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Show Wed/Thurs/Fri, May 24-26, 2017 A-3 The Park Record County Seat DELIVERING GREAT STEAK AND SEAFOOD FOR 40 YEARS! COUNTY EDITOR: ANGELIQUE McNAUGHTON 649-9014 EXT. 112 | Countynews@parkrecord.com East Side Commissioners to consider large development Proposal includes 1,020 units in Browns Canyon Angelique McNaughton The Park Record Promontory Development is asking the East Side Planning Commission to more than quadruple its previously allowable residential density on property it owns for a large commercial and housing development in Browns Canyon. The South Point Master Plan proposes 190,000 square feet of commercial space, 350 hotel rooms, 735 residential units for a total of 1,020 units, a 40-acre site dedicated for a high school and a helicopter pad for the southernmost 802 acres of the Promontory Development. Part of the proposal includes a 110-acre reservoir and 20 additional lakeside lots. The develop- ment would be located between Roger’s Ranch and Black Rock Ridge development on Brown’s Canyon Road. The planning commission is scheduled to host a public hearing at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 1, at the Kamas City Offices to provide the applicant, South Point LLC, with direction regarding the proposal. Commissioners will not make a decision about the proposal following the hearing, according to Amir Cause, a Summit County Planner. According to a summary of the project, the South Point development proposal also shows a conservation easement of 348 acres, with 134 acres of open space, an indoor recreation plan that may include a water park, a transit center and dedication of a site for the Children’s Justice Center. The area is currently planned for two private golf courses, 150 base density estate lots, 100 resort cabins, a clubhouse complex, approximately 35 units of affordable housing and 602 acres of open space. The applicant plans to restrict 35 units for the affordable housing component required by the existing development agreement. The remaining 985 units would be market-rate. Rich Sonntag, who was Promontory’s general manager for more than 15 years and is currently a member of the Eastern Summit County Planning Commission, said he will recuse himself from the discussion at the upcoming hearing. Dave Bobrowsky, whose property is located directly northeast of the proposed development site, said his concerns about the project have grown as more details have emerged. “What they want to do now is they want to add a helicopter and it will have the greatest impact on me out of all of my neighbors,” Bobrowsky said. “It just seems like they don’t care what this project is affecting, especially now by adding a helipad in a valley that has cattle and horses and residences. We are going to add a helipad so the Promontory people don’t have to take a car from Salt Lake.” Bobrowsky built his house in Lunch Special: Try one of our new hand shaped, home ground sirloin burgers and enjoy a complimentary salad bar with it! Dinner Special: 30% discount on all dinner entrees during the off season! (Not valid with any other promotions, please mention this offer to your wait staff when ordering) (435)649-8060 Prospector Square 2093 Sidewinder Drive www.grubsteakrestaurant.com grubsteak@xmission.com Reservations gladly accepted Please see Proposal, A-4 High school graduates are encouraged to celebrate safely Law enforcement officials, school urge students to avoid using alcohol Angelique McNaughton The Park Record As students at Summit County’s three area high schools prepare to celebrate graduation beginning this week, law enforcement and school district officials are urging them to mark the milestone safely and avoid using alcohol or drugs at parties. With hundreds of students set to graduate from the Park City, North and South Summit high schools, Lt. Andrew Wright, of the Sheriff’s Office, said “there is always a concern if students get together to celebrate their graduation it will involve alcohol and any other illegal substance.” “We encourage them to celebrate, but we also encourage them to stay away from alcohol and/or drugs because we know there are bad things that can happen like someone getting behind the wheel and driving when they shouldn’t be or someone overdosing or getting alcohol poisoning,” Wright said. Law enforcement officials are typically on high alert this time of year and watching for signs that may indicate an alcohol-or drug-fueled graduation party is planned, Wright said. He added, “We do our regular alcohol and tobacco checks to make sure that it is not allowed to get in the hands of our youth.” In 2013, the Sheriff’s Office came under fire for how it handled an underage party, believed to be a graduation party, which resulted in 16 arrests and 19 juvenile referrals. Wright said the Sheriff’s Office has “had a change” since then and only aims to ensure the safety of those attending these parties. “We are not going out there looking for an opportunity to cite and refer children to juvenile court,” Wright said. “With that said, it doesn’t mean we will turn a blind eye. But children are our top priority and we take great responsibility in providing them safety.” Wright said if they are notified and deputies respond to an underage party involving alcohol, they will first make contact with the homeowner to make them aware of the situation before deputies begin contacting parents. “The deputy will make every effort to contact a parent of a juvenile and have their parents come pick them up,” Wright said. “We will leave it to the parents to take responsibility of their children and leave it up to them to drive home the point that this is not safe what they are doing. The deputies have full discretion and we truly trust that they will make good decisions on how to handle the given situation.” However, Wright reiterated, if adults, including adult minors who are older than 18 and younger than 21, are present and supplying alcohol, they will likely face criminal charges. “But more importantly because It’s the Place the Locals Choose Spring Specials! 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Molly Miller, community relations specialist with the Park City School District, said in an email to The Park Record Park City High School’s Parent-TeacherStudent Organization will host its annual Grad Night celebration in an effort to discourage underage parties. Miller said the party has had a more than 80 percent attendance rate. No outside guests are allowed and students are given a breathalyzer test when they arrive, Miller said. “The party is safe -- and will be kept drug- and alcohol-free. The Park City School District wants every single student to be safe -- especially when celebrating the terrific achievement of graduation!” Miller wrote. To report any concerns, contact the Sheriff’s Office’s nonemergency line at 435-615-3600. Tips may also be submitted online at http://summitcountysheriff.org/. CHARMING OLD TOWN DUPLEX The perfect in town location in a mountain setting, just steps away from Main Street. 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