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Show The Ogden Valley News December 15, 2022 Your Community Newspaper USPS MARKETING MAIL POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 11 EDEN UT POSTAL PATRON EDEN-LIBERTY-84310 HUNTSVILLE-84317 OGDEN CANYON- 84401 HCR 843AO Chordettes Produce & Perform Memorable Christmas Concert Applicants Needed for the Ogden Valley Planning Commission The Weber County Commissioners are taking applications for a vacated seat on the Ogden Valley Planning Commission. The Ogden Valley Planning Commission meets on the 1st and 4th Tuesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. Special meetings may be scheduled throughout the year. Applications can be found at co.weber. ut.us/mediawiki/images/7/75/Weber_County_ Board_Application.pdf. Please drop off your completed application at the Weber County Planning Division office, 2380 Washington Blvd., Suite 240, Ogden UT, 84401; or forward them to jnelson@webercountyutah.gov. Applications will be accepted until December 27, 2022. For more information, please call June at the Weber County Planning office at 801-399-8374. ---Weber County Open House--- Monday, December 12 Pictured above, but not in order, are Kay Kilgore, Chantelle Knudson, Teann Bingham, Tia Shaw, Brenley Burton, Jeni Kendrick, Kristin Carver, Ally Lott, Nicole Cheung, Jenna Cook, Alex Crabtree,Morgan Creager, Jessica Erickson, Hillary Evans, Nicole Fuller, Kelly Gerritsen, Natalie James, Victoria Malmberg, Tamra Ortega, Debra Perry, Stacy Phipps, Michaeline Smith, Edith Songer, Janae Tanner, Caralee Wight, Paul Baker, Matthew Bird, Alex Cheung, Paul Franzen, Don Graybill, John Harris, Jason Hyer, Matt Knudson, Rodger Pickett, Tyler Probasco, Blaine Shaw, Matt Stokes, Mike Walter, and Jeremy Wright. On December 4 and December 5, the This year ushered in a new era with the joined the Chordettes this past August and did Chordettes performed three concerts at retirement of the Chordettes long-time pianist an amazing job as the new accompanist. their usual Ogden Valley venue—Eden’s Joyce Montgomery. Formed in 1981, Joyce was “We had more people participate in our perHearthside. A third performance was added this the pianist for the Chordettes from their begin- formances than we’ve ever had since I became year on Sunday because of the popularity of the ning and the only remaining original member director in 2014,” stated Kay Kilgore. “We had Chordettes concerts. Even with three concerts, until her retirement this past summer. Although there was standing room only. Joyce left huge shoes to fill, Chantelle Knudson CHORDETTES cont. on page 12 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Ogden Valley Branch Library County staff will be on hand to present information on proposed revisions to county’s Short Term Rental (STR) Ordinance & Implementation of Proposed Enforcement Policies Weber County Announces Upcoming Changes Congratulations Ogden Valley… You to STR Ordinance & Enforcement Efforts Did It! Feasibility Effort Moves Forward The Weber County Commission is considering a revision to the county’s shortterm rental ordinance. Shortterm rentals are places that people can rent or lease for less than 30 days and are currently legal in certain areas in Ogden Valley. Common services for this kind of use include Air B&B, VRBO, and other places where people connect with others who have rental units available. The county is currently in the process of reviewing the regulations governing their use and locations to ensure reasonable restrictions are in place to protect the character of neighborhoods and quality of life for residents and property owners. The county currently allows short-term rentals in some zoning districts and development areas of the county. Beginning in 2020, and continuing to the present, the Weber County Planning Division has garnered responses from public comment requests regarding proposed changes to the ordinance. Previously, the Ogden Valley Planning Commission reviewed and made recommendations to the county commission that incorporated these responses and made several revisions to the county code governing short-term rentals. The planning commission’s recommendation was not to expand the boundaries where STRs are currently legal in Ogden Valley, but to place regulations that would reduce the secondary effects that can occur with short-term rentals. This is the only option the county commission is considering at this time. These changes have been discussed with the county commission in work sessions and will be discussed further in a county commission work session December 12, 2022. Later that evening the county’s planning staff will host an open house at the Ogden Valley Library from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. to discuss the planning commission’s recommendation with the public. A public hearing may then be scheduled for final adoption of these changes from the planning commission at the regularly scheduled county commission meeting December 20, 2022. State code restricts what counties and cities may do to enforce local regulations on short-term rentals. The county is looking to hire a third-party contractor to help identify those places that may be in violation of our local STR ordinance and help the county rectify any deficiencies or illegal activity. The planning division has received bids from several qualified companies to help the county with this effort and the contract will likely begin early 2023. As agendas are subject to change, those who have interest in STR proceedings should watch for notices on the county’s website and review county commission agendas for dates and times when these items will be reviewed. The Fate of Ogden’s Union Station: Is the historic building being railroaded? By Cathy McKitrick A storm brews in this mountainside city over what will become of its iconic but neglected Union Station. The original train station at the base of Historic 25th Street dated back to 1869. As train travel expanded, that station gave way to its larger predecessor in 1889, a structure that succumbed to fire in 1923. The current building―listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1971―was erected in 1924 and is now in need of significant renovation and restoration. “There’s been many years of deferred maintenance at Union Station, and it definitely needs some love,” Ogden Redevelopment Manager Damen Burnham said recently. “As the city managed the station for the last five years, it invested a substantial amount of money to that end, but it’s definitely going to need further action.” Big Plans Underway - In a 104-page document made public in June, Utah Transit Authority and Ogden City unveiled their collaborative effort to redevelop the 8.4-acre Union Station property along with 4.5 acres to the south and 17 acres to the north. The document describes their vision of a thriving mixed-use neighborhood that would encourage foot traffic as well as public transportation usage. Similar to Union Station’s glory days in the mid-20th Century, the new campus would serve as a regional draw where people could work, shop, eat and enjoy “elevated living.” In mid-October, Burnham said they’d selected a developer but were not yet ready to announce the name. “We’re still waiting on some agreements,” Burnham said. By Shanna Francis Congratulation Ogden Valley… You did it! The local team tasked with organizing the Ogden Valley incorporation effort, including the initial feasibility petition, is pleased to report that you—the residents of Ogden Valley—did it! A sufficient preponderance of signatures for the feasibility study have been submitted by Ogden Valley property owners who recognize the value of Ogden Valley residents being able to control and direct their own future through self-governance. These community members have stepped up to the proverbial plate and signed the petition. Thank you, Ogden Valley! However, signatures are still being collected to ensure that there is a safe measure of support once the feasibility petition is filed with the state of Utah. The target is to collect 30% more signatures than required by state law. If you haven’t already signed the petition, it’s not too late to join with your neighbors in doing so, indicating your support, too, for this critical historic event! Petitions are available for signing at Eden’s Valley Market. Please note that to sign the petition, you will also need to verify your property’s land serial number as noted on your property tax bill. The state requires this to ensure that signees are property owners within the proposed incorporation boundary. You may also sign the petition below and then drop it off at the collection box at Valley Market. Remember, by signing the current petition, you are not indicating your desire to incorporate Ogden Valley. This petition is only an endorsement for a feasibility study. If the study—conducted by a third-party, unbiased contractor (Zions Bank)—shows that it is economically viable for Ogden Valley to become their own municipality, only then will another, separate petition for incorporation move forward. The Feasibility Study - The effort to investigate the feasibility of incorporating Ogden Valley is based on the fundamental premise that local self-governance is the most effective form of good governance; therefore, the desire for 1) Local Leadership: Locally elected leaders dedicated to supporting the Ogden Valley community and its mission, vision, and core values as expressed in the 2016 Ogden Valley General Plan; and, 2) Local Representation: Leaders from the community who represent the community, assuring residents’ voices are heard, weighed, and implemented through accountable executive, legislative, and administrative decision-making processes. Community - A high-mountain valley located on the Wasatch Back, Ogden Valley is an inclusive community committed to protecting its unique quality of life shaped by its rural, agricultural tradition and core values. It is recognized that it is this tradition that has and continues to make both living in and visiting Ogden Valley so desirable. Core Values - Ogden Valley’s core values include sustainable development complementary to its rural heritage and agricultural tradition, including respected, protected, and supported property and water rights; agricultural lands and the infrastructure that supports ag lands, practices, and traditions; community open spaces, parks, and trail systems; public safety systems; affordable housing; dispersed and sustainable recreational resources and opportunities; healthy and sustainable natural resources, including water resources and ground water recharge areas; dark skies; and healthy and friendly neighborhoods. Stewardship - Ogden Valley offers a beautiful home for its residents and a recreational and healthy-lifestyle community for both residents and visitors—a place to connect, enjoy, and be rejuvenated by the abundant natural FEASIBILITY STUDY cont. on page 12 Public Notice of Vacancy for Ogden Valley Transmitter & Recreation Special Service District Board (TV Board) Notice is hereby given that applications are being accepted by the Weber County Commission to fill (3) positions on the Ogden Valley Transmitter and Recreation Special Service District Board (Ogden Valley TV Board). The board is responsible for providing over-the-air television broadcast to Ogden Valley residents. Applicants shall be registered voters within the district boundaries and a resiUNION STATION cont. on page 13 dent within the district. One of the board posi- tions will be filled by the recommendation of the Huntsville Town Board. Applications can be requested by contacting the Weber County Commission Office, 2380 Washington Blvd., Suite 360, Ogden, Utah 84401, 801-399-8403. Applications will be accepted at the Weber County Commission Office through January 5, 2023. Board appointments will be made subsequent to the deadline at a public meeting of the Weber County Commission. Carol and Cathy Stoker, and all of their helpers shared in the holiday spirit in the newly renovated Huntsville Town Square. |