Sandy council denies revised Copper Creek rezone 7-0, tables stormwater code amendments and adopts new rules of procedure
March 9, 2021, 5:15 p.m. · Online meeting (Sandy City Council, 10000 Centennial Parkway)
The Sandy City Council, meeting online, voted 7-0 to deny a revised request to rezone part of a 1.02-acre parcel at 1368 E. Copper Creek Road to RM(10). It tabled stormwater, floodplain and standard specification amendments 4-3 for more review, directed work on an energy benchmarking ordinance for municipal buildings 7-0, and approved amended rules of procedure and a new legislative policy 5-2, effective April 1.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Zoning
Copper Creek rezone to RM(10), 0.62 acre of a 1.02-acre parcel at 1368 E. Copper Creek Road
Denied · 7-0
Utah Development Group asked to rezone 0.62 acre of a 1.02-acre parcel from CN (planned center-neighborhood) and R-1-8 (single family) to RM(10), a multifamily zone. Jake Warner presented and Ben Smith spoke for the applicant. The Planning Commission gave a positive recommendation, 4-2. Speakers opposed or concerned included Julie Hepworth (density and traffic), Tom Lewis (removal of no-parking signs, cut-through traffic, wants floor plans), Karen Conder (traffic, guest parking and waste removal), Heather Meier and Dennis Haitt (parcel too small, traffic and density), Cody Kofoed (wants single-family homes consistent with the neighborhood) and Debra Stoker (density and traffic, wants single-family homes). The council voted to deny the rezone, declining to adopt Ordinance 21-07.
- Applicant: Utah Development Group
- Acres: 0.62 of a 1.02-acre parcel
- Current zone -> proposed: CN and R-1-8 -> RM(10)
- Item ZONE-01-21-5975(CC)
- Planning Commission: positive recommendation, 4-2
Item 2 · City code
Storm water and floodplain code amendments and 2021 standard specifications
Tabled · 4-3
The proposal amends Titles 1, 9 (stormwater) and 10 (streets and public improvements) and several chapters of Title 21 of the municipal code, and adopts updated standard specifications and details for municipal construction (Ordinances 21-08, 21-09 and 21-11). Zoning Administrator Mike Wilcox introduced it, Chief Engineer Tyler Shelley presented with outside experts Greg Poole, Amir Ehsaei and Ben Rood, and City Engineer Ryan Kump presented the standard specifications. Sandra Haak supported the amendments and Steve Van Maren opposed one amendment that the minutes do not identify. The council voted to table the item to allow additional review. Council Members Zach Robinson, Monica Zoltanski and Brooke Christensen voted no.
- Item CODE-02-21-5989_CC
Item 3 · City code
Energy benchmarking for municipal buildings
Approved · 7-0
Council Member Zach Robinson proposed a process to measure the energy efficiency of municipal buildings and use the data to set benchmarks and guide decisions, with the goal of reducing environmental impact. Sandra Haak supported the approach. The council directed Robinson to continue working with staff and the administration and to bring an ordinance back at a later date.
- Direction to staff; no ordinance adopted
Item 4 · City code
Rules of procedure and legislative policy
Approved · 5-2
Council Member Zach Robinson requested final adoption of the amended rules of procedure, including rules for work sessions and annual adoption, and a new legislative policy. No one spoke in public comment. The rules take effect April 1, 2021. Council Members Cyndi Sharkey and Brooke Christensen voted no.
- Effective April 1, 2021
What residents said
Density and traffic at Copper Creek RoadSingle-family neighborhood characterCouncil attorney billing transparencyStormwater regulations
Gary McKellar spoke about the policy and contract for legal services provided by the council attorney and raised concerns about transparency and the lack of billing detail. Residents also spoke on the Copper Creek rezone and the stormwater amendments (see items).