Holladay council denies Viewmont Street rezone and Lynne Lane walkway vacation, both 6-0
November 5, 2020, 6:00 p.m. · Held electronically (virtual meeting)
The council voted 6-0 to deny a rezone of 4813 South Viewmont Street from R-1-21 to R-1-10 and 6-0 to deny vacating the Lynne Lane walkway. The stormwater utility fee hearing stayed open for a November 19 vote. In a work meeting it reviewed a retirement health savings plan, a Google Fiber license, the Crossroads zone timeline and a stormwater policy manual. The minutes show the mayor voting.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item V · Zoning
Ordinance 2020-13: Rezone 4813 South Viewmont Street from R-1-21 to R-1-10
Denied · 6-0
The council voted to deny the rezone, which sought three lots on just under an acre. Staff had said R-1-15 (two lots) would be more appropriate and neighbors had opposed the request at the October 15 hearing.
Item VI · Other
Ordinance 2020-14: Vacating the Lynne Lane walkway
Denied · 6-0
The council voted to deny the vacation. Council Member Durham wanted to work with staff and neighbors on improvements, Council Member Gibbons said the status quo was unacceptable, and the mayor proposed a more pedestrian-friendly plan possibly funded in next year's capital budget.
Item IV · Public hearing
Continued public hearing: stormwater utility fee ordinance
Continued
No one commented. The hearing remained open and a vote was expected November 19.
Item III · Presentation
2020 Helping Hands Awards
Discussed
Four residents were recognized for community service.
Item VIII · Other
City manager report
Discussed
Staff will return to a rotating in-office schedule. A crash damaged the Highland Drive monument; repairs are underway with completion by early spring and an insurance claim being pursued. Plaza bike racks and furniture arrived, with bollards more likely in March 2021.
Item XI-c · Budget
Work meeting: retirement health savings plan
Discussed
Under a proposal, employees with 180 or more accrued sick-leave hours could be paid 50% of hours above 180. First-year cost is estimated at $12,000 to $20,000, falling to about $5,000 to $6,000 later, and up to seven employees qualify.
- BudgetAmount not given
Item XI-e · Contract
Work meeting: Google Fiber license agreement
Discussed
Negotiations continue on a license agreement covering fees, service extension and excavation terms. Google offered 2% of gross internet revenue while prior Utah agreements reached 5%. A vote could come November 19 or December 3.
- FeeAmount not given to Google Fiber
Item XI-f · Taxes and fees
Work meeting: stormwater policy manual and Crossroads zone timeline
Discussed
The manual covers three fee classes (Residential Area A, Residential Area B, Non-Residential), the calculation formula and appeals; one equivalent residential unit equals 5,200 square feet of impervious area, and the power utility that will handle billing cannot process decimal units. A vote is possible December 3. For the Crossroads zone, notices went to properties within 500 feet, an online open house was set for November 12 and a hearing for December 3.
What residents said
Stormwater feeCanal trail wildlife and privacyBackyard sport ramp enforcement
None.