1) PLANNING DEPARTMENT APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED/UNDER REVIEW – JAN. 2012
a) Commercial-Industrial Code revisions Public Hearing – working on traffic analysis.
b) Parks and Open Space Zoning District – February 2012 PC hearing
c) Cedar Park Gardens Apartments remodel (approved)
d) Firwood Village Apartments remodel (approved)
e) Fresenius Dialysis Clinic (approved)
d) Fred Meyer Electric Vehicle Charging Station (incomplete)

2) BUILDING DIVISION ACTIVITY – JANUARY 2012
a) Total value for the month is $489,876.
b) 2 permits for single family dwellings with a value of $406,269.
c) 3 permits for additions to single-family dwellings with a value of $30,007.
d) 8 commercial permits with a value of $47,100.
e) 1 other permit with a value of $6,500.

3) MAIN STREET (from Jason McNeil, Main Street Manager)

Things have are moving along with Sandy Main Street. The addition of a Steering Committee has been very helpful in focusing the group’s efforts. The highlights for this month include:

1. All-Committee Meeting: A meeting for all three Sandy Main Street committees will be held at the Sandy Historical Society on February 28 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be the first time all of the committees have met together since the Steering Committee formed last October. The meeting will provide an opportunity for the committees to report on recent accomplishments and work plans for the coming year and also to share ideas for keeping Sandy Main Street moving forward in its efforts to revitalize downtown.
2. Steering Committee: The wordsmiths on the Steering Committee crafted a Mission Statement that succinctly captures the aim of Sandy Main Street:

         “Sandy Main Street creates a viable and unique downtown experience that       attracts people and promotes community pride.”

With the mission set, the Steering Committee has set to work on developing an appropriate work program that carries out that mission while serving the needs of all downtown businesses and property owners. The committee has also been hard at work on a fundraising proposal and finalizing the Sandy Main Street logo.

     3.  Promotion Committee: First Fridays started up early this year, with the first of the monthly events occurring on February 3. Quite a few folks braved the cold and wind that night to check out the offerings at downtown businesses. The next First Friday will be held March 2 from 5-8 p.m.  The committee is taking a closer look at the annual holiday event to plan for the best one yet this coming year. The committee is also exploring merchandising options to help promote downtown and raise funds for Sandy Main Street.

    4.Economic Restructuring Committee: A new Market Analysis Subcommittee began meeting this past month to review the 2009 study, identify areas that need updating, and develop strategies to better put the information to use. The committee as a whole is continuing efforts to support downtown businesses and has identified several specific projects on which to focus in.

4)  FACADE ENHANCEMENT

Staff has been working with the City Architect to develop projects for the 2012 construction season.