Why We Say No

Construction Costs

  • The projected costs for Clark Ranch are far above precedent and thereby reduce the number of affordable units the city can deliver elsewhere.

  • Just the infrastructure—$725,000 for road design, $5 million for road construction—will consume a disproportionate share of public funds.

  • A transparent cost analysis of the actual building construction in steep terrain, to include frontage road costs and land value, is critical.

  • By ignoring the land’s value, the developer gets an indirect subsidy on the market-rate townhouses.

Traffic & Safety

  • The project would add an estimated 2,000 daily car trips to SR-248 and Richardson Flat, both of which already back up during non-peak days and times.

  • A new roundabout at Piper and Richardson Flat will not solve the bottlenecks, it will exacerbate them. This increases safety risks for drivers.

  • If a bus route is created, operating on steep slopes would add cost, create safety concerns, and extend travel times, undermining the value of offsite Park & Ride solutions.

Open Space & Growth Pressure

  • Clark Ranch was never intended for housing or large structures. Potential municipal use is to be limited to no more than 10 acres. The proposed development involves 200+ housing units on 14+ acres, as well as additional disturbance areas.

  • Open space is one of Park City’s defining assets, and exceeding past agreements sets a dangerous precedent.

  • The new frontage road opens the door to future, unintended development that could damage more open land.

  • Land disturbance along the proposed new road is not included in the 14 acres of disturbance.