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Why it matters: If the City Council agrees, the rezoning would permit a denser single‑family layout on the site and would allow the developer to incorporate two small city‑owned remnant parcels into the project. City staff said including the city parcels would improve lot layout and help preserve trees and a creek that runs through the site.

Long‑range planning manager Jake Warner introduced the application on behalf of staff and recommended that, if the commission favors rezoning, the two city parcels north and west of the subject properties also be rezoned and considered as part of the development. \"It is staff's recommendation ... that the development of this subject property should probably include those two city properties,\" Warner said.

Applicants told the commission they propose a cul‑de‑sac off Sizer Road and eight single‑family lots that meet the R‑1‑8 standards. The applicant, represented as Mr. Harris, said the creek on site will remain daylighted and that the project concept is designed to preserve existing trees and vegetation. Owner Phil Winston said the team previously considered higher densities (including a prior concept at 30 units) but has settled on the current R‑1‑8 approach and eight lots on roughly 2.14 acres under the applicant's control.

Staff provided a plan showing that the city owns roughly 0.5 acre on the west boundary and about 0.16 acre to the east (a small remnant parcel split by Harvard Park). Staff and the applicant stated negotiations with the city over those parcels would be separate from the rezoning recommendation.

During discussion commissioners asked about safety and creek treatment; the applicant confirmed the creek will remain daylighted and said safety measures would be included in site design. After deliberation, Commissioner Dave Bromley moved to forward a positive recommendation to the City Council to approve the zone change of the subject property and the adjacent city‑owned properties extending to the street centerlines of Sizer Road and Harvard Park Drive from an R‑1‑20A zone to R‑1‑8. Commissioner Cameron Duncan seconded. A roll call vote recorded unanimous support by the commissioners present, and the motion carried.

What happens next: The Planning Commission's recommendation goes to the Sandy City Council, which is the final decision maker on rezones. Any transfer or sale of city property will require separate negotiation and council approval.

Ending: Staff and the applicant said they will continue coordinating concept design and negotiation on inclusion of the city parcels as the application proceeds to council.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Sandy - Planning Commission on 2025-06-05 6:15 PM - Jun 05, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Sandy City Planning Commission voted unanimously to forward a positive recommendation to the City Council to rezone property at 951 East 8800 South and two adjacent city‑owned parcels from R‑1‑20A to R‑1‑8, a change staff and the applicant said would enable an eight‑lot single‑family subdivision.","taxTitle","Sandy, Salt Lake County, Utah","taxId",2944,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6530207,"Planning commission approves sign theme and directional signage for TransJordan transfer station",236,4386000,4150000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3684427-a60a7af643432c3927be11b071a4675e&start=4386&end=4150","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3684427-a60a7af643432c3927be11b071a4675e/thumbnail_4386000.jpg","/articles/6530207/Sandy/Salt-Lake-County/Utah/Planning-commission-approves-sign-theme-and-directional-signage-for-TransJordan-transfer-station","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6530207-12c02d0e08f3da73901800a629d1af10/orig.mp4?Expires=1771000968&Signature=dnTPOpUHSoDYb~-0T9quUzeG-j3Z4BvQXwtMLC9Y5UZLx-YOuGUuHM2ha0-kq8gW5N2z5S3Jdd6strPEhm6x96t2ZLS5YDuVIj4ovBOiMXcIMy7ugZDJwVQJActYmtuEEDBt9AXp-aTRDfpxFE5i~oQSRC-lydntOPrjoQJJz7WNtQSc9F3TF3Se-tk5EVo1lTcfZiXTXy17Bi~GdFu7UV03oXnetcB5jzVL9mkqTi--Rapice~iDLTrsp6VH21gIqLJwUDt73HLnp8TcW6pbJZngj2aNBFa-m3A8f3FYeFNVK3t24pxokOpkMCiqQQqQdqIH6haE1v2gWfdN3EBRQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sandy City Planning Commission approved a sign theme for the TransJordan waste transfer station and the adjacent Sandy City public works site at 8813 South Seventh West, permitting new directional signage intended to improve on‑site circulation and safety.

Why it matters: Staff and the applicant said the signage program is intended to reduce conflicts among large commercial vehicles, public users and public‑works traffic by directing different vehicle types to separate entrances and lanes. The sign theme also replaces a non‑conforming sign on the site with a smaller, code‑compliant sign.

Planner Sarah Stringham presented the application and described revisions negotiated with the applicant. Chris Childs, representing Galloway & Company, said the sign theme focuses on safety and clarity. \"The big goal with this sign theme is really safety for occupants coming to the facility,\" Childs said, adding the project includes a digital reader board intended to display three messages: \"Commercial only\" (Monday–Friday), \"All traffic welcome\" (Saturday), and \"Closed\" (Sunday and holidays).

Applicant materials show an overhead sign at the main commercial entrance from Seventh West; staff said that lane will be opened to the public on weekends to reduce traffic backups on Seventh West but will be restricted when commercial traffic is using the lane. Staff noted a non‑compliant monument/sign on the site will be replaced with a smaller sign of about 18–19 square feet and that one sign on the scale house will be larger than typical code limits but is written into the conditions.

A member of the public, Steve Van Maaren, spoke in support of clearer on‑site signs and said he was surprised there was not a larger building sign; staff responded that proposed building signs are included in the packet and generally fall within code standards.

After discussion, the commission voted to approve the sign theme based on the two findings and six conditions in the staff report; the approval included the edits staff had negotiated with the applicant. Commissioners recorded a unanimous vote in favor.

Ending: Staff will track compliance with the approved sign theme conditions; the applicant may proceed with building and sign permits consistent with the conditions approved by the commission.","The Sandy City Planning Commission approved a sign theme for the TransJordan waste transfer station and the adjacent Sandy City public works site at 8813 South Seventh West, permitting new directional signage intended to improve on‑site circulation and safety.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6530217,"Sandy planning staff reviews conditional-use permit standards, mitigation and appeals",2457,387000,2844000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3684427-a60a7af643432c3927be11b071a4675e&start=387&end=2844","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3684427-a60a7af643432c3927be11b071a4675e/thumbnail_387000.jpg","/articles/6530217/Sandy/Salt-Lake-County/Utah/Sandy-planning-staff-reviews-conditional-use-permit-standards-mitigation-and-appeals","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6530217-6835fddf256fabc637a87a05f0cc68fe/orig.mp4?Expires=1771000968&Signature=VkJKUAXYSmcBKQe~eTVGAU9hfZrN-c4ncgXOq3lq2QcNYmpWipJyxSIBRpvm0ZvBza1lBwxYM-ITxYcaV4GAJMTlqIGpy285IZrv8l4xMffPv7aMTE6f2FhXrdezCbeI4yT9aEWWgnSK70u6IrI-8SM7lkMoezG7suE5AWDvOcolYlGsKxo5NPtAjAfL0J9gSKqKixfdPnBySOn4W3ltDAW3xun15jGgacMFxX5MNgk3mwYW6ry85OH593fYhOZI0p5iWMSRoxaS1kRMcYqmctIgNfZbzkPd40V8jiDtsxRYWVfprxH0K5r6ntx2czkNlE5b~fQEnplxbV-aroPtrg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City planning staff led a training session for the Sandy City Planning Commission on the legal standards and administrative practices that apply to conditional‑use permits, including how to frame conditions, when denial is legally supportable, and how to document findings for potential appeals.

Why it matters: Conditional‑use permits allow uses the zoning table deems appropriate only under conditions. Commissioners and staff discussed how to apply objective standards, tie conditions directly to reasonably anticipated detrimental effects, and preserve a clear record so decisions survive appeal.

City staff told commissioners that state law authorizes conditional uses to be approved when objective standards are met and when “reasonable conditions can be imposed to mitigate the reasonably anticipated detrimental effects.” The presenter stressed three recurring points: (1) mitigation is not the same as elimination, (2) conditions must be reasonably related to the specific detrimental effect they are meant to address, and (3) denial should only occur if the record shows there are no conditions that could mitigate the identified impacts.

Staff walked through common categories of conditions from Sandy City’s zoning code, including site circulation, ingress/egress, public facilities and amenities, trash and waste collection, fencing and screening, noise control, and routine monitoring or review periods. They said those lists are intended as a toolbox: staff highlights the items most applicable to a proposed use in the staff report, rather than applying every item to every application.

On the scope of conditions, staff said the cost of mitigation generally falls on the applicant and can, in practice, lead an applicant to withdraw an application if mitigation requirements make the project infeasible. Staff gave local examples: an applicant proposing a kennel was asked to add an acoustic wall and more frequent waste pickup; the conditions made the location unattractive and the proposal did not proceed. A daycare operator had previously operated beyond the permitted capacity at certain times; the city issued a conditional use with parking and operational conditions intended to bring the business into compliance rather than withholding an approval outright.

The presenter and commissioners discussed appeals and the evidentiary record at length. Staff said appeals rely on the transcript and written record; appellate reviewers look for substantial evidence that supports a decision. Treating two substantially similar applications differently, or basing a decision solely on public clamor rather than objective standards and evidence in the record, can create legal vulnerability. The presenter urged commissioners to state findings on the record and noted staff can prepare written findings when commissioners want them.

Commissioners and staff also discussed community expectations and public education. Several commissioners suggested including a short “standard of review” paragraph in staff reports or otherwise publicizing how conditional uses work so applicants and neighbors better understand the limits of the commission’s authority.

The presenter noted the upcoming city code rewrite as an opportunity to clarify how many uses require conditional permits, how objective standards are written into the ordinance, and how staff reports can consistently flag the most relevant mitigation tools.

Ending: Commissioners did not take any formal action during the training. Staff said they will continue to provide checklists in staff reports and work through potential code‑rewrite updates to address recurring issues raised during the session.","City planning staff reviewed Utah code and local standards for conditional‑use permits, emphasizing that approvals must be tied to objective standards, conditions must be related to identified impacts, mitigation does not require elimination of impacts, and records must contain substantial evidence to withstand appeal.","actionData","errors"]

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Planning commission backs rezoning of 951 E. 8800 S., recommends inclusion of adjacent city parcels

Planning commission approves sign theme and directional signage for TransJordan transfer station

Sandy planning staff reviews conditional-use permit standards, mitigation and appeals