Sandy council rezones 2.7 acres on 8800 South, adopts parking and appeals code changes, hears Alta Canyon cost risk of about $4 million
July 15, 2025, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, and Zoom
The council adopted Ordinance 25-15 rezoning about 2.7 acres at 951 E. 8800 S. from R-1-20A to R-1-8, ordinances on appeals and variances and residential parking, and an animals-at-large amendment. Contractors told the council rising costs could add about $4 million to the Alta Canyon Sports Center rebuild, and the council directed staff to take brew pub recommendations to the Planning Commission. Roll-call tallies are not in the notes.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Parks
Alta Canyon Sports Center rebuild update
Discussed
Deputy CAO Martin Jensen said VCBO Architecture and Layton Construction were hired for design and construction. VCBO's Nathan Leavitt presented renderings and a site plan. Groundbreaking is planned for Aug. 25 with opening in January 2027. Layton Construction said rising costs could add about $4 million. Administrative Services Director Brian Kelley outlined a strategy to fund the gap. No action.
- Change order$4.00 million to VCBO Architecture / Layton Construction
Item 2 · City code
Brew pub analysis: streamlining, lower costs and more locations
Approved
Melissa Anderson reviewed council objectives and the licensing process. Recommendations included brew pubs near ski hubs and neighborhood activity centers and in commercial, mixed use, office, industrial and special development commercial districts where alcohol-serving restaurants are allowed. Lesley Casaril spoke on licensing fees and city workload. The council directed staff to send the recommendations through the land use process to the Planning Commission and back to the council.
Item 6 · City code
Ordinance 25-18: amendments to Title 12-1-11, animals running at large
Approved
Adopted after Animal Services' earlier presentation. No one spoke. Adopted by roll call; tally not in the notes.
Item 7 · Zoning
Ordinance 25-15: Altus rezone, about 2.7 acres at 951 E. 8800 S., R-1-20A to R-1-8
Approved
Jake Warner had presented the rezone at an earlier meeting. The Planning Commission forwarded a positive recommendation, council members asked questions and the public hearing drew no recorded comment. Adopted by roll call; tally not in the notes.
- Applicant: Altus Development Group
- Acres: about 2.7
- Current zone -> proposed: R-1-20A -> R-1-8
Item 8 · City code
Ordinance 25-17: Title 21 amendments on appeals and variances
Approved
Melissa Anderson said the amendments update public hearing requirements for appeals and variances to match Utah Code. The Planning Commission forwarded a positive recommendation. Adopted; tally not in the notes.
Item 9 · City code
Ordinance 25-16: Title 21 residential parking standards and minimum dwelling size
Approved
Anderson presented changes revising parking standards for single- and two-family dwellings, removing garage requirements for owner-occupied affordable housing and capping minimum dwelling size requirements at no more than 1,000 square feet. The Planning Commission forwarded a positive recommendation. Adopted; tally not in the notes.
Item 3-5 · Other
Consent calendar: June 3, 10 and 17 draft minutes
Approved
Approved by unanimous voice vote.
What residents said
Alta Canyon rebuild costMayor's compensation records
Cathy Spuck asked about Alta Canyon special service district tax assessments during construction. Mike Applegarth submitted a records request on the mayor's compensation and expenses. Dawn Sidwell opposed the Alta Canyon rebuild, saying it does not serve residents west of 700 East. Pat Jones asked for council involvement in all rebuild meetings and the financial information presented.