Council adopts Rail Trail Master Plan, approves Fox Tail Trail subdivision and Sommet Blanc plat, and sets Planning Commission expertise rule
September 1, 2022, 3:00 p.m. · City Council Chambers, 445 Marsac Avenue
On September 1, 2022 the council approved the Rail Trail Master Plan, the Fox Tail Trail subdivision, the Sommet Blanc condominium plat for 49 units and a five-year moderate-income housing plan. Council Member Becca Gerber was excused at 6:30 p.m., so all votes shown after the public input period were 4-0. A planning commissioner qualification change took effect with an added real estate development category.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Board of Adjustment appointments | Approved · 5-0 |
| Alpine Forestry defensible space contract | Approved · 4-0 |
| Resolution 16-2022: Planting Park City Day of Service, September 10 | Approved · 4-0 |
| Rail Trail Master Plan | Approved · 4-0 |
| Ordinance 2022-35: small wireless facilities | Approved · 4-0 |
| Ordinance 2022-25: Fox Tail Trail subdivision | Approved with conditions · 4-0 |
| Ordinance 2022-31: Stag Lodge Phase 1 fourth amended plat, Unit 7 | Approved · 4-0 |
| Ordinance 2022-32: Stag Lodge Phase IV third amended plat, Unit 50 | Approved · 4-0 |
| Ordinance 2022-29: stormwater illicit discharge authority | Approved with conditions · 4-0 |
| Resolution 17-2022: 2022 five-year moderate-income housing plan | Approved · 4-0 |
| Ordinance 2022-33: Sommet Blanc Condominiums plat | Approved · 4-0 |
| Ordinance 2022-34: Iron Canyon Subdivision Lot 33 building pad adjustment | Approved · 4-0 |
| Ordinance 2022-30: Planning Commissioner qualifications | Approved · 4-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item Work · Presentation
Work session: Central Wasatch Commission, winter parking plan and fall trails update
Discussed
Staff presented a winter parking plan with A-frame signs, a $50 initial fine escalating to $200, and daytime paid parking supported by Dickey. A trails update said phase one of a Bonanza Flat plan would not limit later phases. No votes.
Item II.1 · Appointment
Board of Adjustment appointments
Approved · 5-0
Six members appointed to staggered terms beginning September 2022.
Item VI.1 · Contract
Alpine Forestry defensible space contract
Approved · 4-0
Consent contract for defensible space work.
- Contract$136,000 to Alpine Forestry LLC
Item VI.2 · Other
Resolution 16-2022: Planting Park City Day of Service, September 10
Approved · 4-0
Pulled from consent. Plans include planting 150 trees with 300 volunteers and a goal of 10,000 trees by 2030.
Item VII.1 · Parks
Rail Trail Master Plan
Approved · 4-0
The plan would widen the trail with eight feet of additional road base, implemented in phases that each return to council. Rubell supported the document to help secure funding; Dickey asked for a specific discussion on width and costs; Doilney cited strong outreach support. A representative of 56 abutting owners and several residents opposed widening citing wildlife and tree roots, while others supported it for safety and accessibility. Mayor Worel said each item returns for approval and safety is the priority.
Item VII.2 · City code
Ordinance 2022-35: small wireless facilities
Approved · 4-0
Allows 4G/5G attachments on Main Street light poles with a pole-top extension and on utility poles in residential areas. A private company would install at no cost to the city. No one spoke at the hearing.
Item VII.3 · Subdivision
Ordinance 2022-25: Fox Tail Trail subdivision
Approved with conditions · 4-0
Creates a 3.8-acre lot and a 29-acre Recreation and Open Space parcel to be deeded to the city, with a new condition limiting open space use on the lot and a deed restriction prohibiting transient occupancy. Dickey and Rubell were concerned about mixed zoning on the lot; Doilney said the owner had met every request. A neighborhood association representative opposed the project as a land grab. The motion limited the lot to the Estate-zoned portion and included 0.76 acres in the dedication.
Item VIII.1 · Subdivision
Ordinance 2022-31: Stag Lodge Phase 1 fourth amended plat, Unit 7
Approved · 4-0
Converts a deck and stairs to private area and adds a 1,440-square-foot loft.
Item VIII.2 · Subdivision
Ordinance 2022-32: Stag Lodge Phase IV third amended plat, Unit 50
Approved · 4-0
Converts a crawl space to private use.
Item VIII.3 · City code
Ordinance 2022-29: stormwater illicit discharge authority
Approved with conditions · 4-0
Supports the city's stormwater permit and lets it investigate possible illegal discharges. At Rubell's request the motion added that reasonable attempts to contact the property owner must be made before accessing private property.
Item VIII.4 · Other
Resolution 17-2022: 2022 five-year moderate-income housing plan
Approved · 4-0
Meets state requirements with four goals and first-year strategies. Rubell urged focus on housing at 50 to 60 percent of area median income.
Item VIII.5 · Subdivision
Ordinance 2022-33: Sommet Blanc Condominiums plat
Approved · 4-0
Memorializes density for 49 residential units, six deed-restricted affordable units and a restaurant. Rubell pushed for an earlier deadline than 2024 for the Mid Mountain trailhead parking lot, and the developer said he would build it sooner if possible.
- Units: 49 residential, 6 affordable
Item VIII.6 · Subdivision
Ordinance 2022-34: Iron Canyon Subdivision Lot 33 building pad adjustment
Approved · 4-0
Adjusts the building pad to fit a new design while keeping the same 4,000-square-foot size. Neighbors who did not object to the plat opposed moving the trailhead and using a shared driveway; staff said the trail predates the subdivision and solutions would come through a public process.
Item VIII.7 · City code
Ordinance 2022-30: Planning Commissioner qualifications
Approved · 4-0
Amends the Land Management Code to require at least one commissioner with expertise in construction, planning, architecture or engineering, with Dickey's amendment adding real estate development. Residents asked whether the priority applies to midterm appointments.
What residents said
Rail Trail wideningE-bikes on trailsPaid parkingHousing and childcare
Nine speakers addressed housing, childcare, parking and civility. One resident criticized two council members over shirts worn at an event and the mayor asked for civility; another apologized to those members. One speaker questioned whether the city has staff with engineering or building expertise to support staff reports. About 17 people commented on the Rail Trail plan.