Jul 15, 2025
Key Topics Discussed
Russell Corner Subdivision – Preliminary Plan/Plat for a two-lot residential subdivision at 4585 South Russell Street in the R-1-8 Zone (applicant: Mark Snow)
Hinckley Estates Residential Subdivision – Concept Plan for a PUD subdivision of up to 6 lots across four parcels in the R-1-10 Zone at 4880, 4888, and 4890 South Floribunda Drive and 2830 East Sleepy Hollow Drive (applicant: D. Rennie / Christian Rennie)
Item 2: Concept Plan / legal unit count determination
Item 3: Planned Unit Development (PUD) / Conditional Use Permit (CUP) element (noted but not yet fully recorded in the provided minutes)
Item 4: Subdivision Plat incorporating PUD conditions (noted but not yet fully recorded)
Royal Holladay Hills Redevelopment – Two site plan items:
Block C: Site Plan Amendment adding a new retail pad consistent with the Site Development Master Plan (SDMP)
Block K (Item 7): Site Plan Amendment replacing a multi-family complex with townhomes, reducing unit count from 100 to 93
SDMP Text Amendment (Item 6) – Recommendation to City Council to amend parking provisions for Block A (northwest corner at Murray Holladay Road and Highland Drive) to allow 30–40% of Block A to be designated for commercial building lots rather than surface parking only; also includes addition of a monument sign at the Murray Holladay Road entrance
Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Regulations – Discussed in response to public comment; Code requires R-2 or R-M Zone, street width of 60 feet or wider, and a CUP from the Planning Commission (currently three CUPs active in the City)
Fire Access and Easement Issues – Detailed discussion regarding the private road easement serving the Hinckley Estates parcels, fire access lane width (minimum 20 feet), and the Fire Marshall's approval of the proposed configuration
Decisions Made
Decision 1 — Russell Corner Subdivision Preliminary Plat Approved
Development details required for a Preliminary and Final Plat have been submitted and reviewed by the TRC.
Each lot complies with the minimum width and area for single-family home development in the R-1-8 Zone.
The development complies with the General Plan designation of Low Density Residential – Stable.
Fire access is existing, labeled, and approved by the UFA.
Vehicular access through public roads, utility easements, and right-of-way improvements has been provided.
Within one year, in accordance with §13.10A.070, the final plat approval shall be completed by the Community and Economic Development Director following a positive recommendation from the TRC.
*Note: Decisions on Hinckley Estates items and Royal Holladay Hills items are not fully captured in the provided minutes excerpt.*
Votes
| Motion By | Commissioner Gong |
| Seconded By | Commissioner Prince |
| Outcome | Passed Unanimously |
| Commissioner | Vote |
| Commissioner Jill Fonte | Yes |
| Commissioner Karianne Prince | Yes |
| Commissioner Angela Gong | Yes |
| Chair Dennis Roach | Yes |
*No additional votes are recorded in the provided minutes excerpt.*
Action Items
| Action Item | Responsible Party | Deadline/Notes |
| Complete Final Plat approval for Russell Corner Subdivision following a positive TRC recommendation | Community and Economic Development Director | Within one year of preliminary approval, per §13.10A.070 |
| Install sidewalk improvements on Russell Street, including ADA ramp at the corner of Russell Street and Russell Circle | Applicant, Mark Snow | As part of subdivision development |
| Dedicate area on Russell Street to public right-of-way | Applicant, Mark Snow | As part of subdivision process |
| Applicant (Rennie) to address road access, fire access, and tree canopy concerns for Hinckley Estates | Christian Rennie / Dee Rennie | Per Commission direction prior to this hearing |
| Property owner to asphalt and improve 20-foot-wide internal fire access lane for Hinckley Estates PUD | Applicant (Rennie) | As part of PUD approval conditions |
Other Notable Items
Public Comment – Russell Corner: Robyn Bechthold (4572 South Russell Street) raised concerns about (1) whether height and setback restrictions would be met, (2) whether homes would be designed to fit the neighborhood character, and (3) the potential for properties to be used as short-term rentals (Airbnbs). Staff clarified that Airbnbs are heavily restricted under City Code and unlikely to be permissible on these lots.
Short-Term Rental Clarification: City Planner Marsh confirmed that the City currently has only three active CUPs for short-term rentals. The Code requires R-2 or R-M Zoning, a street width of 60 feet or wider, and Planning Commission CUP approval — conditions that effectively limit Airbnb use in most residential neighborhoods.
Tree Canopy Concern: Chair Roach noted that a downside of the Russell Corner Subdivision approval is the potential loss of some tree canopy.
Hinckley Estates Easement Note: It was clarified during the Work Session that the existing private road easement allows access for up to four homes, and that easements can be modified if all parties agree. The Fire Marshall reviewed and approved the proposed fire access configuration.
Royal Holladay Hills – Townhome Conversion: The applicant for Block K is replacing previously approved multi-family complex buildings with townhomes, reducing the unit count from 100 to 93, while keeping all other aspects of the plan the same except architectural style.
SDMP Monument Sign: The applicant for Royal Holladay Hills is requesting the addition of a monument sign at the Murray Holladay Road entrance, which was not included in the current SDMP and would require a text amendment.
Commissioner Statement: Commissioner Fonte read the Commission Statement at the opening of the Regular Meeting.
Minutes Incomplete: The provided minutes excerpt ends mid-presentation of the Hinckley Estates Concept Plan. Actions, votes, and decisions related to Hinckley Estates (Items 2–4), Royal Holladay Hills (Items 5–7), and the SDMP Text Amendment (Item 6) are not captured in the available document.