Sandy council approves Farnsworth Farms PUD(10) rezone 6-1 with conditions and forms bulk waste work group
November 17, 2020, 5:15 p.m. · Online meeting (Sandy City Council, 10000 Centennial Parkway)
The Sandy City Council, meeting online, approved the Orchards at Farnsworth Farms rezone of 10.07 acres at 11228 S. 700 E. to PUD(10) on a 6-1 vote, with a condition that the ordinance not be published until permits are applied for and approved or the council accepts revisions, and a Nov. 1, 2021 deadline. It also voted 6-1 to form a work group to draft a bulk waste program policy, targeting a decision by July 1, 2021. Members were briefed on Canyons School District, emergency communications and speeding.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Emergency communications | Discussed |
| Speeding in residential areas | Discussed |
| Orchards at Farnsworth Farms rezone, 10.07 acres at 11228 S. 700 E. | Approved with conditions · 6-1 |
| Bulk waste program work group | Approved · 6-1 |
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Presentation
Canyons School District update
Discussed
Council Member Alison Stroud introduced new Superintendent Rick Robins, who briefed the council on COVID-19 effects and district programs. No vote was taken.
Item 2 · Public safety
Emergency communications
Discussed
Kim Bell and Eric Richards reported that the city has more than 34,000 Emergency Alert subscribers and more than 60,000 subscribers across all notification lists, using Sandy Notify, the Emergency Alert list, the CityServe app and social media. No vote was taken.
Item 3 · Public safety
Speeding in residential areas
Discussed
Council Member Alison Stroud raised speeding concerns in residential areas. Suggestions included speed monitors, signage, traffic cones and outreach through organizations. No vote was taken.
Item 5 · Zoning
Orchards at Farnsworth Farms rezone, 10.07 acres at 11228 S. 700 E.
Approved with conditions · 6-1
DAI asked to rezone 10.07 acres from R-1-40A to PUD(10); the Planning Commission gave a unanimous positive recommendation. Jake Warner presented for the city with DAI representatives Nate Shipp, Joe Salisbury and Ryan Hales. Supporters included John Crofts, who cited affordable housing, and about eight others. Opponents or those opposed as proposed raised density, traffic, water pressure, height and a preference for single-family homes or a PUD(8); two speakers wanted more information on height. Written comments read by staff called the project too dense, raised school and sewer concerns, or preferred single-family homes and a park. Council Member Brooke Christensen's motion to approve the ordinance with conditions died for lack of a second. A motion by Council Member Monica Zoltanski, seconded by Stroud, to deny the PUD(10) application failed 5-2, with Council Members Kris Coleman-Nicholl, Zach Robinson, Marci Houseman, Cyndi Sharkey and Christensen opposed. Stroud, seconded by Coleman-Nicholl, then moved to approve Christensen's earlier motion, which carried 6-1 with Zoltanski opposed. Under it, Ordinance 20-04 does not take effect until published, and the city recorder may not publish until the Community Development Director and City Attorney certify that permits were applied for and approved or that the council accepted revisions; if that does not happen by Nov. 1, 2021, the ordinance is void.
- Applicant: DAI
- Acres: 10.07
- Current zone -> proposed: R-1-40A -> PUD(10)
- Ordinance 20-04
- Condition: not effective until published; void if conditions are not met by Nov. 1, 2021
- Planning Commission: unanimous positive recommendation
- Item ZONE-03-20-5825
Item 6 · City code
Bulk waste program work group
Approved · 6-1
Council Member Cyndi Sharkey moved to authorize legislative staff and counsel to evaluate, compile and recommend a draft bulk waste program policy and to form a work group, with Council Office Executive Director Mike Applegarth and Council Attorney Tracy Cowdell as permanent members and no elected officials, aiming for a decision by July 1, 2021. Zoltanski suggested launching the process by year end and authorizing a set amount for third-party services; the minutes do not state an amount or clearly show the change was adopted. Bethann Martin asked that agricultural properties be scheduled late in the pickup schedule. Jim Edwards was concerned about cost, residents who cannot use large bins and outside counsel, and suggested using city legal staff. Gary McKeller said a work group is unnecessary, and Jodi Monaco said the work is outside the council attorney's scope and she would vote no.
What residents said
Density and traffic on 700 EastWater pressureBuilding heightSingle-family zoningAffordable housingBulk waste pickupSpeeding
At the 6:00 p.m. period, Jason Bangerter was directed to comment on the Farnsworth Farms item, and Steve Van Maren asked for time during virtual meetings to speak with council members. More than 20 residents spoke or submitted comments on the rezone (see item 5) and four on the bulk waste work group (see item 6).