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Show Volume XXIII Issue XI The Ogden Valley news Page 9 July 1, 2016 PINEVIEW cont. from page 1 expressed his opinion that effectively managing the multiple uses would lead to increased safety to officers, managers, and the public. The commissioners expressed their desire to come up with solutions that would address the issue of how to create a great experience “out there” with the understanding that the area is going to have 35 to 40% growth over the next 15 to 20 years. Commissioner Ebert stated that the county wanted to develop a multi-phased resolution or solution to the issues on the reservoir that, hopefully, would lead to a management plan that allows for more restrooms, more parking areas, and garbage facilities that will handle excess refuse on the beaches; also, a plan that would provide for management of noise levels. Ebert said that, ultimately, this would create an environment where individuals can use the reservoir and also live on the reservoir and still enjoy it. Talking about the first reading of the proposed resolution, Ebert stated, “This is a first step of a multi-phased program.” The commissioners also stated that passage of the initially proposed resolution would give the county the ability to fund officers doing enforcement, which, they expressed, was the biggest issue—enforcement. In coming up with the proposed resolution discussed at the meeting, Commissioner Ebert stated that the county’s comptroller put together a comprehensive matrix that allowed for some flexibility. It looked at how many boats were on the boat each week so they could determine how many officers would be needed on the reservoir during evening hours; thus, they could then determine funding needs. It was estimated that about 300 to 350 boats are on the reservoir each week, with most of them being on the reservoir overnight Thursday thru Sunday, so they were looking at what overnight anchoring fees would need to be to generate enough income to fund enforcement officers for four nights. They came up with a $15 anchoring fee to cover these enforcement costs. Ebert stated, “We felt that this would be a reasonable fee for a family. All anchoring permits will be purchased through American Land and Leisure—who manages the recreational element at the reservoir—at all port entries, then there will be enforcement on the reservoir. If there are violators at the reservoir, there is the ability to deny future permits to those causing issues and/or problems.” Ebert added, “We feel it (the resolution) is fairly simple and easy to understand. . . . Permits will only be required for vessels that are anchored 20 feet from shore from 10:00 (p.m.) to 6:00 (a.m.).” He explained that smaller boats puttering around fishing at night wouldn’t be impacted. Commissioner Gibson stated, “This is a stab— with what we know now and what we have been able to ascertain—at taking a first step. We will continue to evaluate all the way through (the process); if we find something that isn’t working well, we’ll address it. I think it’s a good start.” Ebert further explained that because there had been mismanagement, or the reservoir had not been tightly managed, there had been problems. “Now we can address some of the issues and the clash between the boaters and the residents up there. This ordinance has the ability to make the reservoir a pristine place to recreate— a place that when you want to take your family out, you can say, ‘Let’s go to Pineview.’” After the presentation of the proposed resolution, the commissioners took public comment. While there were concerns brought up—primarily by boaters impacted by the fee—the commissioners assured the audience that there would be additional meetings, and public comments were still being accepted. Gibson stated, “This is a starting point. There will be time, now, for what we’ve presented this evening, to percolate.” Gibson stated that another meeting to vote on and make a final decision on the resolution would probably be held three to four weeks after the June 14 meeting. Commissioners approved unanimously the first reading of the proposed resolution regarding overnight watercraft and use on Pineview Reservoir. This and other Weber County Commission Meetings can now be viewed in their entirety on YouTube. Just type in “Weber County Commission Meetings on YouTube,” then select the date of the meeting you would like to view. Huntsville Square Moves Forward With Commercial Village Huntsville Square retail shops, an inn, a coffee shop, and office recently moved forward in space. The updated site plan depicts buildings purchasing the southwest on less than 30% of the one-acre lot, with a acre parcel of the old Valley large landscaped common area where patrons Elementary School prop- can gather. erty. This action brought “I am excited about our updated plans,” Jeff Huntsville Square one step Hyde commented. “The architecture in our plan closer to the realization of an expanded down- honors Huntsville’s deep pioneering history town commercial village. Following the prop- and spirit with agricultural and industrial eleerty purchase, Jeff and Dakota Hyde with ments from the surrounding area. We are planHuntsville Square submitted a Conditional Use ning to build a farmhouse barn with an adjoinPermit application March 30 to Huntsville ing silo, which houses an inn, and retail spaces. under the town’s This will act as current allowthe focal point, able uses for sitting adjacent commercial to neighboring zoning. shops and busi“We remain nesses in the firm in our Square.” resolve of Huntsville the benefits a Square is workmixed-use viling to finallage will bring ize plans while to the town of seeking busiHuntsville.” nesses and tenDakota Hyde ants to be part said. of the village. “Our curThe company rent village has plans to break become a strong ground early part of the fabnext year. Rendering of Huntsville Square ric of down“We appretown Huntsville. ciate the Likewise, we look forward to our new project outpouring of community support we have becoming as important to Huntsville’s vital- received for this project,” said Dakota. “We ity as our existing infrastructure. National and look forward to being one strong thread in the local studies on mixed-use projects continue to vibrant future tapestry of Huntsville and the confirm the smart design and numerous ben- greater Ogden Valley.” efits of such developments in the communities For more information about Huntsville they belong,” Hyde added. Square’s mixed-use commercial village or curHuntsville Square’s updated plans include rent services, visit <www.huntsvillesquare. a variety of businesses including restaurants, com/> |