I read the story of the Prince’s proposed home and wanted to provide my perspective as an immediate neighbor to the proposed property.
First, there is nothing historic about the two homes that are on the property and would be torn down. They were built in the late 1990s, are ugly eyesores on the side of the hill, have carpet in the bathrooms, and have been used as nightly rentals bringing noise and increased traffic from inexperienced snow drivers to an already treacherous King Road. They will not be missed.
Second, the Princes have worked closely with us and other neighbors to build a project that is an improvement for the neighborhood. They listened to our concerns over ensuring that the trail would not be disrupted and to minimize the impact on our view. Responding to that, they shifted the proposed home further up the hill and away from the trail and lowered its overall height to reduce the impact on their neighbors’ views.
What they have proposed is lower in height and has a smaller footprint than the existing nightly rental homes that are on the lot. It will be a clear improvement when it is built.
Finally, while the current homes do not have the ability for a fire truck to turn around, the Princes share our concern about wildfire on Treasure Hill. They worked with their architect and engineer to design a fire truck turn around that can help protect not only their home but other homes in the area.
Based on the original approvals for the lots they likely did not have to do this, but are bearing the expense to help protect the neighborhood. I appreciate that.
Throughout the process they’ve been engaged with their neighbors and responsive to our concerns. That’s why we along with nearly every other neighbor with an adjoining property has written a letter of support to the Planning Commission.
The Princes have been the model of a good neighbor and the Planning Commission will allow them to improve our neighborhood and build a home for their family.
Ben Dahl
Park City