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Show 9.a So. 3rd Eb Dog-Sheep Conflict Less, But Still Exists. iTwenty-Five Cents Volume Four Traffic Concerns Block 7-Eleven Store ; Reiterating its concerns over potential poten-tial traffic problems, the Planning Commission has rejected a conditional con-ditional use permit application for the controversial 7-Eleven Store, proposed for the busy Empire-Park Avenues intersection. Calling the store a "threat to safety," Commissioner Greg Lawson moved to deny the application at the commission's June 27 decisionmaking decision-making session. The motion passed unanimously, with Commissioner Bill Coleman abstaining. I The vote came after City Planner David Preece outlined grounds for denying a conditional use permit and recommended that the store not be allowed. Noting that the 7-Eleven proponents .. Iiad failed to submit a revised plan as v requested, Preece contended the store "would contribute significantly to the ; traffic congestion and would cueate a . hazardous condition for the residents." resi-dents." : Representing 7-Eleven, Bruce Erickson countered that the "service and desirability" of such a store in Park City has been established by the success of the existing store on Park Avenue. 1 He quoted traffic consultant Wayne VanWagoner as saying the convenience con-venience outlet had formulated the "."best possible site plan" and that it would create no additional traffic. Despite the claim that the store would not be a "traffic generator," the commission repeatedly has poin Park Avenue Claims Three More Victims The road construction on Park Avenue caused three accidents during the past week: On June 29th, a 1974 Audi Fox driven by Mark Jones of Salt Lake City received $150 in damages when he drove into a chuckhole on Park Avenue. Jones said after hitting the hole, his car bounced out and the undercarriage un-dercarriage caught on a manhole cover, causing the damage. The accident ac-cident occurred at the intersection with 11th Street at about 9 p.m. On June 20, a 1978 Ford driven by Harold Wilkinson of Salt Lake City 1 f I "D "co ted to problems which would be caused by cars entering and exiting the 7-Eleven parking lot, especially during peak traffic periods. Erickson said the commission has approved other projects along Park Avenue that have submitted less extensive ex-tensive traffic studies or no studies at all. "7-Eleven has gone to some length to accommodate the traffic," Erickson said. He noted that the store has offered to share in the cost of expanding ex-panding Empire Avenue to four lanes. Following discussion on the possibility of installing a traffic light at the intersection, Lawson called the store a "threat to safety" and Park -City resident Helen Alvarez told the commission that the question of "pedestrian traffic to the store has not been addressed." When Erickson said he desired a decision on the issue, the planners voted unanimously to deny the application. ap-plication. He then asked for "some indication in-dication of the decisive factors" leading to the rejection. "They're all in the minutes," Lawson said, referring to lengthy discussions on the proposal at previous meetings. "Traffic congestions and suitability of the site," added Commission Chairman Burnis Watts. The Planning Commission's decision has been appealed and the matter will be brought before the City Council at this Thursday's meeting. Other Decisions In other Planning Commission encountered the same hole and manhole cover on Park Avenue and lith Street. The fender and frame of the car were damaged, and Wilkinson broke the windshield with his head. The man was reported in good condition, con-dition, although his car received more than $2,000 in damages. Later in the day on June 30, a 1974 Ford Mustang driven by JoyLyn Chuny of Salt Lake received $400 in damages when she was traveling south on Park Avenue and hit the pothole at 11th Street. Continued On Page 7 Page 3 The Newspaper continues con-tinues its series of interviews inter-views with city officials this week and Planning Commissioner Bill Coleman offers his views on a variety of subjects. Each year between late spring and early summer local sheepherders bring their flocks from the winter ranges to grazing and watering grounds near Park City. Traditionally this time of year also is marked at the Park City Police Station by a parade of herders coming to complain about the slaughter of their stock by local dogs. So far this summer, the Park City Police and Animal Control Officer . have yet to receive a complaint about maurading dogs. But a check with sheep ranchers shows the dog problem still exists, and for some there are new problems to face as expanding ex-panding developments crowd the land once freely roamed. decisions: A conditional use permit was approved ap-proved for the HilbertErickson dental den-tal office in the Brent Hill Professional Building, at the intersection in-tersection of Highways 224 and 248. The Whiskey Springs commercial building was granted a conditional use permit. The building, to be located on the northeast corner of Park Avenue and Snow Country Drive, will contain 35,000 square feet of office space and 4,750 square feet of restaurantprivate club space with a 100-person seating capacity. Conditional use approval was given to the Prospector Square Theatre. The twin movie theater will be located at 1072 Sidewinder Ave., directly west of the Grub Steak restaurant. Each theatre will accommodate ac-commodate 250 customers. Two fourplexes, to be constructed by Jim Lynn, were approved for 1438 Park Avenue, adjacent to City Park. After landscaping questions were resolved and it was noted that Lynn needs to acquire city property to complete the project, the fourplexes were passed by a 3-2 vote. Commissioners Com-missioners Roy Reynolds, Mike Vance Van-ce and Bill Coleman voted in favor, with Greg Lawson and Merrill Sanchez San-chez voting against. A sixplex, also to be built by Lynn at 1384 Park Avenue, was given a conditional con-ditional use permit. The vote was 4-1 with Sanchez opposed. An application for a warehouse and storage garages to be built on the northeast corner of Woodline Way and Summit Road was tabled. A sign permit application for the Park City Racquet Club was tabled pending further input from nearby residents. Final approval was granted for the Park Meadows Fairway Village. The 79-unit planned unit development will be located on the perimeter of the Park Meadows golf course. Preliminary approval was given to the American Flag subdivision, part of the Deer Valley resort project. Design of a bike path and provisions for fire station and school sites were the major concerns. The Quarry Hills development was reviewed. The proposal calls for a 70-lot subdivision and a 36-unit planned plan-ned unit development to be located directly west of Park Meadows No. 4 subdivision. A public input session on the Quarry Hills development has been scheduled for Wednesday, July 11, at 8 p.m. in the Prospector Square Conference Center. U - n Many of Ihe complaints about dogs in the last few years came from herders her-ders working the Deer Valley area. One rancher who has had major problems is Clift Jordan. Jordan owns a ranch in the Jordanelle valley and uses the Deer Valley as a watering and grazing land for his sheep twice a year in late spring and again in early fall for a total period of about two and a half months. "About two years ago the dogs almost put me out of business by slaughtering 300 to 400 of my sheep, or about $30,000 worth of stock," says Jordan. "The dogs come in packs, up to half a dozen and most are from Park City." Continued On Page 7 ark City V 'J 'J mil At n 4 J. . V. . I . .... - , if .Ss? Hide and Tie entrants Vicki Ross, Beverly Ross, Norm hchoenherr and Dana Landale prepare for The Big Day. They Push A Little Harder By Tina Mocnch They've been at it for months-dusty, months-dusty, sweaty people and horses clambering up loose-rock trails and down pitches etched by winter run-off. The incessant running and riding has taken its toll in aching muscles, but each now knows if he has what it takes to go the distance. Each knows there's only 10 days left, so they push a little harder. It's Ride and Tie time again. The grueling, 29.5 mile, foot and hoof race begins with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 14 in Deer Valley. Dust swirls will trail behind horse and rider as the running partner digs in for the long ascent to Bald Mountain. Section A of the course will be a six-mile six-mile climb from the start at 7,100 feet to the base of BaId Mountain-2,800 feet up and on to the cabins on Lone Hill. Strategy is crucial throughout the race to make sure both the horse and runner conserve their strength. Some sections are so steep the rider must dismount and walk with the horse. More critical than human strength Page 5 Although their throwing arms weren't finely tuned, the Red Banjo showed plenty of batting power Sunday and handed the Prospector Sirloin its first loss. Park City's Only u fish is horse endurance, and most teams have taken extra care to ensure that the number and location of ties guarantees the horse can go the 30 miles. In the back of everyone's mind are the veterinarian check points that each horse must pass through twice , during the day. An exhausted horse will not be allowed to continue. The respiration and physical condition con-dition of every animal will be carefully scrutinized, while a human crawling on hands and knees will not receive so much as a sideward glance. Section B of the race will descend four miles to the first vet check in Pine Creek Canyon. With all the contained con-tained excitement of a Formula I race in Monte Carlo, pit crews will cool down horses for the inspection. Not too fast, not too slow just do it right and get on with the race. Section C slopes downward into the campground near the golf course in Wasatch Mt. State Park, then begins the slow ascent toward the Tubing Hill 6.5 miles away. This section could be a proving ground for some teams, because no ties will be allowed due to Locally Owned Newspaper Number Forty-T wo am --. . " , -r f t rt t - proximity to the recreation area. The final leg of the race is a long one 13 miles. After another vet check at the Big Flat Pond, the course rises again to 8,400 feet before dropping drop-ping into Faueett Canyon and across the finish line at The Homestead. Nearly 30 milesof hot, dusty trail. The first across the line could conceivably con-ceivably do it in three hours, with everyone coming in under six hours. It's a long time to think about where you went wrong, what you did right, and to curse yourself for ever agreeing to do it in the first place. But then there's your teammate to think about and the time you've spent. The committment clears your head of the misery. Applications keep coming in, and classically there are those signing up the day before the race. In the end, it is hoped that at least 25 teams of various combinations will line the start. Among them will be two local teams made up of Dana Landale and Continued On Page 9 Generally fair weather and continued warm into the weekend. Highs will be in the 80s with lows in the 40s. |