PRICE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING

MINUTES OF OCTOBER 11, 2005

 

PRESENT: Commissioners: Larry Bruno-Chairman, Gary Lyon-Vice Chairman

                                                Alfred Richens-Jeanne McEvoy,

Frankie Sacco, Ed Shook

                                                Building Official: Francis Duzenack

                                                Administrative Assistant: Laurie Tryon

 

EXCUSED ABSENCE:        Penny Sampinos, excused- Frankie Sacco, excused

 

OTHERS PRESENT:            Dave Levanger, Carbon County Building Dept., Sue Dirks-Coffee Book Break, Georgia Dunlap-Hand-n-Hand

 

I           PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

            Larry Bruno led the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

II         ROLL CALL

            The above members were in attendance and a quorum present.

 

III        MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 26, 2005

A favorable motion to approve the minutes of September 26, 2005 was made by Gary Lyon. Ed Shook seconded the motion. Motion Carried.

 

IV            CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT-BUSINESS AND SIGN FINAL

            585 EAST MAIN, HAND-N-HAND-OWNER, GEORGIA DUNLAP

Georgia Dunlap presented this request. Hand-n-Hand is an existing business located at 11 West Main relocating to 585 E. Main. The requested sign will be 22 x 54 inches and will be hung on the existing posts in front of the building. A walk-through inspection will be necessary from the Building Official. A favorable motion for a Conditional Use Permit Business relocation and Sign Final contingent on an inspection by the Building Official was made by Alfred Richens. Gary Lyon seconded the motion. Motion Carried. 

 

V         CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT-BUSINESS FINAL

            585 EAST MAIN-THE COFFEE BOOK BREAK-SUE DIRKS, OWNER

Sue Dirks presented this request. This is an existing business located at 11 West Main relocating to 585 East Main. Ms. Dirks will continue to sell used books and add a coffee shop. A Food Handlers permit is required. Proposed sign will be 22 x 54 on sign post. Sign will be equal to the other business sign. Ms. Dirks is required to bring a copy of her Food Handlers permit when she receives it. A favorable motion for a Conditional Use Permit Business Relocation Final contingent on inspection by the Building Official was made by Ed Shook. Gary Lyon seconded the motion. Motion Carried.

 

VI            CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT-BUILDING ADDITION-CONCEPT

            133 EAST 100 NORTH-STURDY 1 SERVICE-HARDY STURDY, OWNER

Item will be presented on October 24, 2005 meeting.

 

 

 

 

VII   INFORMATION-CARBON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS EXPANSION BUILDING

         PROJECT PRESENTED BY DAVE LEVANGER.

Dave Levanger presented this project for Carbon County. Since the 90’s Carbon County has designed and evaluated an expansion building at the Carbon County Fairgrounds. Due to the low economy in previous years this project has been put on hold. Commissioners are now taking a second look at the convention center. Carbon County has an informal committee from the community set up to review information. This building would be used to house conventions, low impact recreations, ATV and automobile shows, possible gun shows, fireman’s ball, mining shows etc. When the money is available there would likely be a sports court added to accommodate indoor sports such as: basketball, gymnastics and volleyball.  The building would be 90 x 180 feet long and accommodate 1157 people for occupancy. It may be divided into 3 sections or one large arena. It would also have meeting room space available for commission, citizen, fireman meetings etc. Spaces would be available for lease. This new addition will be located next to the existing building as an extension to the North side. Large access doors will be available for a vehicle the size of a semi for easy access. This arena would possibly draw people from all over Utah creating diversity within our community, serve our citizens and give our town the appeal it needs to progress into the future. The funding will come from the mineral lease money that comes into Carbon County from Andarko, Conoco and other federal leases. This building will be approximately 4 ˝ million dollars and may be paid for in two years. The project would not affect tax-payers. The money can only be used for transportation and recreation projects. Eventually a trail ride would be added for the community and tourism. This trail system would make a loop from Price to Helper and everything in between to tie the area together. This center will capitalize on the strengths in the area and give tourists a place to come that is inviting. The trail road would be county road size and possibly 10 feet wide. Opening date of this project would be approximately a year from now. Bidding will begin this week. A new name for the fairgrounds is being considered. This is the only area in Price that has approximately 80 acres with the access and utilities necessary for something of this capacity. It also has space for expansion, parking lots and works with all different venues. The maintenance annual cost for caring for something of this size will be approximately $50,000 which includes utilities and additional staff would be hired to maintain the fairgrounds area. Carbon County wanted to include and provide information regarding this project and appreciate their time and concern.

 

VIII     STAFF – THE EFFECTIVE PLANNING COMMISSIONER-NEWSLETTER

                                        

There were no further items on the agenda and Gary Lyon moved to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at     6:41 P.M.

 

APPROVED

 

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Larry Bruno, Chairman

 

           

ATTEST

 

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Laurie Tryon, Secretary