Holladay council holds hearing on Big Cottonwood Canyon Road rezone; signals no support for cost sharing on power lines
September 5, 2024, 6:00 p.m. · City Council Chambers, 4580 South 2300 East, Holladay (briefing session 5:30 p.m.)
The council held a public hearing, with no public comments, on rezoning 6571 South Big Cottonwood Canyon Road from RM to ORD and in a work meeting indicated it does not support sharing the cost of burying power lines in the village. It also reviewed stormwater projects and the accessory dwelling unit ordinance. The only votes were procedural. 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 |
|---|---|
| Public hearing: rezone 6571 South Big Cottonwood Canyon Road from RM to ORD | Discussed |
| Work meeting: power lines in the village | No action |
| Work meeting: stormwater projects | Discussed |
| Work meeting: accessory dwelling unit ordinance | Discussed |
| City manager report | No action |
Agenda, item by item
Item V · Public hearing
Public hearing: rezone 6571 South Big Cottonwood Canyon Road from RM to ORD
Discussed
The community and economic development director presented the staff report and the applicant spoke. The Planning Commission had recommended approval. No public comments; no vote. The council adopted the rezone September 19.
- Current zone → proposed: RM → ORD
Item VIII.b · Roads and utilities
Work meeting: power lines in the village
No action
The council indicated it does not support cost sharing for burying power lines; no formal vote.
Item VIII.c · Roads and utilities
Work meeting: stormwater projects
Discussed
Pipe liner rehabilitation is a $2.5 million project. Discussion covered whether the stormwater fee needs an update.
- Purchase$2.50 million
Item VIII.d · City code
Work meeting: accessory dwelling unit ordinance
Discussed
The council reviewed proposed changes including setback reductions and conversion of accessory buildings. No vote.
Item VI · Other
City manager report
No action
Park restrooms may stay open from March 15 to October 15 at a cost of $700. Historic signs were installed.
- Purchase$700
What residents said
A library representative announced a branch closure from September 9 to October 14.