Public Meetings - Sandy, Utah

The Sandy City Planning Commission convened on October 16, 2025, to review legislative rezone applications, amendments to the Land Development Code regarding boundary adjustments, and several conditional use permits (CUPs) for accessory structures and alcohol retail. The meeting featured testimony from property owners and applicants regarding compliance issues, neighbor concerns regarding short-term rentals and parking, and the classification of tobacco and vape products in a local convenience store. The Planning Commission provided recommendations to the City Council for legislative items and approved CUPs with specific conditions. Consent Calendar - Approved the minutes from the meeting held on September 18, 2025. Public Comments & Testimony - Susan Updike (8253 South Rossett Green): Expressed strong opposition to the Creek Road rezone. She stated concerns that the property has been used for short-term rentals (VRBO, Airbnb) and argued that neighbors have experienced issues with excessive parking, noise, garbage left out for a month, dogs urinating on property, and frozen water lines. She questioned the necessity of the zoning change and expressed concern about the potential for farm animals. - David Updike (8253 South Rossett Green): Expressed concern regarding traffic safety on Creek Road due to customers parking on the street, making it difficult for residents to exit. He confirmed that the property has repeatedly appeared on rental listings. - Steve Van Maren (11417 South Banger Parkway, Draper): Reported that a property line adjustment occurred on his property without city record-keeping involvement after a sale to a neighbor, highlighting a need for better tracking under the new streamlined process. - Mark Mason Taylor (8790 South 120th East): Strongly opposed the Midway Convenience Store beer license application. He stated the business is effectively a "vape shop" selling tobacco and hookah, arguing that such businesses destroy social capital and prey on disadvantaged communities. He noted the market for alcohol is already saturated in the area and claimed the store's advertising prioritizes Kratom and slushies. - Rita Adam (Applicant, Midway Convenience Store): Refuted claims that the store is a "vape shop." She testified that 80% of the store is not tobacco-related and that she has been in compliance with the 20% tobacco sales threshold since opening 11 months ago. She stated that any signage advertising smoking has already been removed. Discussion Items - Creek Road Rezone (2140 East Creek Road): - Applicant Joe Goot testified that he is not seeking to create a farm but to bring the property into compliance with setback requirements for existing structures. He confirmed he does not intend to operate short-term rentals. - Staff (Jake Warner) clarified that the rezone to R115A is required to allow the attachment of an accessory structure to the primary dwelling to meet setback codes, a possibility not available under the current R140 zoning. Staff noted that the "A" designation grants farm animal rights but does not mandate their use. - Staff clarified that Short-Term Rentals (STRs) remain a separate permitting issue; the applicant does not currently have an STR permit and would need to apply for one subject to city caps and owner-occupancy rules. - Staff clarified that the neighbor's concerns regarding "farm animals" are theoretical under the new code, as the property historically had animal rights before annexation, and the number of animals is strictly limited by square footage (e.g., three horses). - Amendment to Title 21 (Boundary Adjustments): - Staff presented code amendments to align with Senate Bill 140, redefining "property line adjustments" as "boundary adjustments." The new code distinguishes between "simple" (no public right-of-way impact, requires no public meeting) and "full" boundary adjustments. - A visual map exhibit on letter-sized paper is still required for simple adjustments, but the process is streamlined compared to the previous subdivision amendment process. - Accessorie Structure CUP (11075 South 1700 East): - Applicant Jeff Knighton requested approval for a second 1,500 sq. ft. accessory structure for vehicle storage, with no ADU or business use intended. The request involves a 50% increase in total accessory square footage. - Midway Convenience Store CUP (9187 South 700 East): - Applicant Rita Adam requested an off-premise beer retail license. - Staff and applicants discussed the definition of an "alcohol and tobacco specialty store." Staff noted that if the business exceeds 20% in tobacco product sales or display space, or meets specific signage criteria, it would be classified as a specialty store and become ineligible for the location. The applicant confirmed the removal of non-compliant signage and offered the premise for inspection. - Discussion clarified that the CUP is contingent on conditions that include an audit provision and a prohibition on operating as a specialty store. Key Outcomes - Creek Road Rezone: Motion passed: Planning Commission recommends City Council approve the rezoning of 2140 East Creek Road from R140 to R115A. Vote tally: 6 Yes (Bromley, George, Kitterman, Mortimer, Schoenfeld, Wrigley), 1 No (Duncan). Decision will be made by City Council on November 11th or 18th. - Boundary Adjustment Code Amendments: Motion passed: Planning Commission recommends City Council amend Title 21 to implement state-mandated boundary adjustment processes. Vote tally: 7-0 Unanimous. - Accessory Structure CUP (11075 South 1700 East): Motion passed: Planning Commission approved the Conditional Use Permit for the additional accessory structure. Vote tally: 7-0 Unanimous. - Midway Convenience Beer CUP (9187 South 700 East): Motion passed: Planning Commission approved the Conditional Use Permit for an off-premise beer license with 9 conditions, including an amendment to Condition 1 clarifying the business cannot operate as an alcohol and tobacco specialty store. Vote tally: 5 Yes (Bromley, Duncan, Mortimer, Rigley, George), 2 No (Schoenfeld, Kitterman). - Next Meetings: Noted that the next meeting will be held on November 6, 2025, followed by a meeting on November 20, 2025. No meeting on November 13th due to the October schedule (three Thursdays in the month remaining for meetings). - Adjournment: Motion to adjourn carried.

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The Sandy City Council held its fourth community housing workshop, followed by a regular business meeting, on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 5:15 PM in the City Hall third-floor multipurpose room. The workshop focused on identifying appropriate housing types and locations to increase missing middle housing, and the council also approved consent calendar items and convened a closed session. Public Comments & Testimony - Pat Jones thanked the council and staff for their focus on growth impacts. She expressed pride in homeownership and raised concerns about Public Improvement Districts (PIDs), which allow developers to fund improvements and pass costs to buyers. She suggested the council discuss PIDs as a topic. - Jayne Arigot thanked the council for forward-looking efforts and raised issues about Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) potentially being used as short-term rentals (Airbnb). Discussion Items - Community Housing Workshop Series – Workshop Four: Prioritizing Tools and Tactics (Item 25-314) - Moderated by City Attorney Lynn Pace. The workshop reviewed the draft vision statement from Workshop Three: "To ensure continued sustainability and to maintain the character of our city: Our goal is to encourage housing and housing affordability for residents across all stages of life. We want to encourage, allow and incentivize a larger variety of housing (including housing for seniors, first time home buyers, middle housing and workforce housing, more housing (in the right locations) and we want the housing to be owner occupied." - Jake Warner (Community Development) presented the framework: the "what" (six broad housing types: detached accessory dwelling units, small-lot single-family, twin homes/duplexes, mansion-style homes, townhomes, small mid-rise buildings) and the "where" (four location categories from the Future Land Use Map: neighborhoods, corridors, centers, and Cairns). - Council members participated in a prioritization exercise (anonymous survey via QR code) to match housing types to locations. The council then discussed conditions, including buffering/transitions, owner-occupancy, private property rights, and the need for concessions to incentivize desired outcomes (e.g., density bonuses for owner-occupied units). - A fifth workshop was added for November 18, 2025, to address the "who" and "how" of implementation. - Consent Calendar – Items 25-301 and 25-303: Approval of the September 30, 2025, and September 16, 2025, draft minutes. Approved unanimously by voice vote. - Closed Session (Item 25-313): Motion to convene a closed session to discuss (1) character, professional competence, or physical/mental health of an individual; (2) pending or reasonably imminent litigation; and (3) purchase, exchange, or lease of real property. Motion carried by roll call vote: 7-0 (all members present in favor). The meeting adjourned immediately following the closed session. Key Outcomes - The council concluded the fourth housing workshop with a clearer understanding of preferred housing types and locations, emphasizing transitional areas and owner-occupancy. - A fifth housing workshop is scheduled for November 18, 2025. - The consent calendar approving the September 16 and 30, 2025, meeting minutes was approved unanimously. - A closed session was held via roll call vote (7-0). - The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:00 PM after the closed session.

The Sandy City Council met on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 5:15 PM in City Hall and via Zoom. The meeting included an informational presentation on the Convention & Tourism Assessment Area (CTAA), a public hearing and unanimous approval of the Fortner Annexation, amendments to land development and business licensing codes for brewpubs, approval of a consent calendar, and standing reports. All council members were present. Consent Calendar - Unanimously approved (voice vote) the September 2 and September 9, 2025 draft meeting minutes, adoption of Resolution 25-45C (One Kind Act A Day Joint Resolution), and Resolution 25-48C (amendment to the 2025 City Council Annual Meeting Schedule). Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public provided testimony during the General Citizen Comment period or during public hearings for the Fortner Annexation or the brewpub ordinance amendments. Information Item: Visit Salt Lake Update on CTAA - Visit Salt Lake and CTAA South District Committee members presented an update. Key statistics: Sandy has 8 hotels with 1,014 rooms, 70% occupancy, $120 average nightly rate, generating $25 million in room revenue last year. Visitors account for 27% of all spending in Sandy. The CTAA (approved October 2023) imposes a 2% assessment on hotel room revenue, reinvested in tourism development. In the South District (Sandy & Draper), 22 events were secured, expected to bring 243,000 attendees, 169,000 room nights, and $107 million in economic impact. Examples included USA Gymnastics Development Program (6,500 room nights, $7.1 million impact), Triple Crown Volleyball, and the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association World Championship. A recent Expedia campaign delivered a 7:1 return on ad spend. Council asked about future opportunities, especially with the Salt Palace renovation (demolition February 2027), and expressed appreciation for the partnership. Public Hearing: Fortner Annexation - Ordinance 25-24 annexed three parcels (8564 S. 1000 E. and 8590 S. 1000 E., total 1.07 acres) into Sandy City, with zoning set to R-1-10 and R-2-10 to match adjacent properties. The Planning Commission forwarded a positive recommendation. No public comment was received. The ordinance was adopted unanimously (7-0) by roll call vote. Discussion Items: Brewpub Licensing and Zoning Amendments - Staff presented two ordinances: 25-22 (amendments to Title 21 Land Development Code) and 25-23 (amendments to Title 15 Business Licensing – Alcoholic Beverage Regulations). Both expand where brewpubs may operate, aligning with state law and allowing them in the same zones as restaurants with liquor licenses. Council debated the merits. Council Member Marci Houseman expressed concern that expanding brewpub zoning across the city could dilute the Cairns district's sports and entertainment hub strategy, arguing brewpubs should remain concentrated there. Council Member Zach Robinson supported the change to reduce restrictive code and let market forces decide. A public comment period with no participants was held. - Ordinance 25-22 (Title 21 amendment) passed 6-1 (Houseman dissenting). - Ordinance 25-23 (Title 15 amendment) passed unanimously 7-0. - Council Member Robinson noted the process allowed healthy discussion. Key Outcomes - Approved unanimously: Fortner Annexation (Ord. 25-24), Consent Calendar items (minutes, resolutions), and Ordinance 25-23 (Title 15 brewpub licensing amendments). - Approved 6-1: Ordinance 25-22 (Title 21 brewpub zoning amendments). - No other votes were taken. - The meeting recessed at approximately 6:26 PM and reconvened at Fire Station 31 for a tour, adjourning at 7:40 PM. Council Member and Mayor Reports - Council Member Robinson reported on a productive Sandy Ambassadors meeting about Alta Canyon and the well-attended Farmer's Market. Council Member Mecham thanked staff for the Heritage Festival. Council Member Stroud praised the Heritage Festival. Council Member Dekeyzer noted the Utah Mammoth ribbon cutting and Utah Foundation research agenda. Council Member Sharkey updated on the Salt Palace demolition and rebooking efforts. Council Member Houseman honored retiring Wasatch Front Waste & Recycling District Director Pam Roberts with a jersey. - Mayor Zoltanski thanked council for the On Kind Act resolution, recognized the Community Emergency Management Planning event, highlighted the Heritage Festival (including a $10,000 donation from Rocky Mountain Power), reported an award for the Sandy General Plan, and announced the official Housing and Transit Reinvestment Zone (HTRZ) designation for the Cairns district, allowing up to $75 million in tax increment for infrastructure. - CAO Shane Pace noted flu shots are available.

The Sandy City Planning Commission met on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 6:15 PM in the City Council Chambers and via Zoom. The meeting included two public hearings: a request to annex three parcels (Fortner Annexation) and a conditional use permit for an adult daycare (EmpoweringU). Both items were approved unanimously. The meeting also approved the previous meeting's minutes and reviewed the upcoming schedule. Consent Calendar - Minutes Approval: The Planning Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the September 4, 2025 meeting. Public Comments & Testimony - Fortner Annexation: One online commenter, Steve Van Maren, attempted to speak but experienced technical difficulties; no substantive comment was provided. No other public comments were made. - EmpoweringU Adult Day Care: Steve Van Maren expressed concern about the daycare being located in a basement, specifically regarding fire safety and accessibility for individuals with disabilities. Staff noted that the fire department inspects businesses and that building codes require an area of refuge. Previously, two supportive comments (an email and a phone call) were received but were not included in the staff report. Discussion Items - Fortner Annexation (ANX0709202): Staff presented the request to annex two properties at 8564 S. 1000 E. (one vacant, one with a home) and one at 8590 S. 1000 E. (an existing duplex) into Sandy City. The recommended zoning was R-1-10 (10,000 sq. ft. minimum lot) for the vacants and R-2-10 for the duplex to make it a legal conforming use. The applicant was not in attendance. The commission discussed the proposal briefly and voted to forward a positive recommendation to the city council with four findings. - EmpoweringU Adult Day Care (CUP0902202): Staff described a proposal to operate an adult daycare for individuals with developmental disabilities in the basement of a building at 11339 S. 700 E. within the Professional Office (PO) zone. The applicant's representative, Jane Taofa, spoke online, detailing the program (starting with 2–3 clients, up to 15–20), transportation via van, and low noise levels. Discussion addressed parking adequacy (over 100 spaces, with 74 required for prior uses) and fire safety. The commission approved the conditional use permit with two findings and four conditions, correcting a typo from "Department" to "Division" of Services for Persons with Disabilities. Key Outcomes - Fortner Annexation: Motion carried unanimously (6-0) to recommend approval to the city council. The motion cited four findings (not specified in the transcript). - EmpoweringU Adult Day Care: Motion carried unanimously (6-0) to approve the conditional use permit with two findings and four conditions. - Meeting Schedule: The October 2, 2025 meeting is canceled. The next regular meeting is October 16, 2025, followed by November 6, 2025.

The Sandy City Council met on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 5:15 PM in the City Council Chambers and via Zoom. The meeting included special recognitions, informational presentations on the One Kind Act A Day resolution, the annual fraud risk assessment, and a Wasatch Boulevard HAWK crossing study. The council also reviewed proposed amendments to land development and business licensing codes to allow brewpubs beyond the downtown Cairns District, approved the consent calendar, and voted to extend temporary changes to council rules and procedures indefinitely. The meeting adjourned at 7:47 PM. Consent Calendar - Appointment to Historic Preservation Committee: Council approved Resolution 25-46C appointing Mark M. Taylor to serve as a regular member. - Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan: Council adopted Resolution 25-44C, approving the 2025 Salt Lake County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. - Approval of August 26, 2025 Minutes: Council approved the draft minutes from the August 26 meeting. - The consent calendar was approved unanimously by voice vote. Public Comments & Testimony - Steve McKinnon spoke about traffic and safety concerns on Wasatch Boulevard, expressing gratitude for the council's attention and highlighting the need for improved crossing safety. - Fred Butterfield thanked the mayor for listening to his concerns about the substance kratom, described the loss of his son to kratom addiction, and urged the council to help eliminate the sale of kratom in Sandy. - Doug Wismer thanked staff for the recent housing workshop and advocated for additional bike lanes, specifically thanking Britney Ward for meeting with him. - No online public comments were received during the general citizen comment period or during the voting item on rules procedures. Discussion Items - Special Recognition – Awards: The council presented the inaugural Sandy City Council Civic Engagement Award posthumously to Donald F. Gerdy, accepted by his family. The 2025 Noal Bateman Lifetime Service Award was presented to Michael S. Tingey for his decades of service on the Planning Commission and contributions to parks and development. - One Kind Act A Day Joint Resolution: Deputy Mayor Kim Bell introduced Mason Bennett, director of One Kind Act Today, who presented the City of Kindness joint resolution. The program is fully funded and aims to inspire daily acts of deliberate kindness. The item is informational and will return for adoption on September 30. - Annual State Fraud Risk Assessment: Brian Kelley, Administrative Services Director, presented the 2025 assessment, which scored 355 out of 395, placing the city in the

The Sandy City Council met on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 5:15 PM in City Hall and via Zoom. The meeting included a presentation on the Salt Lake County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, approval of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a management study of the Public Utilities Department, and the establishment of a new Civic Engagement Award. Two members of the public provided comments during the general citizen comment period. The meeting adjourned at 6:32 PM. Public Comments & Testimony - Steve Andrus, a 16-year resident of Sandy, expressed strong concerns about excessive speeding and traffic noise along Wasatch Boulevard near 9400 South. He reported speeds often exceeding 60 mph and noise levels frequently above 95 decibels from motorcycles, supercars, and modified exhausts. He requested enforcement, lower speed limits, lane reconfiguration, and a ban on jake brakes in residential areas. He stated that his complaints over 12 years have gone unanswered. - Dave Egelund expressed full support for Emergency Manager David Larsen, praising his emergency preparedness meetings and urging all residents to attend. He noted that the information provided is valuable for every Sandy resident. Discussion Items - Emergency Management Division Presentation (Item 25-279): David Larsen, Sandy City Emergency Manager, presented the 2025 Salt Lake County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (MJHMP). The plan, required every five years under the Robert T. Stafford Act, covers 19 natural and human-caused hazards. Larsen noted that the Sandy annex mirrors resident concerns identified in a pre-hire survey. The top-ranked hazard by monetary risk is earthquake, followed by wildfire. Councilmember Sharkey questioned the ranking and learned that earthquake risk is weighted higher due to potential infrastructure damage, while wildfire is considered higher probability. The plan will return for formal adoption at a future meeting. Larsen also noted that only 45 active flood insurance policies exist in Sandy, and the city is working on floodplain map updates. - Public Utilities Department Management Study RFP (Item 25-278): Justin Sorenson, Council Assistant Director, presented a draft RFP for a general management and operations study of the Public Utilities Department, as part of a 10-year departmental study schedule adopted in 2023. The RFP is similar to the previous fire department study. Councilmembers discussed the scope, including deliverables, integration with other departments, and the exclusion of a citywide fleet policy review. The study is budgeted at $75,000 ($50,000 from prior year, $25,000 newly appropriated). No public comments were received. The council voted 6-0 to direct staff to issue the RFP. - Establishment of Sandy City Council Civic Engagement Award (Item 25-270): Councilmembers Robinson and Stroud presented a resolution to create a new annual award to be given at the Noal Bateman dinner. The award recognizes residents for civic engagement, with nominations and selection by the council. The first award will be given posthumously to Donald Gerdy, inspired by his service. The Noal Bateman Committee expressed overwhelming support. The resolution includes a timeline for selection by the first council meeting in August each year. Councilmembers discussed flexibility in recognizing quiet leaders. The award will be engraved and presented at the upcoming dinner on September 16, 2025. The resolution passed 6-0. Key Outcomes - Vote on Public Utilities Management Study RFP: Motion to issue the RFP as presented carried 6-0 (Councilmember Ryan Mecham excused). The RFP will be released, with contract award expected by end of November 2025 and work starting no later than January 15, 2026. - Vote on Civic Engagement Award Resolution: Motion to adopt Resolution 25-43C carried 6-0. The award program is established, with the first award to be given to Donald Gerdy at the Noal Bateman dinner on September 16, 2025.

On September 4, 2025, the Sandy City Planning Commission met to consider two major agenda items: amendments to Title 21 of the Land Development Code to expand allowed locations for brew pubs, and a modified site plan for the Alta Canyon Sports Center. Both items received unanimous approval from the commission, with conditions. The meeting was chaired by Dave Bromley and attended by commissioners Lenise Davenport, Jennifer George, Danny Schoenfeld, Ron Mortimer, Steve Wrigley, and Cameron Duncan. Staff presentations were led by Melissa (community development), Doug Wheelwright (development services manager), and Dan Medina (parks director). Public Comments & Testimony - Brew Pub Code Amendments: No public comments were offered, either in person or online. - Alta Canyon Sports Center: - Albert Chen (9563 Candle Tree Lane) expressed concerns about noise and safety during and after construction, asked about the next community meeting, and whether the exterior design, color, and lighting are finalized for public comment. - Kathleen Turner (online, 9521 Candle Tree Lane) asked about construction access for materials and trucks, and whether the snow load had been properly engineered for the roof. - Mitch Gibson (online, location behind Alta Canyon Rec) submitted questions via chat (unable to speak due to technical issues) asking whether the existing playground equipment would be kept or updated, and what amenities the new building would offer for families with young children during months the outdoor pool is closed. - Chong Tang (online, 9509 Candle Tree Lane) inquired about plans to address the gradient and landscape buffer on the east side of the building adjacent to homes. Discussion Items - Amendments to Title 21 – Brew Pubs: Staff presented a proposal initiated by the city council to allow brew pubs (defined as a restaurant with a brewery, requiring both a manufacturing brewery license and a restaurant alcohol license) in more zones beyond the downtown Cairns district. The changes would permit brew pubs in all zones where restaurants are already allowed to serve alcohol, following the same permitted/conditional use designation. Additional amendments align city definitions with state code and update the special development district (JHS Miller zone) and mixed-use zone (SDMU) for consistency. The commission had no questions and no public testimony; staff recommended a positive recommendation to the city council. - Alta Canyon Sports Center Modified Site Plan: Staff and the parks director presented plans to demolish the existing building, remove tennis courts, and construct a 34,000-square-foot multi-purpose recreation center. The review focused on building height, mass, architectural design, materials, colors, parking reconfiguration, and a determination of required parking stalls. A neighborhood meeting on July 30, 2025, raised concerns about a proposed driveway on 9510 South Street (too close to residences), parking reduction (from 6.0 to 4.3 stalls per 1,000 square feet), and event parking on residential streets. In response, staff eliminated the new driveway, reconfigured the parking lot to maximize stalls (net loss of 12 stalls compared to existing), developed an event parking management plan with overflow parking at a UTA park-and-ride, and addressed building architecture with masonry and metal panels. Staff recommended setting the on-site parking requirement at 148 stalls, approving the building design, and imposing conditions including formalizing the UTA overflow agreement and adopting the event parking management plan. Commissioners asked about the term of the UTA agreement (suggesting a multi-year term) and praised pedestrian improvements. The commission also acknowledged that future use of adjacent city-owned parcels is beyond this project's scope. Key Outcomes - Brew Pub Code Amendments: Motion to forward a positive recommendation to the city council (based on staff analysis and findings) passed unanimously. (All commissioners voted yes.) - Alta Canyon Sports Center: Motion to determine the preliminary modified site plan review complete, approve the building height, mass, architectural design, materials, and colors as proposed, and set the required on-site parking at 148 stalls based on the five findings and seven conditions in the staff report passed unanimously. (All commissioners voted yes.) - Consent Calendar: No consent calendar items were listed. - Minutes Approval: The minutes from the previous meeting were approved by voice vote (all in favor). - Adjournment: The meeting adjourned by unanimous consent.

This meeting took place on September 3, 2025 at 16:00 UTC. However, no transcript, agenda, or minutes were provided, so no summary of the proceedings is available.