Sandy council previews 2.5-acre Larson rezone near 8600 South and Sandy Business Connect website; no votes
March 14, 2023, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, and Zoom
In a work session the Sandy City Council previewed a request to rezone 2.5 acres near 963 E. 8600 S. to SD(R-1-7), which the Planning Commission recommended and the council will vote on March 21. It also heard about the Sandy Business Connect website for small businesses and spring runoff and flood preparations. No votes were taken.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
In brief
2 items came up for a decision or discussion: 2 discussed.
1 item here is tracked in the city's development tracker.
This write-up links 3 source documents.
Residents raised spring flooding and business support.
The previous City Council work session meeting was on March 7, 2023: Sandy council declines to adopt fence sign ordinance after 70-80 mostly opposed emails; fee increases pass 6-1
The next one was on March 21, 2023: Sandy council approves Larson rezone to SD(R-1-7) and reappoints board members; survey approval team returns for revision
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Larson zone change to SD(R-1-7) (File REZ01062023-6463) | Discussed |
| Public Works and Public Utilities reports | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item 2 · Zoning
Larson zone change to SD(R-1-7) (File REZ01062023-6463)
Discussed
Jake Warner presented the request by applicant Ron Larson to rezone 2.5 acres to SD(R-1-7). The Planning Commission met Feb. 16 and forwarded a positive recommendation. Council members asked questions, and a vote is scheduled for March 21.
- Applicant: Ron Larson
- Acres: 2.5
- Proposed zone: SD(R-1-7)
- Planning Commission: positive recommendation Feb. 16, 2023
Item 3 · Presentation
Sandy Business Connect and business highlights
Discussed
Economic Development Director Kasey Dunlavy presented Sandy Business Connect, a website that highlights small businesses and links owners to resources, backed by the Economic Advisory Council the mayor launched last year, and outlined a phased rollout. Business liaison consultant Katie Johnson described her outreach, Rob Sant showed a customer relationship management tool and software architect Teako Warfield-Graham reviewed the site's features. Council members asked questions and thanked the team.
Item CAO · Roads and utilities
Public Works and Public Utilities reports
Discussed
Public Works Director Mike Gladbach said windstorm cleanup was underway, bulk waste pickup had begun and violations had dropped significantly. Public Utilities Director Tom Ward gave an update on expected spring runoff and flood risk, described preparations and said residents can pick up sandbags. A full briefing is planned for an upcoming meeting.
What residents said
Spring floodingBusiness support
Jacob Wiedrich raised concerns about school instruction. Steve Van Maren supported the Sandy Business Connect website.