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Show 1THES Thursday, November 22, 1979 Page 3 eer Valley 8-Plex Told ESCAPE FROM THE ORDINARY v V ' " To Stop Construction with After weeks of controversy, a stop work order was placed last Friday on the eight-plex in Deer Valley owned by Jack Johnston for exceeding the height restrictions in that area. The problem first came to light several months ago when neighboring property owner Mary "T'ehmer suggested sug-gested the walls of the building still under construction, construc-tion, appeared to be too high. After requesting an official measurement of the wall, several attempts were made to dertermine the height. Confusion arose when it was discovered the city building inspector was measuring according to the standards set in the Utah Uniform Building Code, while other city officials and interested parties relied on specifications specifica-tions in Park City's Land Management Code. Recently appointed Park City Planning Director Bill Ligety said Tuesday, "There still exists two methods of measuring building height. And until we straighten it out to a good workable solution, we will use both and give the builder the benefit of the doubt." After applying both measurement meas-urement methods to the Johnston eight-plex, it was determined the building is six to eight feet over the specified allowable height. In epot Concerns Aired Concerns were raised again last week over the ultimate development of the Depot project, as discussion continued on a conditional use permit for a reservation office to be located in a train car. . At the October 24 Planning Commission meeting, Chairman Burnis Watts reiterated his concern that a piecemeal development of the Depot project could result in a less aesthetic finished product than if the proponents would present a finalized master plan. Watts noted the plan has been changed from its original presentation and he feared small additions, like the train car office, would be requested continually. Wednesday night of last week, planner Van Martin of J.J. Johnson Assoc., brought to the commission a blueprint of the original master plan of the project, and the updated version of the development. "This project was initiated in 1977, and at that time the Planning Commission agreed with the concept," Martin said. "Since that time the biggest change we've made is in the commercial com-mercial area there was no connection with Main Street, so we formulated a pedestrian corridor." Martin said the addition of the walking mall allows a THE is now OPE Open at 3:00 every day after skiing Closed Friday Night, Nov. 23 for a private party Everyone is welcome to join a party Saturday night, Nov. 24 5 . Var- i , . -1 1 1 I rJ a letter to Johnston November Nov-ember 15, Ligety also noted the building deviates from original approved plans in other ways. The garage entrance was moved from the west end to the east end of the building, elevating its position on the property; cedar siding approved was replaced with a hard board siding; and the window design was modified. In the letter, Ligety advised visual connection with the length of the project from Main Street, where the original plan was interrupted interrup-ted with buildings. In addition ad-dition to the walking mall, other changes include a reduction in the number of train cars to be used as living units, and the rearrangement of parking. "Conceptually we feel this is the same plan as was originally presented," Martin Mar-tin said. "And the changes we've made we think are positive and add to the finished product." Project developer Wally Wright noted the project will be constructed "as fast as people will rent," and the number of cars has been reduced from 50 to about 20. Asked by Watts if he intends in-tends to return again with plans for office space in train cdrs, Wright answered, "I don't know." "I'm not willing to go in that direction," Watts said. "I can see you coming back here again and again for something new." Wright replied, "The train cars are a good interim use until permanent buildings are constructetd. In the end, you may no see more than 15 to 20 cars." Wright attributed the change in plans to the acquisition of property to the east that was traded for access ac-cess off Park Avenue, City RUSTY-NAIL -' r'' , , - . - ll- , 1 Johnston a stop work order has been placed pending resolution of these problems. On Tuesday, Ligety said City Attorney Mike McCoy and Johnston's lawyer are working together to solve the discrepancy. Ligety did not rule out the possibility that Johnston would have to dismantle the building, with modification also a possible solution. "It's difficult to get an Planners realigning some parts of the project. Councilwoman-elect Helen Alvarez commented, "This new plan gives me the feeling of a suburban mall." Wright noted that looking at an overhead rendering of the project "does look monolithic, but different facades will change the look. We plan to build the shops as we would on Main Street one at a time and with individuality." Ex-councilwoman Mary Lehmer noted that to date, no master plan of the whole project has been approved by the commission. Watts concurred, noting, "We've been striving for a plan that can be adopted. We need a definite plan made and stuck to." Commissioner Roy Reynolds said, "I'm not really concerned with the changes that were made from the original plan, so long as they don't increase the density or impact Park Avenue with a lot of traffic. Everytime they implement a new piece, I just want to be sure we like how it ties into the total project. It's not precise, but it's more fun and it responds to the needs of the city as it changes." Mrs. Lehmer pointed out that the Coalition building, originally part of the initial master plan, no longer is included in-cluded in the plans, changing Live Music By ALIAS exact measurement on this particular project because it's built on a hillside," Ligety said. "We're looking for natural grade when we measure, and we believe this was altered condiderably." Ligety said it was possible a temporary restraining order could be placed on the building, allowing construction construc-tion to continue inside while the outside dimension problem prob-lem is being resolved. the nature of the project. "I doubt the project would've gotten approved without the Coalition in the beginnning," Reynolds said. "I believe the developers of the Depot project and the commission got a bad deal on that one. But this is a good chance to try out the walking mall idea that's been talked about for Main Street. This can be the test model, and at their expense. There are a lot of positive benefits." Further discussion on the Depot project and the conditional con-ditional use application for Park City Reservations will continue at the commission's next regularly scheduled meeting November 28. McCleod Creek Discussion continued Wednesday night on McCleod Mc-Cleod Creek, a 205-unit planned plan-ned unit development. The project is proposed for the intersection of Highway 224 and Holiday Ranch Road, adjacent to Park Meadows. The project includes 47 single family homes, 50 townhouses, and 108 units in nine 12-plexes. J.J. Johnson Assoc. planner Van Martin noted at the October 17 commission meeting that the units would be built on 45 acres of property, leaving 75 percent open space. 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