Agenda Item Title:
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Garza Annexation (R-1-15) Zone
2893 E. Little Cottonwood Road
Granite, Community #30
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Presenter:
Brian McCuistion
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Description/Background:
Mark Garza is requesting to annex a certain contiguous unincorporated area, two parcels totaling approximately 2.3 acres. The main parcel is located at approximately 2893 East Little Cottonwood Road, the other is the adjacent parcel to the west which is a private road. Both parcels are in Salt Lake County, Utah. The subject properties are bordered by Sandy City on the west and south.
The current Salt Lake County zoning on these properties is R-1-15, one-third acre lots. The parcels to the west (Sandy City) is zoned R-1-15. The properties to the south (Sandy City) are zoned R-1-10 and R-1-20A. In general, when Sandy City annexes a property into the City from Salt Lake County we have always been sensitive to what the property was zoned in the County. In most cases we have been able to zone property to a comparable zone as we annex them into the City. As we have done this we have taken into account the existing properties that are adjacent to the area being annexed and try to assure that the annexed area is compatible with the existing area.
Staff is proposing to annex the subject properties into the City with R-1-15 zoning district. It is the intent of the applicant to develop this property into four residential lots that are 16,000 square feet or larger.
Recommended Action and/or Suggested Motion:
Recommendation
This item was reviewed by the Planning Commission on October 18, 2018 and is forwarding a positive recommendation. It is recommended that the City Council approve the Garza Annexation with a zone of R-1-15 based upon the following findings:
1. The area is contiguous to the Sandy City boundary (west and south sides).
2. The properties are located within an area designated in the Sandy City General Plan for incorporation.
3. The City is presently providing water, fire service and emergency medical service to this area.
4. The City can provide a high level of other municipal services to these properties.
5. The R-1-15 zone is appropriate for these parcels based upon current and proposed land use.