Here is the the General Plan of Sandy that is pertinent to the Historic Area. You can look at the entire
General Plan on Sandy City's web page.
Sandy City's General Plan Goals and Policies For Historic Area
Historic Sandy Neighborhood Plan
The following recommendations incorporate the citizens’ suggestions, the planning staff’s analysis, and directives from the Sandy City Planning Commission and City Council.
Some goals and policies that have been adopted in other elements of the General Plan also effect the Historic Sandy Neighborhood and so have not been included in this plan. Because some City-wide problems were identified as specially relevant to the neighborhood, there is some duplication in the goals and policies between the General Plan and what citizens recommended. Although the Historic Sandy Neighborhood Plan is a sub-element to the General Plan, it is also a self-contained mini-plan for the neighborhood. Consequently, its recommendations for the area are designed to be independent of, though not conflictual with, the City-wide plan.
The goals and policies are divided into the categories that were established by the Neighborhood Advisory Committee as well as from comments collected from the citizens’ open house meeting. The Advisory Committee met several times and expended much energy and thought into the development of this plan. Many of the following ideas are attributable to their hard work.
The adoption of the Historic Sandy Neighborhood Plan adds another sub-element to the Sandy City General Plan. In the words of an unknown author:
The physical surroundings and social environment of which all cities are made are the result, good or bad, of a multitude of individual and public decisions. Whether intentional or not, communities are inevitably ‘planned’ by the consequences of such decisions. It takes many decisions to deal effectively with urban change. Decisions that guide and create desired changes must be deliberately made. If we fail to make decisions when they are needed, or when they have maximum effect, we lose the opportunity to develop a sound, efficient community.
The goals and policies in the Historic Sandy Neighborhood Plan provide a framework for those decisions.
Note: Policies were adopted as part of Sandy’s General Plan. Each policy is accompanied by a listing of those to be involved in its implementation. This is an expression of interest and support with the understanding that circumstances will affect the ability of those listed to take action. The listing is not part of the adopted plan and is not a part of the policy.
LAND USE
Due to the unique and historic character of the Historic Sandy Neighborhood, great care must be taken in allowing only development that is compatible with the neighborhood. To assure compatible development, the area must be developed on the basis of historically accurate design plans and according to established design standards.
GOAL: 1.0 ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT A COMPATIBLE ENVIRONMENT THAT IS FUNCTIONAL FOR HISTORIC SANDY AS WELL AS CONTIGUOUS AREAS.
POLICIES: 1.1 Promote compatible land uses within and around the Historic Sandy Area.
a. Eliminate and discourage future land uses that will degrade or contribute to a decline of the area.
b. Encourage the redevelopment of underutilized, vacant and cleared properties.
GOAL: 2.0 RETAIN THE EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY CHARACTER OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD.
POLICIES: 2.1 Encourage the rehabilitation of existing residential and non-residential uses.
2.2 Encourage relocation of historic homes to vacant lots within the neighborhood.
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
GOAL: 1.0 RECOGNIZE THE HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD’S HERITAGE AS A LOCATION FOR BOTH ESTABLISHED BUSINESSES AND NEW BUSINESSES NEEDING A CENTRAL LOCATION. CLEARLY DEFINE BUSINESS AREAS WITHIN THE HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD. ENCOURAGE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT IN APPROPRIATE PLACES. ENCOURAGE THE GROWTH OF NEIGHBORHOOD ORIENTED RETAIL AND SERVICE BUSINESSES TO BETTER CONNECT THE COMMERCIAL AREAS WITH THE NEIGHBORHOODS SURROUNDING THEM.
POLICIES: 1.1 Protect residential areas of Historic Sandy from further encroachment of commercial uses and safeguard businesses located in commercial areas from incompatible uses.
1.2 Foster the creation of new, unique attractions (live music, promote museum, model railway, mining and rail yard viewing platform and interpretive center) that bring visitors to Historic Sandy throughout the day, week and year.
1.3 Seek to aid those businesses within the Historic Sandy Neighborhood that would like to expand.
1.4 Foster the development of more and better shops that will serve the neighborhood’s population. Locate these in existing commercial areas as infill developments. Include coffee houses, old fashioned ice cream parlors, sandwich shops, family restaurants, antiques, specialty furniture, dry cleaners, pharmacies and other similar retail establishments.
GOAL: 2.0 ENCOURAGE APPROPRIATE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT.
POLICIES: 2.1 Adopt a new commercial zone that more nearly reflects uses that could prove viable in the neighborhood. This would be appropriate for the Main Street area as well as the State Street area. Architectural standards and guidelines should be adopted as part of this new commercial zone to help maintain the historic flavor of the neighborhood. It is also encouraged that the established 700 East commercial development standards be followed as well.
a. Encourage appropriate commercial uses (office uses) along the major thorough-fares to take advantage of the neighborhood’s close proximity to the Downtown area and to the freeway.
2.2 Integrate or minimize conflict between residential/commercial uses.
2.3 Research methods for increasing parking availability.
2.4 Encourage rehabilitation and reuse of older and deteriorating commercial buildings.
a. Restoration of facades(as proposed in guidelines).
b. Complimentary and consistent signage(as proposed in guidelines)
c. Adopt incentives, e.g., taxes, parking, setbacks.
2.5 Establish a code enforcement program to identify and alleviate problems in construction and maintenance.
2.6 New development should occur at the same scale, articulation of mass and roof lines of the historic development that preceded it in the surrounding area as outlined in the recommended design standards.
2.7 It is encouraged that once the light rail is constructed and operating, a site specific plan be developed to look at possible alternative developments adjacent to the light rail station. Commercial development adjacent to the light rail station (150 East and 9000 South) should in any case be discouraged prior to the successful infill of the Main Street area.
GOAL: 3.0 CREATE A LANDMARK THAT WOULD HELP IDENTIFY HISTORIC SANDY MAIN STREET.
POLICIES: 3.1 Locate a marker or gateway designed to evoke the historic role of the district, placed at the intersection of Main and State Street. This would create a landmark that would give the district a unique identity. It would draw the attention of commuters on State Street to this important street.
GOAL: 4.0 INCREASE AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND ACCESSIBILITY OF JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE RESIDENTS OF THE HISTORIC SANDY NEIGHBORHOOD.
POLICIES: 4.1 Promote opportunities for skills training and job placement.
4.2 Collaborate businesses and support agencies, service organizations, and educational institutions to establish a special program that promotes entrepreneur-ship and self-employment as an employment option in the Historic Sandy Neighborhood and elsewhere within the Sandy Community.
HOUSING
GOAL: 1.0 MAINTAIN AND REINFORCE HISTORIC SANDY’S RESIDENTIAL AREAS AS A HOME TO FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN, YOUNG ADULTS, AND SENIORS WHO APPRECIATE A CLOSE-IN URBAN SETTING. ENSURE THAT NON-HOUSING ACTIVITIES IN DESIGNATED RESIDENTIAL AREAS ARE ADAPTED TO REINFORCE THE RESIDENTIAL CHARACTER OF THESE AREAS.
POLICIES: 1.1 Protect Historic Sandy’s residential areas from encroachment by commercial development.
1.2 Ensure that new housing in Historic Sandy is designed to capitalize on, complement and emphasize the neighborhood’s historic character as outlined in the development standards.
1.3 Target Historic Sandy as a neighborhood for special housing programs and incentives that encourage community development corporations and other non-profit housing groups to be active in Historic Sandy. Encourage innovative and experimental housing projects.
1.4 Rehabilitate historic buildings and promote creation of historically compatible housing in Historic Sandy.
1.5 Incorporate pedestrian amenities and attractions which reinforce the character of Historic Sandy’s residential areas in the design of new commercial development located along the borders of the Historic Sandy Neighborhood. Include landscaping, special sidewalks and crossing treatments, open space, public art, street trees, fountains, benches, ornamental lighting standards at key locations and other street amenities.
GOAL: 2.0 REINFORCE HISTORIC SANDY’S DISTINCTIVE RESIDENTIAL CHARACTER BY CREATING CLEARLY DEFINED BOUNDARIES WHICH SEPARATE HOUSING FROM OTHER USES AND PROTECT RESIDENTIAL AREAS FROM NONRESIDENTIAL ENCROACHMENT. RETAIN A HEALTHY MIX OF COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES, NEIGHBORHOOD ORIENTED RETAIL AND SERVICE BUSINESSES, AND HOMES IN HISTORIC SANDY.
POLICIES: 2.1 Reinforce the Historic Sandy Neighborhood as a key residential and commercial support resource for Sandy City.
2.2 Encourage investment in home ownership in Historic Sandy by renovating existing housing.
2.3 Foster the development of new housing including attached single-dwelling
infill units within the residential core.
2.4 Preserve the existing housing and character where feasible, and encourage relocation and infill of homes where appropriate.
2.5 Create amenities that support and strengthen Historic Sandy’s residential areas. Consider such things as retail and service businesses oriented to the neighborhood and street trees.
2.6 Work actively with developers on design and signage, to ensure that new projects are compatible with the neighborhood’s character.
2.7 Designate and improve gateways to the Historic Sandy Neighborhood to create pleasant experiences at key entry points.
GOAL: 3.0 PROVIDE SAFE, ATTRACTIVE, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE HISTORIC SANDY NEIGHBORHOOD.
POLICIES: 3.1 Revise zoning ordinances to more nearly reflect the present situation regarding lot sizes, setbacks, etc.
3.2 Continue efforts at upgrading substandard dwellings.
a. Publicize availability of Community Development Block Grant Funds.
b. Leverage private monies.
c. Consider twin-homes on infill lots to encourage owner occupancy.
d. Organize groups to help individuals unable to help themselves regarding maintenance and clean-up.
3.3 Establish a clearinghouse of information on preservation, loans, and landscaping.
GOAL: 4.0 PROMOTE AND ENHANCE HISTORIC SANDY AS A RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD CONSISTING PREDOMINANTLY OF SINGLE-FAMILY, OWNER-OCCUPIED HOMES WHOSE RESIDENTS REPRESENT A CROSS-SECTION OF THE CITY’S POPULATION, ETHNICALLY AND ECONOMICALLY.
POLICIES: 4.1 Build name recognition for Historic Sandy throughout the Sandy metropolitan area as a desirable urban residential neighborhood.
4.2 Encourage and enforce responsible landlord management of rental property, through improved tenant selection and property maintenance.
TRANSPORTATION
GOAL: 1.0 CREATE A SAFE AND PLEASANT EXPERIENCE FOR PEDESTRIANS, CYCLISTS, MOTORISTS, AND TRANSIT RIDERS TRAVELING IN THE HISTORIC SANDY NEIGHBORHOOD. IMPROVE TRAFFIC SAFETY AND MAINTAIN CIRCULATION PATTERNS THAT DIRECT THROUGH-TRAFFIC TO THE PERIPHERY OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD.
POLICIES: 1.1 Control traffic and enforce posted speed limits within the Historic Sandy Neighborhood. Give first priority to streets within school districts and local neighborhood streets.
1.2 Improve all streets that are unpaved or in disrepair.
1.3 Improve public transit, bike and pedestrian access for Historic Sandy Residents to primary employment centers.
1.4 Provide public safety in buses and light rail facilities.
1.5 Develop proposed bicycle paths along designated routes that connect to the City-wide bike system.
1.6 Encourage support for the light rail corridor that will serve Historic Sandy residents and businesses.
GOAL: 2.0 ENSURE THAT THE HISTORIC SANDY NEIGHBORHOOD IS AN INCREASINGLY CONVENIENT PLACE TO LIVE, RAISE A FAMILY, RUN A BUSINESS, WORK, AND HAVE FUN. THE NEIGHBORHOOD IS AND SHOULD REMAIN HIGHLY ACCESSIBLE, DRAWING UPON MANY TRANSPORTATION MODES INCLUDING: AUTO, PEDESTRIAN, BICYCLE, LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT, AND BUS.
POLICIES: 2.1 Provide safe and efficient transportation around and within the Historic Sandy Neighborhood.
2.2 Identify and prioritize possible solutions to safety hazards.
a. Needed signage for pedestrians regarding light rail crossing, especially near school zones or wear children normally cross to go to school.
b. Crossing guards should be placed at light rail crossing points near school zones, as they are for road ways crossings. This should be done at the expense of UTA.
c. Clear blocked sightlines on corners, driveways and sidewalks. Keep sidewalks clear of overgrowth and debris.
d. Provide safe pedestrian linkage/access points for those residents wishing to use the light rail facility.
2.3 Determine which right-of-ways, if any, should be vacated.
2.4 Tear out old sandstone curb and gutters and replace with new standard curb and gutters. Designate a location where a portion of the old sandstone curb and gutters can be located in order to preserve and display them as a part of Sandy’s history. Possibly near the Sandy Museum or along Center Street (150 East) adjacent to the proposed linear park.
2.5 Provide adequate curb, gutter, and sidewalk, plus maintain good street surface conditions.
2.6 Sandy City should work with UDOT to resolve the issue of left over properties along the north side of 9000 South in the Historic District. These properties were left over from the 9000 South expansion and could be used for many purposes as identified in this plan.
PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SERVICES
GOAL: 1.0 TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE AREA.
POLICIES: 1.2 Locate a new police sub-station along Main Street in the Historic Sandy Neighborhood.
1.3 Educate residents as to possible police problems and how to reduce these problems, including help in enforcing ordinances.
1.4 Maintain or upgrade water services.
a. Conduct an inventory to determine which water lines are insufficient and needing to be replaced.
1.5 Encourage maintenance and upgrading of sewer services.
a. Conduct an inventory to determine which sewer lines are insufficient and needing to be replaced.
1.6 Consider acquiring land in the northern portion of the Historic Sandy Neighborhood to accommodate future park needs.
1.7 Work with UTA to make sure the light rail corridor is landscaped and buffered properly.
1.8 Encourage the East Jordan Canal Company to cut weeds and clean-up the canal.
1.9 Encourage the Boys and Girls Club to remain at its current location (8680 South 440 East) in the Historic Sandy Neighborhood.
GOAL: 2.0 REINFORCE BOTH A SENSE OF NEIGHBORHOOD AND OF SECURITY FOR PERSONS WHO LIVE AND WORK IN HISTORIC SANDY.
POLICIES: 2.1 Encourage Sandy’s police to participate in community affairs and get to know the Historic Sandy Neighborhood and neighbors.
2.2 Reduce the fear of crime.
2.3 Support the sense of neighborhood and security with neighborhood oriented recreational programs. Ensure that there are teams and leagues available for every child and youth.
2.4 Offer public service oriented projects for youth such as tree planting, neighborhood clean-ups, plant -a-thons and other activities that help youth develop a sense of ownership and participation in the neighborhood and community.
2.5 Encourage Historic Sandy and other businesses and institutions to contribute to the safety and beauty of the neighborhood through good lighting, appropriate landscaping, secured parking areas and other security measures.
2.6 Support programs like “Neighborhood Watch” that encourage personal interaction between neighbors on a block by block basis.
NEIGHBORHOOD CHARACTER AND IDENTITY
GOAL: 1.0 TO PRESERVE TO DISTINCTIVE CHARACTER OF THE HISTORIC SANDY NEIGHBORHOOD.
POLICIES: 1.1 Identify historically significant buildings for possible restoration/preservation activities. These buildings may qualify for historic renovation tax incentives including residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings.
1.2 Require new development in the neighborhood to be compatible with the area’s historic character.
1.3 Educate the public as to the neighborhood’s history including the support and expansion of the City Museum/Information Center, giving historical packets to the City schools, continuing updating the walking tour of points of interest in the area and writing a monthly article about the neighborhood for the City newsletter.
1.4 Coordinate City and Historic Association activities.
1.5 Create a program to preserve Historic Sandy’s early history by recording oral interviews with the area’s older residents.
1.6 Record and document current neighborhood events and achievements to preserve Historic Sandy’s on going history for future generations.
GOAL: 2.0 TO FOSTER A SENSE OF CITY-WIDE PRIDE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD.
POLICIES: 2.1 Provide signs and plaques to identify the Historic District and points of interest therein.
2.2 Reinforce Historic Sandy’s identity with gateways and signs that identify entrances to the neighborhood. The following are proposed locations:
a. 9000 South and State Street (northeast corner).
b. Main Street and State Street (east side).
c. 9000 South and 700 East (northwest corner).
d. 700 East and 8600 South (west side).
2.3 Involve local groups and residents in community projects.
2.4 Support the establishment of the Sandy City Beautification Committee.
2.5 Encourage neighborhood functions such as, fairs, reunions, beautification awards, general clean-ups, historic festivals, block parties, farmers market and community gardens.
2.6 Facilitate continued integration of new and old residents, and renter and owner.
2.7 Support the establishment of the Historic Committee.
ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS
These where additional recommendations made by the Planning Commission and adopted as part of the Historic Sandy Neighborhood Plan by the Sandy City Council.
1. Clarify that in actual square footage the Historic Neighborhood is not a square mile.
2. Neighborhood cleanup of properties be demonstrated through action and just not talk. Organized cleanup projects should be done to help in this effort. Consider using block grant funds to help in a cleanup effort. Prioritize “cleanup/fixup” projects and identify those that are more visible to receive top priority status.
3. The Historic Committee work with Staff in reviewing architectural design and standards in the area prior to bringing it to the Planning Commission for review.
4. Once the plan is adopted, a priority list should be made in order to begin implementing the most needed improvements recommended in the neighborhood plan.
5. A program should be established similar to the City’s beautification awards that is limited to Historic Sandy that will encourage residents to cleanup and beautify their properties and receive recognition for it.
6. There is a need for zoning in the area that will address how smaller lots can be built upon.
