1) APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED/UNDER REVIEW
a) File No. 14-020 DR (Hearth Classics) – The Planning Commission approved a design review application to construct a new industrial storage building at the Hearth Classics facility off of Ruben Lane.
2) BUILDING DIVISION ACTIVITY
a) Total value for the month was $762,362.
b) 3 permits for single family dwellings with a value of $632,504. The year to date total is 51 permits exceeding the number to this same date (44) in 2013.
c) 8 permits for additions to a single-family dwellings with a value of $50,153.
d) 0 duplexes.
e) 7 commercial permits with a value of $69,955.
f) 2 other permits with a value of $9,750.
FROM TERRE GIFT, BUILDING OFFICIAL – Residential plan reviews increased significantly in August, while the number of permits issued lessened. And the number of plans submitted for review rose again. Vista Homes and Hayden Homes continue to lead as the busiest residential contractors. Stonecreek Development is still active in both Deer Pointe and Sandy Bluff Subdivisions as they build the last of their lots. Ed Wagoner is nearing completion of his 4 new townhomes at Nettie Connett and Balken Ave. Jerry Gravell has plans for another 4 new townhomes. Taliesin Homes finaled their last home in Tickle Creek Subdivision. Cashatt Construction has completed their first home at 36712 Ichabod and have been issued a permit for their second home in Tickle Creek.
Commercial activities remained very active in August. AT&T had their grand opening under a temporary permit and then received building final a week later. Starbucks is progressing quickly with their conversion of the former Jack-in-the-Box building and they expect to be have their grand opening in the middle of October. Sandy High School has reopened for their third year since completion of their new school. Unfortunately, the New Sandy High School has not received a Certificate of Occupancy due to a few remaining fire-code related inspections and tests that are required to be conducted. On a positive note, they are nearing completion of their remodel of the maintenance building to house their new IT and printing departments.
Other commercial activities included La Milpa Mexican Foods Inc., is relocating their business operations into the large industrial building formerly occupied by Eclectic Institute, at 36350 Industrial Way. And Sandy Stone and Brick has relocated to 37470 Ruben Lane. And lastly, the Building Department is happy to announce that after weeks of seemingly slow progress, Crawlers has received their final Approval for Occupancy and is now officially open.
Caschatt Construction Home, Salmon Creek Estates
3) URBAN RENEWAL – The contractor Full Throttle Construction is substantially complete on work on the Sah Building and Wheatland Building. Staff will be conducting a walk-through for the projects on September 12.