Council asks for parking cost and traffic analysis on Bonanza 5-acre plan
September 24, 2025
In a second work session on the Bonanza 5-acre site the council reviewed a 112-unit "Mountain Town Village" with a village green and a garage costing $21.7 million for one level or $44.4 million for two. It asked for a parking cost recovery analysis, traffic data and a solar study. No votes were taken.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item II.1 · Development
Bonanza 5-acre site redevelopment: design and strategy preferences (work session)
Discussed
The team showed a "Mountain Town Village" with a 1.47-acre village green (the minutes say 1.15), 112 homes, heights of 35 feet on Bonanza and Kearns and 45 feet at the southwest corner, a splash pad and a mobility hub, with construction targeted for fall 2026. Parking costs were about $21,674,120 for one level (300 spaces) and about $44,399,312 for two (554 spaces). Council Member Ciraco was less concerned about adding units because the Holiday Village project provides housing; Council Member Parigian wanted more homes and year-round uses; Council Member Rubell wanted lighter massing and priority for the local workforce; Council Member Toly was unsure about four stories after seeing shadows and found the parking cost very high; Council Member Dickey wanted the city subsidy clarified. Staff will return with a parking cost recovery analysis, traffic data, a three-story solar study, the subsidy amount and a Gordo parking cost comparison. No vote.
- Budget$21.7 million to Brinshore Development and GTS Development
- Budget$44.4 million to Brinshore Development and GTS Development
What residents said
Open space versus housingGarage costBuilding height and shade