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Riverscape Annexation
8700 S. 700 W.
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Presenter:
Brian McCuistion
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Description/Background:
Howard Cooke, representing the Gardner Group, is requesting to annex a certain contiguous unincorporated area, totaling approximately 24.99 acres, located at approximately 8700 S. 700 W. in Salt Lake County, Utah. The subject property under consideration for annexation contains a portion of one parcel (southern portion). The applicants recorded a warranty deed that constituted a bona fide division of land by deed in accordance with Utah Code Section 10-9a-103(65)(c)(v) and was done in anticipation of future land use approvals on the property (attached as a separate document). The property owner does not want to annex the entire parcel (northern portion) at this time. The subject property is currently vacant and is intended to be further developed if annexed into Sandy City.
The City Council approved Resolution 23-25C on June 20, which set a public hearing for August 8, 2023, and directed the City Recorder to publish and send notice of the hearing in accordance with Utah Code.
If this annexation is approved, the applicant intends to rezone this property for a project that includes a mix of uses, such as commercial, flex commercial warehouse space and possibly some residential. Staff is proposing to annex the subject property into the City with the Industrial zone based on this being one of the existing zones and upon current land uses within the area.
Recommended Action and/or Suggested Motion:
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Planning Commission send a positive recommendation to the City Council that the Riverscape Annexation be approved and zoned ID based upon the following findings:
1. The area is contiguous to the Sandy City boundary (east and south sides).
2. The property is located within an area designated in the Sandy City General Plan for incorporation.
3. The City can provide a h...
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