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Show THEp Wednesday, May 24, 1978 Page 3 Builder To Comply With Gommission Requests On Apts. Bowing to Planning Commission Com-mission requests, construction construc-tion company owner Jim Lynn has agreed to divide a seven-unit apartment project proposed for Park Avenue into two buildings and to modify the exteriors of the buildings. At the commission's work session last Wednesday night, Lynn was asked by Commissioner Roy Reynolds if he would change the facade of the buildings to "more of an old look." "Sure," Lynn replied. "I have no objections whatsoever." what-soever." Plans for the apartment project called for exterior masonite that simulates shingle siding. City Planner David Preece and Reynolds objected to the material. "This is in a residential neighborhood and you should design accordingly," Preece said. Reynolds said his objection objec-tion was "a matter of taste" and noted that the original design was not intended to save the builder money. He contended that a more acceptable ac-ceptable design could be implemented im-plemented for the same expenditure. ex-penditure. Lynn said he would be willing to use wood siding in place of the masonite. When first presented to the commission, Lynn's apartment apart-ment project was housed in one building. But the commission com-mission recommended that the seven three-bedroom units be split into two buildings to make it less im posing. Lynn also accommodated accom-modated this request and two alternative plans were shown to the commission Wednesday along with the one-building plan. The project site is at 1406 Park Avenue. Lynn hopes to start construction next month mon-th and have the apartments completed by November. Park Avenue resident Bernice Marcellin, who owns a house neighboring the proposed apartment site, objected ob-jected to being surrounded by apartment buildings at the commission's May 10 session. Mrs. Marcellin said she will go before the City Council if the project is approved. ap-proved. "I'm going to ask if they'll have him (Lynn) put. a fence up around my property," she said. otel Expansion e Abandone yB 4 '4- , Project coordinator Gary Cole and project superintendent LeGrande George conducted groundbreaking ceremonies Tuesday morning for the 82-unit Snow Flower Hotel located at the base of the First Time and Three Kings lifts. Plans for a $2 million expansion ex-pansion of the Claimjumper Hotel on Main Street may have been abandoned, City Councilman Bob Wells commented at last Thursday Thurs-day night's council meeting. Mayor Undergoes Surgery Park City Mayor Jack Green underwent surgery Tuesday at Holy Cross Hospital in Salt Lake City. Hospital officials reported the mayor was in satisfacory condition on Wednesday afternoon. The proposed project was previously denied Planning Commission approval because the design of new hotel suites exceeded density requirements in the residentiary residen-tiary zoned Park Avenue protion of the expansion. The expansion plan gained wide support from city officials, however, and Planning Commissioner Roy Reynolds recently drafted an amendment amend-ment that would permit Main Street commercial construction to extend through to Park Avenue. A Planning Commission recommendation on the proposed zone change was expected during Wednesday night's commission meeting. ..Claimjumper owner Lloyd Stevens declined to comment com-ment on the project Tuesday until he had met with his partners, but he had indicated in-dicated when the project was first denied that a lengthy ordinance debate could kill the project. In addition to the new hotel rooms, the development called for a new lounge, four racquet-ball racquet-ball courts, one or two commercial com-mercial shops, a rooftop tennis ten-nis court, an outdoor courtyard court-yard with swimming pool, and increased dining and kitchen areas. Wells commented at Thursday's Thurs-day's council meeting that even if the Claimjumper project was scrapped, "I think the city should still continue with the zoning modification." . Council Accepts Decker Letter With Regrets Mayor Jack Green and the City Council Thursday night "regretfully" accepted the resignation of City Treasurer Bruce Decker, who has been serving the city in numerous capacities for the past four and a half years. "We are indeed sorry, Bruce, that you are leaving." Green said. "We 1 REOPENING THURSDAY MAY 25th 1 tfSSSSSSS M r A. 1 k lm l 4 ANY DINNER WITH THIS AD UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT RITCH FORD OPEN 6-10 PM mmmmmmmmmmm 1064 Park Ave. 649-7071 for reservations wish you every success in your future endeavors." The letter, read to the council by Green, said: "Dear Council Members: "I hereby submit my resignation as City Treasurer and jack of all trades effective June 1, 1978. I have decided to run for election to the County Commission Com-mission and feel my employment em-ployment by the " City may lead-to speculation concerning concer-ning conflict of interest. I will assume the position of Manager of the Snyderville Basin Sewer District and will of course continue to work closely with the City in that capacity. "I wish to express my gratitude to you and the people of Park City for the experience and knowledge I have gained during the past four and a half years, and special thanks to the dedicated city employees who really make Park City function. I especially thank Wayne Matthews for his indulgence, in-dulgence, support and guidance. "I will feel very offended if in the future there is any hesitation to call upon me for help on any problem or project. The experience I have gained should not be wasted and I will spend whatever time is necessary to ensure the continued progress of the City and its programs. Thanks to each of the Councilmen I have had the pleasure of working with and to Mayors Sullivan, Price, Uriarte and Green. Keep up the good work." Yours truly, Bruce C. Decker Cathy Hansen and Karen Maxwell have joined Jerry at rTHE GAZEBOs- f f I Cathy Hansen Free brushing with all permanents itlOTL GIFTS Reopening for the Summer Saturday, May 27 I r ' ,'.', , . ; 1 ' - 1l 1 I - , ...i i. - t r t'' f -i, ! s i " f!r ' I " I ' ' i i ' 1", 5 - . u""- '" : ' " . ; : . 4 ; - "- ' - r '. 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