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Show City Council Reviews Local Depot Proiect M. Faced with growing public concern over the future of the Park City Depot project, the city council last week reviewed all action taken by the planning commission and contemplated whether to take action. The review was spurred by Councilman Eleanor Bennett, who said she has received "many, many calls" complaining about the condition of the railroad cars currently being stored in the deport area and slated for eventual use. Bennett cited both aestetic and safety factors at the root of the complaints and said she has given an ultamatum to the developers to remove the cars by December 1 or she would push for a court injunction to have them relocated. Planning Commissioner Chair man Burnis Watts reviewed the project for the council, outlining the conditions of a zone change from estate to commercial, issued this summer, and masterplan approval by the commission. The commission has also issued two conditional use permits for renovation of train cars and use of the depot as a restaurant and check-in point. Watts said all approvals hinged on the projects development exactly as presented on their masterplan, and pointed out several "deviations" from their original presentation, including additional bar and restaurant cars adjoining the depot and plans for temporary parking until the main parking lot is developed. Watts called for a detailed masterplan and phasing schedule for the project, including the status of the Coalition buildine. which is reportedly being developed deve-loped separately. Much of the discussion centered center-ed on the Coalition Building, a key element of the plans, which include restoration of between 35 and 50 railroad cars as lodging units, a trolley line, four-story "grand hotel" and eventual development of 10,000 square feet of commercial space. City Planner David Preece recommended that the council get a letter from Salt Lake businessman business-man Jack Sweeney, who controls the Coalition, explaining his plans. City Attorney Nick Colessides reported that the cars could be removed as a safety hazard and that any approval could be nullified if the Coalition is no longer part of the plans. Colessides agreed to meet with Watts to discuss the chairman's concerns. In defense of the project, Councilman and Mayor-elect Jack Green recalled that the project was given unanimous support when it appeared before the council for a zone change. He suggested that the council remain flexible "in spite of the fact that the cars are not very attractive." Van Martin, former city planner plan-ner now employed by J.J. Johnson Associates, said the developers still plan to build the project according to what was originally presented. "As far as their concerned," said Martin, "their still planning the Coalition building as proposed." propos-ed." ' |
