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Show 16 February 1996 | Get this: A ski bridge over Park Avenue! What's up in this crazy town?? by Kris Severson THE ALBION RIL ALTA, UTAH we 1 >” “Mier brews on tap 7 | Wasatch Red Hook Bridge Setanta Rmemgage = will set the tone and type of development Park City will have to live with for years to come. hat) ts awhy”, Whetstone says, “the plan- ning commission -has taken so long to approve this plan.” Sweeney’s plan entails the building of a ski bridge connection the lower Town Run to the Town Lift, a three story commercial/residential building on the west side of Park Avenue and a skier plaza on the cast side of the street. He envisions this pro- gateway for commercial development in one of the few remaining historic districts left in the community. Whetstone says the com- ject as a way to bring both the resort and “old town” together in an way which is agreeable to both the devel- oper and the community. feet of residential and 8,000 square feet of commercial development. The present plan is slated to develop just over half of the approval. Sweeney’s tion in mass and scale results in a gain in usable open space and open space connection which can be make between the skier plaza and the mountale: motivation. to make it hap- not do anything.” _Whetstone says the commission is well aware of the controversy the issue encom-. passes. “I’ve heard some commission imposed upon this project. “We have been forced to jump through so many hoops that it has become virtually impossible to go any farther,” says Sweeney. “The problem is getting the planning commission motivated to make a decision. I’m an ER. doctor. I make life or death decisions -every day. I can’t see why after a year they can’t come to a decision and we-can make an agreement?” The commission Located in the Albion Day Lodge | 801-742-2500 will meet on Feb.14 where a decision is expected to be made. ~. Sweeney has also com- plied to request that he submit noise, parking, snowmaking noise, impact and SIDIPORT “I think we can make it work for every one,” says _ Sweeney. “But, the planning commission has to find the pen. They don’t want to make anyone mad, and the easiest way to do that is to 1986. reduc- planning CMIEM TCU Superb Mountain Views _ kkk *&k kSouthwestern Cuisine At SIDSPORTS we take pride in providing the best quality tuning and work your skies deserve. Our professional technicians stone grind and then hand finish each ski for quality performance. Now AT Two CONVENIENT LOCATIONS 3025 E. 2644 W. 3300 S. 486-9424 3500 S. 966-3661 We also rent: Skis, Snowshoes and Snowboards (West Valley only) Page 11 Relaxed, Intimate Atmosphere NOW OPEN FOR THE WINTER SEASON | DINNER: 6-10 PM | Located in Alta, Little Cottonwood Canyon. Reservations & Schedule Info: Lae AMAMAAAAAAAAAA the Town the » says Giant Deli Sandwiches "Great Vegi Lasagna * Canyon Views commission,” says Sweeney. Sweeney’s complaint is the extent of time and money cme ie She hood in an era of greed and uncontrolled growth. ) - For those opposed, the Town Bridge project represents the final straw in a long and arduous battle against the encroaching development ruining Park City. Formerly, the west side of Park Avenue was considered a residential neighborhood, although parts were zoned commercial/residential. Opponents to the Ski Bridge feel the bridge will open a bounds of the Historic District Commissions Guidelines as well, although they are a separate entity.” Sweeney has made concessions, down sizing his original plan which was approved in October of 1986. The original plan allowed approximately 16,000 square a virtual reality study to the > planner, is well aware of the significance of this project. Mr. Sweeney was within the ~ Boulder Squatters visual impact studies. “We even went so far as to supply o city as well. sure that > tain a residential neighborWhetstone, “historic aspect” “We had to make or S City. Kirsten mission had to look at the © a point in the evolution of Park people were opposed but there’s a big push to have this go through so, I think maybe the community is split.” For the proponents of the project, it represents a standard for future “old town” development. It is a way to curb over building and main- aSO diet yer a year in review, the city planners are ready to make a decision on the Town Bridge Project. The plans submitted to the Park - City Planning Commission by developer Pat Sweeney represents a crucial turning 2.3 Se OO. 5S RRR AEE RN cme Rte eC The proposed effort saving ski bridge so that condo critters can ski right to the lift. |