6. CA06232021-0006081_CC Amendments Related to Development Moratorium on Properties East of Wasatch Blvd
Amend Title 21, Chapter 15, Sensitive Area Overlay Zone and Title 21, Chapter 20, Residential Development Standards, of the Sandy Municipal Code
There is a role and a place for all types of housing in a community. Establishing zoning regulations that would allow higher density near traffic hubs makes sense as we work to accomodate the phenomenal growth in Utah and do what we can as a community to keep housing options available all. However, there is no public transit regularly available to this area and the increasing burden of the ski traffic literally halts the commute along this area of Wasatch.
Also, as cities work to conserve water in this extreme drought year, I can't imagine why a community would want to further the risk of wildfire in neighborhoods that are being allowed to build in such heavily forested areas. As we breathe in the smoke from wildfire near and far, let's do what we can to minimize the risk of allowing increased density in urban forests. There will be greater risk to lives and property.
I support the sensitive overlay zone amendents so we can preserve this community resource now and protect our neighborhoods.
A few years ago, about 8, I was appointed to what Mayor McAdams called the "Blue Ribbon Commission" to study and submit revised proposals for the FCOZ regulations. FCOZ is the Foothills and Canyons Overlay Zone of Salt Lake County. In the months of meetings, which included all stakeholders, we came to appreciate the value of the foothills of all of Salt Lake County. There had been a moratorium on any development east of Wasatch that was established several decades ago. But over the years, it was eroded by the political power of developers. I would prefer that moratorium was still in place. But since the genie is out of the bottle, I support the amendments proposed tonight at the Sandy City Council meeting. As one who rides a bicycle along the already heavily trafficked Wasatch Blvd I believe this Ivory homes development proposal will only increase the danger to me and others who walk, run, bike or just enjoy the beauty of the foothills below Lone Peak...or what we have left of the foothills below Lone Peak. It is called a "Sensitive Overlay Zone" for a good reason.
I know the Sandy City Council has always looked earnestly and wisely at proposals and zoning issues that affect the quality of life in the city and especially along the eastern bench. I urge you to use that wisdom again tonight in considering these amendments. Protect what makes Sandy the best place in the county to live. Keep what we have that is unique in this community. Once it is gone, it is gone forever!
This development on Wasatch is completely irresponsible. We have children, pedestrians, cyclists and many others who a constantly outside enjoying nature, which is the main reason many of us have chosen to live here. Please make these amendments so developers can not use loop holes to build inappropriately.
I adamantly oppose the irresonsible Pepperwood Hills/Ivory Homes devleopment proposed for the Wasatch bench. It is not consistent with character of this neighborhood of single-family homes. It will destroy the environment of green spaces and mountains. It will erode property values and add significant safety hazards.
Wasatch Blvd. is already heavily trafficked for north-south travel. Adding hundreds of new homes will only make traffic worse and endanger not just drivers but the many cyclists, pedestrians and wildlife along the route. In addition, there is already limited access for east-west travel. It is unreasonable to expect Pepperwood Hills residents to drive north to Little Cottonwood/9400 or south to 123000 to get east and west. They will take one of two shortcuts - Hiddenwood or Lostwood, two quiet, narrow, residential, 25 mph streets that are home to famlies, children, pets, deer. I live on Lostwood. It is already a raceway, a shortcut heavily used by commercial and private vehicles. It cannot sustain the addition of hundreds of vehicle trips every day. There doesn't appear to be a plan to address increased traffic in the neighborhoods along the Wasatch bench.
PLEASE PROTECT THE WASTACH BENCH. Listen to you constituents who overwhelming oppose the Pepperwood Hills development. Save this neighborhood.
I support the code amendments. Sandy City should not allow developers to use loopholes to pave over green space, increase fire risk, and clog the streets with irresponsible density along the bench.
Please pass the proposed amendments. High density housing east of Wasatch is a horrible idea! It would affect all properties in the area, increase traffic, harm public lands, and harm wildlife.
My spouse and I support this measure. I do not oppose sensible development, but using a loophole to subvert intention, could create something that can never be undone. It is our responsibility to protect our community and mountainscape as much as possible, while still providing land owners the opportunity to develop in a reasonable manner. Updating the "Sensitive Land Overlay" is a step in the right direction as it does not limit building, just excessive building in an area where it would impact the community and mountainscape.
I support all efforts to make it more difficult to build on the sensitive land overlay east of Wasatch Blvd. This beautiful and irreplaceable area must be protected.
I strongly support the amendments to “Sensitive Land Overlay” City Codes that will substantially limit high-density development east of Wasatch Blvd. These amendments clarify certain language and close loopholes that developers could use to build irresponsible developments, such as the Pepperwood Hills development Ivory has proposed. That land should be protected and not abused by an extreme high-density multi-story condo/townhome development. Thank you.
I want to thank the Planning and Development board for their consideration and recommended changes to the zoning language. What many of us already understood in the language as 'plain english' could clearly be reinterpreted by others to their advantage, outside of the spirit of the language and the original intent of development for east Sandy. I hope the council's understanding is the same. This is not about no development, but it is about considerate development.
There is a role and a place for all types of housing in a community. Establishing zoning regulations that would allow higher density near traffic hubs makes sense as we work to accomodate the phenomenal growth in Utah and do what we can as a community to keep housing options available all. However, there is no public transit regularly available to this area and the increasing burden of the ski traffic literally halts the commute along this area of Wasatch.
Also, as cities work to conserve water in this extreme drought year, I can't imagine why a community would want to further the risk of wildfire in neighborhoods that are being allowed to build in such heavily forested areas. As we breathe in the smoke from wildfire near and far, let's do what we can to minimize the risk of allowing increased density in urban forests. There will be greater risk to lives and property.
I support the sensitive overlay zone amendents so we can preserve this community resource now and protect our neighborhoods.
A few years ago, about 8, I was appointed to what Mayor McAdams called the "Blue Ribbon Commission" to study and submit revised proposals for the FCOZ regulations. FCOZ is the Foothills and Canyons Overlay Zone of Salt Lake County. In the months of meetings, which included all stakeholders, we came to appreciate the value of the foothills of all of Salt Lake County. There had been a moratorium on any development east of Wasatch that was established several decades ago. But over the years, it was eroded by the political power of developers. I would prefer that moratorium was still in place. But since the genie is out of the bottle, I support the amendments proposed tonight at the Sandy City Council meeting. As one who rides a bicycle along the already heavily trafficked Wasatch Blvd I believe this Ivory homes development proposal will only increase the danger to me and others who walk, run, bike or just enjoy the beauty of the foothills below Lone Peak...or what we have left of the foothills below Lone Peak. It is called a "Sensitive Overlay Zone" for a good reason.
I know the Sandy City Council has always looked earnestly and wisely at proposals and zoning issues that affect the quality of life in the city and especially along the eastern bench. I urge you to use that wisdom again tonight in considering these amendments. Protect what makes Sandy the best place in the county to live. Keep what we have that is unique in this community. Once it is gone, it is gone forever!
I support the ammendents. High density developments do not belong east of Wasatch Blvd.
This development on Wasatch is completely irresponsible. We have children, pedestrians, cyclists and many others who a constantly outside enjoying nature, which is the main reason many of us have chosen to live here. Please make these amendments so developers can not use loop holes to build inappropriately.
I adamantly oppose the irresonsible Pepperwood Hills/Ivory Homes devleopment proposed for the Wasatch bench. It is not consistent with character of this neighborhood of single-family homes. It will destroy the environment of green spaces and mountains. It will erode property values and add significant safety hazards.
Wasatch Blvd. is already heavily trafficked for north-south travel. Adding hundreds of new homes will only make traffic worse and endanger not just drivers but the many cyclists, pedestrians and wildlife along the route. In addition, there is already limited access for east-west travel. It is unreasonable to expect Pepperwood Hills residents to drive north to Little Cottonwood/9400 or south to 123000 to get east and west. They will take one of two shortcuts - Hiddenwood or Lostwood, two quiet, narrow, residential, 25 mph streets that are home to famlies, children, pets, deer. I live on Lostwood. It is already a raceway, a shortcut heavily used by commercial and private vehicles. It cannot sustain the addition of hundreds of vehicle trips every day. There doesn't appear to be a plan to address increased traffic in the neighborhoods along the Wasatch bench.
PLEASE PROTECT THE WASTACH BENCH. Listen to you constituents who overwhelming oppose the Pepperwood Hills development. Save this neighborhood.
I support the code amendments. Sandy City should not allow developers to use loopholes to pave over green space, increase fire risk, and clog the streets with irresponsible density along the bench.
Please pass the proposed amendments. High density housing east of Wasatch is a horrible idea! It would affect all properties in the area, increase traffic, harm public lands, and harm wildlife.
My spouse and I support this measure. I do not oppose sensible development, but using a loophole to subvert intention, could create something that can never be undone. It is our responsibility to protect our community and mountainscape as much as possible, while still providing land owners the opportunity to develop in a reasonable manner. Updating the "Sensitive Land Overlay" is a step in the right direction as it does not limit building, just excessive building in an area where it would impact the community and mountainscape.
I support all efforts to make it more difficult to build on the sensitive land overlay east of Wasatch Blvd. This beautiful and irreplaceable area must be protected.
I strongly support the amendments to “Sensitive Land Overlay” City Codes that will substantially limit high-density development east of Wasatch Blvd. These amendments clarify certain language and close loopholes that developers could use to build irresponsible developments, such as the Pepperwood Hills development Ivory has proposed. That land should be protected and not abused by an extreme high-density multi-story condo/townhome development. Thank you.
I want to thank the Planning and Development board for their consideration and recommended changes to the zoning language. What many of us already understood in the language as 'plain english' could clearly be reinterpreted by others to their advantage, outside of the spirit of the language and the original intent of development for east Sandy. I hope the council's understanding is the same. This is not about no development, but it is about considerate development.