Plat - July 14, 2016 City Council Minutes - DRAFT
PARK CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SUMMIT COUNTY, UTAH July 14, 2016
The Council of Park City, Summit County, Utah, met in open meeting on July 14, 2016, at 6:00 pm in City Council Chambers.
REGULAR MEETING
I. ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Title Status
Jack Thomas Mayor Present
Andy Beerman Council Member Present
Becca Gerber Council Member Present
Tim Henney Council Member Present
Cindy Matsumoto Council Member Present
Nann Worel Council Member Present
Diane Foster City Manager Present
Thomas Daley Deputy City Attorney Present
Matt Dias Assistant City Manager Present
Karen Anderson Deputy City Recorder Present
VI. NEW BUSINESS
2. Consideration to Approve Ordinance 2016-32, an Ordinance Approving the Lilac
Hill Subdivision Located at 632 Deer Valley Loop, Park City, Utah, Pursuant to Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Conditions of Approval in a Form
Approved by the City Attorney
Anya Grahn, Planning, reported this property is the burned out house on Rossi Hill drive and has had a varied and long history. The previous owners spent 30 years trying to gain
ownership of this land from the BLM. The sale was finalized to the current owner in
February. Grahn stated the land could accommodate up to 10 dwelling units; however, she stated there has not been an application yet received for a future subdivision or plan.
Grahn stated Staff is concerned about development here as they don’t want to lose the
historic character of this hillside; therefore, they suggested a condition of approval be added to require new development comply with historic site design guidelines. As the lot currently
exists, one lot with just the historic house, it must comply with historic guidelines. However,
any future subdivision would not have to comply with historic guidelines as they are not historic sites. The Planning Commission felt that was a bit pre-emptive so they chose to
add the condition of approval echoing the purpose statement of the district, which Grahn
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read to Council.
The applicant, Justin Keys, thanked Grahn for her work on this and stated this is a simple
first step in order to have this parcel recognized as a subdivision, but in this case it’s just
having the parcel recognized as a single lot since no action can be taken until that happens.
Council Member Beerman asked for more background information on these lots and asked
if these were plotted lots. Grahn reported that these houses were built on old mining claims, owned by individuals, but the land was owned by the BLM and they determined the lot lines. Beerman also asked how we determine what is allowed on these lots, such as density.
Grahn said lot size determines density and what is required by the RM zone. She said the maximum units that could be built would be two four-plexes and one duplex.
Council Member Matsumoto asked for clarification on what Grahn’s guideline proposal
would entail. Grahn said it would require any new development to comply with the historic guidelines and character of that area, since currently any new development would not have
to comply with those guidelines. Matsumoto asked about the size of additions that would be
allowed. Grahn stated there is no footprint allowance in this zone, so additions could be as big as wanted as long as they meet the setback requirements. Matsumoto said she desires
to have a stronger condition of approval for the size of additions.
Council member Worel asked if more teeth could be put in to the purpose statements. Grahn stated they could come up with an amendment if Council felt it was necessary.
Council Member Henney asked about legal authority and entitlements for these lots. Tom
Daley, Deputy City Attorney, explained the claim to federal land is not relevant here since the former owners had full title to the property. Henney stated they received letters from
citizens regarding this parcel and he will reply to all the letters in the next few days.
Mayor Jack Thomas opened the public hearing
Diane Bernhardt, Coalition Court resident speaking on behalf of several HOAs in the area,
stated her group is advocating for historic preservation and protection of this land. Stated since the RM zoning does not enforce preservation of open space, they must take precautions to ensure safeguards are in place to protect the historic nature. Bernhardt went
on to explain their desires for the future use of this parcel.
Bob Gurss, Rossi Hill resident, stated many neighbors are interested in future development of this land and wish to buy it or have the city possibly buy it.
Matthew Sheer stated he feels Planning Commission has tried to kick this topic down the road and hopes Council will set a precedent to protect this land. He urged Council to look
carefully at protecting it.
Christina Schiebler said she stands in agreement with her neighbors on this issue.
Mayor Thomas closed the public hearing
Council member Matsumoto stated she doesn’t want to make this a lot because then
developers can subdivide it and increase the density and do other unfavorable things. She asked for further clarification on what can and can’t be done with the existing structure on
this lot. Grahn reminded Matsumoto that Council is able to add any conditions of approval they feel are necessary.
Council member Beerman asked the residents present if they have thought about working
with the current owner to buy down the density on these lots and work with the BLM to
create their own plan preservation. Several residents stated they have had conversations with the owner, several Staff members and have attended COSAC meetings. They said
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they know there are resources available to preserve this land and that they are figuring out what those are.
Council member Henney asked what the most extreme thing Council is legally allowed to do
to influence this property.
Daley reminded Council about the condition of approval that Staff has already
recommended and to look in to how many of Council’s concerns will be addressed by the approval. Diane Foster, City Manager, reminded Council they can ask for a continuance in order to give Staff time to come back with more information. Bruce Erickson asked Council
to allow Staff the chance to add precision to the language of the proposed condition of approval.
Council member Matsumoto moved to continue consideration to approve Ordinance 2016-
32, an Ordinance Approving the Lilac Hill Subdivision Located at 632 Deer Valley Loop, Park City, Utah, Pursuant to Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Conditions of
Approval in a Form Approved by the City Attorney. Council member Worel seconded the
motion.
RESULT: CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Worel, Gerber, Beerman, Henney, Matsumoto