ERU Allocation Update: As of August 31, 2024, the City of Sandy has issued ERU allocation letters to 22 developers/contractors. The City has allocated all of the available ERUs except for 17.5 ERUs. City staff anticipates allocating two ERUs to the Tiller’s on Jacoby Road, and several more to duplexes through the duplex pool provision in the moratorium resolution. Unfortunately, this means that we will only have a few remaining for failed septic systems. Development Services is currently processing one last ERU allocation application with two (2) ERUs for the Tiller’s.

Comprehensive Plan Update: The City Planning Commission held a public hearing on August 26, 2024, and made a recommendation to the City Council to adopt “Envision Sandy 2050.” A public hearing will be held by the City Council on October 7, 2024, that will incorporate any final recommendations.

With the work beginning in 2021, it has been a long process to get to this point. The City accomplished a significant amount of outreach and engagement to bring it to this moment. The vision and goals are aspirational and it sets a tone for what Sandy will look and feel like in 2050.

Rayburn Accessory Structure Variances: The Planning Commission approved a variance request to add approximately 1,200 square feet to an existing accessory structure. The accessory structure is located at 40155 Hwy 26. The property is 3.6 acres in size, zoned residential, and has access directly from Highway 26.

Cruisin’ Car Show: The Planning Division approved a “Temporary Use Permit” application to hold a one-day Cruisin’ Car Show. The event will take place at St. Michael’s Catholic Church at 18090 Langensand Road. The show is proposed for Saturday September 14, 2024, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Chamber of Commerce Drive-in Movie Presentation: The Planning Division approved a “Temporary Use Permit” application to hold a one-day event that brings back the nostalgia and spirit of an old outdoor drive-in movie theater. The drive-in movie presentation is proposed for Saturday September 14, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. (midnight), at the Dick Hannah Ford Dealership located at 37000 Hwy 26. The event is part of the Sandy Area Oregon Chamber 75th Celebration. Food and drink will be available.

Chipotle: A Chipotle Mexican Grill is coming to Sandy in the near future. Chipotle will be joining Papa Murphy’s Pizza and Subway in the strip mall on the southwest corner of Hwy 26 and 362nd Avenue adjacent to Fred Meyer. Renovations of the former AT&T retail store are in process right now.

Code Enforcement Report:

• Code Enforcement closed 35 cases in August with 43 active cases at the start of September
• 80 unpermitted and abandoned signs were collected in August 
• 27 citations were issued in August
  • 6 for a junk accumulation case on Barker Ct
  • 2 for a junk accumulation case on Bluff Rd
  • 14 for an improperly stored portable storage unit on Dubarko Rd
  • 4 for multiple code violations on Goldenrain St
  • 1 for a noxious vegetation case on Meeker St
• Specific Case
  • Goldenrain St property with multiple code violations has begun the non-judicial foreclosure process with the mortgage lender. 
  • Abandoned trailer on Bornstedt Rd was removed.
  • Improperly stored POD Storage unit on Dubarko Rd was removed.
  • Junk Accumulation Cases on Bluff Rd and on Barker Ct are in the process of being abated by the property owners.
  • Sidewalk and driveway approach concrete work has been completed on 4 of the 7 sites designated by Code Enforcement. The remaining 3 sites are scheduled to be completed by September 16.
  • Albanese Cormier has completed repainting the Sandy Marketplace buildings.

Building Division Update:
Permits Issued = 44
C of O’s Issued = 1 duplex
ERUs Issued = 8.0