As a longtime resident of Holladay, I think your “NIMBY? So Where?” editorial of Aug. 14 misses the point. I think the residents of Holladay are just saying the proposed development is out of character for our community.
We love Holladay because it is, and always has been, a special place. It has managed to maintain its unique character while other areas have changed dramatically. I doubt that any of us aspire to be Sugar House, Sandy or even Cottonwood Heights.
We have managed to keep a low profile while other towns have allowed massive growth.
I think I am probably among the majority of residents who signed the petition in feeling that the height of the buildings to accommodate 775 apartments is out of scale for our community. Personally, I feel that we would be very accepting of growth if the buildings are no higher than the existing Macy's structure, which I understand is some 65 feet. This should accommodate about half of the requested transient apartments and is a manageable number that I feel is realistic and acceptable.
There are other issues regarding tax incentives that I will leave to others who are more astute than I to resolve.
I have great respect for Clark Ivory and feel that the Ivory company will build a project we can all be proud of. Just lower the buildings so they fit our community.
Kent Topham, Holladay
