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It is also not known how many residential units each of the parcels could hold and the sorts of units that would be preferred for each site. The report to the elected officials provides few details. The section of the report focused on the locations is just a few sentences in length, noting the locations themselves and indicating that a housing consultant hired by City Hall is assessing the sites. In an interview, Rhoda Stauffer, the housing specialist for the municipal government, said there is not a set timeline for the work. Stauffer said the work underway is a "high-level feasibility assessment." Some of the topics that will be researched include the underlying zoning at the sites, building codes and the existing conditions. She said, as an example, the weight of a project on the China Bridge garage would need to be carefully considered. Stauffer also acknowledged that parking will also need to be assessed at the Continued from A-1 Land deal reached tioned the possibility of listing the acreage for approximately $750,000. It also notes that the underlying zoning on the land would typically allow a developer to build four houses. The deadline for City Hall to finalize its due diligence, when the prospective purchaser in a real estate deal ensures there are no issues with the property, is Sept. 11. The closing deadline is Sept. 25. The elected officials did not speak extensively about the deal prior to the approval. City Councilor Liza Simpson asked about the possible location Continued from A-1 Firewood is hot Transplanting trees The main tree-related permits the Forest Service issues are for fuelwood but they also issue permits for transplanting. "They can go and dig up a seedling and then transplant it into their yard," said Bushell. But, she cautions, it's not easy. "That's kind of difficult. A lot of the trees don't end up making it. It's pretty tough to do," she said. "You want to do it when the trees are dormant." "Aspen trees do not do well unless they are harvested when they are dormant," said Hadfield. "So that's why we usually tell people early in the spring, to go out before they begin to bud. Because once they begin to bud they just don't do as well." "Subalpine fir -- that one is a little bit different," she said. "It is best to get that one when it's dormant too, but it's not quite as crucial as the aspen tree is. You Your Favorite Teen Specials Are Back! sites. Parking in Old Town has long been tight and officials would need weigh any loss of parking spots against the creation of housing. Main Street leaders would be expected to monitor any discussions about housing projects and the impact they could have on parking. It seems plausible any housing designs at the locations, particularly the ones closest to Main Street, could incorporate a shared garage with perhaps a certain number of parking spots for public use alongside the residential parking. The discussions about the feasibility of the locations has not been widely publicized. There would be keen interest from a range of interest groups if a project is pursued on any of the listed parking lots based on the Old Town locations and the change of use at the sites. The talks would also draw attention since they would represent an aggressive housing move by City Hall in Old Town. The municipal government's housing efforts have been more focused in recent years outside of Old Town, in places like Quinn's Junction and Snow Creek. City Hall long ago made housing a priority, notching a series of successes, and the current slate of elected officials have said they will continue the efforts. Park City leaders see housing as a critical issue as rank-and-file workers are priced out of the community's resort-driven real estate market, the most expensive in the state. They say offering a diverse housing stock that includes work force units and other categories of affordable housing leads to benefits like a reduction of commuter traffic and a socioeconomic diversity. of a housing project on the land. Heinrich Deters, who is City Hall's trails and open space manager, said there are approximately eight acres of the overall land that are not as steep as elsewhere on the parcel. That section of the land is close to the Rail Trail. Andy Beerman, another City Councilor, said people might have assumed the land was set aside as restricted open space since it is undeveloped and situated close to other land that is already protected from development. City Hall's conservation efforts date back more than 20 years and remain one of the municipal government's widely praised programs. Officials have set aside from development large tracts of land in places like Round Valley and the S.R. 224 entryway. It is uncommon in recent years, though, for City Hall to acquire such a large piece of land inside the Park City limits like the one that will be acquired from Sommer. have to take the same size [root ball] of a subalpine fir tree as the height of the tree. So you would not want to get a huge tree because you have to get a huge ball to go with it." The ideal window for transplanting varies from year to year. "It's always dependent upon the weather. If we have a really hard winter, the best time will be toward the end of May. If we have a real light winter it may begin the first of May or late April. And the same in the fall -- just depends when the weather starts changing," Hadfield said. "If people call about transplants in the spring, I usually make a list of their names and numbers and when we begin selling the transplant permits I call them. And so they have about three weeks to come and get the trees before they start to bud." Bushell said that there are important factors, other than dormancy, in a successful transplant. "There's a whole lot of old wives tales," she said. "Some of it is making sure that you mark which way is north on the tree so you have it planted north when you plant it. The big thing is just getting all of the root system out of the ground." Transplanting permits cost $6 for subalpine fir and $4 for aspens. Unlike fuelwood, transplants can only be removed from a designated area, near Co-op Creek and Strawberry Reservoir. Maps are not finished County planners still must finalize proposal for zoning changes By ANGELIQUE MCNAUGHTON The Park Record A new draft of potential zoning districts for the east side of the county has been "on the table" for at least two East Side Planning Commission meetings, says Peter Barnes, Summit County Planning and Zoning administrator. However, it still isn't ready to be unveiled to the public. Over the last several weeks, the commission has been working with Summit County Planning Department staff to reach an agreement on a draft that can be presented in a public hearing to property owners. Last month, commissioners said the map was nearly 90 percent complete. "What is causing some frustration is that we are so close and everyone wants to rush ahead and have a public hearing," Barnes said. "But when the public asks the question, ‘What can I do with my land?' We have to be able to justify the map as to why we did this. We have to reach a consensus so we can confidently go to the council and request this zone change." Officials have been working to create several new zoning districts on the east side of the county for the last two years, including an Agriculture (AG1) zone to replace the current highway corridor along all county roads, except Democrat Alley in Oakley and Rob Young Lane near Peoa. Eastern Summit County has been divided into four distinct areas throughout the process: • • • • Henefer to Coalville Coalville to Wanship Wanship to Oakley Oakley to Woodland The reconfiguration of the zoning districts is intended to respond to public questions about zoning rights, while also addressing growth and land development, Barnes said. The new zoning districts being considered are: • Agriculture (AG-1): one unit per acre • Agriculture (AG-6): one unit per six acres • Agriculture (AG-20): one unit per 20 acres • Agriculture (Ag 40): one unit per 40 acres • Agriculture (AG-80): it replaces the current AG-100 zone Continued from A-1 On-ramp to controversy what it is going to cost and I don't want them doing this half-hearted," Terry said. "I want them to really work on some things. I'm going to be hopefully saying something at this meeting. "What I am proposing is a separate MORTGAGE FULL SERVICE MORTGAGE BROKER SINCE 1986 F U L L S ER V I CE M O R T AG E BR O K ER S IN C E 19 8 6 It's time to ease some stress and go back to school fresh. The following rezone opportunities are also being considered: • Rural Residential (R-R): one unit per one acre • Residential Subdivision (RS): three units per acre • Recreation Commercial (RC) In an interview with The Park Record, Barnes stressed that staff is exploring ways to present more zoning opportunities to accommodate growth or keep them the same to ensure property rights won't be diminished. "We are trying to create a base zoning map where there will be opportunities to do things where zoning has failed in the past," Barnes said. "Our base map is intended to generally increase density opportunities across the board, but in some places it will not change. There are no proposals to further restrict current zoning." On Sept. 3, the topic is listed as a work session item on the commission agenda. Commissioners are expected to express their support for releasing the current draft or to continue working on it, Barnes said. "We are looking at potential consequences of the map and the zone changes," Barnes said. "Zoning changes are quite complicated and there are many legal technicalities involved in the noticing to the public and affected property owners. We want to make sure we go about this in the most sufficient manner." The public has been "generally supportive" of what is being suggested, but Barnes anticipates more varied input as the process moves to the public forum. "The originally overwhelming enthusiasm may turn to a cautions enthusiasm as this process ramps up," Barnes said. A public meeting was last held in February. The progress on the maps hasn't been represented to the public and a hearing won't likely take place until the beginning of October, despite discussions that a hearing would be held sometime this month. Barnes encourages any property owner who wants more information about the process and how their land could be affected, to contact the planning department at (435) 336-3124 or stop by the County Courthouse, 60 N. Main Street, in Coalville, to view the map drafts. "The zone map itself is not the finished product, but a pictorial representation of the General Plan's dreams, wants and goals," Barnes said. "The commissioners need to be clear as to what the map means and why this is the preferred map." To view the potential zoning districts, go to http://summitcounty. org/590/Eastern-Summit-CountyPlanning-District. pathway that is under the road so pedestrians have their own way of accessing the various roads. The biggest reason I am doing that is because there are four schools in the area and 50 percent of the problem is schools kids and their moms," Terry said. Terry said she is representing more than 450 people in her neighborhood. "I will not settle for crosswalks for these school kids especially elementary-school aged children," she said. "It's just too dangerous." To view the Park City Pedestrian Passageway Facebook page, go to https://www.facebook.com/ParkCityPe destrianPassage?fref=ts. Direct Importer of the World's Finest Rugs A t t h e H i s t o r i c Vi l l a T h e a t r e TODAY'S REAL ESTATE MARKET IS VERY COMPETITIVE DON'T MISS OUT ON YOUR DREAM HOME Get PREAPPROVED First! Enjoy the savings now through end of October 50 minute massage -- $30 50 minute facial -- $40 Valid only for teens! 1792 Bonanza Dr. 435-647-9300 www.alignspa.com D E AN BE RRE TT 33 YE A RS (435) 649-3497 berrettmortgage.com 1670 Bonanza Drive #205 MARC E STABROOK 31 Y E A RS 3092 So. 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