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It should be noted that the Powder Mountain developer had significant input into the content of the draft Recreation Resort Zone Ordinance. Powder Mountain has stated that any delay in the Weber County Planning process involving approval of the new ordinance should not delay their request for the rezone any longer.
The VCRD disagrees, we believe the worst scenario for our Valley is for the Ogden Valley Planning Commission or Weber County Commission to approve a precedent setting rezone that could undo much of the ongoing density planning efforts, and negatively impact the future look and character of Ogden Valley. Any increase in density (dwellings) will negatively impact the road traffic, air quality and water usage in Ogden Valley. This rezone petition should not be approved without extensive and thorough examination of the long term ramifications of such a zone change.
If Powder Mountain’s request for a rezoning is approved, that action could open the flood gates for other resorts like Wolf Creek, Snow Basin, and all other resort developers to petition the Commission for similar rezoning. This could be a disaster for the overall density plan in Ogden Valley.
We urge all Ogden Valley residents to write or call the Ogden Valley Planning Commissioners before the August 1st hearing asking them to deny this rezone request for Powder Mountain.
E-mail, call or write your OVPC commissioners so that your opinion reaches the commissioners before August 1.
Their addresses are:Ogden Valley Planning Commission (OVPC)
E-mail:You must write your e-mails to the planning clerk e-mail address and instruct her to give each Commission member a copy.
Her e-mail address is: ssillito@co.weber.ut.us
Regular Mail or Hand Delivery:Your comments may also be mailed or hand delivered to:
Ogden Valley Township Planning Commission Office
Attention: Sherri Sillito, Planning department
2380 Washington Blvd.
Ogden, UT 84401.
Include instructions to distribute your letter to all Ogden Valley Planning Commission members before the August 1st hearing.
Telephone:
Sherri Sillito 801-399-8791
Remember to include your Name, and Address so they know who you are and to eliminate the possibility that your e-mail or letter would be discarded.
Valley Citizens For Reasonable Development(VCRD)
