A proposed mixed-use residential housing development in Kimball Junction inches closer to reality following a second workshop with the Snyderville Basin Planning Commission.Park City architecture firm Elliott Workgroup has been spearheading the design of the significant Junction Commons redevelopmen t project, which transforms the outlet mall into a mix of retail stores and housing including townhomes, apartments and affordable units.The proposal posits a total of 402 residential units in addition to a clubhouse and changes to the area’s walkability, all on the existing Junction Commons site.Craig Elliott, one of Elliott Workgroup’s managing partners, explained in February that his firm is trying to help the property mesh with the Kimball Junction Neighborhood Plan, which the Summit County Council unanimously adopted in 2019 as a way to create a coherent walkable and bikeable neighborhood with community gathering spaces and less vehicle traffic.The development will eventually require permit approvals and a zoning change, but as of now discussions are still preliminary. As part of the collaboration between the Planning Commission and Elliot Workgroup, though, representatives of the architecture firm presented updated traffic and parking plans this week.“There’s opportunities for (a new transit path). There have been discussions with High Valley (Transit), and we plan on having a significant bus station at this location, which is in-between the mixes of use, in-between the residential and in-between the commercial,” Elliott explained. “We think it’ll actually help drive people from Liberty Peak and others who use that space to really become an easier connection point for them.”The plans also include a two-way bike lane, multi-modal trails and sidewalks, bike racks and an e-bike station.Overall, the development would have 1,493 parking stalls after construction is completed. Most would be first-come, first-served.Townhome residents would have their own designated parking spots via an attached garage, but the other stalls would be available for both the residential and commercial developments. However, Elliott emphasized the firm has analyzed traffic and parking patterns, including peak times of day and weekends, to ensure a sufficient number of stalls and meet code requirements.To mitigate issues with parking during construction, especially since the process is expected to take multiple years, developers plan to make changes in phases, Elliott said. By adding new stalls in sections before demolishing other surface lots, the firm hopes to cause as little disruption to businesses and visitors as much as possible.Additionally, the architecture firm shared a new estimate of the project’s timeline, which is broken into seven phases. The first phase, comprising facade improvements, has already been completed.Demolition and infrastructure and connectivity improvements are slated for phase two in early 2026; the construction of affordable and market-rate apartments is planned for phase three in mid-2028; the construction of townhomes and more apartments is slated for phase four in mid-2029; and phases five, six and seven, all of which involve more retail and apartment construction, are expected to be completed around the 2034 Olympic Games.The Planning Commission did not take any action on the proposal Tuesday since the presentation was part of a work session, but Elliott said he foresees his firm approaching the planning panel again at its next meeting with more updates.There is not a timeline yet regarding permitting approvals or zoning changes to officially green light the project.The post Developers showcase parking plans for Junction Commons housing appeared first on Park Record. ...read more read less