1300, 1700 and 2000 East, and added lanes on I-80 and I-215, with construction lasting a couple of years. UDOT also presented draft alternatives for Little Cottonwood Canyon, with the enhanced bus option described as most time-efficient and highest-cost. The police chief reviewed precinct operations, and Gibbons commented on staffing and compensation costs.
Item VIII · Other
Closed session motion
Approved · 5-0
The council voted to enter closed session from 8:21 to 8:30 p.m. for potential litigation and property acquisition or disposition.
What residents said
Speeding and golf cartsGravel pit development trafficI-80/I-215 construction impacts
No public comment was submitted.