Planning commission grants preliminary approval to large mixed‑use Trails at Sand Hollow development

The Hurricane Planning Commission on March 12 approved preliminary plat PP26‑04, Trails at Sand Hollow, subject to staff and JUC comments. The application describes a large mixed‑use development including 252 apartments, 211 townhomes and 210 condominiums located along Sand Hollow Road between Resort Drive and Jellystone Road. The project previously received commission approval but returned for a required extension; staff and JUC reports show additional progress on infrastructure since the prior approval.

Why it matters: The development is large in scale for the area and will add a substantial number of dwelling units of various types to the city’s housing stock. Commissioners emphasized that infrastructure improvements (curb, gutter and bonded work on Jellystone Road) are now sufficiently advanced to support preliminary approval, but final platting and construction will require completion of the remaining improvements and satisfaction of staff/JUC conditions.

What was said: Staff and the applicant’s agent told commissioners that the developer had bonded for Jellystone Road and had completed curb and gutter work; the dedication of right‑of‑way and master roads was described as in place. Commissioners asked about PID funding, what infrastructure the PID covered (the response from staff was that the PID paid for master plan roads leading to the development and not internal development property), and whether construction timing and services would be available. Staff confirmed utilities and roads were in improved condition compared with two years ago, when the commission first approved the project.

Next steps: Preliminary approval allows the project to proceed to detailed design and completion of required improvements per staff and JUC conditions. Final plat and site‑specific construction drawings will return to the commission for review when the outstanding infrastructure and submittals are complete.