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S Miller Annexation (R-1-40A Zone)
10345 S Altavilla Dr.
[Community #21]
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Presenter:
Brian McCuistion, Assistant Community Development Director
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Description/Background:
Sandy City is requesting to annex a certain contiguous unincorporated area, totaling approximately 1.63 acres, located at 10345 S Altavilla Dr. in Salt Lake County, Utah. The subject property under consideration for annexation contains one parcel. The property owner signed a water letter consenting to annex this property into Sandy City on August 12, 2016, in exchange for Sandy City providing water to this property.
The City Council approved Resolution 26-25C on March 3, 2026, which set a public hearing for April 7, 2026, and directed the City Recorder to publish and send notice of the hearing in accordance with Utah Code.
The existing Salt Lake County zoning district for this unincorporated property is R-1-43. The R-1-43 zone requires a minimum of 43,000 square feet of lot size for a single-family dwelling. Staff is proposing to annex the subject property into the City with the R-1-40 zone. This parcel is a little over one and a half acres.
See attached staff report for a more detailed analysis.
The Planning Commission reviewed this request on March 19, 2026 and are forwarding a positive recommendation to approve the annexation with a proposed zoning of R-1-40A.
Recommended Action and/or Suggested Motion:
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council approve the S Miller Annexation and it be zoned R-1-40A based upon the following findings:
1. The area is contiguous to the Sandy City boundary (east).
2. The property is located within an area designated in the Sandy City General Plan for incorporation.
3. The City can provide a high level of municipal services to these properties.
4. The R-1-40A is appropriate for this property based upon current land uses within the a...
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