Sandy council rejects Riverside Park rezone, backs brew pub review and defeats park-strip resolution
April 29, 2025, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, and Zoom
The council rejected the Riverside Park rezone ordinance, adopted the 2025-2029 CDBG consolidated plan, adopted a resolution directing staff to study brew pub streamlining and expansion, and defeated 3-4 a resolution on removing park strips as a residential design standard. Roll-call tallies for the rezone, CDBG and brew pub votes are not in the notes.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Presentation
Recognition of the Sandy Youth Council 2024-25 program year
Discussed
Advisors Liz Theriault and Chris Edwards reviewed the year. The council recognized 31 members from ten high schools and 14 seniors; the group logged over 650 volunteer hours.
Item 2 · City code
Amendments to Chapter 10-9: motor-assisted scooters and electric-assisted bicycles
Discussed
Megan Sundquist of Risk Management presented the amendments. This was an information item; it returned for action in May.
Item 3 · Zoning
Riverside Park rezone, Ordinance 25-11 (File REZ11272023-006661)
Denied
Sarah Stringham presented the request to rezone from CvC to PUD(12) for applicant Adam Nash, who spoke in support. Residents Jen Archuleta and Jeremiah Johnson opposed it, citing safety concerns about site access. The council voted to reject the ordinance; the notes record no tally.
- Applicant: Adam Nash
- Current zone -> proposed: CvC -> PUD(12)
Item 4 · Budget
2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025 Annual Action Plan (CDBG)
Approved
Sarah Stringham presented the plan. Brandon Veihl thanked the council for CDBG funding and described services of South Valley Services. The council adopted the resolution approving the plan, then recessed from 7:14 to 7:23 p.m.
Item 5 · City code
Resolution 25-15C: removing park strips as a residential design standard
Denied · 3-4
Council Member Cyndi Sharkey presented the resolution and the question was called at 9:30 p.m. The motion to adopt failed 3-4. Steve Van Maren opposed it and asked for deferral.
Item 6 · City code
Resolution 25-16C: brew pub streamlining and expansion
Approved
Council Member Zach Robinson reviewed the revised resolution. Council Member Marci Houseman did not support expanding permitted areas. The deadline for the staff report was moved from July 1 to August 1, 2025. The resolution was adopted; the notes record no tally.
What residents said
Brew pub locationsSidewalks near Crescent ElementaryContamination in Historic Sandy
Dawn Sidwell supported expanding where brew pubs can operate. Pat Jones praised the city's wildland-urban interface map. Former council member Scott Cowdell raised contamination from an EPA-designated site in Historic Sandy. Andrea Mantyla asked for sidewalks near Crescent Elementary and crossing guard Kathleen Ballaine urged drivers to watch for children.