Previously, buildings in Sandy's regional commercial district could only climb to 40 feet - or up to 65 feet if additional setbacks were included. Now, buildings that have accessory structures that mitigate noise or light can rise to 115 feet.

Plans for the stadium call for light- and sound-shielding canopies that will make the building 111 feet high.

The change makes height allowances more consistent throughout Sandy's commercial corridor along Interstate 15, Assistant Community Development Director Nick Duerksen said in an interview. Buildings in the city's central business district, for example, can top 140 feet.

Real Salt Lake's site plan will be reviewed by Sandy's Planning Commission on Thursday. A 30-member committee, which includes City Council members, Sandy staff and RSL representatives, has been working on a parking management plan for the project. Providing adequate parking at the stadium has been one of the city's primary concerns.

Sandy is still finalizing agreements with the team and the Governor's Office of Economic Development to invest $45 million of public money in the $110 million project.

Randy Sant, Sandy's economic development director, told council members Tuesday that Real Salt Lake has secured its private financing and plans to borrow its first $10 million in the next week to begin construction. But the team has pushed back its target completion date from July 4, 2008, to some time in August 2008, Sant said.

“The city is far ahead of Real right now,” Sant said. “We're waiting for them to catch up to us. They're not waiting on the city.”

rwinters@sltrib.com