Holladay council hears sporting ramp and 2300 East rezone hearings; reviews tentative 2021-22 budget
May 13, 2021, 6:00 p.m. · City Council Chambers, 4580 South 2300 East, Holladay
The council held a public hearing on temporary zoning rules for sporting ramps and kept open a hearing on rezoning six properties at 4425-4449 South 2300 East and 2327-2359 East 4500 South from R-1-10 to R-2-10. In a work meeting it reviewed tentative 2021-22 budget details, including $7.2 million for roads. No votes other than recess and adjournment were recorded.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item IV · Public hearing
Public hearing: sporting ramps (Title 13 temporary zoning)
Continued
The issue began with a resident's backyard ramp that violated city code, and a 180-day moratorium began in November 2020. The Planning Commission recommended striking the sporting ramp restriction, tying ramp use to swimming pool operating hours under the noise ordinance and adding a new accessory structure definition, with structures 18 inches or taller meeting the underlying zone requirements. The hearing closed with no vote; the item returns May 20.
Item V · Public hearing
Public hearing: rezone 4425-4449 South 2300 East and 2327-2359 East 4500 South from R-1-10 to R-2-10
Continued
The agenda misprinted the requested zone as R-2-8; the application was resubmitted as R-2-10 and the hearing was left open for reposting. The six properties (about 1.6 acres) could hold at most six twin-home units (12 residences). The Planning Commission unanimously recommended R-2-10 on April 6. The two applicants proposed cutting five curb cuts to one access via a private lane off 2300 East. Both roads carry roughly 27,000 vehicles a day.
- Acres: about 1.6
- Current zone → proposed: R-1-10 → R-2-10
- Maximum: six twin-home buildings (12 residences)
- Planning Commission: unanimous recommendation (April 6, 2021)
Item VI · Budget
City manager report and board reports
Discussed
The city expects an additional $3.38 million in federal funds (another source in the minutes says $3.8 million). Mayor Dahle discussed the small business grant program, Holla Dollars and a May 22 community breakfast and tree planting. Council Member Gibbons said the waste district is moving toward a special district structure and the Historical Commission submitted a letter asking for, among other things, activation of the Cottonwood Historic District and rebuilding the Meadows Cabin.
- Grant$3.38 million
Item VII · Budget
Work meeting: tentative 2021-22 budget
Discussed
Revenue includes a property tax increase of about $2.3 million (described as a 50% rate increase), $180,000 from Millrock, and sales tax projected up 4%. Expenses include a public works contract increase of about $242,000 (about $117,000 to restore slurry seal), a police officer at about $178,000, a public services director at about $150,000, a 2% COLA and about $50,000 in market adjustments, $50,000 for a federal lobbyist and $15,000 for budgeting software. Capital items include $7.2 million for roads, $1 million in added debt service, a $3 million general fund transfer, about $120,000 for a signal optimization study, $100,000 for Village Center pavers and $150,000 for an accessible playground surface. The Arts Council requested $20,000 for summer concerts, up from $10,000, and a mural funded by a $10,000 foundation donation.
- Budget$2.30 million
- Contract$242,000
- Budget$7.20 million
- Contract$50,000
- Budget$120,000
- Budget$100,000
- Budget$150,000
- Budget$20,000
What residents said
Backyard ramp noiseTraffic and access on 2300 East and 4500 SouthTwin homes precedent
Five residents spoke supportively of backyard ramps and asked about noise limits and enclosures. On the rezone, neighbors raised traffic and speeding, favored single-family zoning or two entrances, or supported development but opposed access from 4500 South and asked for more input at site plan review; emails were also received.