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Turning Point Annexation (R-1-40A Zone)
2945, 2955, 2961, 2977 and 3003 E Turning Point Cir
[Community #29]
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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 5.62 acres, located at 2945, 2955, 2961, 2977 and 3003 E Turning Point Circle, in Salt Lake County, Utah. The subject property under consideration for annexation contains five lots. The agreement was signed on October 27, 2016, as part of the water letter agreement consenting to annex the property into Sandy City in exchange for providing water to these properties.
The City Council approved Resolution 26-35C 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. All five lots are over one acre.
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 Turning Point Annexation and it be zoned R-1-40A based upon the following findings:
1. The area is contiguous to the Sandy City boundary (west and 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-...
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