Sandy council phases in impact fees, declares intent for Fire Station 31 bond and tables Alta Canyon item 6-1
December 6, 2022, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, and Zoom
The Sandy City Council voted 4-3 to phase in new impact fees (half on July 1, 2023, the full amount a year later), adopted the impact fee ordinance 6-1, adopted a resolution declaring intent to issue a general obligation bond to rebuild Fire Station 31 and voted 6-1 to table the Alta Canyon rebuild-or-remodel item until after Jan. 1. About 25 residents spoke, most in support of Bell Canyon Acres horse-keeping amendments, which returned Dec. 20.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 2 · City code
Consent: Nov. 8 minutes, 2023 council meeting schedule, water-efficient landscaping ordinances
Approved
The consent calendar was approved by unanimous voice vote. It included Resolution 22-56C adopting the 2023 council meeting schedule and Ordinances 22-16 and 22-17 amending landscaping standards (Title 21 Chapters 25 and 37) and standard specifications.
Item 5 · City code
Bell Canyon Acres code amendment (File CA02092022-0006266)
Continued
Mike Wilcox presented the history and the 2009 special district zoning for the SD(R-1-30A) area, and reviewed amendments that apply only to this area. Council members discussed business licensing for horse boarding, home occupation licensing, the farm animal set-aside area and simplifying animal count calculations. Council Member Zach Robinson asked that information be sent to all members. The item returned Dec. 20.
- Code: Title 21, Chapter 19, Section 34
Item 6 · Other
Building needs survey results (FlashVote)
Discussed
CAO Shane Pace introduced the item. Kevin Lyons of FlashVote explained the survey method and results, and Pace discussed future capital project surveys and council engagement. The notes give no result figures.
Item 7 · Taxes and fees
Public hearing: impact fee facilities plan and impact fee analysis (Ordinance 22-14, Resolution 22-55C)
Approved · 4-3
Finance Director Brian Kelley presented, with Fred Philpot available for questions. Council Member Scott Earl proposed a two-year phase-in and Steve Van Maren supported phasing and spoke about the recent water fee increase. Council Member Brooke D'Sousa moved, with Earl seconding, Resolution 22-55C as amended to implement 50% of the impact fee July 1, 2023 and the full amount July 1, 2024; it passed 4-3. D'Sousa moved, seconded by Council Member Marci Houseman, to adopt Ordinance 22-14; it passed 6-1.
- FeeAmount not given
Item 8 · Parks
Alta Canyon Sports Center: rebuild or remodel
Tabled · 6-1
Council Member Ryan Mecham moved to table this item and the next, but the motion died for lack of a second. Council Member Cyndi Sharkey then moved, seconded by Mecham, to table the item until after Jan. 1, 2023, citing continuing discussion of naming rights; it passed 6-1.
Item 9 · Roads and utilities
Second reading: general obligation bond to rebuild Fire Station 31 (Resolution 22-57C)
Approved
Council Member Marci Houseman summarized her proposal and the council discussed it. The council adopted Resolution 22-57C declaring the city's intent to issue a general obligation bond in FY 2023-24 to rebuild Fire Station 31. The notes show it passed but give no tally and no bond amount.
- BondAmount not given
What residents said
Bell Canyon Acres horse keepingAlta Canyon fundingGO bond termImpact fees
About 25 speakers. Margaret Allen, Teddy Wood, Bonnie Stout, Mike Seely, Craig McCullough and others supported the Bell Canyon Acres amendments and horse boarding; Chase Schaffer and Michael McClelland opposed the ordinance (Schaffer citing CC&Rs) and Amanda Larsen opposed horse boarding. Rick Maloy of the Central Utah Water Conservancy District discussed water conservation. Pat Jones and Rebecca Colley wanted a citywide survey on Alta Canyon and Colley opposed the project. Carola Michel asked the council to be fiscally responsible on the GO bond and Steve Van Maren supported a 20-year bond over a 30-year bond. Lawrence Horman said homelessness should be addressed locally. Statements from Marilyn Larson and Kathy Walker were read by others.