Sandy holds first housing workshop and starts two annexations; council seats D'Sousa as chair
July 1, 2025, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, and Zoom
In a work session before its regular meeting, the Sandy City Council held the first of four community housing workshops. The council elected Brooke D'Sousa chair and Ryan Mecham vice chair, previewed the Altus rezone at 951 E. 8800 S., adopted resolutions of intent to annex the Kershaw and Jameson Point areas, and heard proposed code changes on appeals, variances, parking and animals running at large. A brew pub calls-for-service analysis found only three alcohol-related calls.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Presentation
Building Our Future housing workshop series, Workshop 1: Where are we now?
Discussed
City Attorney Lynn Pace moderated. CAO Shane Pace reviewed Sandy's growth history, reliance on property taxes, shift to commercial development, high land costs and a shortage of affordable housing. Shawn Teigen of the Utah Foundation said a survey found 34% of respondents wanted more affordable housing and that the Wasatch Front needs about 200,000 units per decade. Steve Waldrip, the governor's housing adviser, described a starter-home initiative. Staff covered the General Plan and redevelopment properties bought with affordable-housing funds. The council recessed 7:32 to 7:45 p.m.
Item 2 · Appointment
Election of council chair and vice chair
Approved
Under council policy, officers serve six-month terms. The council accepted the election results: Brooke D'Sousa as chair and Ryan Mecham as vice chair, by unanimous voice vote.
Item 3 · Zoning
Altus rezone, R-1-20A to R-1-8, about 2.7 acres (File REZ04182025-006956)
Discussed
Jake Warner presented a request by Altus Development Group to rezone about 2.7 acres at 951 E. 8800 S. from R-1-20A to R-1-8, both single-family zones. The Planning Commission recommended approval and the applicant said it had met with all neighbors and received a positive response. Information item.
- Applicant: Altus Development Group
- Acres: about 2.7
- Current zone -> proposed: R-1-20A -> R-1-8
- Planning Commission: recommended approval
Item 4 · City code
Title 21 amendments on appeals and variances
Discussed
Melissa Anderson said the changes bring the code in line with Utah Code. Information item; council members asked questions.
Item 5 · City code
Title 21 amendments on residential parking standards (Chapters 20 and 24)
Discussed
Anderson reviewed amendments to residential development and parking standards to match Utah Code. Information item.
Item 6 · City code
Title 12-1-11 amendments, animals running at large
Discussed
Ian Williams of Animal Services said the changes clarify the language and improve enforcement. Information item.
Item 7 · City code
Brew pub calls-for-service update
Discussed
Justin Sorenson of the Council Office presented an analysis requested after Council Member Zach Robinson's April proposal. It covered 12 months and nine alcohol-serving establishments in Sandy and neighboring cities and found three alcohol-related calls for service and no clear increase in police activity. Robinson addressed concerns raised by council members.
Item 8 · Appointment
Appointment of Martin Jensen as alternate member, Trans-Jordan Landfill Board (Resolution 25-32C)
Approved
Approved on the consent calendar.
Item 9 · Annexation
Resolution 25-33C: intent to annex the Kershaw area
Approved
Covers 24 properties along 1350 East and 1400/1380 East south of 9400 South, about 8.85 acres. Sets a public hearing and directs publication. Adopted on the consent calendar.
- Acres: about 8.85
- Properties: 24
Item 10 · Annexation
Resolution 25-34C: intent to annex the Jameson Point area
Approved
Covers about 6.5 acres around Jameson Point Cove, Old Wasatch Boulevard, Little Cottonwood Road and Wasatch Boulevard. Sets a public hearing and directs publication. Adopted on the consent calendar.
- Acres: about 6.5
What residents said
Housing affordabilityFireworks safety
Mark Mason Taylor of the American Rose Society offered to donate rose bushes for the Sandy Cemetery. County Council Member Dea Theodore spoke on fireworks safety and thanked first responders.