Holladay council rezones 6375 South Highland Drive, adopts fireworks restriction 5-1 and approves Murray Holladay Road development agreement
April 25, 2024, 6:00 p.m. · City Council Chambers, 4580 South 2300 East, Holladay (briefing session 5:30 p.m.)
The council voted 6-0 to rezone about 0.50 acre at 6375 South Highland Drive from RM to PO and 6-0 to approve a development agreement for 2051 and 2061 East Murray Holladay Road. It adopted Ordinance 2024-06 on personal fireworks 5-1, with Council Member Paul Fotheringham voting no. The minutes record the mayor voting with the council members, so tallies include him.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Ordinance 2024-05: Rezone 6375 South Highland Drive from RM to PO | Approved · 6-0 |
| Ordinance 2024-06: Personal fireworks restrictions | Approved with conditions · 5-1 |
| Resolution 2024-14: Development agreement for 2051 and 2061 East Murray Holladay Road | Approved · 6-0 |
| Public hearing: C-2 zone height increase | Discussed |
| Public hearing: Title 13 historic preservation | Continued |
| Work meeting: City Hall seismic presentation | Discussed |
| Closed session | No action · 6-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item VII · Zoning
Ordinance 2024-05: Rezone 6375 South Highland Drive from RM to PO
Approved · 6-0
Rezone of about 0.50 acre, recommended for approval by staff and the Planning Commission.
- Acres: about 0.50
- Current zone → proposed: RM → PO
Item VIII · Public safety
Ordinance 2024-06: Personal fireworks restrictions
Approved with conditions · 5-1
Adopted with the 1300 East boundary reference replaced by areas listed in an exhibit. Council Member Fotheringham voted no; the minutes do not record his reasons.
Item IX · Development
Resolution 2024-14: Development agreement for 2051 and 2061 East Murray Holladay Road
Approved · 6-0
Approves the development agreement required as a condition of the March 7 rezone.
Item IV · Public hearing
Public hearing: C-2 zone height increase
Discussed
The Planning Commission recommended approval of raising the C-2 maximum height from 35 to 40 feet; the three-floor limit stays. No comments and the hearing closed.
Item V · Public hearing
Public hearing: Title 13 historic preservation
Continued
Residents commented on the ordinance; one said she had spent close to $7,000 with an architectural firm, and another opposed language allowing delisting or demolition shortly after purchase. The hearing stayed open; the council agreed in the work meeting to take more time.
Item XIII · Roads and utilities
Work meeting: City Hall seismic presentation
Discussed
The council was briefed on the Level Two seismic option, renovation phases and funding timing. About $80,000 was estimated for replacing the City Hall water cooling system. Juneteenth will be observed on the Monday of the holiday week, aligning with the state.
Other
Closed session
No action · 6-0
The council voted 6-0 to enter closed session from 8:55 to 9:22 p.m. No action was reported.
What residents said
FireworksHistoric preservation rules
A resident spoke in favor of personal fireworks. Residents commented on the historic preservation ordinance.