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Community Development Department requesting City Council action regarding the EmpoweringU Rezone application (File #REZ05192025-006970), requesting that 2.1 acres be rezoned from the CvC Zone to the PO Zone.
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Presenter:
Jake Warner, Long Range Planning Manager
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Description/Background:
Winslow Burton, on behalf of EmpoweringU (applicant), is requesting a change of the zone district on lot 1 of the Sandy Rite-Aid Subdivision (2.1 acres) located at 11339 S. 700 E. from the CvC Zone ("Planned Center-Convenience District") to the PO Zone ("Professional Office District"). The commercial building on the property was previously approved as a hair design school. The applicant would like to lease a portion of the existing building to operate an adult daycare program for disabled adults.
A neighborhood meeting was held on June 12, 2025. The application was presented to the Planning Commission in a public hearing on July 17, 2025. The Planning Commission, by a vote of 7-0, forwarded a positive recommendation regarding the application to rezone the subject property to the PO Zone. The item was presented to the City Council as an informational item on August 5, 2025
See the attached staff report for additional information on this request.
Fiscal Impact:
It is Staff's opinion that, based on the concept plan, the fiscal impact of the proposed project to the City would be minimal.
Further action to be taken:
The action requested by the Application is a rezone, a legislative item, being presented to the City Council, as the final decision-maker, on August 5, 2025 as an informational item and on August 26, 2025 for action.
Recommended Action and/or Suggested Motion:
Recommendation
Alternative Motions:
1. Motion to Approve - Adopt Ordinance #25-19, an ordinance amending and fixing the boundaries of a zone district of the Sandy City Zoning Ordinance; rezoning one parcel, approximately 2.1 acres, as proposed ...
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