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Sandy planning commission approves two‑lot Ninetieth South commercial subdivision
Summary
The Sandy Planning Commission approved a preliminary two‑lot commercial subdivision for 694 West Ninetieth South, clearing the way for a convenience store site and a separate developable parcel. Approval included conditions requiring the plat be recorded before building permits and struck a redundant staff condition.
The Sandy Planning Commission voted to approve a preliminary two‑lot commercial subdivision for a 3.37‑acre parcel at 694 West Ninetieth South, the commission said during a regular meeting. The action divides the site to create a lot for a convenience store project and a separate parcel for future development.
Staff described the site as constrained by existing easements, utilities and limited access points. “All of the necessary widening for these two major streets has been already obtained,” Development Services Manager Doug Willright told commissioners, and he noted the parcel requires retaining walls to accommodate at least 40 feet of elevation change from east to west. Willright said the applicants are aware of access limitations and “are willing to move forward with them.”
The commission issued approval based on staff findings and three conditions. Commissioners removed a redundant fourth condition during discussion; the remaining requirements include recording the final plat before issuance of a building permit. Elizabeth Cole, representing property owner Wadsworth Development Group, told the commission the team had “done some extensive planning on the developability of the remaining lot” and that the owner expects the parcel to be buildable despite topography and access challenges.
Commissioners conducted a roll call vote on the motion; the minutes show unanimous approval by present commissioners: Cameron Duncan (yes), Dave Bromley (yes), Ron Mortimer (yes), Craig Kitterman (yes), Steve Wrigley (yes), Lenny Stavenport (yes) and David Hart (yes). The motion carried and the staff‑recommended modifications will be incorporated into the final plat and permit sequence.
Background: The commission reviewed the parcel on a field trip earlier in the meeting and staff recommended preliminary subdivision approval, citing compliance with applicable standards and noting the need for cross‑access agreements and retaining walls. The approved subdivision creates a separate lot intended to host the convenience‑store site plan that the commission considered later in the same meeting.
Looking ahead, the recorded plat and the applicant’s subsequent site plan and infrastructure work must satisfy staff conditions before building permits will be issued.
