Cottonwood Heights public meetings in 2024
48 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Architectural Review Commission
The Architectural Review Commission will not hold its regularly scheduled meeting on December 19, 2024 due to a lack of agenda items. The meeting cancellation was posted on November 21, 2024.
Appeals Hearing Officer
The Cottonwood Heights Appeals Hearing Officer has cancelled its regularly scheduled public meeting on December 12, 2024, due to a lack of agenda items. No new business or hearings will be conducted at this time. The cancellation notice was posted on November 18, 2024.
- Regularly scheduled December 12, 2024 meeting cancelled due to no agenda items
- Notice posted November 18, 2024 at Cottonwood Heights City Offices and online
- Contact: Maria Devereux, Deputy City Recorder, 801-944-7022 for ADA accommodations
Administrative Hearings
The Cottonwood Heights Administrative Hearing Officer will hold a meeting on December 4, 2024, to consider a conditional use permit (CUP-24-017) requested by Jin-Xiang Yu to operate a music educator/performer home business (Beyond 2135, LLC.) at 7485 S. 2135 E. The consent agenda includes approval of the prior meeting's minutes. Public comment was accepted in writing before the meeting.
- CUP-24-017: Request by Jin-Xiang Yu to operate a home business (Music Educator/Performer - Beyond 2135, LLC.) at 7485 S. 2135 E.
- Approval of Administrative Hearing Officer minutes from December 4, 2024 (consent agenda).
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a work session and business session to discuss city-initiated zoning changes. The primary focus is a proposal to increase fines for violations of the city's short-term rental ordinance.
- Project ZTA-24-004: Zoning text amendment to increase short-term rental ordinance violation fines
- Review of annual Planning Commissioner training requirements
- Approval of October 16, 2024 Planning Commission minutes
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a city-initiated request to amend the short-term rental ordinance (19.89). The commission will consider a recommendation to the City Council to increase fines for violations of this ordinance.
- Public hearing for zoning text amendment to update short-term rental ordinance 19.89
- Proposed increase of fines for ordinance violations
Architectural Review Commission
The Architectural Review Commission meeting scheduled for November 21, 2024, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.
Health in the Heights Coalition
The Health in the Heights Coalition is holding a regular meeting to welcome members, conduct introductions, and review the CTC timeline and milestones. The agenda includes coalition business such as setting an ongoing meeting schedule and discussing Screenagers. No formal votes or financial actions are scheduled.
- Welcome and member introductions with an icebreaker
- Timeline review for CTC (milestones and benchmarks)
- Discussion of ongoing meeting schedule
- Screenagers topic on the agenda
Appeals Hearing Officer
The Cottonwood Heights Appeals Hearing Officer will consider two appeals: a request to expand a nonconforming structure at 7371 S. Lost Canyon Cir., and a variance from the Historic Preservation ordinance for modifications to the historic Granite Paper Mill at 6851 S. Big Cottonwood Canyon Rd. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes.
- Project AHO-24-006: Expansion of a nonconforming structure at 7371 S. Lost Canyon Cir.
- Project AHO-24-005: Variance from Historic Preservation ordinance for the Granite Paper Mill at 6851 S. Big Cottonwood Canyon Rd.
- Consent agenda: Approval of minutes from the November 14, 2024 meeting.
Architectural Review Commission
The Cottonwood Heights Architectural Review Commission cancelled its regular October 24 meeting due to lack of a quorum and rescheduled it to November 7, 2024. A formal agenda and packet will be posted by November 1. This notice is purely procedural; no specific items for discussion or decision are listed.
- No agenda items provided; formal agenda to be posted by November 1, 2024
Administrative Hearings
The regularly scheduled November 6, 2024 Administrative Hearing for Cottonwood Heights has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items. No items were discussed or decided.
- Meeting cancelled; no agenda items.
Planning Commission
The Cottonwood Heights Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review and possibly recommend to the city council a city-initiated amendment to the Wasatch Boulevard Master Plan. The meeting includes a work session at 5:00 p.m. and a business session at 6:00 p.m. on November 6, 2024, at City Hall. Written comments must be submitted by noon on November 5.
- Public hearing on a city-initiated amendment to the Wasatch Boulevard Master Plan
Planning Commission
The Cottonwood Heights Planning Commission will hold a work session and business session on November 6, 2024. The main business items are a city-initiated amendment to correct conflicting or unclear zoning code language (ZTA-24-004) and a proposed amendment to the adopted Wasatch Boulevard Master Plan (GPA-24-001). The commission will also approve minutes from September and October meetings and take public comment.
- ZTA-24-004: City-initiated update to Title 19 (Zoning) fixing erroneous and conflicting code sections
- GPA-24-001: Proposal to amend the adopted Wasatch Boulevard Master Plan
- Public comment period open during business session (6:00 p.m.) both general and project-specific
- Approval of Planning Commission minutes from September 4, 2024 and October 2, 2024
Planning Commission
The Cottonwood Heights Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a city-initiated zoning text amendment to Title 19 (Zoning). The amendment aims to clarify ambiguous definitions and procedures and rectify conflicting provisions as part of ongoing code maintenance. Following the hearing, the Commission may make a recommendation to the City Council. The meeting includes a work session at 5:00 p.m. and a business session at 6:00 p.m. on November 6, 2024 at City Hall.
- Public hearing for city-initiated zoning text amendment (ZTA-24-003) to make administrative updates to Title 19 (Zoning)
Planning Commission
The Cottonwood Heights Planning Commission will hold a work session and business session. The main business item is a request from Solstice Development to amend a previously approved site plan and conditional use permit to build a 36-unit residential condominium at 7367 S. Canyon Centre Pkwy, replacing a 65,000-square-foot office building. The commission will also take public comment and approve minutes from August 7, 2024.
- Project CUP-24-016: 36-unit condominium at 7367 S. Canyon Centre Pkwy, replacing a previously approved 65,000 sq ft office building
- General public comment period for items not on the agenda
- Approval of Planning Commission minutes from August 7, 2024
Appeals Hearing Officer
The scheduled public meeting for the Cottonwood Heights Appeals Hearing Officer on October 10, 2024, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items.
Administrative Hearings
The Cottonwood Heights Hearing Officer will meet to consider a conditional use permit request for a home-based business. The body will also address the approval of meeting minutes.
- Project CUP-24-015: Request by Amanda Martin to operate a home business (pet care for maximum 2 dogs) at 2426 E. Sarto Ave
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a work session and business session to conduct annual leadership elections and review a specific land use request. The body will consider a request to divide ownership within existing townhomes.
- Public hearing and possible action on Project SUB-24-007 for a subdivision amendment at 7484 S. 2300 E. (Uhrhahn Subdivision)
- Annual election of Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair
Architectural Review Commission
The Cottonwood Heights Architectural Review Commission has cancelled its regularly scheduled public meeting on September 26, 2024, due to a lack of agenda items. No business will be conducted. The next meeting will be scheduled as needed.
- Meeting cancelled; no agenda items to review
Appeals Hearing Officer
The Appeals Hearing Officer meeting scheduled for September 12, 2024, was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.
Administrative Hearings
The Cottonwood Heights Hearing Officer will meet to consider a request to operate a home business. The body will also address the approval of meeting minutes.
- Project CUP-24-013: Request by Chad Cordell to operate a home business (Dunder Cyclery) at 8007 S. Sunnyoaks Cir.
Architectural Review Commission
The Architectural Review Commission meeting scheduled for August 22, 2024, has been cancelled. The notice states the cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items.
Appeals Hearing Officer
The Appeals Hearing Officer meeting scheduled for August 15, 2024, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items.
Administrative Hearings
The Cottonwood Heights Administrative Hearing Officer will decide on a conditional use permit for a home micro-bakery at 2750 E. 7350 S. and approve the meeting minutes from the same date.
- Conditional use permit (CUP-24-008) by Christina Umbriaco to operate a micro-bakery at 2750 E. 7350 S.
- Approval of Administrative Hearing Officer minutes from August 7, 2024
Architectural Review Commission
The Cottonwood Heights Architectural Review Commission cancelled its regularly scheduled July 25, 2024 meeting because no agenda items were submitted. No decisions or discussions will occur. This notice was posted publicly as required by law.
- Meeting cancelled; no agenda items
Appeals Hearing Officer
The Cottonwood Heights Appeals Hearing Officer meeting scheduled for July 11, 2024, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items.
Administrative Hearings
The Cottonwood Heights Administrative Hearing scheduled for July 3, 2024, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items.
- No items were scheduled for this meeting
Architectural Review Commission
The Architectural Review Commission will hear an introduction to a new form-based code district and ordinance. This presentation is part of the city's ongoing General Plan update process. The city's consultant, VODA Landscape + Planning, will lead the introduction.
- Introduction of form-based code district and ordinance
- General Plan update process discussion
- Approval of minutes for June 27, 2024
Health in the Heights Coalition
The Health in the Heights Coalition will meet to discuss the Communities that Care (CTC) framework and prevention training. The agenda also includes discussion regarding the ongoing meeting schedule and meeting minutes procedures.
- Communities that Care (CTC) Framework Overview
- Prevention training module one
- Discussion of ongoing meeting schedule
- Discussion of meeting minutes procedure
Appeals Hearing Officer
The Appeals Hearing Officer will consider an appeal regarding the Planning Commission's approval of a preliminary subdivision plat. The request involves consolidating three lots at 3874, 3892, and 3889 E. Golden Hills Canyon Rd. Public comment will not be accepted during this meeting.
- Appeal to consolidate three lots at 3874, 3892, and 3889 E. Golden Hills Canyon Rd.
Administrative Hearings
The Cottonwood Heights Administrative Hearing Officer will consider an application for a short-term rental operation. The request involves a property located at 3581 E. Lost Spring Ln. The agenda also includes the approval of administrative hearing minutes.
- Short-term rental request for 3581 E. Lost Spring Ln. (Project CUP-24-006)
- Approval of Administrative Hearing Officer minutes
Appeals Hearing Officer
The Cottonwood Heights Appeals Hearing Officer will hold a public meeting on May 16, 2024, at City Hall. The main business item is a request from Jimmy and Rosalie McDermott to expand a non-conforming structure at 6554 S. Bouchelle Ln. The officer may take action on this request. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes.
- Project AHO-24-004: Consideration of expansion of non-conforming structure at 6554 S. Bouchelle Ln. by Jimmy and Rosalie McDermott
- Approval of Appeals Hearing Officer minutes from May 16, 2024
Administrative Hearings
The Cottonwood Heights Hearing Officer will convene on May 1, 2024, to consider two conditional use applications: a home business (Knockout Pilates) and a short-term rental. The meeting will also approve minutes from the same date. Public comments are due by April 30.
- CUP-24-004: Home business (Knockout Pilates) at 2363 E. 6710 S
- CUP-24-005: Short-term rental at 3542 E. Wasatch Grove Ln.
- Approval of May 1, 2024, hearing officer minutes
Architectural Review Commission
The Cottonwood Heights Architectural Review Commission has cancelled its regularly scheduled public meeting for April 25, 2024, due to a lack of agenda items. The notice was posted April 9, 2024, at city offices and online. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.
- Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items
- Notice posted April 9, 2024, by City Recorder Paula Melgar
- Next regular meeting not specified in notice
Appeals Hearing Officer
The Cottonwood Heights Appeals Hearing Officer has cancelled its regularly scheduled public meeting for April 11, 2024, due to a lack of agenda items. The notice was posted March 29, 2024, at city offices and online. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.
- Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items
- Notice posted March 29, 2024 by City Recorder Paula Melgar
Administrative Hearings
The Cottonwood Heights Hearing Officer will hold an administrative hearing on April 3, 2024, to consider a conditional use permit request by Phil and Amber Tate to build a fence taller than 6 feet on the east and west property lines at 3468 E. Summer Hill Ln. The agenda also includes approval of the meeting minutes. Public comments must be submitted by April 2, 2024.
- CUP-23-014: Request by Phil and Amber Tate for a fence over 6 feet at 3468 E. Summer Hill Ln.
- Approval of Administrative Hearing Officer minutes from April 3, 2024
- Public hearing with 3-minute speaker limit
- Written comments due by 12:00 p.m. MDT on April 2, 2024
Parks, Trails & Open Spaces Committee
The Cottonwood Heights Parks, Trails & Open Spaces Committee is meeting to discuss parks and recreation matters. The agenda includes a guest speaker from the Cottonwood Canyons Foundation, staff updates, and committee business such as approving minutes and reviewing the Parks, Trails, & Open Space Master Plan. Updates on the Golden Hills Canyon Subdivision, the Bonneville Shoreline Trail, and other subcommittee projects are also scheduled.
- Guest speaker Joanna Wheelton from Cottonwood Canyons Foundation
- Parks, Trails, & Open Space Master Plan overview
- Golden Hills Canyon Subdivision Amendment update
- Bonneville Shoreline Trail subcommittee update
- Approve February 27, 2024 meeting minutes
Appeals Hearing Officer
The Cottonwood Heights Appeals Hearing Officer will hold a public meeting to consider two land-use requests. The officer will decide on an expansion of a non-conforming structure and six variances for water infrastructure reconstruction. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes.
- Expansion of non-conforming structure at 2495 E. 6710 S. (Project AHO-23-001)
- Six variances to reconstruct water infrastructure citywide (Project AHO-23-002)
- Approval of minutes from March 7, 2024
Administrative Hearings
The Cottonwood Heights Administrative Hearing Officer will meet on March 6, 2024, to consider three conditional use applications: two for short-term rentals and one for a fence amendment. The meeting is a public hearing where the officer will deliberate and decide on each item. Written public comments were due the day before the meeting.
- CUP-24-001: Short-term rental request by Riley and Daniella Thomasson at 8212 S. Wasatch Grove Ln.
- CUP-24-002: Short-term rental request by Paz Ortiz at 3569 E. Lone Brook Ln.
- CUP-24-003: Amendment to CUP-23-016 by Brad and Chari Carter for a 6-foot-4-inch fence at 7245 S. Dorset Cir.
- Consent agenda: Approval of minutes from the March 6, 2024 meeting.
- Public comments attached from Cal Bode, Kelly Marsden, and Travis Bailey.
Parks, Trails & Open Spaces Committee
The Cottonwood Heights Parks, Trails & Open Spaces Committee will meet on February 28, 2024, to receive staff and council updates, approve the previous meeting's minutes, and hear subcommittee reports on Active Transportation, Crestwood Park, and the Bonneville Shoreline Trail. The agenda also includes newsletter article ideas and new business items. This is a routine business meeting with no major decisions or public hearings listed.
- Approve January 24, 2024 meeting minutes
- Subcommittee updates: Active Transportation, Crestwood Park, Bonneville Shoreline Trail
- Newsletter article ideas
- New business/future agenda items
Administrative Hearings
The Cottonwood Heights Town Center Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the project timeline, public input, and future site concepts for the Town Center. The meeting is scheduled for February 27, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Workroom at City Hall.
- Project timeline update and public input summary
- Future site concept discussion
Architectural Review Commission
The Cottonwood Heights Architectural Review Commission has cancelled its regularly scheduled public meeting for February 22, 2024, due to a lack of agenda items. The notice was posted on January 29, 2024, and the meeting will not be held.
- Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items
- Notice posted January 29, 2024
- Contact: Jim Spung, City Recorder Paula Melgar
Appeals Hearing Officer
The Cottonwood Heights Appeals Hearing Officer has cancelled its regularly scheduled public meeting for February 15, 2024, citing a lack of agenda items. The notice was posted on January 18, 2024, and the meeting will not be held.
- Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items
- Notice posted January 18, 2024 by City Recorder Paula Melgar
- Contact: Tiffany Janzen for meeting information
Administrative Hearings
The Cottonwood Heights Administrative Hearing scheduled for February 7, 2024, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items.
Administrative Hearings
The Cottonwood Heights Town Center Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on February 6, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. in the Legacy Room at Brighton High School. The agenda includes only a welcome, general committee discussion, and adjournment, with no specific action items listed.
- Meeting at Brighton High School, 2220 East Bengal Boulevard, Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121
- General committee discussion scheduled from 5:05 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Notice posted February 2, 2024, by City Recorder Paula Melgar
Architectural Review Commission
The Cottonwood Heights Architectural Review Commission has cancelled its regularly scheduled public meeting for January 25, 2024, due to a lack of agenda items. The notice was posted on January 5, 2024, and the meeting will not be held.
- Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items
- Notice posted January 5, 2024
- Contact: Paula Melgar, City Recorder, 801-944-7021
Parks, Trails & Open Spaces Committee
The Cottonwood Heights Parks, Trails & Open Spaces Committee is meeting to discuss park and trail projects, including Crestwood Park and the Bonneville Shoreline Trail. The agenda includes staff updates, approval of prior meeting minutes, and a report from the Active Transportation Subcommittee. The meeting is scheduled for 6:00-8:00 p.m. on January 24, 2024, at 2277 E. Bengal Boulevard.
- Crestwood Park discussion
- Bonneville Shoreline Trail update
- Active Transportation Subcommittee report
- Approve November 29, 2023 minutes
- Newsletter article ideas
Appeals Hearing Officer
The Cottonwood Heights Appeals Hearing Officer has cancelled its regularly scheduled public meeting on January 11, 2024, due to a lack of agenda items. The notice was posted on December 18, 2023, and the meeting will not be held.
- Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items
- Notice posted December 18, 2023
- Contact: Paula Melgar, City Recorder, 801-944-7021
Administrative Hearings
The Cottonwood Heights Hearing Officer will convene an administrative hearing on January 3, 2024, to consider a conditional use permit request by Brad and Chari Carter to build a six-foot-four-inch fence along the north property line at 7245 S. Dorset Cir. The agenda also includes approval of the meeting minutes. Public comments were accepted until January 2, 2024.
- Conditional use permit CUP-23-016: request by Brad and Chari Carter for a 6-foot-4-inch fence on the north property line at 7245 S. Dorset Cir.
- Approval of Administrative Hearing Officer minutes from January 3, 2024
- Public hearing procedures allow 3 minutes per speaker
- Written public comments due by 12:00 p.m. MST on January 2, 2024