Commission approves Empire Ridge plat amendment to re-create historic old‑town lots; neighbor raises hillside and drainage concerns

Staff presented a plat amendment for Block 18 (Snyder’s addition) to vacate the Topsider condominiums plat and reestablish five historic 1,875‑square‑foot lots for single‑family dwellings. Staff’s recommendation cited the general plan goal of protecting Park City character and found good cause because the new lots would match surrounding historic lot patterns.

Malia Brown, representing a downhill neighbor, urged the commission to evaluate hillside stability, geotechnical analysis, stormwater and snowmelt impacts, and construction protections for adjacent historic properties; she asked that future approvals include geotechnical review, drainage documentation and construction impact mitigation. Staff and commissioners acknowledged those concerns and noted that future development would require conditional use or building permit-level review where geotechnical and drainage analysis would be required.

After discussion about zoning and procedural implications, several commissioners said the amendment reestablishes the traditional lot pattern and is consistent with Old Town character. The commission moved and approved the plat amendment with the findings, conclusions and conditions in the draft final action letter.