In perusing the proposed plans from MCO that MAY be presented at the Planning Commission meeting this Thursday or a subsequent meeting, several residents have concerns about the high-density, 20-unit per acre housing slated to go across the street from Mercer Reserve.
From concerned residents: MCO looks to be a very attractive builder and potential buyer for the SunCrest area. We are privileged to have them take over the area. It is obvious that their primary interest is in the West Bluff and the Hog Hollow area. The areas of SunCrest that are already developed appear to get a little attention but the concern for all of us should be the High Density Housing areas they are proposing. This is not Condo but small apartment housing with an estimated 24 units per acre. As an example, the area marked “B” is approximately 60 acres in size and would house potentially 1000-1400 units. 1) these will not increase property values and will likely decrease them, 2) There is no real reason to have housing that dense in the area and would be better suited down the hill, 3) the traffic increase will be dramatic with an additional potential 1400 vehicles coming and going at least twice a day – the roads have blind spots that are difficult as is and will be much more dangerous with that amount of traffic.
I appreciate that they need to develop the property but our concern should be the type of homes they are building. Fewer than 15 people from SunCrest were at the meeting to voice their opinion to MCO and Draper. The next meeting is June 7th.
To date this is not an agenda item for this Thursday; however, stay tuned for further information. We will post what we find out.
Monday, June 4, 2012
High Density Housing in SunCrest
In perusing the proposed plans from MCO that MAY be presented at the Planning Commission meeting this Thursday or a subsequent meeting, several residents have concerns about the high-density, 20-unit per acre housing slated to go across the street from Mercer Reserve.
From concerned residents: MCO looks to be a very attractive builder and potential buyer for the SunCrest area. We are privileged to have them take over the area. It is obvious that their primary interest is in the West Bluff and the Hog Hollow area. The areas of SunCrest that are already developed appear to get a little attention but the concern for all of us should be the High Density Housing areas they are proposing. This is not Condo but small apartment housing with an estimated 24 units per acre. As an example, the area marked “B” is approximately 60 acres in size and would house potentially 1000-1400 units. 1) these will not increase property values and will likely decrease them, 2) There is no real reason to have housing that dense in the area and would be better suited down the hill, 3) the traffic increase will be dramatic with an additional potential 1400 vehicles coming and going at least twice a day – the roads have blind spots that are difficult as is and will be much more dangerous with that amount of traffic.
I appreciate that they need to develop the property but our concern should be the type of homes they are building. Fewer than 15 people from SunCrest were at the meeting to voice their opinion to MCO and Draper. The next meeting is June 7th.
To date this is not an agenda item for this Thursday; however, stay tuned for further information. We will post what we find out.
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Thanks so much for the update, Delaina.
We share your concerns about this. I thought the builder was supposed to be a higher-end builder with experience managing mountain communities. This certainly doesn't match that expectation.
It has been difficult to make it to the meetings as my impression has been that the date of the meeting goes from stated to "To Be Announced" with very little notice when the actual meeting occurs.
I appreciate those like you who keep us informed on these issues.
Thanks for the post. We live in Mercer Reserve and are strongly opposed to that kind of high density housing anywhere on the mountain!
We appreciate the information posting. It is imperative that the residents of SunCrest realize the potential for this being pushed through at the last minute. Please be diligent in writing to ALL councilmen that you oppose high density housing being developed in SunCrest. For all the reasons stated, which impact our tax base, we need for the councilmen to vote NO at any time this is brought forward.
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