Sandy council previews church-lot and Fortner rezones, starts nine annexations and adopts budget priorities
March 3, 2026, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, and Zoom
The council previewed two rezones: one that would add three residential lots at a church site on 10600 South and one that would allow six townhome-style units on a 0.65-acre site on 1000 East. It adopted its fiscal 2026-27 budget priorities, adopted resolutions of intent to annex nine areas, and heard a first reading of a proposal on staffing counts. Four residents opposed the Fortner rezone. Votes beyond the consent calendar were not tallied in the notes.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Zoning
106 Church rezone, R-1-40A to R-1-10, 1.94 acres (File REZ01132026-007102), first reading
Discussed
Jake Warner presented a request by Matt Sneyd of the Muve Group to rezone 1.94 acres on East 10600 South from R-1-40A to R-1-10. The concept keeps the church building and adds three residential lots. A virtual neighborhood meeting was held Feb. 19 and the Planning Commission forwarded a positive recommendation. Information item; it returned March 10.
- Applicant: Matt Sneyd, Muve Group
- Acres: 1.94
- Current zone -> proposed: R-1-40A -> R-1-10
- Planning Commission: positive recommendation
Item 2 · Zoning
Fortner rezone, R-1-10 to RM(12), 0.65 acre (File REZ11202025-007084), first reading
Discussed
Warner presented a request by Ben Child of Stanson Development to rezone 0.65 acre on 1000 East, annexed in 2025, from R-1-10 to RM(12). The concept plan shows six housing units. A neighborhood meeting was held Jan. 21 and the Planning Commission forwarded a positive recommendation after significant discussion of the lack of improvements. Josh Becker spoke for the applicant on missing-middle housing, and staff covered sidewalk, curb and gutter plans. The developer plans to sell the homes, and the current owner will keep one. Information item; it returned March 10.
- Applicant: Ben Child, Stanson Development
- Acres: 0.65
- Current zone -> proposed: R-1-10 -> RM(12)
- Concept: six housing units
Item 3 · Appointment
Reappointment of Dave Bromley to the Planning Commission
Discussed
Mayor Zoltanski recommended Bromley, citing his experience and prior terms. Council members expressed support. Information item.
Item 4 · Appointment
Reappointment of Ron Mortimer to the Planning Commission
Discussed
Mayor Zoltanski recommended Mortimer. Information item.
Item 5 · City code
First reading: Houseman proposal on full-time benefited positions in Title 4
Discussed
Council Member Marci Houseman proposed that the adopted budget include a consolidated staffing schedule and a total count of full-time benefited positions equal to the authorized number, with a way to increase it if needed. Administrative Services Director Brian Kelley described practice over the last eight years. Mayor Zoltanski said no employees have been added during her administration without council authorization. Information item.
Item 6 · Budget
Resolution 26-08C: FY 2026-27 council budget priorities
Approved
Adopted on the consent calendar.
Item 10-18 · Annexation
Resolutions 26-09C through 26-17C: intent to annex nine areas
Approved
The council adopted nine resolutions of intent to annex small areas, each setting a public hearing and directing publication. They cover about 0.26 acre on Little Cottonwood Road, 1.06 acres on 2700 East, 0.79 and 0.70 acre on 3100 East, 0.54 acre near 9460 South, 0.97 acre on Granite Meadow Lane, 1.59 acres on Mt. Jordan Road, 10.63 acres on Wasatch Boulevard and 2.56 acres on Dimple Dell Road. No mover, seconder or tally is recorded.
Item 7-9 · Other
Consent calendar: Jan. 27, Feb. 10 and Feb. 17 draft minutes
Approved
Approved with the budget priorities resolution on the consent calendar.
What residents said
Higher densityTraffic at the intersectionRentals and home values
Four residents spoke against the Fortner rezone. Daniel Derricott worried about precedent for rezoning nearby parcels in a mostly single-family area. Ron Larson, a neighbor, cited traffic, street parking and home values. Shannon Maynard noted ten new single-family homes in seven years and opposed higher density, townhomes becoming rentals and safety. Paul O'Brian called the intersection dangerous and said the development would worsen traffic.