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Show Pe3t 3 Flrct h a Sorlos rcrlumbsr&Jlt:5!ia3toch OODCiOrag H nppossoo Foai?' vof QaOo acad Typo ofl corjOCa KILN DRIED LUMBER Hoofing, IniuMw Gordon Motonoh fouipnont Wo lead . TooJT WTort Unit . flood PbwIJm Docororro Reck '-,'. ; CimpliH Um Mlirioh hi. HoWwn, Itkfc Uyn ttedaiiday, Kerch 10, 1176 :IM: nsrl & I . In view of the rapid rate of growth projected for Park City, the NEWSPAPER will be doing a series of articles investigating the different projects that have been approved or proposed for construction this summer as well as their probable impact on the community. In this first article of the series, ; councilman Jan Wilking will offer his reactions reac-tions to a number of the projects slated for the Park City area along with his thoughts concerning the town's ability to assimilate this projected growth. Wilking serves as the council's liaison to the planning commission and as VH.-wll.... chairman of the master plan committee. Before making any specific statements regarding Park City's future growth, Wilking listed both the approved and proposed projects planned for this summer. They were as follows: Thaynes Canyon subdivision II - approved; . Holiday Ranchetts along with the new Park Meadows subdivision sub-division - approved; -Prospector Square and , Village (shopping mall and subdivision), - approved; Holiday Inn (approx. 180 rooms) - approved; the University of Utah-Park City Institute (314 rooms) - approved; ap-proved; the new Park City Prospector Square : : ENTRANCE High School - approved; Mount Air Shopping Mall approved; Holiday Ranch Tennis Complex proposed; Elwood Nielsen's Park City Highlands subdivision" -proposed; Brent Gold's 16-unit 16-unit complex in Daly Canyon proposed; and the approval and proposal of many minor developments. ' v Afraid of Overbuilding Commenting on this rapid influx of construction, Wilking said, "I am afraid it will present a boom and bust situation. Last year, for example, we had very little going on as a result of overbuilding in the previous year. This summer there is going to be a great deal of building and I'm concerned that we mav aeain overbuild and have to suffer the consequences of another slack period." ' High Unemployment Wilking cited Park City's unerriDlovment rate during last summer's slack period which was considerably higher than the already record breaking national percentage. ' Adding to this problem of what he considered to be an unbalanced growth, Wilking said, "There is the real possibility that this rapid growth will destroy the qualities and attributes that many have come to identify The Holiday with Park City." Possible Ceiling on Growth Wilking concluded, '"I feel it would be much healthier for the community to have a steady growth with -construction and jobs every year rather - than everything happening at once." Park City's Master Plan Chairman added, "I'd like to see Park City investigate the possibility of putting a limit: on the amount of growth allowed each year. For instance in-stance there have been several small communities which have put ceilings on the quantity of growth they would permit, and have defended it successfully in the higher Prospector Square Land courts." Another Only' needed growth allowed If the city chose to persue a course of action that would put a yearly limit on growth, Wilking explained, -"The community would have to. first delineate the kinds of growth that are needed, such as the present need for quality overnight ac-1 commodatiohs. Then, after. defining the specific needs,- the projecurmosi sausiying them would be allowed." Prospector Square Offering his opinion on some, of the specific developments being built this summer, Wilking disclosed he was particularly skeptical of Prospector Square. The city5 official stated, "The city council's initial approval of Prospector Square three . years ago, I feel, was a mistake. It was approved then because its developer said it would only handle laree commercial structures that couldn't be built on Main Street such as a Safeway, the bowling alley and other large com- mercial operaions. Recently, however, the Prospector Square developers have introduced plans for two mini-malls which will house small individual businesses." Twice the Commercial Space on Main Street Wilking pointed out the ifi'A-' Ranch area Prospector Square developments proposed for this summer alone would cover an area of 150,000 square, feet which is more than twice the amount of commercial space now in use on Main Street. Consequently, Con-sequently, Wilking stated, "I object to such things as mini-malls mini-malls since I think they will have a detrimental effect on ' the existing businesses in town. I feel the city council and the planning commission will have to put in a great deal of thought before they can give approval for that much more commercial space." Slump Block Siding problem the councilman said the city has encounterred with the Prospector Square development : is with its design and appearance. - For example, Wilking explained, "The buildings were proposed to have been done in a historic Victorian architecture but the - plans presented to the planning commission recently showed a Spanish tile root with slump block exterior. Upper Woodside Ave. Further development on upper Woodside Ave. would also have a negative effect on the community, according to Wilking.' V "There already have been cases when . emergency vehicles have been unable to get through on upper Woodside as the result of the , extensive number of cars parked there," the coun- cilman revealed. ' - County Growth As a resident of Summit County, Wilking said he is .- equally concerned about ; some of the proposed ; development intended for the areas outside Park City's legal boundries. " "The proposed trailer park, with room for some 300 trailers, in Snyderville along the entrance highway to Park City, is one example of development wnicn win til detract from Park City's overall quality." . Growth and , Municipal ' ' . Services . .. ' Contrary to what many believe, the growth of Park City will increase the per capita cost of providing municipal services, according ac-cording to the master plan committee, chairman. ; "The cost i of water is presently inexpensive because it doesn't have to be treated and because it flows by gravity. However, once we use up the present source (the Judge water tunnel), . we'll have to use water that will require not only pumping but also, a million dollar treat- ment plan if the water from the Spiro tunnel is used." Citizens Choice "Park City needs growth per se at the present time bu t the wrong kind of growth or too much of it will irrevocably hurt the community com-munity for many years to come," Wilking stated. The councilman added, "The local residents are 'going to have to ask themselves them-selves many questions concerning our town's future' growth such as how large they want Park City to be. Ultimately, it will be their decision as to whether Park City will be a quality place to live in the future." a ;r Jan L 'If ant.' Ma ui fiii ftx ROSSI HILL DUPLEX with beautiful views of town and ski hill. Excellent investment with steady income. :'-''. ' '.'- ..'y ' . '.:' 'r :- " ' ' '." . , . V . TWO BEDROOM Park Avenue condominium. con-dominium. Closest to pool and sauna. Completely furnished and accessorized. FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE Wilking m REALTOR SILVER KING STATE BANK BUILDING SUITE 208 P.O. 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