Holladay council denies Floribunda Drive subdivision appeal 5-0 with Fotheringham recused; adds Highland Drive home to historic list
August 28, 2025, 6:00 p.m. · City Council Chambers, 4580 South 2300 East, Holladay
On Aug. 28 the council voted 5-0, with Council Member Paul Fotheringham recused, to deny a neighbors' appeal of a Planning Commission subdivision and planned unit development approval on Floribunda Drive. It also added 4659 South Highland Drive to the historic designation list and re-adopted the outdoor lighting ordinance with technical corrections, each 6-0. The minutes record the mayor voting with the council.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item IV · Subdivision
Appeal of Planning Commission subdivision and PUD approval, Floribunda Drive
Denied · 5-0
Homeowners next door argued the Planning Commission relied on an incomplete tree study that omitted about 14 mature trees on the northeastern border and that a four-foot setback tied to an existing shed was inconsistent with setback standards; the southern border received a 10-foot average setback. The applicant said the survey scope excluded the appellants' lot, no trees on that border would be removed, a retaining wall protects the area and any shed replacement would comply. Staff said the setback reflected the existing structure. Council Member Brewer was concerned the northeastern border received less discussion and favored remanding. Council Members Gray, Durham and Quinn found evidence the commission knew of the trees and supported denial, and Mayor Dahle saw no evidence the commission lacked needed information.
- Fotheringham recused; the minutes say a senior advisor to his campaign lives next door to the property
- Standard: whether substantial evidence in the record supports the commission decision
Item V · Public hearing
Public hearing: add 4659 South Highland Drive to historic designation list (Title 13.86.020)
No action
The applicant plans to restore the home, vacant about five years, for a jewelry boutique and corporate headquarters for J. Brooks Jewelers; a drive-up pick-up window remains. The zone is R-M. The original owner's descendants support the restoration. No other comment.
Item VI · Zoning
Ordinance 2025-14: add 4659 South Highland Drive to historic designation list
Approved · 6-0
Adds the property to the city historic designation list.
Item VII · City code
Ordinance 2025-15: repeal Ordinance 2025-13 and re-adopt Title 13.84 outdoor lighting standards
Approved · 6-0
Council Member Fotheringham said the changes are technical corrections and do not alter substance.
Item VIII · Appointment
Resolution 2025-21: Planning Commission appointments
Approved · 6-0
Re-appoints Paul Cunningham and appoints Patrick Tripeny.
Item IX · Appointment
Resolution 2025-22: Historical Commission re-appointments
Approved · 6-0
Re-appoints Kim Duffy and Lyman Losee.
Item X · Roads and utilities
City manager report: I-215 pedestrian bridge and Wasatch Boulevard Park and Ride
Discussed
Early talks with UDOT, Millcreek and Granite School District on replacing the I-215 pedestrian bridge; ownership is unclear and a feasibility study is about a year away. UDOT owns the Wasatch Boulevard Park and Ride with no written maintenance agreement; staff will send letters saying the city will not maintain it.
Item XII.b · Budget
Work meeting: City Hall upgrade and Spring Lane funding
Discussed
City Hall is estimated at $9.7 million (earlier $8.5 million) and Spring Lane at $9 million; Spring Lane phase 1 without a playground is $2.2 million. Sources discussed include a $1.7 million earmark not yet approved, about $1.8 million in capital fund balance and $1.2 million in grants. Lease revenue bonds through a local building authority with a 30-year lease, an estimated 4.5% rate and about $800,000 in debt service were modeled. Council consensus favored scenario 3 (wraparound debt). The mayor supported postponing fields and walking paths. Schedule: authority created Sept. 11, hearing Oct. 23, pricing about Nov. 17, closing early December. The source gives inconsistent combined totals ($17.6 million and $18.7 million).
- Budget$9.70 million
- Budget$9.00 million
- Grant$1.70 million
Item XII.a · Other
Work meeting: Brighton justice court
Discussed
Salt Lake County plans to end its justice court. The town of Brighton asked Holladay about contracting; about 500 cases a year, roughly one month of Holladay's workload, starting January. Feedback only.
What residents said
Tree preservationSetbacksPark and Ride maintenance
A resident praised the residential lighting ordinance and its grandfathering provision and suggested local vendors discount compliance for grandfathered homes.