Sandy council annexes Olsen Farms in Dimple Dell area with R-1-10 zoning capped at 28 homes and allows drive-up windows as a conditional use in Carnation zone
November 28, 2023, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, and Zoom
The Sandy City Council adopted Ordinance 23-20 annexing the Olsen Farms area, about 11.17 acres in the Dimple Dell area, with R-1-10 zoning on the condition of a development agreement capping homes at 28, after hearing from 13 speakers. It also adopted Ordinance 23-21 making a drive-up window a conditional use in the SD (Carnation) zone, and heard that Public Utilities wants a 10% water fee increase in January 2024. Individual votes are not recorded.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 2 · Presentation
Sandy Arts Guild end-of-season update
Discussed
Community Arts leaders presented the season review and the council expressed support.
Item 3 · Public safety
Justice Court recertification
Discussed
Judge Paul Farr and Melisse Stiglich presented; recertification is required every four years. The council was to act at the next business session.
Item 4 · Taxes and fees
Water rate fee schedule adjustments
Discussed
Richard Benham of Public Utilities said costs are outpacing revenues and that replacing 1% of pipe each year costs about $8 million annually. Public Utilities requested a 10% fee increase effective January 2024, and Director Tom Ward commented. No action was taken.
- Fee$8.00 million
Item 5 · Annexation
Public hearing: Olsen Farms annexation, R-1-10 zone (Ordinance 23-20)
Approved with conditions
Brian McCuiston presented about 27 lots on 11.17 acres in the Dimple Dell area; counting an existing home the total would be 28. The Planning Commission recommended approval with R-1-10 zoning, with a portion possibly R-1-20A through a development agreement. The applicant's attorney, Paxton Guyman, and Karilee Olsen spoke. Adoption was conditioned on a development agreement capping homes at 28, and City Attorney Lynn Pace reviewed the agreement process. Thirteen residents commented. A friendly amendment from Council Member Zach Robinson on wildlife corridors was declined, and all seven council members made statements. The ordinance was adopted; individual votes are not recorded.
- Acres: 11.17
- Lots: about 27, 28 with existing home
- Zoning: R-1-10 (portion possibly R-1-20A)
- Condition: development agreement capping homes at 28
Item 9 · City code
Carnation SD district amendment: drive-up windows (Ordinance 23-21)
Approved
Zoning Administrator Melissa Anderson presented and applicant Adam Nash described the parcel's history, zoning and traffic and access. The ordinance makes a drive-up window a conditional use in the SD (Carnation) district. Council members expressed support for development. Dave Egelund opposed changing the zoning before a development proposal. It was adopted; the tally is not recorded.
Item 6-8, 10 · Other
Consent: temporary justice court judges for 2023 and 2024 (Resolutions 23-55C and 23-56C) and Nov. 7 draft minutes
Approved
Approved by unanimous voice vote.
What residents said
Olsen Farms densityWildlife corridorsWater rate increase106th South crosswalk
Kathleen Ballaine thanked Public Works for a 106th South crosswalk and opposed a restaurant on that lot because of accidents. Thirteen residents spoke on the Olsen Farms annexation, including Ted Baudendisig, Vaughn Cox, Michael Braon, Robert McMichael, Bret Olsen, Lisa Caddy, Scott Stewart, Carolyn Stewart, Russell Larson, Christine Sears, ThomaLee Olsen, Joyce Walker and Collette Engle. Dave Egelund spoke on the Carnation zone proposal.