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Show Ogden Valley News The November 15, 2023 e w t s Le et . . . Forg Your Community Newspaper USPS MARKETING MAIL POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 11 EDEN UT POSTAL PATRON EDEN-LIBERTY-84310 HUNTSVILLE-84317 OGDEN CANYON- 84401 HCR 843AO -- UPCOMING -PLANNING MEETING Ogden Valley Planning Commission Meeting Tues., November 14, 2023 4:30 pre-meeting (public welcome) 5:00 regular meeting (public welcome) 1. Minutes Petitions, Applications, and Public Hearings 2. Legislative Items 2.1 ZMA2023-09: A public hearing to discuss and take action on an application to amend the Weber County Zoning Map, rezoning approximately 20 acres of land at approximately 5204 East, HWY 166, from the AV-3 Zone to the FB Zone. (Eden Crossing) 2.2 ZTA2023-03.1: Action on proposed amendments to the architectural theme requirements and standards of the Form-Based Zone to allow a wider range of style options. (To accommodate Eden Crossing?) 2.3 ZDA 2022-02: Consideration of an applicant-driven request to amend the development agreement between Weber County and CW The Basin to allow short-term rentals and transferrable development rights. This property is located at 947 E. Old Snow Basin Rd., Huntsville. 2.4 ZTA2023-02: A public hearing and possible Planning Commission recommendation on a proposal to amend the Weber County Code. The amendments pertain to the standards and regulations for agritourism operations, PLANNING MTG cont. on page 8 Huntsville pond. Photo by Bill Carnahan of Huntsville. Eden Man Charged with Theft of Valley Residents’ Eden Crossing Protest Signs By Shanna Francis On October 28, an alleged thief was caught taking an Eden resident’s signs protesting the proposed Eden Crossing development. Applicants are proposing a high-density commercial center outside of Eden’s already-existing five commercial village nodes called out in the Ogden Valley general plan, which are located only a few miles away at Wolf Creek, Old Town Eden, New Town Eden, the top of Powder Mountain, and the end of String Town Road. Petitioners of the newly proposed commercial city center say they want the development to move forward using a new controversial “form-based” street-regulated zoning system that designates upzone rights on numerous acres without a petitioner having to move through traditional upzoning practices, parcel by parcel. Instead, a regional color-coded street-regulating plan provides abutting property owners with a legal right to expect upzone approval according to the plan once it’s adopted by the county. A similar form-based zoning plan was recently approved in Nordic Valley. While the applicants are calling the proposed Eden Crossing development just and extension of New Town’s form-based plan, a street-regulating plan was never legally adopted by the county, as required by Utah state law. THEFT cont. on page 10 OVBA Dissolves, Donates Remaining Funds to CFOV In 2001, Ogden Valley Guide for distribution to visitors during the 2002 Winter Games, Business Association (OVBA) which identified the amenities, was formed by Paul Judd and trails, businesses, and attractions Clair Beasley with the goal of bringing the collective energy and talents available to residents and tourists. They also together of local businessmen and women in published several local phone books. Organizer Paul Judd stated, “Many years an effort to better serve the business needs of Ogden Valley residents and guests. They took ago we formed OVBA to give valley businesses on several projects, including the production of OVBA cont. on page 6 the first Ogden Valley Area Map and Business Ogden Valley’s New Air Force! Compiled by Shanna Francis Earlier this fall, a group of residents concerned with emergency preparedness in Ogden Valley demonstrated what could be done if the need arose to airlift supplies into this valley, especially life-sustaining pharmaceuticals. In the event of a dire emergency along the Wasatch Front and Back, already established and approved resources, such as rescue helicopters and other emergency air transport vehicles, most likely, would already be tasked with higher-priority rescues. With resources being spread so thin, other resources come to mind to assist those visiting or living in Ogden Valley who may have a critical need. If roads leading in and out of the valley were blocked, a working airstrip could mean the difference between life and death for many who are dependent on medications or medical equipment. Eden pilot Lew Beck stated, “There are fixed wing assets available unassociated with the military or other emergency service providers that might be able to help in an emergency. AIR FORCE cont. on page 10 Junior High School Football Weber School District is one of the last remaining districts in the state to host football at the junior high school level. Declining interest and lack of participation at some schools has raised concerns over student safety and the ability to effectively continue the program. The district has nine junior high schools with the new Mountain View Junior High slated to open next school year. In recent years, some junior high schools have had to combine with another nearby school to be able to field a team. Having a limited number of players on a roster creates unique challenges and concerns over player safety. Schools typically play six Pictured above are past OVBA chairs presenting the $24,000 check to CFOV past chairs. From left to right: Dennis Shaw, Ashley Cross, Kim Best, Brian Nielsen, Paul Judd, Beth Mannino, Sara Wayman, Michelle Ley, Dylan Lierd, Sharon Holmstrom, and Steve Wilson. Give Thanks with Every Step: Thanksgiving Day Run/Walk Coming Up! games per season, not counting playoffs games. The district has started the process of forming a committee to study the issue. The committee will be composed of district administrators, school administrators, coaches, and parents. The committee will be tasked with looking at all of the different variables in determining whether or not to continue the The sixteenth annufootball program. The committee will then make a al “Give Thanks with recommendation to the board of education. Every Step” Charity Although initial conversations have taken Run/Walk will be held place regarding this process, nothing has been Thanksgiving Day, decided. Unfortunately, some misinformation is November 23 at 8:30 already circulating in some communities. The a.m. The run begins at committee still needs to be formed, the study con2900 N. Highway 162, ducted before a recommendation will be made to Eden, in the parking lot of the Eden/Liberty the board who will make the final decision. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints church located across from Snowcrest Jr. High School. No need to pre-register; just come and have some fun! There are two options for race distance: 5K (3.1 miles) or 1.5 miles. The entry fee for the run/walk is a grocery bag of canned or boxed commercial food, or a monetary donation to benefit two local GIVE THANKS cont. on page 13 Eden Community Loses Historic “Wolf” Barn By Shanna Francis Those who traverse Eden’s Wolf Creek Drive may have been shocked to see the old “Wolf” barn being torn down on the morning of November 7 without any warning or notice. According to Kevin Mitchell, general manager and chief operating officer for Powder Mountain Ski Resort, the barn sustained a par- tial roof collapse after last winter’s heavy snowfall. Though the owners, Summit Mountain Holding Group (SMHG), say they wanted to save the barn, after an inspection by contractors and the insurance company, it was deemed untenable to restore, and they were advised to tear it down for safety reasons before the snow began to fall again. Mitchell stated that the Wolf emblem on the barn was saved, along with much of the barn’s outside wood siding. When asked what the plans were for the property, now that the barn is gone, Mitchell said that plans were still up in the air at this point, but a new shed, or some other type of structure would most likely be built to house equipment, a purpose the barn was previously serving. While SMHG is currently under contract Photos courtesy of Bruce Grandin of Eden and Sam Crump. with Powder Mountain Water & Sewer District for the sale of acreage around the barn, they are keeping about three acres where it stood for about a hundred years. Mitchell added, “We were really sorry to see the barn go, but we are looking at repurposing the wood from the barn; though, at this WOLF BARN cont. on page 13 |