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Show 1 THE 83 Thursday, Decembers, 1979 Page 3 Advisory Board Appointed Continued From Page 1 corridor area in the GC zone, not to the whole zone. Lawson responded that after discussion, the committee agreed there would be legal problems encountered if the zone were segmented, segment-ed, and the method of isolating corridors was too technical. Planning Director Ligety remarked, "We gave more than a passing consideration to this. If a line were drawn where it would apply, where do you draw the line? There are other substantial questions. We're looking at more than the density in just a few block area, we're looking at all of Park Avenue." Traffic consultant Wayne VanWag-oner VanWag-oner commented that from the standpoint of a mass transit system, the most functional approach would be to isolate densities into a few core areas. For example, he said a transit system would work best if a 50-unit lodge was built in one location instead of two lesser unit buildings in separate locations. "I understand your need to develop the Master Plan in the best way possible for Park City, but you also need to try to develop a transportation system and have minimal traffic problems," Van Wagoner said. Commissioner Vance said a final determination of applicable exception areas would be difficult without a traffic study. He noted that the intent of the exception is to allow higher densities in areas that are easily accessible to the resort area and to a transportation system. Chairman Watts asked that a letter be submitted documenting the rationale ration-ale leading to the committee's recommendation to wait for the Land Management Code and the Master Plan update before further consideration considera-tion of a hotel exception amendment. Wildwood After final discussion of the application applica-tion requirements, the commission granted conditional use approval for the 28-unit Wildwood hotel-apartment to be located at the northwest corner of 14th Street and Woodside Ave. The density permitted in a hotel-apartment, hotel-apartment, a conditional use in the recreation commercial zone, was a point of contention among the commissioners in past sessions. Van Martin, a planner for J. J. Johnson Assoc., pointed out previously that the commission already has granted that exception to several other developments develop-ments in the same area, including the Snowflower I and II, the Silver King Hotel and the Shadow Ridge condominiums. condo-miniums. A hotel-apartment differs from a hotel in that it allows kitchens in the units. Commissioner Rusty Davidson made a motion to approve the project, with Coleman seconding. Lawson opposed the motion and Reynolds abstained. The motion passed. Mcl'W'od (reek Preliminary approval was granted last week for a 205-unit planned unit development to be located north of Holiday Ranch Loop Road and east ot Highway 224. The project includes 47 single family homes, 50 townhouses, and 108 units in nine 12-plexes. Also incorporated in the plans are walkingcross country paths adjacent to McCleod Creek, which will be upgraded and stocked for fishing. Concerns were voiced in previous meetings about how the creek would be upgraded, and the proponents assured they were working with the Division of Wildlife Resources, which indicated the stream would be of a higher quality after the changes. It also was suggested by a concerned citizen that the DWR inspect the stream after completion of the project since the city's inspection office has no expertise in hydrology. Following that suggestion, the commission com-mission asked the proponents to secure a letter from the DWR outlining their recommendations for the design of streambed and surrounding surround-ing areas, and for maintenance following the completion of the project. Last week, spokesman Van Martin answered the commission's remaining remain-ing concerns for the development. He commented that both the DWR and the developers had indicated by letter their commitment to improve and maintain the streambed. Also of concern at previous meetings was the impact of the 12-plexes and the asphalted parking areas. Martin commented the commission's decision deci-sion was for a preliminary approval only, and that the 12-plexes would have to be resubmitted separately for final approval. "I still have reservations about the scale of the 12-plexes and the impact of the parking areas," Lawson said. "At the same time, I like the open space, and what you've committed to do with the streambed offsets some of my concerns." Commissioner Vance moved that preliminary approval be given to the McCleod Creek development. Coleman Cole-man seconded, and the motion was passed unanimously. Park City Reservations A conditional use approval was granted at the meeting for a professional office to be located in a train car at a Park City Depot at the bottom of Main Street. Of concern to commission members at previous review meetings was the designation vi a temporary" access off Park Avenue that later would be rerouted to the new state highway to be built east of the Depot project. The commission asked that a limitation be set on the realignment of the access road. Commissioner Davidson moved approval ap-proval of the conditional use application, applica-tion, with the stipulation that the realignment take place upon completion comple-tion of the new highway, with the temporary access road to the project abandoned simultaneously. Reynolds seconded, Coleman abstained and the motion passed. Sunflower The decision to grant a conditional use approval for eight condominium units to be located at 1493 Park Ave. was tabled until questions concerning the parking structure are resolved. At a previous meeting, the commis sion determined that projects built through a block and abutting two streets must abide by frontyard setback requirements on both streets. As a result architect Dick Kohler redesigned the project, lessening the footage of the parking stalls in the underground parking area to nine feet. The city codes specifies ten feet. The commission agreed that a nine-foot stall is acceptable in an underground structure because of the lack of a snow build-up and removal problem, but could not allow the smaller stalls. The group did, however, agree to draft a recommendation recommen-dation for a nine-foot stall in covered and enclosed parking areas, exclud ing single family garages. They wili review that recommendation at the next meeting, scheduled for December Decem-ber 12. The commission also asked Kohler to re-examine the ramp leading down to the parking structure, noting that a 20-percent grade is too steep for Park City's snow conditions. The decision on a conditional use permit was tabled at the recominen dation of Davidson, with Vance seconding. $53 Million In Rebates Offered For once the government is not asking for more from its tax-payers. In fact, in Utah, the government is actually giving money back. Dave Duncan, chairman of the Utah tax commission, noted that a surplus in the state's general fund has resulted in a tax relief program that will refund money to renters and homeowners home-owners who resided in the state the entire year of 1979. "The legislature met last January and felt that there were more revenues than expenditures anticipated so they came up with this program," Baker remarked. "Fifty-three million dollars has gone into this project. It's a good faith gesture by the state." Duncan said the rebate has been the subject of controversy contro-versy since the idea was presented. State Treasurer Lynn Baker took the plan to court, arguing that the project was discriminatory and the state did not in fact have a surplus of funds. The Utah Supreme Court ruled in October that the project is constitutional. The commission chairman said all legal residents of Utah who resided in the state during the year 1979 are eligible for the rebate. For renters, the amount of the rebate is 2.7 percent of the annual rent paid between July 1978 and June 1979. For homeowners, that figure is based on property taxes paid during that period. There are four schedules available to apply for the rebate for homeowners, renters, mobile home dwellers, dwel-lers, and senior citizens. The foms, which must be submitted sub-mitted before December 31 ot this year, can be obtained at Park City's City Hall or at the tax commission office in Salt Lake City at 201 State Office Building. The commissioner empha sized that eligible applicants will receive not less than $100 and not more than $400 rebate. He added that he hoped most claims could be processed within a month of receipt, and only one claim per household will he accepted. accept-ed. If you rented or owned property in Park City the past year, treat yourself to a possible Christmas rebate and fill out an application before December 31. Money Available For Repairs Senior citizens and low income in-come residents of Summit County who wish to upgrade the safety of their homes may be eligible for federal monies. County Farmers Home Administration supervisor Richard Osmond said Monday Mon-day that the project, called the 504 Housing Program, is aimed at senior citizens or low income residents who own and live in their homes and need to remove health hazards but can't finance the repairs themselves. "The idea is to help remove hazards from the home," Osmond said. "That would be things like replacing shingles, fixing a bathroom that's not up to standard, replacing storm doors and windows, et cetera. It's not just for beautifying the house, although we do allow outside painting. "If the person can handle the repairs through a bank or savings and loan institution, in-stitution, we can't help. If not, they can look at our ten percent loans. If, however, their income is so low mat other channels aren't open to them, they can look at our special one percent program. We also have the possibility of grants that dn not need to be paid back." Osmond said applicants must show proof of ownership owner-ship of the home. A survey of the intended repairs will be made and costs cannot exceed ex-ceed $5,000. "I would be really happy to help anyone who would like to fill out an application so we can help remove those little health hazards in the home," Osmond said. "I have found that the elderly are a little skeptical of the program, so I'd like to encourage en-courage anyone who needs assistance to call me and I'll go over the whole program with them." If any senior citizen or low income resident, who cannot get financing through conventional con-ventional means, is interested in-terested in a FHA loan or grant to make repairs in their home, call Richard Osmond at the Coalville FHA office at 336-5671. 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