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Show Volume XII THE Issue XI OGDEN VALLEY NEWS Page 15 July 1, 2005 GROWTH cont. from page 1 residents, but in the midst ofa building boom and with relatively lax zoning regulations in place, its rural feel is threatened. “We’ve got to be creative,” said Kimbal Wheatley of Huntsville, a member of the 20person stakeholder committee that has spent the last year working on Element 9. “We’ve got to come together as a community, or we’re going to see something happen that none of us wants to see happen.’ At the conclusion of the public sean planning commissioners said they needed mi time to digest the input and go over draft Element 9 with consultant Chris Sands of Logan-based BIO-WEST Ine., who prepared it in conjunction with the stakeholder committee. tually, the Planning Commission is expected to forward Element 9, with a recommendation of approval or denial, to the County Commission, which will have to decide whether to add it to the master plan approved in 1998. If it becomes part of the master plan, Element 9 theoretically will be used as a template for future land-use decisions. Steve Clarke, of Eden, another member of the stakeholder committee, told planning commissioners he is concerned that they not only recommend adoption of Element 9, but abide It. “This plan’s the only practical proposal that I’m aware of,” Clarke said. “I suggest the commission’s focus be on implementation.” For example, Clarke said he fears what would happen if Element 9 is enacted and the county doesn’t move to establish a transfer-ofdevelopment-rights program. Under such a program, property owners who want to keep their land open space can sell their development rights. Buyers then are entitled to higher-density development than otherwise would be ae under zoning regulations. ugh a transfer-of-development-rights a lena 9 recommends high-density development at several resort villages — including Powder Mountain, Snowbasin, Wolf Creek and Nordic Valley — with large tracts of the valley floor remaining open space. However, Clarke said that could be interpreted as a recommendation to increase density, period. “Adoption of this plan needs to be synchronized with adoption of a TDR ordinance,” he said. Paul DeLong, of Eden, also a member of the stakeholder committee, said another critical ordinance is the long-debated one that would restrict development on sensitive lands — such as ridgelines — which Element 9 also recommends the county enact. DeLong said without such an oo the area eventually will look like P: “T don’t think that’s a we ae here i in the Ogden wale DeLong s: Ed Rich, of Eden, told planning commissioners one of his chief concerns when it comes to future growth is the associated traffic. “How are we going to move the people in and out of this valley?” he asked. According to Element 9, Trappers Loop and the North Ogden Divide, not Ogden Canyon, will become the main routes accessing the valley. However, resident Kevin Schneider questioned the convenience of that. Because Ogden Canyon was closed due to construction Tuesday, Schneider said he was forced to use the North Ogden Divide. “T polluted the air, I used more resources and I wasted my time, and that’s not really the quality of life I came to this valley for,” Schneider said. Paul Barker, of South Fork, said he believes many property owners are willing to sacrifice the development value of their land to preserve that quality of life. “This investment is worth it because we have a place that’s more valuable for us to live,” he said. A copy of the 174-page Element 9 can be accessed at www 1.co.weber.ut.us/planning_ commission. Quilting in Ogden Valley Pat Millet and Becky Toone lay out blocks for a fundraiser quilt during National Quilting Day held earlier in March. The Piece of Mind Quilt Guild is an active group in Ogden Valley. Each month they share quilts they've made and the new techniques they've learned. They also volunteer many hours to produce quilts for various charities. The Piece of Mind Quilt Guild holds their regular meetings at the Ogden Valley Library in Huntsville on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. A smaller “mini group” meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 10:00 a.m. These groups welcome beginner to advanced quilters. 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