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Show A-2 The Park Record Wednesday, May 8, 1996 New hearings start today Penalty phase to Blanchard trial By Kirsta H. Bleyle OF THE RECORD STAFF During a trial, the jury has two jobs before it: deciding if the defendant is guilty or innocent, then choosing a sentence. These two parts of a trial are called the guilt phase and the penalty phase. When John Blanchard was convicted last Wednesday, May 4 for the aggravated murder of his ex-wife Patricia Blanchard, the guilt phase of his trial ended. However, this Wednesday, May 6, the same jury will return to the Summit County Courthouse to hear arguments by defense and prosecution counsel to determine appropriate sentencing for Blanchard. According to prosecuting attorney Robert Adkins, during the penalty phase both sides will be allowed to introduce new witnesses and experts, and are able to probe more closely into the defendant's background. The prosecution, Adkins said, will concentrate con-centrate more closely on proof of aggravating circumstances, cir-cumstances, such as showing Blanchard burglarized his ex-wife's home with the intent to commit a felony. They will also be allowed to go into more detail regarding Patricia's injuries and the inferences experts can make about the way she received her Steps taken toward Continued from A-1 that we say we intend to refund the money to the property owner of record, as in a stock dividend," Jolley said. Impact fees were collected for 22 months from builders of primary and secondary homes in the Park City School District. The logic behind the decision was that people impacting the school district should help to defray the costs of the new school construction that would inevitably result. During the 22 months, impact fees of $3393 for a primary, and $848 for a secondary home were assessed, adding up to an escrow account of approximately $2 million. mil-lion. After holding one of three sched r ... - v ' An fill for n A . ; t a u Pam Steckl gets her blood sugar checked by Troy Stevens, LPN, at the grand opening of the Summit Health Center located on West Sun Peak Drive off S.R. 224. Stecki and others who stopped by on Saturday, May 4, were treated to free information about Immunization and child bearing, as well as screenings for many health disorders, including prostate cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure, depression and high cholesterol. CVForthe iMom V The perfect place to put it! Always the right size - a thoughtful gift that never stops giving more space from Closet Organizers. Whatever the size your closet, our custom designs will make a lasting impression. Call now for a FREE consultation consulta-tion and estimate. Gift ' Certificates available. Also available Garages Pantrys and more Tho Closot Organizers begin in uled public hearings on what to do with the money after the legislature did not uphold the tax, city council members last week passed a resolution resolu-tion stating the fees should be refunded pending similar action by the PCSD and Summit County Commission, and turning the logistics logis-tics of the refund process over to PCSD. "Both the city and Summit county want to wash their hands of doing the refund," Jolley said. Board President Lowry cautioned cau-tioned her colleagues by saying they needed to protect themselves against having the refunds made to the wrong person, or having anyone make a profit from obtaining refunds. "If we already have it, it's easier to keep it in some cases such as questions of ownership arising," -ifiss - good health who has everything. IIP IS y scrapes and bruises. Defense attorney Jerome Mooney told The Park Record last Thursday that he intends to introduce new expert witnesses to the jury on Wednesday. Mooney said this additional testimony will allow the jury to see the way mitigating, or extenuating, circumstances cir-cumstances played a critical role in Blanchard's emotional emo-tional state the morning of the murder. The jury will have to choose from three possible sentences: life in prison, life in prison without parole, or the death penalty. The death penalty has been the goal of the prosecution since the onset of the trial, but the defense counsel said they would automatically automatical-ly appeal this sentence. Life in prison without parole is self explanatory, and life in prison carries the possibility pos-sibility of eventual release from prison. Adkins said the state has asked the parole board to give them some parameters on approximately how long a life sentence with parole lasts. "You're looking look-ing at something in excess of 20 years, " Adkins said, "Probably 25." He added the length of time the defendant waits for a parole bearing generally depends upon the Board of Pardons. Blanchard, in any case, will be transferred from the Summit County Jail to the Utah State Prison in Draper after sentencing. Adkins said the last capitol punishment case in Summit County was in 1991 when Von Lester Taylor murdered two people in the Weber Canyon. He currently cur-rently waits on death row. refunds she pointed out Board members passed a resolution resolu-tion stating "Pending action by the county and Park City council, PCSD intends to refund the money collected for school impact fees. We intend to refund the money to the owner of record. Our intent is to expedite the refunding process." Since public sentiment seems to run strongly in support of the refund, board members also voted not to attend the remaining scheduled sched-uled public hearings set for May 8 and May 22. "It breaks our heart to have to pass this resolution," said one board member. The impact fees were intended to help pay back borrowed money approved in a bond resolution. resolu-tion. That money must still be reimbursed. reim-bursed. n OUINN JACOBSONM7K RECORD X X X X X CLEANING SERVICES 968-5933 or Toll Free 1-800-550-5933 LET A-1 CLEANING SERVICE DO YOUR SPRING CLEANING FOR YOU I CARPET MAID SERVICE UIN.4ROOUS VmcI ' ? L V vv -- i ! i; 1 I First class treatment Corky Austin (right), the Customer Service Manager at the new Snyderville Branch of the Park City Post Office, takes Peggy Fletcher (middle) and her friend, Gwen Kelly on a tour of the new facility. They watch letter carrier Sue Jensen sort mail for Saturday's delivery. Public Continued from A-1 about such as open space, construction con-struction mitigation and growth management. The growth management program pro-gram really is a reaction to what we have been hearing from the public and the citizens advisory board for the last few years, said Lewis. There were about seven or eight things we kept hearing about over and over like concerns about traffic, parking, open space and concerns over the deterioration of the quality of life and the loss of community character. One aspect of the plan that has stirred some controversy are the construction mitigation proposals. Referred to as the magnificent seven by the staff, they include things such as limiting the number of construction projects in any one East side code gets OK Continued from A-1 guided discretion in determining if the project would be in the best interest of the county. As a result of the adoption of the new master plan, current completed applications for development must be brought to the planning department depart-ment within one year, or said applications appli-cations will become null and void Additionally, the plan contains a "memorandum of understanding'', in which developers will be asked sign an agreement outlining their understanding of the existing limited county services provided to certain areas of the east side. When the memorandum is signed, individual lot owners will be put on notice that School board to Continued from A-1 government agencies regarding the procedures for returning the fees. The school districts will then act as an agent for disbursement. Although the Park City Municipal Corp. passed a resolution resolu-tion last week stating its intention to give back their school impact CARPET UPHOLSTERY WEEKLY MAID SERVICE ONETIME IN BIWEEKLY RESIDENTIAL BUSINESSES UPHOLSTERY V :7f ULJ 1 ' r asked for input neighborhood at any given time, limiting the number of employee vehicles at a site, prohibiting grading grad-ing and excavation during the winter, win-ter, and perhaps a limit on the number of building permits the city will issue each year. "We are expecting to hear a lot ' about that part of the plan," said Lewis. The plan will also address where the future annexation boundaries will be and what areas currently outside the city limits should be looked at for annexation. annexa-tion. Included in the new annexation policy will be language indicating what kind of development the city would like to see. "It will spell out how we would like to see things clustered and where we would like open space," said Lewis. "The old general plan there will be no changes or increases in service beyond what is currently available. However, Commissioner "Sheldon Richins assured residents present at the hearing that, "Summit County has no intention of giving less than you're getting right now" in county services. Commission Chairman Jim Soter expressed concern regarding availability avail-ability of water for new development develop-ment sites. Soter suggested it would not be unreasonable to have owners prove the existence of an ample water supply before a development permit is issued. Commissioner Richins agreed, saying it would be unfortunate to have an owner put money into construction, only to find out the land doesnt have fees, Thomas said the final decision deci-sion had to be made by the commissioners com-missioners because, in fact, it was the county that collected the fees and not the school board or the city. The commissioners decided that by returning the fees to the school board to distribute as refunds, the district could then mwmm m It &J?!;?s?e?totoPto,09 bs! portraits our jetecton. ttur favorite props welcome. " optional portrait collection "w -y " i- wuiii(hdu uf a paniu. sees appnamate. Backgrounds may vary. Shooting DaysDates: Photographer Hours: I Sunday 12:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6545 North Landmark Dr. , Kimball Junction mm -JJh QUINN JACOBSONR4flf RECORD : '' . v. i , was not that specific. We are trying to look 15 to 20 years down the road and many of those areas that are not developed now will be." Lewis said there has been a good deal of support so far for the idea of surrounding Park City with a green belt of open space. Lewis said the Tuesday night meeting will include a one hour presentation from the staff outlining outlin-ing parts of the plan. Following that, public comment will be taken. The General Plan establishes a vision for Park City's future and when completed, it will establish guidelines for the ordinances in a new Land Management Code said Lewis. Phase One of the General Plan is scheduled to be presented to the city council for discussion and adoption in July. ;ri r. enough water, no matter, now deep they drill. Even though there are no new commercial or industrial zones on the map, Dotson said existing commercial com-mercial areas can expand under a conditional use permit. In , the future, he explained, the planning commission can go through an assessment as to where appropriate industrial sites might be created. At that time, the commission can con- -duct public hearings and revise the Z zoning map accordingly. " Dotson also pointed out the plan -does allow for hillside development, but it must be done in a manner that . incorporates the building into the i natural surroundings and using appropriate landscaping. disburse use any non-returned fees for capital cap-ital projects. Fees will only be returned to landowners who apply for them and, according to Commissioner Tom Flinders, that should be quite a few people. "I've gotten called," Flinders said, "by so many young couples who say, 'That $3,393 means a lot to me'." v Poses lex adver Limit one metal oadcaoe oer subject. Unto five with no oblioalioii to purchase. All ages welcome (minor unwps imneo to six or ewer, sorry, no pets, ) I 7m , 1 - i I Thursday - Monday, May 9" -13. Dally 10:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m. COUPON $5.00 OFF I ' . I ilo To Call 649-9885 or 1-800-559-4942 Toff Fit , cuvm rmen |
