Contractors Equipment Storage/MV-1 Rezone – Analysis and Recommendation

GEM Committee Members: Jamie Lythgoe, Ron Gleason, Sharon Holmstrom, Richard Webb, Steve Clarke, David Holmstrom.

Contractor Representatives: Thom Summers (S&S Excavation), Jason Peterson (Peterson Builders)

Stated issue: The proposal by the County is to expand the space available for contractor equipment storage by adding that use to existing gravel zones with some restrictions.  This appears to be driven by:

1. The need to strengthen the County’s legal position in the effort to enforce the law, as several (if not most) contractors now store their equipment illegally.

  

2. Contractors seem willing to endure enforcement action because the financial penalty is small compared with cost of compliance and enforcement action typically takes a long time if it occurs at all.

 

Other issues:

1. At this point the root issue is enforcement.  Modifying zoning will not solve the problem.  Zoning will not drive demand.

2. At some point in the future more space may be needed; more space will then be necessary, but other issues will need to be addressed as well, especially creating a “level playing field” for all contractors who need to store equipment.

3. Processing operations, e.g. crushing and asphalt plants, are not expected to happen in the MV-1 zone.  Thom Summers attempted to do process operations and they proved economically unattractive.  It is much more attractive to do something like crushing on the job site.  Substantial process operations require about 10 acre sites to be successful.  This leads to the conclusion that the current concept of an MV-1 zone could well be redefined.

4. Larger contractors are likely to move their operations to Ogden to achieve financial stability and continued growth.  This will result in a continued contractor profile of small to medium size operations.

Recommendations: 

1. Look at the issue of contractor equipment storage more comprehensively to create a “level playing field”.

Decide on a definition of contractor equipment.  For example, a landscape business uses a large track hoe, heavy dump truck, and other heavy trucks, tractors, etc.  Why should this business be allowed in CV-2?  Another landscaper stores his equipment on a relative’s farm.  How much equipment does a framing business need to have to be subject to the rules of contractor equipment storage, e.g. 1 small trailer, 1 large trailer, more than one trailer?  At what point does a business move from a home based business to be required to store equipment at a designated spot?  Do agriculture contractors fall in the same category?  Is the break point defined by hiring an employee?  Look at CV-2 uses and ordinances affecting home based businesses.

2. Add penalties which motivate compliance by being large in comparison with cost of compliance.

3. Create a new Contractor Equipment Storage Zone which requires a minimum office space on site for each contractor in addition to space for equipment and does not require ownership of the site.  

It is believed that in the existing MV-1 zone the existing buildings and lots could be easily modified to provide each contractor in the Valley with an office and adequate storage space for equipment.  These facilities might be leased, at a much more reasonable cost than purchasing a lot and adding a building.

4. Consider the current gravel zones as expansion areas when more space is needed for the Contractor Equipment Storage Zone.

Conclusion:

County legal and the County Commission need to decide whether it is truly a legal issue driving the need for action.  If this is the case the recommendations made here have the potential to create a demand for contractor equipment facilities which doesn’t exist today and to create a level playing field (or business cost structure) for all the Valley contractors.

The issue of light manufacturing, defined as a business operating in an enclosed building, producing a finished product is separate and might be addressed in the future.

The GEM Committee members and the Contractors are asking for your input on this issue in Ogden Valley.  If you have any concerns or questions, please contact Steve Clarke, Chairman of the GEM Committee at sdclarke@oValley.net or 801-745-1348. 

UPDATE ON EDEN LIQUOR AGENCY PROGRESS!

Here’s the latest progress report on opening a Type-3 Package Agency in Ogden Valley! After much discussion and research, there is no funding currently available for a Type-3 Package Agency for Ogden Valley until sometime during the fourth-quarter of this year when the UDABC closes the American Fork, Type-3 agency, and opens its new state liquor store there.

Wolf Creek Resort…the current Type-2 Package Agency in the valley has notified the UDABC that they will not be renewing their agency contract when it expires June 30, 2009. For that reason and upon suggestion of Mr. Bill Lyman (Managing Member, Ogden Valley Liquor Group, L.L.C.) the UDABC will allow Mr. Lyman to apply for the Type-2 Agency contract and then, in fourth-quarter, when funding is available, the Ogden Valley Liquor Group, L.L.C. can apply for transition to a Type-3 Agency. 

What do these differences in agency types mean to the Ogden Valley general public…absolutely nothing! The agency type simply designates a difference in agency compensation and operation. (Type-2: An agency operated in conjunction with another business, Type-3: A standalone packaged liquor sales agency) The Eden Liquor Agency plans to offer the same wide variety of hard-liquor brands and sizes along with high-point beer and over 110 wine selections regardless of its agency designation.

The Eden Liquor Agency has already received its Conditional Use Permit and business licensing from the county to commence operations. The target opening date is July 1, 2009…if all goes well! The Eden Liquor Agency also plans to offer a variety of unique, gourmet food items and other merchandise that compliment liquor, beer and wine indulgence! Such as, a variety of chips and snack foods, dips and sauces, gourmet cheeses, gourmet crackers, several types of stuffed olives, drink mixers and juices as well as fun, sexy and laughable T-shirts, tanktops and seasonal outerwear, barware (shaker cups, martini glasses, shot glasses, specialtywine glasses, strainers, bar-spoons, cork screws, beer openers, jiggers, gallon-bottle cradles), bar décor signs (both, lighted and not), and much more! Frankly…as much as they can fit in the store!

  

To be fair and unbiased, the UDABC will advertise for a Type-2 agent in the next issue of the Ogden Valley News. After June 10, the UDABC will review Ogden Valley Liquor Group, L.L.C’s application, along with any others they receive, and will interview applicants and award the agency contract. So, stay patient! Mr. Lyman…the Ogden Valley Liquor Group, L.L.C and The Eden Liquor Agency are working hard to jump through the hoops and get-open for the residents, tourists and liquor resale outlets of Ogden Valley! For more information, call or email Mr. Lyman at (801) 648-7372 or edenliquoragency@yahoo.com .

LATEST UPDATE ON A TYPE-3 LIQUOR AGENCY FOR OGDEN VALLEY

Thursday, May 07, 2009

Here’s the latest information regarding Bill Lyman & Ogden Valley Liquor Group, L.L.C’s efforts to bring The Eden Liquor Agency to Ogden Valley. Due to your overwhelming support and demand for a Type-3 agency, the UDABC (Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control) has found a way through their budget difficulties to continue to provide a liquor agency in Ogden Valley until fourth-quarter this year, when they can afford to budget a Type-3 agency.

Earlier this week, Wolf Creek Resort notified the UDABC that they will not renew their Type-2 Agency contract when it comes-up for renewal June 30, 2009. After continuous communication and exhausting every avenue of possibility, Ogden Valley Liquor Group, L.L.C. has received word from the UDABC that the following steps

will be taken to insure that Ogden Valley continues to have a liquor sales agency present:

∞ To be fair and to show impartiality, the UDABC will place an immediate advertisement for a Type-2 Package Agent for Ogden Valley.

∞ The UDABC will accept applications, resumes & proposals for a limited time.

∞ Upon review of these documents, invitations will be made for agency applicants to interview with the UDABC.

∞ Interview applicants will be graded on several categories of qualification and a recipient of the Type-2 Agency Contract will be chosen.

∞ This process will take place during the month of June ’09 and should allow for a Type-2 Package Agency to be in-place and operating by the time Wolf Creek Resort closes their agency, June 30, 2009.

Bill Lyman, Managing Member, Ogden Valley Liquor Group, L.L.C., dba: The Eden Liquor Agency has already received their Conditional Use Permit from Weber County and plans to apply for the Type-2 Agency Contract.

The Eden Liquor Agency will operate as a Type-2 agency until sometime during 4th quarter this year when funding will be available for its transition to a Type-3 agency. What do these differences in type of agency mean to Ogden Valley residents, guests, tourists and local liquor resale outlets? Nothing! When the Eden Liquor Agency opens for business, it plans to offer the same wide variety of brands and sizes of hard-liquor, high-point-beer and wine as before...regardless of agency type. 

 

The type difference will only apply to the level of compensation the agency receives from the state. Mr. Lyman and the L.L.C. he manages feel it’s worth operating at a net-loss for several months in order to keep a state liquor agency open locally! Again…thanks go out to the public for supporting this effort!

Bill Lyman, Ogden Valley Liquor Group, L.L.C., dba: The Eden Liquor Agency, edenliquoragency@yahoo.com

Chickenpox Reported at Valley Elementary

Press Release

May 4, 2009

Health Department urges vaccination boosters, unvaccinated to stay home from school

(Ogden, UT) The Weber-Morgan Health Department has reported 28 new cases of chickenpox at Valley Elementary in Huntsville in recent weeks and officials are encouraging parents to keep their children’s vaccination schedules current.

Health officials remind parents that state law requires all Utah school children to receive chickenpox vaccinations before they enter kindergarten. As required by law, the health department may be asking unvaccinated students to stay home if they have been exposed.

Many of the students had not received recommended booster vaccines and those who were previously vaccinated are experiencing much milder symptoms than those who have not been immunized.

“Vaccinated children may still experience a very mild form of the disease because they did not develop adequate immunity against the virus,” says Gary House, director of the Weber-Morgan Health Department. “This is why we recommend vaccination boosters for added protection.”

Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease that typically peaks in winter and early spring. Symptoms include fever, runny nose and painful or itchy skin lesions. Individuals are infectious before the symptoms become apparent and can spread the disease until the lesions have scabbed over.

“Individuals who have not been vaccinated subject themselves to a higher risk of contracting the disease and suffering potentially life-threatening complications,” House says.

For more information or to be vaccinated, contact your primary care physician or the Weber-Morgan Health Department, 801-399-7252. Cost is about $85 and is covered by most insurance plans. Weber-Morgan Health Department also participates in the Vaccines for Children, a federally funded program for children under 18 who are uninsured or who qualify for the state’s CHIP or Medicaid or are of American Indian descent.

Blogmeister update:

Click here to see the ABC 4 News Story

and from the Salt Lake Tribune

Chickenpox vexing students in Huntsville -

Valley School in Huntsville To Close After 148 Years

It is no secret that Huntsville's very own multi-century landmark, Valley School, will be closing soon. To celebrate the 148 fabulous years, Valley School is hosting a closing open house this Saturday -- a closing open house?

There are many events planned for this weekends celebration, and of course we will provide a one stop shop with more details than you ever wanted to know.

Here are the details of the open house being held at Valley School:

Saturday May 9, 2009
Open House: 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Program: 6:00 to 6:30 p.m.

School tours (including the basement), Presentation of historical pictures, Display of school Memorabilia, Timeline, and Pictures/DVD of past plays & events. Favorite Lunch Cookies will be served. If you have school memorabilia to share, Please contact Jeaniel Sauer at Valley Elementary School (801) 452-4180

The editors of the Standard felt this was a significant enough event that they paid reporter Di Lewis BIG money (or at least we hope so) to write a few stories for Sunday's front page. She did a great job although we doubt any BIG money changed hands.

If you are in to nostalgia or have any sentimental feelings toward Valley School, we recommend you pick up your own copy of yesterday's paper.

While some from the dark side may simply think it will be so much nicer to have a brand new school close to the metropolis of Eden, those who grew up at Valley know there was something VERY special about that ole' school. Something that cannot be replaced for $14 Million.

Before we get too teary eyed, we will toss it over to Di!

Huntsville's Valley School closing after 148 years of classes (be sure to watch the video by clicking here)

Anecdotes of Valley School and its famous basement (Over the past 37 years, many Valley kids have been fortunate enough to say Candy (Inama) Facer was their teacher. Some parents were even fortunate enough to have been in Miss Inama's second grade class, only to have their children also taught by Mrs. Facer. In this article, Candy explains what makes Valley so special, but the irony is that Candy is one of a kind, and to MANY, Valley is special because of her.

Click here to take a tour of the infamous basement

Additionally, the Town of Huntsville apparently made a "full court press" attempt last year at convincing the School to build their new school on the present Valley School site, and there is a powerpoint of their presentation viewable by clicking here.

Lastly, the Valley School class of 1979 is having their 30 year reunion Saturday in conjunction with the open house. The organizers have asked us to help spread the word, so if you are a parent, sibling, neighbor or friend of any of the classmates, then please spread the word. They would have graduated from Weber High in 1982.

Click here to view the Class of 1979 web site

We will now open it up to our humble readers.

Do you have any memories of the School?

What say you humble Valley School Alumnus and others?

Click below to share your comments.

"Buying liquor in Ogden Valley may become more convenient"

The issue of a Type 3 Liquor agency in Ogden Valley made it to the pages of the Standard Examiner this morning.

To read the Di Lewis article in its entirety, click here.

American Legion May Events

Huntsville American Legion Post # 129

            SATURDAY - May 16th “ Armed Forces Day          

** Music & Dancing  ÇÇÇÇ 6:00 pm to closing **

    Dance to the Music of “ADAM LEE “

˙˙LLNO Cover Charge with current 2009 card

$5.00 p/person cover charge without card 

“Support our Veterans& kick up your heels & have a brew or two!!

*****MEMORIAL DAY EVENTS: Monday MAY 25th*****

Liberty Cemetery - 9:00 am

Lower Eden Cemetery - 9:30 am

Upper Eden Cemetery (Mnt View) - 10:00 am

Mountain Green Cemetery - 11 :00 am

Huntsville Cemetery Point - 12:00 noon 

Elections for NEW officers will be held on Memorial Day @ the Legion from 

1:00 pm - 4:00 am

Please contact any officer if you would like to be nominated for a position or would like to nominate a member for an “OFFICER” position. 

If you have not renewed your membership by May 1, 2009; your continuous membership will be canceled!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

General Meeting - Every third Tuesday @ 6:30 p.m. followed by the Auxiliary Meeting- please try to attend.

Wednesday nights - Taco nights!

Come and try our “Fresh Salsa Bar” and “Bottomless Chips $5.00 !!

 Monday - Sunday  - SOUP BOWLS - SOUP & SALAD - SANDWICHES & BURGERS 

CALL IN -  Food to go -  ORDERS @ 801-745-3802

Sunday morning - Breakfast - - - - 8:30 am - NOON!

 *****PLEASE make sure you have a CURRENT “2009" membership - you can renew at the bar.  You must show a current card at the bar in order to come in!  

2009 Temporary & Social cards are available at the bar $25.00

 

******Sign up for email news @ twixon8006@aol.com 

Package Liquor store in Ogden Valley

Bill Lyman writes:

When I spoke with Gage Froerer last week, he agreed to follow-up with the UDABC regarding their request for special funding from the governor's office.  He also agreed to contact the governor's office to urge them to include this issue in a proposed "special session" of the legislature soon.  I am calling Mr. Froerer today to follow-up with him on those two conversations and will also check with the governor's office regarding a "special legislative session" possibly scheduled for May 22nd.

The Weber County Commission approved of a Conditional Use Permit for The Eden Liquor Agency at their meeting last night. (April 28th)

 

Assuming that the UDABC has made their request and the special funding issue is included in the special session, and the legislature approves the funding...then the UDABC should accept my application by June 10th and the UDABC Board of Governors could approve and grant The Eden Liquor Agency's contract by late June.  If so, I plan an opening date between July 1 and July 15.

 

At this point, calls and emails to the governor's office to support inclusion of this issue in a special session would be helpful!  It looks like we've got the ball rolling...we just need to keep it rolling.  Governor Huntsman phone: 800-705-2464 and e-mail : aesmith@utah.gov 

Thanks for your support!

 

Bill Lyman, Managing Member, Ogden Valley Liquor Group, L.L.C., dba: The Eden Liquor Agency

Update on Ogden Valley Liquor Package Agency

Update on Efforts to Support and Open an Ogden Valley Type-3 Liquor Package Agency!

First of all, a big thank you to those who have contacted 8th District, State Representative, Mr. Gage Froerer and Mr. John Freeman, Deputy Director, Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (UDABC). To-date, the two gentlemen have received over fifty emails and phone calls regarding opening a Type-3 Package Agency for Ogden Valley. Of the emails and calls, roughly 6% have been against the effort and an overwhelming 94% have been in-favor of opening the agency.

Due to your support and Wolf Creek Resort’s recent, drastic cut-back in available funds for their Type-2 Agency, the UDABC plans to file a special request with Governor Huntsman’s office for special funding from the State Legislature to accept, consider, approve and fund The Eden Liquor Agency.

This is, though, by no means a slam-dunk! In order for the legislature to hear the special request, it will have to be submitted for approval during a special session of the legislature. Currently, there is no special session of the legislature planned, but, the governor’s office is considering calling a special session possibly soon. Please continue your support by placing a follow-up contact to State Representative Gage Froerer gfroerer@utah.gov or 801-391-4233 voicing encouragement for the UDABC’s special funding request and support for a special session of the legislature to approve the special funding.

Thank you for your continued support!

Bill Lyman, Managing Member, Ogden Valley Liquor Group, L.L.C. dba: The Eden Liquor Agency

Powder Mountain Hosts Ski Benefit For Earl Family of Eden

Blogmeister's note: We admit that over the last couple of years we have offered some gentle criticism of the Powderville Perps (greedy developers), but we also admit that there are some good and well intentioned people employed at Powder Mountain. That said, we are passing on an important message regarding a benefit for the family of Brett Earl. This is a worthy cause to help a great family, and we urge you to dig deep to help out the Earl's.


A ski benefit will be held at Powder Mountain on Friday, April 24 for the family of Brett S. Earl. Earl, a resident of Eden, died unexpectedly of a heart attack on April 11, 2009 at the age of 39. 100% of the proceeds will go directly to the Earl family – Darnelle, Riley, Raj, Taj and India.

Powder Mountain will open Sundown Lift and Lodge from 12 noon – 8pm on Friday, April 24. The fun of skiing and sledding in springtime conditions will be enhanced by live music, a silent auction and a barbeque. Plus, a snowcat will escort non-skiers on scenic tours of Lightning Ridge. A minimum donation of $15 per person will provide participants with either a Sundown lift pass or one ride on the Lightning Ridge snowcat. You can purchase passes or make a donation on line at www.PowderMountain.com Passes will also be sold at Sundown Lodge on the day of the event.

Meeting on Pineview Water Quality

On Wednesday May 6th at 5PM a GEM meeting at the Huntsville Library will focus on the latest water qualtiy report for Pineview Reservoir which was commissioned by Weber Basin. Professor Darwin Sorensen, USU Water Research Lab, is the principle investigator and will present the study. 

We encourage all residents to attend this meeting regarding theValley’s most important resource. 

Your VCRD Staff 

SUPPORT EFFORTS TO BRING A TYPE-3 LIQUOR PACKAGE AGENCY TO OGDEN VALLEY!

The Ogden Valley Liquor Group, L.L.C. (dba: The Eden Liquor Agency) is endeavoring to bring a Type-3 Liquor Package Agency to the Ogden Valley. Currently, valley residents and tourists can purchase a limited assortment of alcohol from Wolf Creek Resort’s Type-2 Package Agency at Wolf Creek Adventures.

Due to the limited selection and variety of alcohol available at Wolf Creek Resort’s Type-2 Agency, the majority of Ogden Valley residents that purchase alcohol currently must travel to one of the three Ogden area State Liqur Stores.

A state-contracted Type-3 Package Agency is similar to a State Liquor Store in variety of liquor, bottle sizes and selection of high-point beers and wines.  The Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (UDABC) contracts Type-3 Package Agencies in areas where the demand has been demonstrated and the population is too small to justify building a state-owned (10 -12,000 sq. ft.) liquor store.  By comparison, The Eden Liquor Agency will occupy a 750 sq. ft. space and be centrally located in the commerce area of Eden near the intersection of Hwy 162 and Hwy 158.

The Ogden Valley Liquor Group, L.L.C. (dba: The Eden Liquor Agency) (Managing Member: Mr. William Lyman) has applied for necessary permits from the county, but has been asked to postpone applying to the UDABC due to a UDABC budget constraint.  Although the UDABC agrees that Ogden Valley needs a Type-3 Package Agency and has the sales demand for it, they do not have the money left in the 2008 budget or in the first, three-quarters of 2009.  So, we’re asking for your help and support!  With ample community support and demand, the UDABC and Representative Gage Froerer can seek, and possibly receive sufficient budgetary funds from the state general fund to accept an application and approve a Type-3 Package Agency in Ogden Valley sooner than the 4th-quarter, 2009.

Please understand the following facts regarding this effort:

• Wolf Creek Resort has endorsed the Ogden Valley Liquor Group, L.L.C. (dba: The Eden Liquor Agency and Managing Member: Mr. William Lyman) in its endeavor to obtain county permits and a UDABC contract.  Wolf Creek Resort did $245,000 in liquor sales to valley residents and tourists from April 2008 to April 2009.  Wolf Creek Resort intends to resign their state-contract and discontinue the sale of packaged alcohol once The Eden Liquor Agency is approved and open.

• Due to the recession and reduced revenue brought-on by the change of seasons, Wolf Creek Resort has been forced to severely cut-back their alcohol purchases from the UDABC for resale here in the valley.

• District 8 Representative, Mr. Gage Froerer and the UDABC both endorse the effort to bring a Type-3 Agency to Ogden Valley.

• A Type-3 Package Agency makes no profit on liquor sales, but is compensated with a set monthly check from the UDABC based on an annual evaluation of monthly unit (bottle) sales. 

• Bringing a Type-3 Package Agency/The Eden Liquor Agency to Ogden Valley would help lessen the traffic pressure on Ogden Canyon by making desired alcohol purchases available to valley residents, tourists, guests and liquor resale outlets (Restaurants, Private Clubs, Ski Resorts, etc.) without leaving the valley and adding to traffic congestion in Ogden Canyon.

• Revenue generated to the UDABC by The Eden Liquor Agency opening in June’09, or as soon as possible, would more than pay for its increased budget burden by or before 4th-quarter 2009.

• Plans are to centrally locate The Eden Liquor Agency near the intersection of Hwy 162 & Hwy 158, in the commercial center housing Eats of Eden, Valley Hair Co. and Metro National Title…next door to the Eden Post Office.

• The Eden Liquor Agency plans to be open Tuesday through Saturday from 10AM to 10PM.  Minors will not be allowed to enter The Eden Liquor Agency unless escorted by an adult.  All UDABC identification and purchase policies will be strictly enforced.

• The Ogden Valley Liquor Group, L.L.C. intends to operate The Eden Liquor Agency with strict respect to the community and in a completely responsible and lawful fashion.  We realize that this endeavor will not be welcomed by the entire community and we are sensitive and respectful of the community’s religious and personal beliefs.  With all due respect, there is sufficient demand in the Ogden Valley for a Type-3 Package Agency.  We hope that by moving the valley package agency operation from Wolf Creek Resort’s residential-area location (3900 N. Wolf Creek Drive) to the commerce-area of Eden, near the intersection of Hwy 162 & Hwy 158, community impact will be lessened and additional tourism traffic will be drawn to Eden’s businesses and commerce area.

We hope that supporting this endeavor and opening The Eden Liquor Agency will offer additional convenience to those members of the community that would otherwise seek to make these purchases at the risk of traveling greater distances to do so.

Please contact Mr. William Lyman, Managing Member, The Ogden Valley Liquor Group, L.L.C., dba: The Eden Liquor Agency with any questions regarding this endeavor at:

Home/Office: (801) 648-7372 or Email: edenliquoragency@yahoo.com

The UDABC and State Representative Gage Froerer have asked The Ogden Valley Liquor Group, L.L.C. (dba, The Eden Liquor Agency) to seek public support and to have supporters contact them by phone or email:

State Representative, District-8, Mr. Gage Froerer

Office: (801) 621-0505 Email: gfroerer@utah.gov

And,

Mr. John Freeman, Deputy Director,

Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control

Office: (801) 977-6800 Email: johnfreeman@utah.gov

THANK YOU!

THE OGDEN VALLEY LIQUOR GROUP, L.L.C., DBA: THE EDEN LIQUOR AGENCY