Agenda Item Title:
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Cul-de-sac Length
Amend Title 21, Chapter 21 - Subdivision Design Standards, Section 10 - Streets, of the Sandy Municipal Code
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Presenter:
Mike Wilcox
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Description/Background:
At the request of the City Council, the Community Development Department is proposing to amend a portion of Title 21, Chapter 21, Subdivision Design Standards, Section 10 - Streets, of the Sandy Municipal Code. The purpose of the Code Amendment is to amend regulations for cul-de-sac lengths on streets. This amendment was discussed during the text amendments related to the implementation of Appendix D of the Fire Code. Staff has proposed language to address the request of the Council that would allow for some additional flexibility on the maximum length of a cul-de-sac under certain circumstances.
See the attached Staff Report for further details.
Recommended Action and/or Suggested Motion:
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission forward a positive recommendation to amend Title 21, Chapter 21 - Subdivision Design Standards, Section 10 - Streets, of the Sandy Municipal Code as shown in (Exhibit “A”) based on the following findings:
1. Compliance with the Purpose of the Land Development Code by creating consistency and equitable standards in Sandy City.
2. Compliance with the Goals and Policies of the General Plan by establishing appropriate development standards for all uses and zoning categories within Sandy City.