Jan 07, 2025
Key Topics Discussed
Work Session:
Preview and discussion of Regular Meeting agenda items
Questions regarding the narrowing/widening of Murray Holladay Road and its collector status
Appropriateness of amending the General Plan for a single specific location vs. a broader standard
Landscape plan review for Item 2, including tree placement near units
Regular Meeting:
Item 1 – "Highwood" Preliminary Plat: Re-subdivision of two previously combined parcels at 1919 East Baywood Drive and 5821 Highland Drive; no new development proposed
Item 2 – "Villages at Cottonwood Creek" Preliminary Plat: Nine-unit townhome subdivision at 4821 South 1740 East; parking additions, floodplain/floodway considerations, unit affordability, and exterior materials discussed
Item 3 – General Plan and Ordinance Amendment: Proposed amendment to Murray Holladay Road dimensional standards and a secondary residential street right-of-way width reduction from 50 feet to 40 feet; discussion of impact on park strips and Tree City USA efforts
Decisions Made
Decision 1 — Approval of "Highwood" Preliminary Plat
Findings supporting approval:
Condition: Final Plat must be completed within one year via administrative review and approval by the Community and Economic Development Director, following a positive written recommendation from the TRC (per §13.10A.070.E).
Decision 2 — Approval of "Villages at Cottonwood Creek" (a/k/a "Holladay Cottages") Preliminary Plat
Findings supporting approval:
Condition:
Condition: Final Plat must be completed within one year via administrative review and approval by the Community and Economic Development Director, following a positive written recommendation from the TRC (per §13.10A.070.E).
Decision 3 — General Plan and Ordinance Amendment (Item 3)
Votes
| Commissioner | Vote |
| Paul Cunningham | Aye |
| Ginger Vilchinsky | Aye |
| Jill Fonte | Aye |
| Dennis Roach | Aye |
| Angela Gong | Recused (disclosed family connection) |
| Brian Berndt | Aye |
| Karianne Prince (Vice-Chair) | Aye |
Motion by: Commissioner Dennis Roach
Seconded by: Commissioner Brian Berndt
Outcome: Motion passed unanimously (6 Aye, 1 Recused)
| Commissioner | Vote |
| Paul Cunningham | Aye |
| Ginger Vilchinsky | Aye |
| Jill Fonte | Aye |
| Dennis Roach | Aye |
| Angela Gong | Aye |
| Brian Berndt | Aye |
| Karianne Prince (Vice-Chair) | Aye |
Motion by: Commissioner Paul Cunningham
Seconded by: Commissioner Dennis Roach
Outcome: Motion passed unanimously (7–0)
Vote 3 — General Plan and Ordinance Amendment (Item 3)
Action Items
| Action Item | Responsible Party | Deadline/Notes |
| Complete administrative review and approval of Final Plat for "Highwood" following positive TRC written recommendation | Community & Economic Development Director (Jonathan Teerlink) | Within one year of Preliminary Plat approval, per §13.10A.070.E |
| Submit CC&Rs for maintenance of common areas, stormwater retention, and access for "Holladay Cottages" prior to final approval; record with Final Plat | Applicant Brad Reynolds | Prior to Final Plat approval |
| Complete administrative review and approval of Final Plat for "Holladay Cottages" following positive TRC written recommendation | Community & Economic Development Director (Jonathan Teerlink) | Within one year of Preliminary Plat approval, per §13.10A.070.E |
| City Council to make final decision on General Plan and Ordinance Amendment (Item 3) following Planning Commission recommendation | City Council | Following Planning Commission recommendation |
| Applicant Ron Hilton to address questions about timeliness and rationale for amending the General Plan for a single location during Regular Meeting | Ron Hilton (Applicant) | Addressed during Item 3 discussion |
Other Notable Items
Commissioner Recusal: Commissioner Angela Gong disclosed a family connection to Item 1 (Highwood Preliminary Plat) and recused herself from that vote. She did participate in all other votes.
Applicant Absence: The applicant for Item 1, Ashley Woolley, was not present at the meeting.
Public Hearings: Public hearings were opened and closed for both Item 1 and Item 2 with no public comments received in person.
Email Comment (Item 2): Vice-Chair Prince noted that one email comment was received prior to the meeting regarding Item 2. The comment pertained to roads and stop lights but was not specifically relevant to the application before the Commission.
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