Planning Department items:

Bell Street/362^nd tree removal (22-029 FSH/TREE):  Staff is currently working on this request for additional tree removal associated with this project.  Staff does not technically have an application for this project yet, although one is pending.

362^nd Ave and Bell Street Extension (22-003 FSH/MP):  Construction continues to move forward on this project.  Grading of both roads is approximately 60% complete.  The dry sewer line is mostly installed.  We are currently waiting on a permit from the US Army Corps of Engineers to tie together the culverts and the Lundeen’s shop, so Konell is currently unable to start work in this area or on the demolition of the shop building.  They will also start working on the stormwater system once the permit is received.

38190 Sandy Heights replat (20-028 MP):  This request for a minor replat of the properties of two homeowners at Sandy Heights & Bluff Road is currently being reviewed.  Staff intends to issue a final order sometime within the next two weeks.

The Riffles Food Cart Pod (22-012 DR/VAR/ADJ):  This application for a food cart facility at 37115 Highway 26 (next to the MHAC & the dialysis center) was approved with conditions by the Planning Commission at their regular meeting on July 25^th.  A final order was issued by staff on August 2nd.

Pleasant Street Master Plan:  Planning and Economic Development staff, working together on this project, are changing directions on this project.  We are currently working on a presentation for City Council to explain the basics of the project (what it calls for, why it’s needed, how much it might cost, how long it might take, what problems it will solve for the community, etc.) We hope to make this presentation sometime in September or October to see if this work is something that Council would like us to pursue with more vigor.

Bornstedt Views Subdivision (21-021 SUB/VAR/FSH/TREE):  At the June 27^th PC hearing, this 42 lot subdivision between Bornstedt Rd and Averill Parkway south of Cascadia Village was approved with conditions.  The final order was issued by staff on July 28^th.   

City of Sandy Comprehensive Plan Update:  We’re wrapping up the visioning portion of this project and getting ready to do some robust sentiment and coding analysis of the data we’ve collected so far.  This analysis will help both staff and the consulting team come up with the draft vision statement.  This vision statement will be revealed to the public at an open house (which we’re calling Future Fest) at the end of September.  We’re partnering with Wippersnappers to hold Future Fest there in order to support a local business and encourage resident turnout (note: Economic Development gives this move two thumbs up!).  We’ll also be supplying both Planning Commission and City Council a high-level summary of the engagement data as well as a detailed report.

Economic Opportunities Analysis (EOA):  The TAC had its first meeting on July 28^th.  Our contractor presented initial findings regarding employment lands and a draft assessment of land sufficiency showing a slight to moderate deficit of industrial lands to develop.  We also discussed Sandy’s competitive advantages and disadvantages for business recruitment and retention.

The technical advisory committee (TAC) will move forward from this point with only one local business owner – other business owners contacted either didn’t respond or are already serving on other committees.  The TAC consists of the City’s Development Services Director, IT Director, Director of Policy and Community Relations, PW Crew Supervisor, Economic Development Manager, the Executive Director of the SACC and the CEO/founder of AEC, Inc.

Kelly’s Kudos:

This month I want to say thank you to Rebecca Casey in our office for taking on additional hours and assisting with multi-department coordination.  Rebecca has been working more hours for the Public Works Department and has been coordinating development review between Development Services and Public Works.  Her additional work hours have made a noticeable difference in communication, review timelines, and consistency between the two departments.  

Thanks Rebecca!