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Community Development Department requesting City Council action regarding the Fortner Rezone application (File #REZ11202025-007084), proposing that .65 acres be rezoned from the R-1-10 Zone to the RM(12) Zone.
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Presenter:
Jake Warner, Long Range Planning Manager
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Description/Background:
Ben Child, on behalf of Stanson Development (applicant), is requesting a change of zone district on two parcels, subject property, (0.67 acres) owned by Jolene Fortner at 8564 S. 1000 E. from the R-1-10 Zone ("Single-Family Residential District") to the RM(12) Zone ("Multi-Family Residential District"). The subject property currently includes one existing house and accessory structures. The applicant is seeking to redevelop the property for six units, one duplex and one four-plex.
A neighborhood meeting was held on January 21, 2026. The application was presented to the Planning Commission on February 19, 2026. The Planning Commission, by a vote of 4-2, forwarded a positive recommendation to the City Council. The minutes for this meeting are attached. The application was presented to the City Council as an informational item on March 3, 2026.
See the attached staff report for additional information on this request.
Fiscal Impact:
It is Staff's opinion that 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 March 10, 2026 for a decision.
Recommended Action and/or Suggested Motion:
Recommendation
Alternative Motions:
1. Motion to Approve - Adopt Ordinance #26-04, an ordinance amending and fixing the boundaries of a zone district of the Sandy City Zoning Ordinance; rezoning two parcels, approximately 0.65 acres, as proposed by the applicant, generally located at 8564 S. 1000 E. from the R-1-10 Zone ("Single-Family Reside...
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