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Sandy council approves Fortner annexation and zoning to bring three parcels into city limits
Summary
The Sandy City Council adopted Ordinance 25-24 to annex three contiguous parcels totaling about 1.07 acres at 8564 S. and 8590 S. 1000 E., zoning two parcels R1-10 and the duplex parcel R2-10 to make the existing duplex conforming; the motion passed 7-0.
The Sandy City Council voted unanimously on Sept. 30 to adopt Ordinance 25-24, annexing three contiguous parcels in unincorporated Salt Lake County into Sandy City and assigning residential zoning to align with adjacent property.
"They are requesting to annex the area that we've got highlighted on the map," said Brian McHouston, who presented the item. The council record shows the request would annex three parcels on 8600 South and 1000 East totaling a little over one acre. Two parcels share an address; one contains a single-family home and the other is vacant. The corner parcel contains an existing duplex.
Staff recommended zoning two of the parcels R1-10 (10,000 square feet per single-family dwelling) and zoning the corner parcel R2-10 so the duplex becomes conforming upon annexation. McHouston noted adjacent properties on both sides are already R2-10.
Public process and comment: The planning commission reviewed the proposal on Sept. 18 and forwarded a positive recommendation for annexation and zoning. The council opened the public hearing and invited comments; no speakers were present in chambers and no virtual commenters raised hands, so the hearing was closed without public testimony.
Council action: A council member moved to adopt Ordinance 25-24 (the motion text recorded in the minutes), the motion received a second and the council approved the ordinance in a roll-call vote: Cindy Sharkey — yes; Meacom — yes; Sousa — yes; Aaron DeKeyser — yes; Allison Stroud — yes; Zach Robinson — yes; Marcy Houseman — yes. "Madam chair that motion carried 7 to 0," the clerk announced.
Why it matters: Annexation brings small, contiguous county parcels into city jurisdiction, clarifies zoning and makes an existing duplex conforming, which affects permitted uses and code enforcement. Staff told the council the R2-10 designation for the corner parcel was chosen so the duplex would not remain nonconforming on annexation.
Next steps: The ordinance takes effect according to the city's standard ordinance timeline; planning staff will complete ministerial steps to update zoning maps and notify the property owner, Jolene Fortner, and the county.
No other public testimony was recorded on this item.
