Sandy council approves Woodhaven Estates rezone to PUD (12) despite neighbors' traffic and access objections
October 4, 2022, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, and Zoom
The Sandy City Council adopted Ordinance 22-11 rezoning 2.2 acres for Woodhaven Estates from R-2-8 to PUD (12) after residents of the area objected to traffic, access, parking and density. The council also heard two presentations on funding and governance options for the Alta Canyon Sports Center and a Public Works Phase 2 update, and welcomed Reps. John Curtis and Burgess Owens.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 2 · Presentation
Introductions from Congressmen John Curtis and Burgess Owens
Discussed
Chair Zach Robinson welcomed the two congressmen and Mayor Monica Zoltanski thanked them for their support and accessibility. Curtis noted his district is one of the largest in the country by area, and Owens spoke about representing Utah and keeping the state unified.
Item 3 · Roads and utilities
Public Works Phase 2 capital facilities update
Discussed
Public Works Director Mike Gladbach gave an overview of the Phase 2 capital facilities project and its timeline. Council members were enthusiastic and invited him to return with a progress update.
Item 4 · Parks
Alta Canyon Sports Center and Special Service District
Discussed
CAO Shane Pace introduced the presentations. Finance Director Brian Kelley covered funding and governance, including rebuild costs, debt service assumptions, a comparison with other cities' recreation center funding, special service district options and next steps. Pace reviewed ZAP tax funding and project allocations from 1997 through 2013 and a summary of 2016 ZAP-funded projects. Council members asked questions. The notes give no dollar figures.
Item 5 · Other
Consent: Sept. 6 draft minutes
Approved
Approved by unanimous voice vote.
Item 6 · Zoning
Woodhaven Estates rezone, Ordinance 22-11 (File REZ06302022-6356)
Approved
Jake Warner presented the request by Brandon Fry to rezone 2.2 acres (five parcels) at about 7635 S. 300 E. from R-2-8 (two-family residential) to PUD (12). The Planning Commission held a public hearing Sept. 1 and recommended approval. After extended discussion, Council Member Alison Stroud moved and Council Member Marci Houseman seconded adoption of Ordinance 22-11. A friendly amendment from Council Member Ryan Mecham was declined. The motion carried; the notes give no tally.
- Applicant: Brandon Fry
- Acres: 2.2 (five parcels)
- Current zone: R-2-8 -> proposed: PUD (12)
- Planning Commission: recommended approval after Sept. 1 hearing
What residents said
Woodhaven Estates traffic and accessDensityAlta Canyon fundingFire and Public Works funding
Wiley Sharp, Lenny Sharp, Matthew Powers, Rhett and Riley Hamilton, Farrah Edwards and Chris Gundersen opposed Woodhaven Estates, citing traffic, access, children's safety walking to school, parking, density, wildlife and green space, and storm water drainage; the Sharps wanted access from the east through Sandy and also cited effects on Midvale. Clint Juhl supported funding an Alta Canyon remodel or rebuild and the Public Works and Fire Station 31 projects. Rebecca Colley opposed a new recreation center, Marilyn Larson urged funding for pressing needs and first responders, and Pat Jones reviewed earlier capital discussions. Kristine Takomon asked the city to consider allowing mini pigs as pets.