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Show Thursc y December 14, 1978 5 Page 9 Traffic Study Cites Danger Continued From Pace 1 demonstrates an "incompatability" between the residential and urban use of Park Avenue. Noting that this section of Park Avenue "currently operates close to its highway capacity during peak hours," the study predicts the growth of commercial and residential development in north Park City will increase safety hazards and traffic congestion. "Future growth will exceed the capacity of the existing design," the report states flatly. The VanWagoner study suggests that the proposed realignment of U-224 U-224 be selected so as to "relieve congestion and reduce probability of accidents on Park Avenue." The realignment (currently planned to run along the hillside east of the railroad tracks parallel to Park Avenue) will free Park Avenue for residential use only. The study also suggests that a 'pedestrian walkway be provided ialong Park Avenue "to connect the Main Street business district with the residences, resort center, lodges, and condominiums on the north." Noting heavy pedestrian traffic from 10th Street to Heber Avenue during the ski season, the report states that snow removal methods and sidewalk locations make it hazardous for foot travelers in the winter. It favors the east side of Park Avenue for walkway consideration due to "minimal" grade differences between the shoulder and pavement. Although stating that traffic signals presently are not needed in Park City, the study points to the intersection of 16th Street and Park Avenue and the intersection of U-224 and U-248 as possible traffic light locations in the future. Resort Parking Lot The traffic safety study concludes that the paving of the resort parking lot in the summer of 1977 "greatly improved" im-proved" the situation there but it notes that the lot "has an increasing problem of traffic accidents." Acknowledging that the resort lot is private property, the study states the area requires the services of the Park City Police Department when accidents ac-cidents occur. It suggests that the parking facility be monitored and that further study be conducted if the number of accidents continues to increase. in-crease. "Careful Planning" After stating its conclusions and recommendations, the "Park City Comprehensive Safety Study" advises: ad-vises: "Rapid growth of commercial, residential, and recreational developments will place increasing demands on the transportation system. Park City can maintain its atmosphere throughout its growth through a program of careful planning plan-ning and design. The result would be a safe, pleasant recreational area combined com-bined with a community to serve the needs of local residents." Amendment Rejection Appealed Continued From Page 1 Preece noted that the location of the general commercial district was not suitable for a high density residential development, either transient or permanent, per-manent, because it is surrounded by Highways 224 and 248. He continued that the potential traffic hazards are reduced in the recreation commercial district because of its close proximity to the ski resort. Preece expressed concern that the city would have no guarantee that the units would not house permanent residents, and that revoking the conditional con-ditional use permit would be difficult once the units were built. "It should be the goal of the city to be economically viable and self-supportive, self-supportive, by establishing year-round year-round commerce and industry, which would help to avoid being trapped into relying upon unpredictable seasonal industry," Preece wrote to the council. coun-cil. "If the land which is presently zoned as general commercial turns extensively into hotel accommodations, accom-modations, the Icity will be in a dilemma of acquiring additional property to be provided for other commercial services and businesses needed to support its permanent population." Planning Commission chairman Burnis Watts attended Thursday's meeting and noted, "The Planning Commission researched this issue to make the decision to decline. The commission viewed it as a request by a specific client as opposed to a long range plan for city development." A public hearing has been set for the January 4 council meeting at the Prospector Square convention center to consider amending the city's land management code. Certainly Not The Last Resort Continued From Page 1 Jackson Hole, Wyoming, like Park City, has received the nod from the snow god, Ullr. They are reporting broken powder skiing on a 48-inch base at their midway station. They opened December 9, and because of icy roads, did not get the opening day crowds they expected. All six chairlifts and the tram that services the 3,200 acres of terrain are open, as are all major runs. "It's snowing now and they're forecasting heavy snow this week," one Jackson employee said en-, en-, thusiastically on Monday. "Saturday was the best opening-dav conditions ever!" Each of Aspen, Colorado's four mountains saw different opening dates this year. Park of Aspen Highlands opened November 23, and today all twelve of its chairlifts are running. All of Buttermilk opened November 23, and Monday reports in-' dicated a 22" snow depth on top of the mountain 15" of manmade and 7" of natural. Four of the seven chairlifts that access the 375 acres are open. In the 1,400-acre Snowmass area, eight of the twelve chairlifts are running. The area opened December 2 and is now reporting 53" at the summit and 2U inches at the base. Aspen mountain, moun-tain, or Ajax to the locals, opened December 6. All seven lifts are running run-ning in the 600-acre area, with 34" at the summit and 20 inches at the base of the mountain. "I would say the conditions are ex cellent," said one marketing depart ment employee. "It s suit heiiiT than this time last December." That seems to be the feeling among those who even bat an eye at the word skiing. But gluttony may be the American ""way-"' and many .'are -dreaming :o( an even whiter 'Christ mas. THE OUST Y ,1, WEB. Sg NlOHT !& SAT. & SUN. DRAFT BEER & SET UPS SKIER'S THURS. BREAKFAST DANCE CONTEST 9:0ofl.M.-i:OOP.H. VALUABLE FRIZES FBI. & SAT. H'50 jfllf ALLJfOUCAN EAT J UQUOR STORE ON PREMISES (S) ADJACENT TO GONDOLA ,rV? bCi HOURS, S:C0P.M. 11:30P.M. PARK CITY RESORT " " 1 ' 1 .. "' 1 11 .ii t December 14th Is Terry's big day And this little ad Is our way to say He's young in years And old at heart It's those hard drivin That tear him apart He's got two cars Neither of which run "T u w w w w w w w w w w w w MMHHilil.Jtli.Jttit. V- And he'll soon be the same If he doesn't mellow the fun Long evenings at the Nail Long days on the hill Slow down Terry Or make out your will But whatever you do Or despite what others might say We still hope you have An ordinary day. H |