RARE Americorps – On June 12, 2017 we were informed that we will receive a RARE Americorps employee for the upcoming school year (September 2017 – July 2018). RARE Americorps pays for half of the position, while the City of Sandy matches ($22k) to fund the position. We will be conducting interviews next week for the position. The RARE will work on the Pleasant Street Master Plan, the downtown walkability plan, and a few smaller planning projects. We are excited to welcome another person to our Planning/Building team.
Planning Commission – At the June 27, 2017 (Tuesday) Planning Commission meeting there were public hearings for a medical hardship trailer, a retaining wall variance for the development of Arletha Court for Birdsong subdivision (now known as Mt. View Ridge subdivision), and a five unit apartment complex on Hood Street (to the north of Walgreens). All three applications were approved by the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission weighed public testimony and added conditions to the approvals based on the testimony at the meeting.
Plat Training – On July 11, 2017 I presented Planning and Building staff with a training regarding the plat process for partitions, replats, and subdivisions. This training was provided to give an insight into the entire process including pre-app submittal, land use review, construction plan review, and final plat approval. This in-house training was well received and seemed to be informative for staff.
Building Permits (2nd Quarter) – The Building Department issued permits for 22 new residential structures over the past three months (April thru June). We are currently reviewing around 26 more house permits. Accessory structures, additions, and deck/porch expansions have also been very popular during this recent upswing in construction prosperity.
Urban Renewal – We are currently working on developing facade grant projects with Joe’s Donuts, the Sandy Action Community Center, the School House Medicine Building, the Muff building at Proctor Blvd. and Strauss Ave. (Sandy Tires location), and lighting upgrades to the Sandy Town Square. Projects associated with the Sandy Shell station and Timberline Meats are close to be completed.