WFRC certifies Sandy City station‑area plan covering five stations; council votes to adopt certification

The Wasatch Front Regional Council voted on March 27 to certify Sandy City’s station‑area planning work for five station areas that fall within the state stationary planning requirement (areas within a half‑mile of fixed‑guideway transit).

What the certification covers

WFRC staff presented the Sandy station‑area plan product and said the plan addresses five station areas on the Blue Line corridor and related locations. Staff highlighted the distinct character and recommendations for each station area:

- Historic Sandy: a largely residential neighborhood where the plan recommends improved pedestrian and trail connections (including a shared‑use path along the East Jordan Canal) and incorporates an existing stadium village master plan.

- Sandy Expo Center: station area recommendations incorporate station‑area elements of the stadium/master plan and redesign of 90th South as a transit corridor.

- Sandy Civic Center: described as a mature TOD area that would benefit from pedestrian connections and a proposed new bike park adjacent to nearby recreation facilities; staff also noted the value of a pedestrian bridge across State Street to improve safe access.

- Crescent View: primarily single‑family neighborhood; plan identifies opportunities if decommissioned school sites are surplused and recommends improved east–west permeability across the rail corridor.

- South Jordan FrontRunner access (station outside city limits): plan recommends improved pedestrian bridge access to connect the station area and to support redevelopment options tied to the nearby mall site and recently announced private investment.

Council action

Following a recommendation from the Regional Growth Committee, the council voted to certify Sandy City’s station‑area plans. The motion was moved and seconded and approved by voice vote.

Quotations

"This stationary plan was done in conjunction with the city's overall general plan overhaul… This is a 2‑year project and for us and Sandy… we had over 2,000 public comments that really helped shape this," Sandy Mayor said.

"Out of our 27 station areas, we have 33 that have been certified to date," WFRC planner Brian Head said, noting certification progress and the number of station areas remaining for council consideration.

Ending

Staff said certification recognizes that the plan meets statutory objectives for station‑area planning (housing, environmental conditions, access to opportunities and transportation connections) and will be used as a planning tool for future development and investment decisions in Sandy City.