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Royce City approves sale of 1.31-acre parcel at Sandridge Drive for 17 townhomes
Summary
The council approved Resolution 25-2 to declare city property at 4060 Sandridge Drive surplus and authorize a purchase agreement with Cole West LLC for a proposed 17-unit townhome project near the UTA station.
Royce City Council on Feb. 4 approved Resolution 25-2, declaring 1.31 acres at 4060 Sandridge Drive surplus and authorizing the execution of a purchase-and-sale agreement with Cole West LLC for a proposed 17-unit townhome development adjacent to the UTA train station.
Brody (city economic development staff) presented the sale as an opportunity to activate a city-owned parcel near transit and to add for-sale housing in an area targeted for transit-oriented development. Taylor Anderson of Cole West LLC described a proposed three-story townhome project of 17 units, with building footprints and unit sizes roughly in the 1,540-square-foot range on average and a mix of four-plex and five-plex buildings in the preliminary site concept.
Anderson said the developer's schedule in the purchase agreement requires product to be ready for sale within about 18 months of final plat approval. He showed concept images and noted the site will require rear retaining walls because of slope; he said detailed design and final engineering would be considered by the planning commission if the sale closes.
Public comment raised practical concerns about the preliminary design. Devin Homer, a resident, said the early plan appeared to undercount parking and asked the city and developer to examine parking plans during the planning-procedure review. Dennis Brown asked location questions; staff clarified the site is the corner parcel at the entrance to the UTA station at 4060 Sandridge Drive.
City staff and the developer emphasized that the council action before them was to authorize the sale and move the project into the planning review process. "This is a piece of property that the city does control and can decide how to best use it," Brody told the council, describing the city's intent to maximize housing opportunities near the station.
Council member Randy moved to approve Resolution 25-2; Council member Brian seconded. Roll-call votes recorded Council member Saxton, Council member Jackson, Council member Paul and Council member Skadden voting aye; the motion carried and the resolution passed.
If the transaction closes, the developer will submit detailed plans to the planning commission for review of zoning, parking, height and facade requirements. City staff told the council they will address minor contract clarifications before closing; the sale price and some contract terms were not specified during the public meeting.
