Oct 28, 2025
City of Holladay Planning Commission Meeting
Meeting Overview
Meeting Type: Special Planning Commission Meeting (Work Session + Regular Meeting)
Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Location: City Council Chambers, 4580 South 2300 East, Holladay, Utah
Work Session Called to Order: 5:30 p.m. by Chair Dennis Roach
Regular Meeting Called to Order: 6:00 p.m. by Chair Dennis Roach
Planning Commission Members Present:
Absent: Karianne Prince
City Staff Present:
Quorum: Present (6 of 7 members in attendance)
Key Topics Discussed
General Plan Update ("Holladay Horizons"): Review of redline revisions incorporating prior Commission feedback, including duplex language adjustments, economic development emphasis, outstanding map changes, and water element revisions; one public email comment received and included in packet
Regional Mixed-Use (R/MU) Zone – Text Amendment (SDMP Signage): Proposed appendix to the Site Development Master Plan for Royal Holladay Hills addressing signage massing, height (proposed 20-foot maximum), setbacks, and landscaping; discussion of monument sign types vs. pole signs; concern raised about an already-installed sign on the property
Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Overlay Zone – Text Amendment to Title 13.70: State legislative requirement for municipalities to establish a WUI boundary; two proposed boundary areas discussed (dark blue = Structure Exposure Score ≥5, recommended by Unified Fire Authority; light blue = historically concerning but below Score 5); City Council directed consideration of dark blue area only at this time; implications for new construction, additions, defensible space, building code compliance, and potential conflict with the city's canopy/tree ordinance; eligibility for State emergency wildfire funds contingent on adoption
Agenda Reordering: Discussion and decision to hear WUI item first during Regular Meeting due to public attendees present for that item
Decisions Made
Agenda Reorder: It was determined (without a formal motion, as all items were noticed for 6:00 p.m.) that the Text Amendment for Title 13.70 (WUI Overlay Zone) would be heard first during the Regular Meeting.
WUI Boundary Scope: Based on City Council direction, the Planning Commission would consider only the dark blue boundary area (Structure Exposure Score ≥5) at this time; the light blue area is to be studied separately for potential future consideration.
**Note:** The meeting minutes as provided are incomplete — they end mid-sentence during the General Plan presentation by Delaney Sillman of Logan Simpson. No formal votes or final decisions on agenda items are captured in the provided text.
Votes
No votes are recorded in the provided portion of the minutes.
(The document ends before any formal motions or votes were taken on the three agenda items.)
Action Items
| Action Item | Responsible Party |
| Incorporate remaining outstanding changes into General Plan draft (map changes, water element revisions) | Jonathan Teerlink / Logan Simpson |
| Include outstanding changes in motion language when General Plan recommendation is made | Planning Commission / Staff |
| Present additional information about SDMP sign material and placement at Regular Meeting | Applicant (Royal Holladay Hills) |
| Ensure clear view codes are applied to proposed sign locations | Staff / Applicant |
| Study light blue WUI boundary area in more detail for potential future consideration | City Staff / City Council |
| Review and resolve conflict between WUI defensible space requirements and city canopy/tree ordinance | Staff (noted as needing retrospective review) |
| UFA representative to present additional WUI information at Regular Meeting | Unified Fire Authority Representative |
| Utah Division of Fire, Forestry, and State Lands (FFSL) to determine fee levels associated with Structure Exposure Scores | FFSL (State agency) |
Other Notable Items
Public Comment (General Plan): One email comment was received after the last meeting and included in the Meeting Materials Packet. The commenter sought clarification on the difference between the Future Land Use District Map and the Zone Map. Staff clarified that no zoning changes are being made with this General Plan update and no Land Use District boundaries are being changed.
Sign Already Installed: Commissioner Cunningham raised concern that a sign had already been installed on the Royal Holladay Hills property prior to Commission approval, which he found frustrating. Staff noted the installed sign does not meet the City Code definition of a "temporary sign" (which allows banners for up to 30 days for openings/sales). The applicant was expected to address this at the Regular Meeting.
State Context for WUI: City Attorney Brad Christopherson noted the WUI legislation is a State reaction to wildfires in California.
Municipalities Without WUI Areas: Mr. Teerlink noted that cities without wildland/forest interface are not required to adopt a WUI overlay; however, any municipality that does not adopt one risks losing eligibility for State emergency wildfire funds if a wildland fire occurs.
Logan Simpson Presentation: Delaney Sillman of Logan Simpson began presenting the redlined General Plan draft, highlighting significant changes; the provided minutes end mid-presentation.
Commissioner Roach's Absence at Prior Meeting: Chair Roach noted he missed the prior Planning Commission meeting and sought a recap of General Plan discussions; Commissioner Berndt and Commissioner Cunningham provided summaries.
Note: These minutes are incomplete as provided — the document ends during Agenda Item 1. Sections covering final deliberations, votes, and conclusions for all three agenda items are not available in the submitted text.