Murray Holladay Road home historic designation
Text amendment adding a Murray Holladay Road home known as the Casper Cottage to the historic designation list, requested by its owner. A hearing was held Feb. 5, 2026 and the council adopted Ordinance 2026-01 6-0 on Feb. 19.
- Where it stands
- Denied
- Type
- Zone change
- Location
- Murray Holladay Road
Every hearing and vote
February 5, 2026 · City Council
Public hearing: historic designation of a Murray Holladay Road home
No action
Staff found the application met criteria and recommended approval. The applicant described the house's history and suggested a future historic district. The Historical Commission's executive committee recommended designation. Hearing closed.
February 19, 2026 · City Council
Ordinance 2026-01: add a Murray Holladay Road home to the historic designation list (Title 13.86.020)
Approved · 6-0
Adds the home to the list following the Feb. 5 hearing.
July 16, 2026 · City Council
Appeal of denial of conditional use permit for the Casper Cottage (PZ #26-1-05), Murray Holladay Road
Denied · 6-0
Acting in a quasi-judicial role, the council heard the owner argue that the only remaining request was an additional dwelling unit to preserve the historic cottage and that a lot restriction should be waived; he acknowledged the application lacked detail and the antique shop request was withdrawn. Staff said the commission denied the application on completeness, not merits, after the applicant declined to continue, table or withdraw. Council Member Sundwall questioned why it was not withdrawn; Council Member Gray said key information was missing; the mayor said the council should not substitute its judgment for the commission's. Council Member Durham appreciated the owner's goals.