Sandy council denies Copper Creek rezone and annexes two neighborhoods, all 7-0
September 22, 2020, 5:15 p.m. · Online meeting (Sandy City Council, 10000 Centennial Parkway)
The Sandy City Council, meeting online, unanimously denied a request to rezone 1.02 acres on Copper Creek Road to RM(12) for higher-density housing, after residents called the plan too dense. The council also unanimously annexed two resident-requested areas, Escalante/Barcelona (about 18.7 acres) and Rossett Green Lane (about 5.9 acres), and started two more annexations on the consent calendar.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 2 · Budget
Budget discussion week 2 and monthly sales tax update
Discussed
Finance Director Brian Kelley covered city funds, the carryover process and government accounting principles. He reported that sales tax revenue for March through June 2020 exceeded budgeted projections. No vote was taken.
Item 3 · Annexation
Intent to annex an area near Robidoux Road and Escalante Drive (Resolution 20-37C)
Approved · 7-0
Adopted on the consent calendar, the resolution states the city's intent to annex the area, and sets a public hearing.
- Item ANEX-09-20-5912
- Approved by unanimous voice vote with the consent calendar
Item 4 · Annexation
Intent to annex an area near Sublette Circle and Treasure Mountain Drive (Resolution 20-38C)
Approved · 7-0
Adopted on the consent calendar, the resolution states the city's intent to annex the area, and sets a public hearing.
- Item ANEX-09-20-5913
- Approved by unanimous voice vote with the consent calendar
Item 5 · Zoning
Copper Creek rezone, 1.02 acres at 1368 E. Copper Creek Road
Denied · 7-0
Utah Development Group asked to rezone 1.02 acres from CN (neighborhood commercial) and R-1-8 to RM(12), a multifamily zone. The Planning Commission did not forward a favorable recommendation on Sept. 3. Long Range Planning Manager Jake Warner presented and Marco Diaz spoke for the applicant. Jim Edwards said the plan was too dense, valued the mature trees and asked for a no vote; Tom Lewis asked developers to reduce density; Dennis Hiatt and Heather Myer said it was too dense and asked for denial. The council voted to deny, declining to adopt Ordinance 20-11.
- Applicant: Utah Development Group
- Acres: 1.02
- Current zone -> proposed: CN and R-1-8 -> RM(12)
- Item ZONE-07-20-5877(CC)
- Planning Commission: no favorable recommendation (Sept. 3, 2020)
Item 6 · Annexation
Escalante/Barcelona annexation, about 18.7 acres (Ordinance 20-09)
Approved · 7-0
Resident-driven request to annex about 18.7 acres at 8340-8511 S. Escalante Drive and 2412-2566 E. Barcelona Drive with R-1-10 zoning, in Community #18. Brian McCuiston presented and James Sorensen added information. Allan Payne welcomed the annexation. The Planning Commission gave a positive recommendation on Sept. 17. The council adopted the ordinance.
- Acres: about 18.7
- Zoning: R-1-10
- Item ANEX-08-20-5890(CC)
Item 7 · Annexation
Rossett Green Lane annexation, about 5.9 acres (Ordinance 20-10)
Approved · 7-0
Resident-driven request to annex about 5.9 acres at 2072, 2100 and 2140 E. Creek Road and 8215-8265 S. Rossett Green Lane with R-1-40 and R-1-15 zoning, in Community #18. Brian McCuiston presented. Steve Van Maren asked whether the fire department can use the private lanes; a written comment from area residents supporting annexation and Sandy police and fire services was read by the chair; Jon Hansen asked why the parcel was annexing. The Planning Commission gave a positive recommendation and asked the council to consider the timing of approvals with the county under state annexation requirements. The council adopted the ordinance.
- Acres: about 5.9
- Zoning: R-1-40 and R-1-15
- Item ANEX-08-20-5891(CC)
Item 8 · Public hearing
2020 Justice Assistance Grant public hearing
Discussed
Police Chief Greg Severson reviewed how the current year's Justice Assistance Grant funds would be used. Steve Van Maren asked where equipment appears in the current budget, including radios and public order gear, and Severson responded. No motion or formal action was required.
- GrantAmount not given
What residents said
Density of Copper Creek rezoneMature treesFire access on private lanesAnnexation timing with the countyHalloween during COVID-19JAG equipment funding
Cathy Spuck thanked the mayor and council for their COVID-19 and protest response and asked for Halloween guidance during the pandemic; Mayor Kurt Bradburn said tips would be shared on social media. Residents also spoke on the Copper Creek rezone and the two annexations.