Planning issues:
Sandyplace Apartments: The apartments are moving along at a crisp pace. The demolition of the old structures and some tree removal has occurred. If you have driven on Sandy Heights Street lately, you will have noticed the installation of orange sediment fencing and a great deal of grading/excavation on the site. Staff anticipates issuing foundation permits for at least four of the buildings in the next few weeks and vertical construction of some of the structures occurring soon thereafter.
Pioneer Meadows Subdivision: Edison Homes is moving forward with development of the 27 lot townhouse subdivision at the intersection of Meeker Street and University Avenue. The subdivision has utilities, improved streets, and the parking court already constructed. Staff anticipates that the subdivision plat will be recorded in the next few weeks and home construction will begin sometime towards the end of April or in early May. This subdivision will enable another 70+ people to move into Sandy.
Marshall Ridge Subdivision: Planning Commission held a public hearing for the 39 lot single family home subdivision on March 26. After a lengthy meeting and some additional concepts presented by the applicant, the Planning Commission decided to continue the hearing to April 23. Planning staff is working hard to update the 70+ page staff report to give updated recommendations based on a revised layout of the subdivision which now contains 37 lots with more tree retention and street connectivity as recommended by staff.
Other large reviews being conducted:
- Sandy Bluff Annex 6: 43 lot single family home subdivision north of Olson Street
- Jewelberry Ridge: 10 lot single family home subdivision west of Jewelberry & north of Olson St.
- US Metal Works: Design review of three industrial buildings south of Industrial Way
Other large reviews being submitted soon:
- Tractor Supply Store – Design review for large building west of Champion Way
- Brittsview Heights – 23 lot single family home subdivision west of Village Blvd. and south of the Snowberry subdivision
Here is a comprehensive picture of residential development in Sandy in the midst of this period of intense growth. Activity through March 31 of this year.
Internal projects:
Staffing: Our webmaster in-training, Angie Robinson, is no longer with the City of Sandy. The placement company that placed her with us felt that her training needs would be better served in an academic-only program and decided not to focus on direct job training for her at this time.
Pleasant St. Master Plan/Downtown Walkability Plan:
- Pleasant St. Master Plan: All public engagement activities for the PSMP are complete. Over 100 surveys were completed, and we had approximately 90 people attend the open house on March 14th. Emma will begin drafting the final report shortly; Council can expect a first reading of this report in June.
- Downtown Walkability Plan: Surveys are complete – there were over 100 responses. Pop up mapping will begin shortly with opportunities for the community to show where they walk will be placed at convenient local hot spots like AntFarm Café, Sandy Public Library and City Hall. The community walking audit is in the planning process, tentatively scheduled for the beginning of May. Council participation would be greatly appreciated – please contact Emma at eporricolo@cityofsandy.com or at 503-783-2586.
- Public input surveys are live until the beginning of March (116 received so far). In process of finalizing the analysis criteria; this will be complete by the end of February. Pop up mapping (pre-determined location where interactive maps will be set up and user input encouraged.
Façade Program & Public Infrastructure (current projects):
- Sandy City Hall – Admin: Work is 95% complete – contractor will be putting on the finishing touches this weekend.
- Sandy City Hall – Stairs:
- AntFarm Café back door: Scope of work and bid requests going out next week.
- Joe’s Donuts: Still waiting for clear weather to paint roof – otherwise complete.