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Show n ,.i i mi mi iiii -,i ,'-y"tirr"""1 nnin y y yi una mjw wvp laupa ay aj 'iiiiiii'nf""'1irjyi'ati'1i Page A2 Thursday, July 26, 1990 Park Record Council ponders code changes by SENA TAYLOR Record staff writer 1 The Park City Council discussed proposed draft revisions to the Land Management Code during a July 19 work session which would require more projects to go through the master planning process, and increase in-crease the protection of ridgelines, wetlands and open space. The city's community development develop-ment staff is proposing a series of amendments to the Land Management Manage-ment and Building codes as the first phase of a new growth management program. While the first phase is a step in tightening rules for new developments, the second phase will be even more constraining and controversial, con-troversial, addressing such issues as wetlands, affordable housing requirements, re-quirements, annexation policy issues, rezoning, environmental restrictions, and reduced floor area ratios for structures. There are 13 major revisions to the first phase of the growth management manage-ment plan. The Planning Commission Commis-sion is scheduled to hold a public hearing on the revisions Aug. 7, then on Aug. 22 that body will present its recommendations to the council. The city council will then hold its own public hearing on the revisions Aug. 30, and take action as early as Sept. 6. The first change would revise the language on timing and phasing plans for residential subdivisions with more than 20 lots, or condominiums con-dominiums with more than 20 units. A developer's plans would have to address the relationship between the current subdivision and contiguous land, including the status of public improvements. In reviewing the phasing plan, the Planning Commission Commis-sion would consider the pace of residential development, the number of vacant parcels available for construction in the neighborhood and in the city, and the adequacy of public facilities. Another revision would modify the length of approvals for master-planned master-planned developments. The revised code would expire four years from the original date of approval, unless extended by the Planning Commission. Commis-sion. The Commission would then have the discretionary review of all MPDs every four years, regardless of the construction which has been completed. The maximum extension would be two years. More projects would be required to go through the MPD process ... under a new amendment affecting subdivisions and residential projects larger than five acres and commercial commer-cial projects larger than two acres. Residential projects with less than four units, and commercial projects less than 5,000 square feet, would be exempt from the requirement. The subdivision regulations and Land Management Code would be amended to require limits of disturbance distur-bance and revegetation plans. City approves water Continued from A 1 u as of no use to him. Carter said Brasher needed to compose an agreement that amounted to $1.1 million, in order to make his other business interests work. Since he is in the automobile business, he threw the Jeeps into the . deal to make it more amenable to the city. In negotiating for the land and water, Carter said, "We came within $100,000 on the value," then Brasher offered to include the Jeeps in the deal to close the gap. Once the deal is closed and the city has title to the Summit County land, it will entertain development proposals pro-posals from the private sector, possibly for the construction of moderately priced housing or other municipally supported purposes. The city could end up selling the land, but if that happens it will hold on to most of the water rights. Carter estimated that 40 to 50 acre feet of water would be needed for a development on that piece of land, still leaving more than 400 acre feet for the city. When the deal is closed, the city will transfer the rights to the new well near Treasure Mountain Middle School. Under the purchase arrangement, the Building Authority will hold title to these holdings and lease them to Park City Municipal Corp. for a five-year five-year period in an amount equal to the purchase price. While Building Authority officials offered few details about the loan, lease and property exchange at the July 19 meeting, resident Chris Erickson queried them on their actions. ac-tions. Erickson was particularly concerned whether the money was not being used to Acquire water, but to purchase what appeared to be non-water- related items such as vehicles. City Manager Toby Ross responded respond-ed that, "all the money will be committed com-mitted to water-related activities," adding that, "the obligations for all these assets will be real clear" when the deal is finalized. Mayor Brad Olch told Erickson, "When we close this deal, we can spell out why we have done what we have done." He explained that, "The gentleman we are purchasing the The definition of open space would be amended to encourage undisturbed undisturb-ed natural areas, by allowing portions por-tions of individual parcels to be counted as open space only if the area is subject to an open space easement and open to the public. This revision needs more review by city officials, who are pondering further refinement of the definition by possibly splitting it into two or three different types of open space. The Planning Commission has discussed occasionally allowing a fee to be paid in lieu of the provision of open space. That fee could then be contributed to a special fund which could be used to acquire open space. City officials feel this method would be more beneficial to the city in some instances. One revision would change the way density is calculated in different dif-ferent residential zones. Currently, densities are based upon the average minimum lot size, which can be modified by the Planning Plann-ing Commission. The proposed amendment would set a maximum density for a zone, then provide for an increase of that minimum if clustering occurs and more than 70 percent open space is provided, at the discretion of the Planning Commission. Com-mission. The density in RD, SF and SF-N would be set at three units per acre, or up to five units if they are clustered. The RDM zone would be changed to five units per acre, or up to seven if they were clustered. The current RD zone generally allows for a minimum average lot size of 12,500 square feet, which would be a gross density of about 3.5 units. But Planning Director Nora Seltenrich said she hopes the revised rules would allow for more flexibility, flexibili-ty, "and get the 12,500 square foot number out of developer's heads," she told the council. She said the gross density is not really achievable because it doesn't include in-clude roads. Changes have also been recommended recom-mended to reduce the minimum front yard setback from 25 to 15 feet; According to a city memo describing the proposed revisions, "Front yards are not very usable and they are often planted with sod. Homes could be set back further, but this offers of-fers more flexibility and may result in less irrigation demand." Garages would have to be set back so that at least 20 feet of driveway is provided for off-street parking. In addition, language would be added to the subdivision sub-division ordinance requiring new developments to stagger front setbacks. set-backs. One proposed revision would allow accessory apartments to be built in residential zones. Such apartments, many of which already exist but were built illegally, could be a maximum max-imum of 800 square feet in size under the revision. The issue of accessory apartments could be a controversial one at public hearings. During the work water and land from is in the car business. We are not trying to be evasive tonight, but we still have a few things we need to iron out." According to a city memo, if the Building Authority does not develop the property, it could sell it and its associated water rights to third parties par-ties for development, and convey the titles to the remaining water rights and the vehicles to Park City Municipal Corp. for the city's use. "In any event, Park City would take title to the unsold water rights, the real property if unsold, and the Jeep Cherokee vehicles in five years at Homestead changes hands Great Inns of The Rockies, Inc., parent company of The Homestead resort and golf course in Midway announced an-nounced that it has agreed in principle princi-ple to acquire the holdings of its founder and president, Jerry Sanders. It concurrently agreed to sell its New Mexico resort company to the Sanders family. The sales which are for an undisclosed sum-are sum-are expected to be completed by July Ju-ly 31. Frank Shannon of Brighton, England, who has been a major shareholder since the company's inception, in-ception, will assume majority control con-trol of the company with the sale. Kevin Shannon of Park City will -represent the Shannon family on the board as Chairman. Shannon commented, "We are dedicated to continuing our effort to make The Homestead one of the West's finest golf resorts and meeting facilities." FAX SERVICES To Send: 1 st page $4.00, additional pages $2.00 To Receive: 1 st page $3.00, 2nd page $2.00, additional pages $1 .00 The Park Record Newspaper Fax Number 24 hours 801-649-4942 . Telephone 601-649-9014 1670 Bonanza Dr. Park City, Utah 64060 Office is open 8:30-5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday session, Council Member Ruth Gezelius said, "I really don't think it's appropriate" to condone more accessory apartments because the extra traffic and the transient nature of the tenants could be a detriment to neighborhoods. If the apartment revision were approved, ap-proved, developers would have to include in-clude drawings of the apartments in the architecture plans of houses being be-ing built. One additional parking space would have to be provided, but a separate entrance would be optional. op-tional. In any structure with an accessory apartment, only one unit could be rented and the primary structure would have to be more than 2,000 square feet in size to eliminate the provision being used to build a conventional con-ventional duplex. A deed restriction would be required to prevent nightly rental and separate sale of the unit. When the Planning Commission reviewed this particular revision, the group was concerned that many CC&Rs would prohibit the construction construc-tion of accessory apartments. City officials who have supported this revision say it would help ease the employee housing crunch. Another revision would require Park City design guidelines to apply to single-family residences in an effort ef-fort to have compatible architecture in homes. Still another revision would allow more felxibility in driveway width. The Land Management Code currently cur-rently specifies a maximum curb cut of 15 feet for single-family residences and 25 feet for multi-family multi-family residences. Under the new revision, the rule would be modified to 27 feet and 30 feet respectively. "Parcels with reduced setbacks due to steep slopes cannot meet the previous require and gain reasonable access to their garages," according to a city staff memo. While Planning Commissioners felt some flexibility in driveway width was appropriate, they still felt the original language should remain. They said a clause should be added to give the community development director the jurisdiction to vary the width if necessary because of unusual site conditions. Another new revision would eliminate processing timeframes which have given developers time limits as to when they have to come before the Planning Commission, and how quickly the Planning Commission Com-mission must act after public hearing. hear-ing. A new amendment which has already been passed by the state1" would be enforced 1y the city," quiring residents to have permits to clear and grub land. The final revision would add a disclaimer to agreements for the presale of property, indicating that city approval is not final. It would also require a preliminary plat approval, ap-proval, conditional use approval or MPD approval before a parcel or unit could be offered for sale. purchase the time of termination of the lease," the memo read. A primary consideration in arranging ar-ranging for the Building Authority to acquire title is the constitutional limitations on the sale by cities of water rights and water works. "Until "Un-til disposition plans for the real property pro-perty are finalized," the memo said, "some portion of the water rights to be acquired should be held available for conveyance to third parties." Council Member Ruth Gezelius made a motion to approve the acquisitions, ac-quisitions, and fellow Council Member Bob Richer seconded it. - Advance Sanders noted that the only anticipated an-ticipated management changes were the elevation of Britt Mathwich from vice president to president of the parent company. "Mr. Mathwich has been the acting CEO of Great Inns for more than a year," commented Sanders,"so there will be no noticable change in the company's com-pany's daily operations." Henry Weeks will continue as chief financial finan-cial officer. "Carole and I leave The Homestead and Great Inns with great pride in its staff and their accomplishments ac-complishments over the past four years. We are delighted that the Shannons, who have shared our goals and investment since we began, will be continuing our mutual efforts to make the resort a world-class world-class tourist facility. We simply want to slow down and enjoy our family more than the management of the larger resort company will allow," said Sanders. Tit Way ; f' ; SI Hi fa,-"-: E ' 1 I ""lL til i1 fa 1 I r Light is cheap! Sight is priceless! Reddy Kilowatt says : "You can betcha life that I will pass, I got an "A" in every class, cause I am not bother'd with poor sight, since I study with the proper light.". Prints available of these and other newly printed Pop Jenks collection, Park City Museum! Safe sex for Summit Continued from At drive home principals. Slogans like "The safest birth control is self control" and quick responses like if a boy asks you if you would like to get in the back seat tell him, no, you would rather stay up front with him. Betty Brand, principal, Young Parent Mountain High School, said, "You're not branding anybody in that class you're teaching skills." One of the most unique things about "Sex Respect" is the fact there is a separate manuel for teachers, , students and parents. Judy Kjar from the regional PTA stressed the fact that if preventative programs are going to work, then parents need to be involved and "Sex Respect" does that. "Parents have got to talk about sex with their kids," she said. After the overview, the task force turned the meeting over to Weed, a professional researcher who was hired by the State Board of Education Educa-tion to pilot the program and to do testing before and after. According to Weed the amount of sexual understanding a teenager has will have little or no bearing on whether or not that teenager is sexually sex-ually active. "Let me tell you the great myth in society," he said, "Kids are ignorant about sex and we have to provide them with the information. infor-mation. There is simply no evidence that there is any relationship between bet-ween information and teen pregnancy." pregnan-cy." Weed said teens with high levels of information are just as likely like-ly to be sexually active as teens with Stan Weed, national research hi STAFF pan We Were iJjfilllili! fight Hchip low levels. "Knowledge may be power, but when it comes to teens and sex it has no bearing," he said. Traditional programs are not working and his research backs him up on this point he says. Programs that are going to be effective need to address certain factors, values, future orientation parent factors, peer pressure and "religiousness." There are 36 programs available nationwide that teach abstinance according ac-cording to Weed and he had narrowed narrow-ed the field down to three with seven different studies. "When I went into this research I didn't expect "Sex Respect" to win.. I thought it was ' hokey," he said. "It got the highest rating with the kids and I don't think you can make a mistake with it." Gunnell said the job corps is going to try and implement the program with their highest risk kids. "We're not saying this is a perfect program but it is a step in the right direction." She said they have had virtually no negative responses. In Murray only, one teen out of the entire system was pulled out and in Davis county no one was. At the end of the presentation Summit County Treasurer Glen Thompson said, "Where can I get a set of manuals? Just in case my school district doesn't think they have a problem, I would like my kids to get the program." Terrie Skavlem, director of the Park City Care Center, said, "I came here real skeptical and got convinced. I think that what they're doing is providing tools for some real awkward, controversial sub Utah ond United Slates 1375-t. analyst of teenage pregnancies. "sr .j, - K : C US I ' ,y7 flM PuUliher AmJy Editor TniOfT SbKwritcn Sii Tjyfcw , lUlhy McOrthy on Gmti Robin Porter, JackForMu Photography Mid darkroom David Schu Hi ' Contributing writen Tom Clyde Krhtcn Ifatcn OnVtmanagtr SuunOavh Circulation manager Sutan Davit ClaMiArd man Lori Clark-trickm Sain ol rector Pamela Haintworth AdvtfthlngialM Tom Lam JoAim Honaywtfl Graphic Yvonrw Thompaon Production K.K. Hoogland " DKrfcuHon . Keith Lrany CartoonhtJ J.P.Maa : if' Nil .,.'. j - til i 1 cr; I I VJ.f V County jects. Values is an old thought, it sounds like it's something we need to come back to." "I look at it with a jaundiced eye," said Al Marshall, principal, North Summit High, "because you never know how conservative people are going to take words like condom and AIDS, but I think it would be appropriate ap-propriate in all three schools." . The health department sent invitations invita-tions to all three school districts but South Summit was not represented at the meeting. Bonnie Lochner, Summit County Health Department, says they would like, the program to be implemented into the personaf health curriculum at the eighth grade level. It' is designed to be taught in 10 lessons, that can be spread out over a 10 week period or taught consecutively. State money is available to implement imple-ment this program if the school districts will act before the first of the year and, Gunnell said the United Way believes in the program and will help financially also. Current legislative mandates require re-quire school districts implement . AIDS education in the schools. The Governor's report encouraged teaching abstinance to teenagers. The health department feels this program is unoffensive in any respect and is the perfect program for a conservative area like Summit county. Speaking on behalf of the Davis task force Mrs. Gunnell said, "We have no links to "Sex Respect," we have links to our young people." The Park Record (USPS 0037-8730) Is published weekly by the Diversified Suburban Newspapers, 1670 Bonaza Dr., Park City UT. second-class postage in Park City, UT. 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