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Show -STY- : , . Long Agenda Keeps Commissioners Busy The lengthy agenda before the Park City Planning Commission at the April 8 meeting kept commission members up late discussing a wide range of topics, including demolition permits, revisions to city codes and proposed developments. A permit allowing the demolition of the "old bottling works" building on the southwest corner of Park Ave. and 13th Street was approved. City Planner Bill Ligety said he recommended the permit despite his hesitations The building,, though it has historic value, is beyond repair, Ligety told the commission. He recommended the permit with the stipulation the applicants submit jj.nd survey archival photos prior to the demolition. The owners of the property plan to build a duplex on the site. A decision on a permit to demolish a Main Street building was tabled until commissioners can see more "detailed" plans of the structure proposed to replace the original building. Developer Harry Reed requested the permit fo tear down the Skyline Realty building so that he can build two buildings on that spot. Reed is proposing two buildings with wood facades. The five-level buildings will offer restaurant, commercial and residential space. Commissioner Bill Mammen, who is an architect, said the plan has some "real strong points." "It has quite an interesting feeling that we don't have anywhere else in town," he said of the architectural design. , But commissioner Burnis Watts expressed concern over the two concrete walls which will be exposed on the north and south sides of the building. Commissioners voted to table the" demolition permit decision until Reed can provide more detailed architectural plans. A request by the Cowboy and the Lady Store for a "outside sales" permit was denied. Ligety advised the commissioners to denv the request because he feared it would set a precedent on outside sales. The Main Street store had at one time sold their merchandise outside until the city advised them it was in violation of city ordinances.. The planner suggested outdoor merchandising be limited to special events such as the arts festival. But the commission said "outdoor dining" would be allowed in some areas. Proposed Revision A revision to the city's Land Management Code to allow extended conditional use approvals beyond one year was discussed at length by the commissioners. Ligety proposed extended conditional use approvals be granted to developers of more than five acres. The conditional use, he said, would not exceed five years. Currently the city approves conditional use for a period of one year, but because certain developments take more than a year to build, Ligety suggested the revision. Ligety said the commissioner's recent approval of Park City Village, a project developers estimate will take eight years to complete, is an example of a need to change the ordinance. Commissioner Watts disagreed because of "everchanging ordinances." "I think that it's a negative, rather than a plus." he said. But Commissioner Bill Coleman feels differently. He said developers need more time to complete large projects. Commissioner Bill Mammen said the proposal "makes sense", and that it would provide a "better quality project'-'. Mammen suggested Ligety clarify the language af the proposed ordinance before commissioners take action. Deer Valley Projects The commissioners granted developers of Deer Valley Resort a conditional use permit for the construction of three chairlifts as a part of the resort's master plan. And the commission discussed a final plat on the Knoll Road section of the Deer Valley Resort road system. Assistant City Planner Kevin Hooper recommended the road plat be approved on the condition that the final drawings be reviewed and approved by the city enginer, and the construction meet the minimum requirements outlined in the construction specifications. The commission did not take action on the request. Naster Hotel Ligety presented plans for the proposed Nastar Hotel which developers are proposing to build to the south of Park City Resort's base. Developers wish to build a 133-unit hotel, which will include 48,000 square feet of commercial space. They also intend to build 15 triplexes adjacent to the main building. Because the proponents wish to build the hotel on a hillside the developer has agreed to work with the city staff and an independent consulting firm in the revision of the comphrensive plan and development of a hillside ordinance. Currently the city has retained Gage Davis Associates to develop a hillside ordinance in Park City to give developers and planners a guide to follow. "I would expect three-six months to see emerging standards which will guide the development of this site," Ligety said.. Acorn Apartments The commissioners told Gary Knudsen, the developer of the proposed Acorn Apartments to change the buildings architecture before they will consider the proposal. Knudsen wishes to build 12 residential units on 1314 Empire Ave. Commission members were not satisfied with the building's roof line because 'it is six feet over the height limits set by city ordinances. |