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Knight Annexation (R-1-40A Zone)
10116 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 1.61 acres, located at 10116 S Altavilla Dr. in Salt Lake County, Utah. The subject property under consideration for annexation contains one parcel. The property owner signed a petition to annex this property into Sandy City on August 13, 2004, in exchange for water service to this property.
The City Council approved Resolution 26-24C 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 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.
The property owner submitted a protest letter on March 30, 2025.
Recommended Action and/or Suggested Motion:
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Knight Annexation and it be zoned R-1-40A based upon the following findings:
1. The area is contiguous to the Sandy City boundary (west).
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 lan...
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