Holladay council rezones 4930 South Westmoor Road, 6-0, and rejects internally lit fuel price signs, 0-6
October 5, 2023, 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 4930 South Westmoor Road from P to R-1-10 and 6-0 against an ordinance allowing internally illuminated fuel price signs in the Holladay Village zone. Public hearings were held on rezones at Holladay Boulevard and on three properties at Butternut Road and 4500 South, where the Planning Commission recommended denial and written comments opposed. 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 VII · Zoning
Ordinance 2023-13: Rezone 4930 South Westmoor Road from P to R-1-10
Approved · 6-0
Rezone after a September 21 hearing and a 6-0 Planning Commission recommendation of approval.
- Current zone → proposed: P → R-1-10
Item VIII · City code
Ordinance: Internally illuminated fuel price signs in the Holladay Village zone
Denied · 0-6
The ordinance failed on a unanimous no vote.
Item IV · Public hearing
Public hearing: rezone 4980 and 4990 South Holladay Boulevard from R-1-43 to R-1-10
Discussed
The rezone would let the owner shift a lot line toward Cottonwood Boulevard, enlarging one lot for a planned accessory building. No public comments.
Item V · Public hearing
Public hearing: rezone three properties to R-2-8 (Butternut Road and 4500 South)
Discussed
Applications cover one property on East Butternut Road (R-1-43) and two on East 4500 South (R-1-10). The Planning Commission recommended denial; staff recommended approval based on the general plan. Written comments from nine neighbors all opposed. One owner supported the rezone to legalize rental of an accessory unit and asked the council to review accessory dwelling lot size rules; another cited housing for family. Opponents cited traffic, parking, the narrow street and general plan goals. No council action.
Item VI.a · Roads and utilities
Work meeting: I-215 shared use path feasibility study
Discussed
Horrocks Engineers presented four alternatives, ranging from $1.2 million to $8.5 million for park-area segments and $9.9 million to $17.2 million in total, using a regional grant. The study drew 187 survey responses and 100 emails; two alternatives were preferred.
- ContractAmount not given to Horrocks Engineers
Item XI.a · Public safety
Work meeting: Unified Police Department transition
Discussed
The sheriff will separate from the department's shared services on July 1, 2024. A new interlocal agreement is expected in December or January and the board suggested a 7% increase in operating costs.
What residents said
Traffic and parking near Butternut Road rezoneAccessory dwelling rules
Public comment at the hearings is summarized under the items.