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Show Page 12 The Ogden Valley news Volume XV Issue II January 1, 2008 POWDER MTN cont. from page 1 Inn, Sundown, Moonridge, and Powder Ridge Condominiums. These homes and condos are all privately owned and have no direct tie to Powder Mountain or the proposed Master Plan. The new and expanded Resort development is proposed to be a mixed-use site consisting primarily of ski facilities, a mountain village (commercial, condo, hotel etc.), and primary/secondary residential uses. The project would be built in four phases over the course of eleven years (2008-2019). The first phase would be divided into three sub-phases. The following is a list of project uses proposed within Weber and Cache County, all of which would, as currently proposed, be accessed through Weber County. • A ski resort expected to service 8,500 skiers on a typical peak day and have an overall skier capacity of 10,000 skiers per day (at buildout over the entire resort in both counties). • 805 single-family dwellings • 2090 multi-family units (townhome, condominium and/or condo-hotel). • 1 to 4 hotels consisting of 500 hotel rooms. • 11 corporate retreats/community clubs (a total of 180 rooms). • 60,000 square foot recreation center/ facility. • 300,000 square feet of commercial uses (primarily retail, restaurant and resort village). • Ski resort facilities including 2 lodges in Weber County, 1 (40,000 sq. ft.) lodge in Cache County, support facilities, maintenance etc. • Two 18-hole golf courses with clubhouse and maintenance facilities. • A fire station and public safety building (planned to be a Weber County Fire District facility that also houses Weber County Sheriff services). • 1 (40,000 sq. ft.) Equestrian Facility. • Air transportation facility (40,000 sq. ft.) and emergency heli-pads. The density for the Powder Mountain proposal (Weber County proposal) has been clarified to be a total of 2405 units. This decrease in units is because the hotel rooms were originally added to the overall number of units. Hotel sleeping rooms are not considered dwelling units in the Weber County Zoning Ordinance; therefore, the Weber County Planning office has stated that it is more accurate to say that the project is requesting 2405 dwelling units plus 385 hotel sleeping rooms, plus 60 rooms located within 5 corporate retreats/community clubs. In addition to the proposed density numbers explained above, it should be understood that additional “lockout” sleeping rooms could possibly be associated with condominium units. This could result in an overall increase in beds within the resort. Densities totals for Powder Mountain have been shown in two ways and in two different scenarios where densities are calculated using a “non-cluster” (no bonus) and “cluster” (bonus) approach within both current zoning and proposed zoning parameters. The existing and proposed commercial zone densities have been established by multiplying the total commercial zone acres by twenty units. These commercial zone densities are then added to each of the “non-cluster” and “cluster” totals. The Planning Commission recommended approval with the following conditions. 1. Village core commercial space and multi-family resort village to commence with any Phase 1 improvements. 2. A seasonal emergency (ingress/egress) route be provided and improved in a manner that accommodates passenger cars. This route is to be in place prior to any commercial or residential building permits being issued by the Weber County Building Official. Gated or ungated access needs to be addressed with the Planning Commission. 3. A second permanent access road shall be improved (originating within Weber or Cache County) to the appropriate county’s standard prior to site plan approval or final approval of any dwelling unit(lot) and/or sleeping room beyond the entire (Weber and Cache County) project’s 895th unit and/or room. 4. A transit plan shall be implemented that may include but not be limited to: A. Airport shuttle B. Complimentary on and offsite transit service C. Park and Ride provided in Ogden City or other Wasatch Front location D. Mandatory employee shuttle originating from Wasatch Front. This Plan is to be presented and approved by the Ogden Valley Planning Commission and County Commission prior to any Phase 1 improvements commencing. 5. An employee housing plan shall be presented and approved by the Ogden Valley Planning Commission and County Commission. This plan shall provide an acceptable number of affordable housing units (as deemed necessary by the Ogden Valley Planning Commission and County Commission) at the resort and may provide other affordable units outside of the resort. 6. No private, corporate or commercial air transportation into the Resort (excludes resort air operations, medical and heliski operations). “Resort air operations” refers to those aerial operations vital to construction and management of the resort i.e. lift installation and avalanche control. 7. A minimum of 30% of proposed project’s gross acreage shall be permanently preserved by a conservation and open space easement granted to Weber County and/or another entity (approved by Weber County) whose purpose is the conservation of open space and wild lands. This easement shall be presented and approved by the Ogden Valley Planning Commission and County Commission prior to any developer submitting any development application/plans for any improvements within Phase 1. This easement shall include, in addition to all other appropriate language, a metes and bounds description which can be located on the ground. 8. The conceptual development plan to be amended to further reduce road miles and encourage more clustering. This “condition” is associated with density; therefore, the Planning Commission should give specific direction as to what extent the conceptual development plan should be amended after a density number has been determined. 9. Powder Mountain shall agree to develop and adhere to the State of Utah Department of Wildlife Resources recommendations with regards to wildlife buffers where the resort boundary lies adjacent to State wildlife and/or Federal lands. 10. Powder Mountain agrees to limit golf course development to one 18 hole golf course that will substantially preserve the natural landscape characteristics by incorporating a design type that utilizes native vegetation and limits large formal turf landscapes. 11. All construction to utilize Best Management Practices. Each applica- tion made to Weber County for development shall be accompanied by a summary of what Best Management Practices are being utilized. 12. Development and implementation of a wild fire prevention, evacuation and suppression plan consistent with the U.S. Forest Service letter dated November 13, 2006. 13. Powder Mountain agrees to follow the recommendations of the State of Utah Department of Environmental Quality and Utah Geological Survey as outlined in letters dated October 12, 2007 and September 18, 2007 respectively. 14. Powder Mountain voluntarily agrees to present a construction mitigation plan, landscape plan, lighting plan, and sign plan to the Ogden Valley Planning Commission; and gain the Planning Commission’s approval on these plans prior to presenting the Powder Mountain Resort Master Plan to the Weber County Commission. 15. Powder Mountain agrees to construct and ensure the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment facility within the resort boundary. This facility shall provide treatment to a level of quality that will allow and guarantee the re-use of treated water for golf course and other irrigation purposes. 16. The Powder Mountain development is limited to 3 corporate retreats with a combined number of rooms not to exceed 36. 17. The Powder Mountain Resort density shall not to exceed 1218 dwelling units. 18. Hotel development is limited to no more than 4 hotel structures with a combined number of rooms not to exceed 385. 19. Powder Mountain commercial develop ment shall not exceed 150,000 square feet. Hotel development does qualify as commercial development and will be counted towards the 150,000 square foot maximum. Petitioners are now required to present their application before the three-member Weber County Commission, which has the authority to modify or overturn the Planning Commission’s recommendations. As of the publication of this issue of The Ogden Valley news, a date had not been set by the Commissioners to consider the rezone request. |