Planning Department items:

Johnson RV canopy cover (22-037 DR/VAR):  This application for a new RV maintenance and washing facility at Johnson RV has been deemed complete and is currently under review by staff.

Barlow Trail Vet Clinic (22-041 DR/ADJ):  This application to build a new clinic on the lot between Pioneer and Junker next to the Sandy Action Center has been deemed incomplete.  Staff is waiting on a couple more application items before review can begin.

Self-Service Storage Code Modifications (2022-043 DCA):  Modifications to the SMC removing self-storage businesses as a permitted use in the C-1 & C-2 zones and allowing only as a conditional use in I-1 were reviewed by the Planning Commission at their regular meeting on November 28^th.  A recommendation of approval was forwarded on to the City Council in preparation for a final CC hearing on January 17^th.

St Michael’s Church tree removal (22-034 TREE):  This retroactive tree removal request for the local Catholic Church on Langensand Road has now been deemed complete and is currently under review by staff.

Hood Chalet hazard tree removal (22-036 TREE):  This tree removal request for the Hood Chalet mobile home park was deemed incomplete back in September.  Staff is still waiting for the applicant to provide additional materials needed for review.

Cascade Creek Apartments (22-039 DR/MP/TREE):  This application for an 80 unit mixed-use multi-family development with 10 office spaces north of Bornstedt Park has been deemed incomplete.  Staff is still waiting on requested additional materials from the applicant needed for review.

Jewelberry Meadows Lot 14 15226 Birch (22-040 ADJ/ADU):  This application for an ADU and Type II adjustment to the rear yard setback has been approved with conditions.  The final order was issued on November 9^th.

362^nd Ave and Bell Street Extension (22-003 FSH/MP):  Grading of both roads is now 99% complete (connection area to Hwy 26 is last section to be completed).  Konell continues to work on the stormwater infrastructure in this area for several more months and is currently installing forms for the curbs and center medians for Bell Street.  Konell has fully backfilled the arch and the walls on either side have been constructed.  Stormwater detention pipe has been installed on Bell Street east of the arch. 

Moratorium Communication Update:  The Development Services Department continues to have conversations with developers and citizens regarding the moratorium.  Planning staff has created an ERU resources page, which you may visit here.


City of Sandy Comprehensive Plan Update, Economic Opportunities Analysis (EOA):  Staff is currently engaging in a lot of general administration and strategy work as they start moving into the goal setting phase for the comprehensive plan update and turning the community vision piece into actual policy proposals.  There has also been a fair amount of logistics work to do in preparation for the December 12^th vulnerability assessment workshop.

Kelly’s Kudos:

I want to congratulate Planning Commissioner Chris Mayton on his successful run to become our newest City Councilor.  His time spent on the Planning Commission was of tremendous benefit to both the community and the Commission.  Commissioner Mayton helped pass important code provisions and participated in some of the most hotly debated land use proceedings in the history of Sandy.  His calm demeanor, thoughtful approach to topics, and careful deliberation was appreciated by staff.  I will miss Mr. Mayton on the Commission but look forward to his work on the City Council.