Holladay council hears residential infill zone proposal; votes set for October 1
September 17, 2020, 6:00 p.m. · Held electronically (virtual meeting)
The council held a public hearing on a proposed Residential Infill (RI) zone and closed the hearing on lowering the general plan density near 2450 East and 4680 South, with decisions set for October 1. In a work meeting members signaled the infill proposal looked premature. Council Member Sabrina Petersen was excused; no roll-call votes were recorded.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item III · Public hearing
Public hearing: Residential Infill (RI) zone text amendment
Continued
The community development director said the proposal would create a more flexible zone than three existing options and must be located in an area of equal or greater density. The hearing ran from 6:15 to 6:35 p.m. In the work meeting, the Planning Commission was said to have found the application premature; Quinn raised water absorption (80% versus the city's 60% limit), Fotheringham did not support approval at this time, and Gibbons and the mayor also viewed it as premature. Staff said it supports the general concept.
Item IV · Public hearing
Continued public hearing: general plan amendment near 2450 East and 4680 South
Continued
The hearing closed at 6:37 p.m. with no speakers. In the work meeting the mayor sided with the Planning Commission's unanimous recommendation; Fotheringham suggested a medium-density townhome designation might fit near the Village, Gibbons opposed building up legacy neighborhoods, Quinn cited traffic and infrastructure and Durham called it a close call. A vote is scheduled for October 1.
Item V · Public safety
City manager report
Discussed
A rainstorm emergency was declared and cleanup was quick; residents were asked to report damage and volunteer hours to support emergency funding. Salt Lake County will provide a second CARES Act distribution for public safety response.
Item VII-a · Taxes and fees
Work meeting: stormwater ordinance
Discussed
The assistant city manager outlined a fee restructure for residential and non-residential properties with an appeal process. Staff will present on October 1 and a public hearing is set for October 15.
Item VII-b · Zoning
Work meeting: Holladay Crossroads zone
Discussed
Gibbons said the Planning Commission approved the zone and it warrants council review; staff cited its role as a gateway and about 15% of the city tax base.
What residents said
Missing-middle housingWater absorption limitsWander Lane trafficStorm damage cleanup
Written comments on the infill zone were entered from nine people, and five spoke. Speakers were split: some supported the RI zone for missing-middle housing and downsizing, one supported it and a related request, and one was split and opposed many tall buildings. No one spoke at the general plan hearing, though substantial written comment was received.