Holladay council approves first micro-surface agreement with Millcreek; hears Viewmont two-lot rezone
April 1, 2021, 6:00 p.m. · Held electronically (virtual meeting)
The council approved reappointments to the Arts Council and an agreement with Millcreek for micro-surface paving of 3900 South east of Highland Drive to 2300 East, the city's first use of the treatment. It held hearings on a revised two-lot rezone of 4813 South Viewmont Street (R-1-21 to R-1-15), off-site improvement bonding rules and Crossroads zone landscaping, with votes expected April 8. The work meeting reviewed property tax scenarios. The minutes show the mayor voting.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item III · Public hearing
Public hearing: rezone 4813 South Viewmont Street from R-1-21 to R-1-15
Continued
The applicant asked to split the property into two lots and rezone from R-1-21 (half-acre minimum) to R-1-15 (15,000 square foot minimum). The Planning Commission approved it 4-1. The hearing ran from 6:08 to 6:11 p.m., and the item was slated for April 8.
- Current zone → proposed: R-1-21 → R-1-15
- Lots: two
- Planning Commission: 4-1 in favor
Item IV · Public hearing
Public hearing: Title 13 amendments on off-site improvement bonding and approval procedures
Continued
The amendments cover sidewalks, park strips, street trees, curb and gutter. No one commented. In the work meeting the Planning Commission was noted to have recommended only the Chapter 13 changes, with discussion of sunken-curb repairs, 50/50 cost sharing and cash bonds.
Item V · Public hearing
Public hearing: Holladay Crossroads landscaping standards (13.77.050 and .060)
Continued
The Planning Commission unanimously approved the amendments on March 2. Council Member Gibbons supported the redlines in the work meeting and a vote was expected April 8.
Item VI · Appointment
Resolution 2021-06: Reappointments to the Holladay Arts Council
Approved · 6-0
Six members were reappointed for terms from October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2023.
Item VII · Contract
Resolution 2021-07: Micro-surface agreement with Millcreek (3900 South, east of Highland Drive to 2300 East)
Approved · 6-0
The city manager said this is the city's first use of micro-surface pavement treatment, which extends pavement life. No dollar amount is stated in the minutes.
- ContractAmount not given to Millcreek
Item XI-a · Other
Work meeting: waste district conversion
Discussed
The Wasatch Front Waste and Recycling District proposed converting from a special service district to a local district, requiring a county resolution, a public hearing and consent of all member cities. Board composition would remain one member per city, with county representation dropping from two to one. The general manager said the district has taxing authority but would not levy a tax.
Item XI-e · Taxes and fees
Work meeting: property tax scenarios
Discussed
Scenario 1 would eliminate an assumed $7 million bond with a 75% upfront increase; Scenario 2 would issue debt with a 50% upfront increase, closest to the advisory group's 92% recommendation. A 50% increase equals about a 5% rise in total property tax bills, about $20 a month on a $750,000 home. Sales tax growth was revised up to 10% for 2021. Council Members Gibbons and Fotheringham requested more detailed breakdowns; members approved including the bond in the formula, though no formal vote is recorded.
- Bond$7.00 million
Item XI-c/d · Other
Work meeting: Equal Rights Amendment resolution and skate ramp rules
Discussed
Council Member Quinn summarized the history of the Equal Rights Amendment; Council Member Fotheringham raised concerns about positions outside council jurisdiction and the council agreed, with the mayor suggesting postponing. The planning manager recommended treating backyard sports ramps as accessory structures with setbacks, height limits and operating hours, with Planning Commission review April 6. No vote.
What residents said
Canal trail oppositionProperty tax scenariosTree canopy requirements
At the Viewmont hearing the owner's family spoke with a representative present and said an abutting owner who opposed three homes later supported two. A Tree Committee representative supported the Crossroads landscaping amendment, saying shade canopy reduces the heat island effect from parking lots.