Holladay council raises C-2 height limit to 40 feet and approves Cotton Bottom Inn agreements, 6-0
May 16, 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 ratify a $64,000 county agreement for Highland Drive corridor preservation, raise the C-2 zone maximum building height from 35 to 40 feet, update city account signatories and approve two agreements concerning the Cotton Bottom Inn property, including a requirement for a final site plan by December 31, 2024. 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
Agenda, item by item
Item IV · Public hearing
Continued public hearing: Title 13 historic preservation amendments
Discussed
No comments; the mayor closed the hearing.
Item VI · Roads and utilities
Ratify interlocal agreement with Salt Lake County for Highland Drive corridor preservation at 4504 South Highland Drive
Approved · 6-0
A $64,000 property acquisition for corridor preservation.
- Land deal$64,000 to Salt Lake County
Item VII · City code
Ordinance 2024-07: Raise the C-2 zone maximum building height from 35 to 40 feet (Title 13.62)
Approved · 6-0
Adopts the height increase recommended by the Planning Commission.
Item VIII · Budget
Resolution 2024-17: Authorize individuals to change the city's PTIF account
Approved · 6-0
Updates authorized signatories on the public treasurers' investment fund account.
Item IX · Development
Resolution 2024-18: Agreement with BarX Group on the Cotton Bottom Inn property (Addendum 5)
Approved · 6-0
Addendum 5 requires a final site plan by December 31, 2024. Light pole reimbursement is capped at $60,000, and about 13,000 square feet of property is returned to the city.
- Payment$60,000 to BarX Group
Item X · Development
Resolution 2024-19: License and encroachment agreement with Cotton Bottom Properties, LLC
Approved · 6-0
Covers city-owned property adjacent to the Cotton Bottom Inn and the right-of-way.
Item XIII · Budget
Work meeting: tentative budget
Discussed
Items included animal services at $11.41 per capita, a fire authority capital fund transfer of $300,000 and a 6.74% member fee increase versus a 5.50% average, $12,000 for a business license study, a $30,000 increase in citywide software, and a $25,000 Tree Committee budget with $5,000 in donations.
- Budget$300,000 to Unified Fire Authority
What residents said
None.