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Show un'iUrfy rfii.il iiLIO. D111 ( ::..i 5(T Coalville, Utah 84017 Friday; December 31. 1999 Vol. 68 No. 52 Coimiiissioiii'rs Approve Ordinance Deny 1500 Beqtiesled Units Candlelight Memorial Service PAMKI.A ROBBINS I Bcc Eitiiur For several months, meetings that involved the Developers of the Pivotal County Project. their legal counselors, school leaders, planners Commissioners, from the County. Basin and Eastern Planning Commissions and the public have been held to try to reach a conclusion on what would be best for all parties involved. Monday morning began arnqhcr busy day for the County Commission as the chambers filled up to capacity for their 9 am agenda ilcm-thof holding a public hearing on the project. al Summit Deputy County Attorney, Dave Thomas, was the first to speak, explaining the in's and out's of a proposed draft. Because the application is substantially different from the permitted uses, densities and configurations of development set forth in the Star Pointe Ranch SPA. a comprehen- sive rezone would have to lake place. The draft points out that an BY DENY SIMISIKR Special ht (lie Hre The United States Senate unanimously designated Sunday. Dec. 12. National Children's Memorial Day" and called upon people of the United States to obsene the day with appropriate ceremonies and acli ities in remembrance of flic many infants, children, teenagers and young adults of families in the United States who have died. The local grief support group for bereaved parents celebrated this day with a special Candlelight Memorial Service at the Summit County Courthouse in Coalville. The main purpose of this memorial celebration is to ensure that the children are not forgotten. And as evidenced by the attendance, the children are remembered. Nearly sixty parents, siblings. 1999 as friends, and other family members came together to honor the memories of their lost loved ones through poetry, music and of course, the candle lighting. It was a bittersweet evening of tears and laughter, of sorrow and celebration. As we shore the burden of grief, whether our loss was a day. a month, a year, or even fifty years ago. we truly can bear each other up. . Our lives are shaped as much by those who leave us as they are by those who stay. Loss is our legacy. Insight is our gift. Memory is our guide." Hope Edelman We invite all bereaved parents to join us as we meet the second Thursday of the month al8:(X)PM at the Summit County Health Dept, (behind the clinic) in Coalville. A special thank you to those who helped make this event possible. County Commission Accepts School District Boundary Change BY J IN KOWI.KY Kama Ctnvl'omlrM Summit County Commissioners wrapped up negotiations between North Summit. South Summit, and Park City school districts, by approving the school boundary-changejust in time for Christmas. s All three school boards earlier this month hud achieved at least a 45 vole in favor of changing the boundaries. Park City School District initi- ated the change, which was the proposed by sparked Promontory development. In an effort to avoid any impact from the development on their schools, they approached the other school districts with the idea of realigning the boundaries. After a few short months of negotiations, the school boards were able to reach an agreement on the new boundary lines, in what appears to some to be a situation. North and South Summit both benefit by an increase in their tax bases. Park City benefits because the proposed Promontory development is no longer in their district. While the development now lies in both North and South Summit, the majority of new students resulting in from Promontory would attend South Summit schools. However, the impact from Promontory, if it goes through, won't be known for several years. It could mean tremendous growth for South Summit, or the impact could be minimal. The unknowns aren't expected to change for several years. and It has been agreed, approved that Park City w ill cede a triangular piece of land, worth an estimate $63 million to South Summit. In turn. South Summit hands over Tollgate Canyon, valued at roughly $59 million, to North Summit. And a few other boundary lines are straightened along the way. North Summit, the poorest of the three districts, stands to gain the most immediate benefit from the realignment. The change will help North Summit's tax base," I license number to the officer who responded to the scene, but when called, the place of employment was closed until after the holidays Investigation will continue. An Internet Provider registered a complaint against a customer who paid for a one year serviee for the hardware and service with a credit card. The complainant states that the suspect agreed to pay for the Internet services for one year in advance, only using the sen ice for 6 resident. The suspect paid for months as she is a part-tim- e the hardware but disputed the Internet charges with her was transHrtcd to the Park City Health Department, wliere he was pronounced dead. The victim was from Michigan and was in Utah at the families second home for the Christmas season. A 77 year old mule who was spending his fust day on the job as a Mountain I lost on (lie Payday ski tun in Pork City, died as the apparent result of running into a metal ladder attached to a Chair lift Tower. Two individuals stopped to assist the downed skier, who was transported to the Mountain Patrol First Aid Station before being examined by a local physiciun. He was pronounced dead by the Summit County Medical Examiner. Cause of death was listed us massive head trauma An 88 year old male, Herman Edgcl of Hoytsville, was found lying on the ground outside the buck door of his residence by a neighbor. Cause of death was listed as natural causes. ' A victim was attempting to unload scrap materials from a forklift into a trash dumpster when the machine reportedly rolled to llw left side and tipped over. The victim received injuries to his ankle and foot und was transported to a Salt Luke urea hospital. A woman driving her vehicle in the outlet mall stores puiking lot. was hit by a truck bucking into her. She had slopped her car and wailed for the driver to stop backing up but he didn't. Site told the driver he hud hit her vehicle dnd he said he didn't and sped off. She turned in the Complainant has documentation that services were rendered and were used. Calling on kids on snowmobiles brought about the were sent home with complainants desired effect-the- y their machines. The youth thought because they were on private ptopcrly they could use their snowmobiles but were unaware of the County noise ordinance, and llw fact that they had been crossing county toads. Dispatch wax advised that Hot Air Balloonists were flying too close to homes in the area and were making ton Auwh noise ax their humeri were activated. When officers responded to check things out, the balloons had landed and had left the area. , A female who had applied for an ATM card had called the bank when she moved and mentioned she had not gotten the card yet Slw was told that a new card would bc'scnl to her new address. Prior to receiving her card, it was discovered that someone had gotten the first can! and had taken $160.00 out of her account. Information was sent to the County Attorneys office for processing. Damage to a car that was hit near the Mikasa outlet store wax estimated to be $700.00. An employee left her car in a stall and was struck by another vehicle that look off a rear comer of the bumper. No infomialion or no witnesses could be found. Shoplifting was the name of the game at an outlet COPY credit card company 7 told the Pivotal project, Commission that his vision of Promontory is high valuescc-OTklar- y said North Summit Superintendent Earl Blonquist. They reportedly receive an estimated ZQ't increase in next year's budget. We had nothing really to give, we were primarily the recipients," he said. Although the boundary changes were initiated by the proposal for Promontory, once discussions among the 3 districts began, they felt the realignment was necessary with or without the controversial development. "It doesn't make sense to have South Summit busing kids from Tollgate and cn route pass a North Summit bus coming from Brown's Canyon. The ratio- homes, a use that incorporates the stewardship of the land, and excellence of design use." However. Sonntag said that when Dave Thomas mentioned that a portion ot the golfing range would be open for public use. he felt that was not an option because it would dilute what the project is trying to achieve." Sonntag went on to say that what creates a high value location relates a lot to the land plan, integration of land spaces, a sense of security, great views, well balanced as to open space, and substantial public benefits." We need certainty at this point, because we can't go nale was to put the boundaries here the students would logically go." said Blonquist. w Sheriffs Blotter PAMKI.A ROBBINS Ike Nike Officers und Emergency Medical Personnel were kept busy investigating the deaths of three people this past week. A cull was made to dispatch concerning an unconscious man in his home. The victims wife had seen the victim eating an apple shortly before she heard a thud' and went into (lie kitchen to find him laying on the floor. Thinking he may have choked on the apple, she called dispatch and began CPR before the EMT's urrived. He amended SPA Zone District would provide substantial tangible community benefits, including reasonable and appropriate benefits tor both the east and west sides of the county. Also, that a planning district boundary line change is warranted, placing Promontory entirely within the confines of the Eastern Summit County Planning District, as the Pivotal project, as contemplated by the Developer, is for a rural golf resort community w ithoul large community benefits, which is more consistent with the Eastern Summit County Planning district. Rich Sonntag. developer of the forward without knowing if the density we have asked for (1500 uni(s) is going to be agreed to. We would like to build a quality development and have it in place in time for the Olympic Games." have really appreciated the lime and effort expended by the County Commission and the two planning staffs, said Tom Ellison, another representative of the project. A lot of lime has gone into getting this project to where it is today, but we have got to know whether or not the 1500 unit minimum we are asking for is going to be passed. We need clarification or we will be withdrawing our application today." He also asked that a map be approved concerning the development of the property. As to possible TDR's (Transfer Density Rights) Ellison stated that there wasn't enough land left to deal wiih such a prospect. First, we need to move ahead and gel a dratt development in place, and get the basic policy resolved." During the public hearing portion ol live meeting. Dana Williams, representing CARG (Citizens Allied Government!, Responsible said the group "hasn't been happy with the project so tar", especially since it has gone on record to be 'rural' in that doesn't fit at all. Williams sdid there is no doubt that the architecture would be fantastic or that the pivotal group would be a good project." but there are some concerns left tpcn. W illiams suggested that instead of building schools on site, that the group contribute to obtaining land and building schools where the current ones are located Saying he hoped TDK programs would be nature-somethi- ng implemented within the County during the upcoming year that would save farm ground, he said the idea of changing the SR40 look is pretty scarry. He stated the gioup felt that since a great impact would be felt by residents living on the west side ot the County, having the Eastern Planning Commission handle the project was not appropriate. Because residents are already having water concerns in the area. Williams aJJed that the group needs to make sure there is enough water to be used by such a large group of people. Debbie Scoggan told the the citizens of Summit County have repeatedly identified preservation of open space as their priority. Commission Board that 1 TDK's have been continually identified as the means to do this. Doug Dotson I. County Planning Director, has pushed this. Basin t Planning Commissioners have pursued this, it's even touted in our General ITan. as the optimum way to go and something that should be Continued on page A3 Christinas; Hay Rollover Near Hcncfer months after the billing. PAMELA ROBBINS Bit tUlihW of Wcllsville and her younger brother are feeling very lucky after their Fastbound near the Henefer exit. Christmas Day rollover on According to I'llP Trooper. Josh Cox, the driver apparently fell asleep at the wheel and drifted left into the median. The driver then over corrected, causing the Subaru wagon to go off the right side of the highway, where it rolled over several times, taking a large amount of fencing along with it. The two youth were on their way to their grandparents home in Pena, according ht the report. Their parents, who were already at the home, responded to the scene of the accident. No injuries were reported. 18 year old Amanda Williamson Continued oh page A3 t m m ms mm mu uaiiim m m,m |