The news that the Park City Planning Commission has officially rejected the Yarrow redevelopment project is disappointing. This appointed body should be considering the many benefits the project brings to our community and allow for the 10-foot height exception outlined in the plans. The idea that w e are going to solve our housing issues without considering a broader perspective is short sighted. It will ultimately limit our progression to adjust to the changing needs of our town. There may have been a time, and or a project, that would not warrant exceeding our height restrictions. This is not one of them. It is beyond imagination that our appointed Planning Commission would find the renderings of the Singerman Real Estate project objectionable when considering our need to provide affordable housing in town. It offers an opportunity to use other active transportation modes for the thousands of employees working in Park City. It creates an aesthetically improved site which sends a message to visitors and residents that we care about maintaining our mountain town culture. It offers a chance to partner with private developers to improve connectivity.The city has approved the tunnel connecting the Snow Creek area with Holiday Village. If the entry corridor along Kearns Boulevard from Bonanza to Park Avenue can be updated, redeveloped and  beautified, and there is a private company interested in the investment, it makes no sense that a small (10 foot) height exemption would not be allowed. Currently, the old Yarrow site is an eyesore, as is the abandoned Bonanza Park area. This proposed project is one efficient way to address the blight that seems to be taking over that segment of Kearns. The new project provides the chance to improve the visual impacts, while providing pleasing commercial space along with green space that is actually useful. And most importantly, it provides 65 units of affordable housing. I would like the Park City Council to consider overriding the decision by the Planning Commission. After attending a couple of public meetings on the project, I am confident the decision by the Planning Commission is not reflective of what the public wants on this corner.  I feel in this case, their recommendations are seriously misguided and our town will miss an opportunity to turn this important space into something we can be proud of.Thanks you for your consideration. Carolyn MurrayPark CityThe post Misguided decision appeared first on Park Record. ...read more read less