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Show Page A2 -Thursday, )anuary 16, Junction Continued from A1 ; would have a 9,490-square-foot building footprint. The applicant for the motel, Bob . Fleck, asked the Commission to make a decision at the meeting, saying he had "complied with every requirement," and had "gone the extra mile." Fleck said he sent all interested homeowners associations personal letters to attend the Tuesday meeting, but few attended. The Commission didn't allow public input on the matter, however, even though one individual asked to comment. Fleck's attorney Tom Ellison also asked that a decision be made. "Notice of the meeting was given much more broadly than necessary. The procedural requirements were complied with...This development has no problem addressing reasonable planning concerns...In terms of neighborhood compatibility, the conditions have been met. It's unfair to put this development under further delay." Commissioner Tim Kenny said he sympathized with the developer because "a long period of time" had passed since Fleck first presented his plans. Fellow Commissioner Susan Glasmann argued with Kenny, saying, "I have reservations about any meeting that's scheduled on a night when there's another meeting." When Kenny made a motion to approve the compatibility, Glasmann gave the only nay vote. Kelly Paskett, Reed Schumann and the Commission's newest member Gary Weiss all voted in favor of compatibility. Newly elected Commission Chairman Robert Crandall abstained from the vote, claiming a conflict of interest because his family wishes - to develop a proposed car lot next to the motel. Kenny pointed out that the Commission will be "concerned about potential impacts" when the project is considered for a Class II development permit. Owners of the Crandall Ford auto dealership located in Coalville took the first step Tuesday in establishing a car lot here. If approved, the car lot and motel would share a common driveway, and would be located west of the White Pine Veterinary Clinic. The project would involve a 13,048-square-foot building including a showroom and service area, located Film Festival gets underway Continued from A1 and dying with AIDS patients, the brilliant inner mind of world-renowned physicist Stephen Hawking, euthanasia between brothers, the lighter side of Americans in Paris and beyond, and the growing community of homeless people. The dramatic films tackle sex crimes, war crimes and animated catchy rhymes with equally fresh approaches. (For a more in-depth in-depth look at the festival and an up-to-date schedule see Diversions section CI.) The jury will see such well-known well-known industry names as film critic David Ansen and screenplay writer Callie Khouri set with the task of judging this year's best independent works. But in recent year's the festival has let you be the judge as well. The audience favorite category is now an equally desirable prize. Except for opening night, all the films play at one or time or another in one of the three Park City locations (Prospector Square, Holiday Village Cinemas or the Egyptian Theater). In addition, there are a number of special showings this year at Sundance and at Tower Theater in Salt Lake City. With a budget of more than $1 million dollars, the non-profit festival this year found STAFF P PulLISHH EDITO mm LLJ 3 mm 1992 Park Record projects on a 3.8-acre parcel. The parcel has about 320 feet of frontage on Rasmussen Road and extends down to East Canyon Creek. George Crandall said he has been eyeing the Kimball Junction area for about five years in hopes of a building a dealership here. Ford Motor Co. recommended to Crandall that he have an operation in this area. "Last August we purchased the ground with assurances to build," he told the Commission. He said the County Commission verbally told him he would be able to build a dealership at that site when he purchased the land. Crandall owns several more acres than the 3.8 proposed for the car dealership. That remaining acreage could support building pads for two or three other businesses. Commissioner Kenny urged Crandall to describe his vision for the entire buildout of the property to present to residents when the neighborhood compatibility meeting is held. Crandall, however, said he didn't know what other businesses would be located there in the future. "You should also talk about signage, lighting, and water collection devices" to prohibit oil and toxins running into East Canyon Creek, Kenny further instructed Crandall. He said the developers should also consult the state Division of Wildlife Resources and Army Corps of Engineers. The next step in the approval process is to determine neighborhood compatibility, and that meeting hasn't been scheduled. Crandall said he has sufficient culinary water to serve the dealership, but not enough for fire protection. He is negotiating with Sumner Swaner to purchase more water. In the planning staffs report to the Commission, it was noted that Crandall's parcel "falls outside the designated commercial node at Kimball Junction." The master plan map, however, designates a "potential" commercial area along Rasmussen Road. Other issues that need to be considered, the staff said, include the visual impact, pohed protection, soils limitations trails, landscaping, protection of the riparian area along East Canyoi Creek, water quality and access. corporate support needed to play an increased starring role. According to Gary Beer, vice president of the Sundance Institute, which runs the event, "We set a very aggressive goal for ourselves to raise more corporate donations than ever before. We consider it a testament to the growing success and stature of the Festival, particularly given the general state of the economy, that we have been able to raise 53 percent more than last year." The increase was needed, Beers added, because of the expanded program of this year's festival. Half the monies for the event are generated through ticket sales and registration fees, and the difference is made up in corporate sponsorships and in-kind in-kind donations. Officials say for the seventh straight year ticket sales are up currently five percent over 1991. So indulge. Take a long lunch and take in a film. Cancel your exercise class and get the popcorn without butter while you workout your brain. Sneak out of the house at midnight and slip into a screening at the Egyptian. Wear black. Look and speak with great intensity. Remember, this week is a festival-find time to be part of it. 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"If we went bare bones on the first bond election held in 1989 with the new elementary school, then we wouldn't have had to come back here," he said, referring to his opinion that the board could have spent fewer dollars on the new McPolin Elementary School and more toward a new high school gym. But when high school Principal Dr. Michael Andrews was asked by board members whether another practice gym would suffice, he answered "Unequivocally, yes. It would be more than adequate." School Superintendent Dr. Nancy Moore explained that by paring down some of the proposed projects other savings could come about: developers of new housing projects could donate land for Master plan for Carl Continued from A1 problem. Public input at the meeting, however, centered around the much broader issue of whether or not the plan for the Carl Winters building is viable, or desirable and should be pursued. Lower Norfolk resident Jim Stummets cautioned against off-street off-street parking, saying it would be a boon to the Chateau Apres' and "the six kids living in each house who work at the resort," but to no one else. "What are we building here?" he asked at the Commission meeting. "Is it a library, a theater or commercial space? The library is a facade. They've got several thousand feet of room at the high school library I can tell because of the empty shelves." Park City Coalition Member The Park Record (USPS 0037-8730) 0037-8730) is published weekly by diversified Suburban Newspapers, 1670 Bonanza Dr., Park City, UT. Second Class Postage in Park City, UT. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Park Record, Box 3688, Park City, UT 84060. Entered as second class matter, May 23, 1977 at the post office in Park City, UT 84060, under the Act of March 3, 1897. Subscription rates are $18 inside Summit County, $33 outside Summit County, UT. Phone (801) 649-9014. Published every Thursday. The Way We Were fig LOW- I is r 'f Photo courtesy Pop Jenks collection, Park City Museum It was tough getting to the Egyptian back in the 20s when Pop Jenks took this photo. But then the Sundance Film Festival was still a few years away. Snow removal has improved since, so even if skiers are blessed with a blizzard, Festival-goers should have a clear path. schools. a lawsuit against Treasure Mountain Middle School contractors now in the courts could provide a settlement. bus garage facilities could be pared down by $200,000 by paring down some as yet undetermined optional items. the proposed district office could also be reduced by $200,000 if the floor space was cut, for example. '' ; ' the second floor high school classroom addition cost $200,000 less to build, and has been completed. To reevaluate the needs at the high school level the board appointed a task force made up of faculty, administration and community members to set priorities on building proposals such as a new gymnasium, a more extensive librarymedia center and other facility needs. Cost estimates on a new high school media center were $600,000. At a previous January board meeting, Dr. Andrews described the school's library as "substandard." He said it only accommodates 35 students at one time and its one CD ROM link only networks with the Jim Tatora was also unsure the proposed changes to the Carl Winters School will have a positive impact on the community. "My biggest gripe," he said, "is we're gonna lose that open space. We cannot allow that to happen. You have to understand the impact adoption of this plan will have." Library board member Roger Harlen stressed the importance of securing a new, larger space for the library, saying that "current library services will become, if not curtailed, then radically diminished. The library is an integral part of this thing. I would recommend with reservation that you folks approve it as it is." Another issue raised is whether or not the library, the theater, and leasing space must or should go hand in hand for the project to be developed. Marlene McGuire, owner of Innsbruck Property, urged the commission to approve the plan. "To disallow the theater is to also shoot down the library," she said. "I think that we can have just as first class a facility here as the Miner's Hospital. I'm not that concerned about parking--I'd like to preserve the open space but it's OK to lose a little around the edges." Park City resident Todd Gabler disagreed, saying, "If the issue is 'No theater, No library, I say 'No way.' I don't think it is wise at this point." Planning Commissioner Alison Child reminded Park City residents local Park City Library. Dr. Andrews also stated the need for more vocational education classroom space and an adequate auditorium and fine arts center. At Treasure Mountain Middle School, Dr. Brian Schiller has stated the critical needs as a new gymnasium and a technology center. The cost of these facilities was estimated at $500,000. Classroom additions atParley's Park Elementary School "were also expressed as critical school needs by principal Martha Crook. On Tuesday night, Dr. Moore told board members the estimated cost for that expansion would run $700,000. District Transportation Director Patti Fellows told board members that the building cost information she had obtained on a new bus garage was significantly lower than figures quoted by the district-hired architect's. Design West Architect Gary Acord said a $1.3 million bus garage could be built at a cost of $65 a square foot for the office areas and $20 a square foot for the open bay area. But Fellows said the figures she gathered show an enclosed structure could be built Winters is present at the meeting that the Planning Commission only decides if a particular use is appropriate. "It is not within my purview to tell the City Council what to do. Fire District fees Continued from A1 could require new equipment a ladder truck costing up to $600,000. And commissioners told Gee they believe costs unique to one development should not be borne by all area residents. The district's current impact fees include charging new commercial construction 15 cents per square foot, while single family residential homes are charged $100 per lot. Multi-family Multi-family development rates are $100 per building unit. But Gee says he is not sure how these basic rates were determined. "Massive structures have a significant impact on the fire district" Gee told the Record Tuesday, "what we are trying to do is plan strategies for the future." In previous years the existing impact fees have not been applied uniformly, he said. The district has not collected fees within the city gym plans for $30 a square foot (office area) and $17 a square foot for the bay area Local resident Carol Murphy told board members she believes the current bus garage location is an "absolute time bomb." "It's a safety issue as well as a facility issue," she said, referring to students walking to and from school along paths surrounding the garage. Murphy asserted that board members should quickly move the bus area from its current location between three schools on Keams Boulevard. Among other recommendations, Dr. Nancy Moore suggested that the board appoint a fund raising steering committee for a proposed high school auditorium. She also suggested that the district evaluate its current kindergarten through 12th grade physical education program to eliminate any disparities among programs. To determine where district media needs lie, Dr. Moore recommended further coordinating district-wide programs. In addition, the district will need to look at seeking ' technical advice and staff involvement to gather specific information on facility design and function, she said. OKd This is a great deal for the people in this area of town. The residents might be inconvenienced a couple of nights a year, but overall it's a great project." since the early 1980s except for either land or equipment received in lieu of fees for some Deer Valley developments. "It's imperative that we look ahead now to put together funding for future development," Gee said. He plans to contact several Utah and Colorado cities to make inquiries about their fee structures. In addition to reevaluating impact fees for development, commissioners are studying the locations of fire stations as it relates to quick response times. Gee says several city and county studies now underway should yield some useful research for fire district planning. The biggest improvement he notices in the district's operation is "better staffing." Gee said three fire stations are now working on a 24-hour basis and as a result of the increased coverage the fire district will attempt to upgrade its insurance rates. |