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While the council agreed they want . the road changes finished prior to next year’s Olympics, Councilman Arlin Kohler said, “the only ones defeating that are the City Council.” Currently, Burgi Lane’s width varies and is 60 feet from River Road to Interlaken. Horrocks Engineering — said the road is a collector and recommended the council adopt a rightof-way width of 72 feet. A responder in the audience recommended 42 feet, citing more is too costly. expect condo complexes all the way ous crowd with his gavel and commands to stop public interruptions. During the city meeting following _ backed by claps from the audience. “How far are you going to go? It’s not what people came here for. Residents of this valley want single-family homes.” An Aspen Hollow pe tee said the PUD the hearing, the four councilmen in attendance—Kohler, tures that are “a mess” and provide housing for the elderly. He expressed _a desire to have the acreage requirement increaséd. Bronson said a clustered community is better than a “spread-out subdivision.” Midway City Planner Brian Preece said Aspen Hollow development would rooms. Her associate said landscaping might screen the units. Units will be a combination of one and two stories. Currently, Heber Valley has the state’s second highest real estate value, aver- — a 38. percent | North law override the residents’ sentiment. “L used to play and fish on that lot as a kid, but you can’t change the rules in the middle of the game,” said Bronson. _North said he usually dislikes PUDs, but said often they clean up pas- fills a need not found in aging $272,000 Remund, and Bronson—said the merits of the Midway — facilitating moderateincome retirees and second-home owners. The development includes landscaping, open space, two car garages and main floor master bed- increase from last year. | Councilman and acting Mayor Harold Remund reigned in the boister- ) CHARLESTON ~ 654-7177 Charleston Town Hall peda Pe pale cht acreage is a “spa series” — shallow with good drainage. | Start planning for your family to enjoy aoa SIRI Je ei ne eat 2 eRe Pca te nna Te pp Ce 654-9900 44 West 100 South, Heber -(435)654-4141 ote che spot PAT mdpnatrnecaiceninmanGEs Aimee deuianpeatoreca-ebaapeoatmntoesenn mime ai cian tlaeie itt amen Dieu iti “ COAL sites PM — Email: Hiren OwasitencouMNioanlD com y, Feb ~ Councilmen Michael Bronson and 69 NM council was unfamiliar with the Aspen Hollow proposal—inflamed by North’s -motion to accept “whatever this place is called’—the council unanimously voted to approve the pay, plans. Harold Remund opposed Councilman Karl North’s motion to accept a 53foot width, which Kohler seconded. . Kohler said the property is too valuable to exceed 53 feet. North agreed, and said he preferred a nar- row width to keep traffic speeds at a minimum. He suggested traffic should be diverted during busy times to Main Street. Remund concurred, saying it would keep travelers from “driving 50 miles-per-hour to their tee Pines BAS a CRRA Sie bhi A After repeated allegations that the not require zone changes. Currently, five units may be built on one acre — Bob Robinson, who resides on Pine Heber Valley soil survey reveals the | | Most neeghia West. the zoning. Go to her with your checkbooks.” = plan’s “harmony” requirement. down the valley,” said Craig Costa, proposal slated to be built near 400 a 40-plus acres behind my home. I now housing re ment did not meet the city master moderate-income no teen the develop- Hollow Pe Eight spoke, and many spoke out, against the planned-unit-development (PUD), most stating the quiet community and wide open spaces would be destroyed. “It’s going to shatter the neighborhood. There are meme belong here. Send it back to the drawing board.”. ; ment requirements, including efficient use, not increasing hazards beyond general development and causing: detriment to neighbors. | “Aspen Hollow has been preapproved by the — Planning Commission. They’re watching out for you. I understand, (but) it’s people’s property and they have the right to build,” said Kohler. “Maybe the PUD ordinance is something we don’t want in our community. And, ‘harmonious’ is almost as hard to talk about as religion. It takes all types” The council assured attendees the property will not receive final approval until the Army Corps of Engineers has submitted wetlands approval. Developers said they referred to a study produced 20 years ago for Jordanelle development. She said a == against the Aspen pollution, noise and lighting. It doesn’t He said ee Councilmen - “You ask about harmony. How is [nearby development] Creekside harmony? There will always be neighbors not in favor who say, ‘not in my backyard,” Robinson said. “Certainly, I'd rather projects not go in, but the developer is meeting the requirements of the law and she purchased it knowing six if the design is Swiss bavi the proposal — met the Planning Commission’s harmonious develop-. nh meee ttnee ly expressed outrage to City : mae M spoke in favor of the development—sort of. oo idway residents vehement- | Canyon Road, rita en eo laecedtteetintied bye 4.5 ae. in the community,” said Susan Hughes, who lives adjacent to the proposed 151 North development. “Problems will include traffic, safety, NES GARD STAFF | COURIER Pies ntlPV Locals protest development at Midway hearing KIRSTEN SHAW | atte iene -Harmonious Aspen Hollow? © Nt io 7 v me Stl a times.” Remund moved to obtain 60 feet, except in portions the city would have to pay for, which could be 53 feet. Kohler said this would cause future ao an ri problems with residential setbacks miseries nt mnt NS T(E rn et ene nt terete SRE REST i| “ Ss rain ie an APM ora ait and utilities zigzagging. Bronson stated the council would save taxpayers money by adopting a wider width now, rather than having to purchase property later. “We'd all like to think that development, won’t happen,” said Bronson. “We pay now or pay a lot more later.” |