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Sandy City Planning Commission Meeting - March 19, 2026

Meeting Portal — Thursday, March 19, 2026
BodySandy, Utah
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DateThursday, March 19, 2026
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Transcript — Verbatim
0:17

Recording in progress.

0:18

All right, well welcome everybody to tonight's meeting.

0:21

It's our um March 19th uh planning commission meeting.

0:25

Um we'll do a quick pledge of allegiance and then some introductions and go from there.

0:30

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to republic for which it stands one nation under liberty and justice for all.

0:46

We'll do a quick round of introductions of the planning commission and then staff.

0:50

Lenny Stappenport, Craig Kitcherman, Jennifer George, Danny Schoenfeld, Dave Bromley, Steve Wrigley.

0:57

And James, you want to do interduction of staff?

0:59

Yeah, thank you.

1:00

My name is James Swanson.

1:01

I'm the community development director tonight with us.

1:04

We have here uh Darien Alcorn, the senior city attorney, Mike Wilcox is the planning director, Brian McCuston, assistant community development director.

1:15

Let's see.

1:15

I think we have Clinton Spencer, Development Services Manager for the City.

1:20

Sarah Stringham's a planner, to my item on tonight.

1:23

Britney Ward, assistant public works director, Ivan Hooper, transportation engineer, and Aisha over here is the planning secretary.

1:32

I think that's it for our staff.

1:34

Thanks.

1:35

Okay, we have um a pretty big agenda tonight.

1:38

Um we'll try to get through that as um timely as possible.

1:41

Our first item on the agenda is the pink box arcade use and extended hours of operation.

1:46

I think Sarah, you've got that one.

1:48

Mike, are you doing the introduction first?

2:03

All right.

2:04

So this item is a as as you stated, a conditional use request submitted uh by the property owner, pink box donuts.

2:13

They are seeking to um operate an arcade use from this location in addition to the retail sales business of the donut shop.

2:22

They're also seeking to operate a little bit earlier than typical, uh, before 6 a.m.

2:28

is required to have a conditional use permit as well.

2:30

Uh this item is located at 10235 South State Street, and the applicant is attending online.

2:37

Uh Mr.

2:38

Mike Kurz, I believe, is speaking for on behalf of the applicant.

2:42

Mr.

2:42

Kurz, I'm going to allow you to unmute yourself and uh present to the planning commission.

2:54

Good evening.

2:55

Can you guys hear me?

2:56

Yes.

2:57

Great.

2:58

Thank thank you, guys.

2:59

Uh, as Mike mentioned, my name is Mike Kurz.

3:02

I'm the VP of construction and facilities for Pink Box Donuts.

3:07

I wanted to thank you for the opportunity to speak tonight.

3:10

Additionally, we're we at Pink Box.

3:13

We're really excited to come join the Sandy community this summer and open our pink box donut shop there on State Street.

3:20

Tonight we're requesting approval, like Mike mentioned, for a conditional use permit at our property located at 10235 South State Street.

3:29

We're currently renovating that property to a pink box donut shop.

3:34

The request uh tonight is for arcade use and extended hours of operation.

3:40

The property, the subject property was built in 1996.

3:45

It's approximately 4,000 square feet set on approximately 0.68 acres, and it's located in the CBD zone.

3:55

We're proposing an arcade as an accessory use within the pink box donut shop.

4:02

The arcade is proposed to operate under the same business hours as the donut shop, and it will occupy the former play place area of the restaurant and is about uh 1,105 square feet in total.

4:18

So it's that that area in pink on the on the screen.

4:21

The the building prior was a feast box restaurant, and prior to that was a was a Burger King where the play place was in the total building size is 4,000 square feet, so the arcade spot is is just over 1,100 square feet.

4:37

We're proposing to have no more than 20 arcade games uh in the designated arcade area, and it will be accessed through the restaurant space.

4:46

We're not proposing any uh seating uh in the uh arcade, however, we will allow our customers to take food and drink purchase from the donut shop into the arcade area.

5:00

Our pink box team members will will maintain that that arcade area of the of the uh shop.

5:08

Additionally, as Mike mentioned, we're we're proposing uh to operate a little bit early than earlier than what's currently allowed.

5:17

Uh currently allowed open at 6 a.m.

5:20

We're proposing open at 5 a.m.

5:24

Uh just a little bit earlier.

5:26

Uh primarily the uh to sell our donuts uh at the at the location being a being a good early morning food.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
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Council District Boundaries████7%
Procedural███6%
Community Engagement███5%
Water And Wastewater Management█1%
Summary of Proceedings

Sandy City Planning Commission Meeting - March 19, 2026

The Sandy City Planning Commission met on March 19, 2026, at 6:15 PM in the City Council Chambers and via Zoom. Commissioners present: Dave Bromley, Daniel Schoenfeld, Steven Wrigley, Craig Kitterman, Jennifer George, LaNiece Davenport. Absent: Cameron Duncan, David Hart, Ron Mortimer. The agenda included a Conditional Use Permit for Pinkbox Doughnuts and 34 annexation items, two of which were tabled. The commission voted to forward positive recommendations on 29 annexations to the City Council, with two items tabled and two receiving dissenting votes.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Josh Kanter (President, Alta Approach HOA, 3972 Alta Approach) objected to the Alta Approach and LCR 2 annexations, stating they split the community, contravene property owner wishes, and are driven by old water letters rather than planning principles. He noted private streets and lack of contiguity.
  • John Benfatto (4086 E Quarry Drive, board member) submitted a letter requesting more time to evaluate the LCR 2 annexation, stating the community was surprised and needs time to assess.
  • Rod Glover (2802 E KSEL Drive) expressed concern that annexation would leave his property as an island in a potential Granite City and proposed deferring action until after a Granite incorporation vote.
  • Caroline Hart (2875 E 9460 S, Clark property) stated she lacked sufficient information and had additional questions for staff.
  • Duffy Pingree (9620 S 3100 E) said he was told he had no choice but to sign the consent letter and would prefer to be part of Granite City.
  • Douglas Knight (10116 S Altavilla Dr) said he was forced to sign a consent 22 years ago and will request withdrawal, arguing the annexation would break up service areas.
  • Vaughn Cox (9906 S 2700 E, adjacent to Sieverts property) objected to several annexations, asserting Sandy City purchased the North Dry Creek water system with a covenant not to use it to justify annexations. He also argued in general comments that the 29 annexations aim to stop Granite City incorporation, calling it undemocratic.
  • Robert Stringham (9682 S Oakwood Lane) had no problem being in Sandy but questioned why only his lot was annexed from his subdivision and expressed concerns about emergency services.
  • Robert Taylor (LaCaille representative) stated the consent had been withdrawn, asked for deferral, and noted notice issues and compliance concerns with liquor licenses.
  • David Cheffings (3033 E Janke Flats Lane) supported the Janke Flats annexation and asked if the city could consider taking over roads for snow plowing.
  • Linda Newman (10715 S 2000 E) asked to keep zoning that allows farm animals; staff noted the R-1-20A zone would be recommended.
  • Rob Alston (10575 S Dimple Dell Road, Sandy resident) supported the annexations, stating he voluntarily annexed into Sandy and has had positive experiences.
  • Vaughn Cox (public comment) repeated objections, stating the annexations break up neighborhoods and are an effort to stop Granite City formation, silencing residents' right to self-determination.

Discussion Items

Pinkbox Doughnuts Conditional Use Permit (CUP0226202)

  • Project: Arcade use and extended hours (5:00 AM opening) at 10235 S. State St. (CBD zone).
  • Applicant: Michael Kurcz, PinkBox representative, presented the proposal. The arcade would occupy the former play area (approx. 1,105 sq ft) with up to 20 games, no seating. Extended hours to 5 AM are typical for other PinkBox locations.
  • Staff: Sarah Stringham recommended approval based on four findings and seven conditions. Parking was deemed sufficient for the combined uses.
  • Commissioner Questions: Steven Wrigley asked about typical opening hours (Kurcz confirmed 5 AM) and parking adequacy (Stringham confirmed based on prior restaurant use). Wrigley also noted lack of seating for parents.
  • Outcome: Unanimous approval (6-0) by roll call vote.

Annexation Items (Items 2–35)

  • Process: Chair Schoenfeld explained the planning commission's role is to forward recommendations to the City Council, which holds the final public hearing on April 7, 2026. The commission would hear property owners first, then general public comment.
  • Tabled Items: Alta Approach Annexation (Item 25) and LCR 2 Annexation (Item 26) were tabled to a date uncertain after public comments. Both were moved by Dave Bromley, seconded by Jennifer George, and passed unanimously (6-0).
  • Approved Recommendations: 29 annexation items received positive recommendations to the City Council. Most were unanimous (6-0) except:
    • Anderson Annexation (Item 9): Approved 5-1, with Craig Kitterman dissenting.
    • LaCaille Annexation (Item 24): Approved 5-1, with Craig Kitterman dissenting.
  • Zoning Modifications: Several properties were recommended for R-1-40A or R-1-20A zones to preserve animal rights, per county zoning allowing farm animals. Staff noted modifications to Finding #4 in many motions.
  • Staff Responses:
    • Darien Alcorn (City Attorney) explained state law allows annexation of contiguous property within islands/peninsulas; the City Council decides if annexing portions is in the city's interest. The state has an automatic annexation date of 2027, and Sandy is annexing in advance based on water service agreements.
    • Brian McCuistion (Assistant Community Development Director) addressed service questions, noting existing agreements with the county for snow plowing in mixed jurisdictions. He confirmed some properties (e.g., Sieverts) had submitted withdrawal requests.
    • Regarding Granite City feasibility, Alcorn noted the study would need amendment if annexations are approved.
  • Commissioner Deliberation: Craig Kitterman questioned the motivation and whether annexations hamper Granite City; Alcorn responded that the city council makes the final decision. LaNiece Davenport asked about public services. Steven Wrigley asked about withdrawal requests. Dave Bromley inquired about the legal basis of a letter from Vaughn Cox; McCuistion had not seen it.

Key Outcomes

  • Pinkbox Doughnuts CUP: Approved (6-0) for arcade use and extended hours (5:00 AM), subject to staff conditions.
  • Annexation Recommendations:
    • Alta Approach and LCR 2: Tabled to date uncertain (6-0).
    • 29 properties forwarded positive recommendations to City Council, with zoning as recommended by staff (R-1-10, R-1-15, R-1-20, R-1-20A, R-1-40, R-1-40A, and CC).
    • Votes: 27 unanimous (6-0); Anderson (5-1); LaCaille (5-1). Dissenting votes by Craig Kitterman.
  • Administrative: Minutes of March 5, 2026, approved. Meeting adjourned.

Meeting Transcript

Recording in progress. All right, well welcome everybody to tonight's meeting. It's our um March 19th uh planning commission meeting. Um we'll do a quick pledge of allegiance and then some introductions and go from there. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to republic for which it stands one nation under liberty and justice for all. We'll do a quick round of introductions of the planning commission and then staff. Lenny Stappenport, Craig Kitcherman, Jennifer George, Danny Schoenfeld, Dave Bromley, Steve Wrigley. And James, you want to do interduction of staff? Yeah, thank you. My name is James Swanson. I'm the community development director tonight with us. We have here uh Darien Alcorn, the senior city attorney, Mike Wilcox is the planning director, Brian McCuston, assistant community development director. Let's see. I think we have Clinton Spencer, Development Services Manager for the City. Sarah Stringham's a planner, to my item on tonight. Britney Ward, assistant public works director, Ivan Hooper, transportation engineer, and Aisha over here is the planning secretary. I think that's it for our staff. Thanks. Okay, we have um a pretty big agenda tonight. Um we'll try to get through that as um timely as possible. Our first item on the agenda is the pink box arcade use and extended hours of operation. I think Sarah, you've got that one. Mike, are you doing the introduction first? All right. So this item is a as as you stated, a conditional use request submitted uh by the property owner, pink box donuts. They are seeking to um operate an arcade use from this location in addition to the retail sales business of the donut shop. They're also seeking to operate a little bit earlier than typical, uh, before 6 a.m. is required to have a conditional use permit as well. Uh this item is located at 10235 South State Street, and the applicant is attending online. Uh Mr. Mike Kurz, I believe, is speaking for on behalf of the applicant. Mr. Kurz, I'm going to allow you to unmute yourself and uh present to the planning commission. Good evening. Can you guys hear me? Yes. Great. Thank thank you, guys. Uh, as Mike mentioned, my name is Mike Kurz. I'm the VP of construction and facilities for Pink Box Donuts. I wanted to thank you for the opportunity to speak tonight. Additionally, we're we at Pink Box. We're really excited to come join the Sandy community this summer and open our pink box donut shop there on State Street. Tonight we're requesting approval, like Mike mentioned, for a conditional use permit at our property located at 10235 South State Street. We're currently renovating that property to a pink box donut shop. The request uh tonight is for arcade use and extended hours of operation. The property, the subject property was built in 1996. It's approximately 4,000 square feet set on approximately 0.68 acres, and it's located in the CBD zone. We're proposing an arcade as an accessory use within the pink box donut shop. The arcade is proposed to operate under the same business hours as the donut shop, and it will occupy the former play place area of the restaurant and is about uh 1,105 square feet in total.

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