Legislation Details

File #: SPR02272026-007157    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Planning Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 6/8/2026 In control: Planning Commission
On agenda: 6/18/2026 Final action:
Title: Outback Steakhouse & Bonefish Grille Dual Restaurant (Preliminary Site Plan Review) 11114 S. State St. [Community #9, Commercial Area]
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. ExhibitA, 3. ExhibitB, 4. ExhibitC

Agenda Item Title:

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Outback Steakhouse & Bonefish Grille Dual Restaurant (Preliminary Site Plan Review)

11114 S. State St.

[Community #9, Commercial Area]

 

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Presenter:

Clinton Spencer, Development Services Manager

 

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Description/Background:

The applicant, Craig S Chaney w/ Merrick Lentz Architecture (representing the property owner, John Liljenquist w/ OneEleven Partners II, LLC) is requesting preliminary site plan review of a commercial site plan for a dual restaurant for Outback Steakhouse and Bonefish on a property located at 11114 S. State St. The proposal is to construct a single-story building with 11,195 square feet. The proposed use is considered a restaurant (see Exhibit “A” for application materials).

 

Please see the attached staff report and attachments for full details of the request.

 

Recommended Action and/or Suggested Motion:

Recommendation

Staff recommends that the Planning Commission determine preliminary site plan review is substantially complete for the proposed Outback Steakhouse/Bonefish restaurant building at 11114 S. State Street in the CBD zone based on the following findings and subject to the following conditions:

 

Findings:

1.                     The applicant has met the intent and substantially complies with most of the applicable Sandy City Architectural Design Standards.

 

2.                     The applicant has demonstrated that they have largely complied or intend to comply with the Land Development Code requirements for the CBD Zone.

 

3.                     That this dual-user restaurant will enhance the services for current Sandy City residents and visitors alike.

 

4.                     The proposed project will provide a financial benefit in terms of property tax to the City where it currently is vacant.

 

Conditions:

1.                     That the development will comply with all Building & Safety, Fire and Life Safety Codes applicable to this type of use.

 

2.                     That the developer proceeds through the final site plan review process with staff. The Final Site Plan shall be in compliance with all Development Code requirements, staff redlines, items of planning staff concerns included in this report, and those modifications as required by the Planning Commission.

 

3.                     That the developer be responsible to meet all provisions of the (CBD) zoning district and the Sandy City Architectural Design Requirements with the details finalized with staff during Final Site Plan Review.

 

4.                     That the requirements and conditions of the various City Departments and Divisions be met and finalized during the Final Site Plan Review process with staff.

 

5.                     That all future signage be reviewed and approved under a separate permit application and the existing or amended sign theme approval for the project area and be in conformance with City Code.

 

6.                     The applicant continues working with staff to provide an adequate cross access easement through the proposed site.

 

7.                     That the Planning Commission recommend approval of the proposed six (6) percent parking increase proposed by the applicant.

 

8.                     That the developer be responsible for the placement of a temporary 6-foot-high chain link fence around the perimeter of the project during the construction phase of the project for security and safety. Said fence shall also be required to include fabric to prohibit blowing dust problems, if it becomes necessary or if it is required by the Community Development Department during Site Plan Review.