Today, we cover… 

Topic 1: Continued DPRE Discussions 

The Summit County Council and representatives from Dakota Pacific continued their conversation regarding a public-private partnership on the Kimball Junction development property this week. 

The conversation focused largely on open and public spaces that could be offered through the partnership, which includes corridors and streets designed to be pedestrian focused (think: corridors with 15 ft. sidewalks and a woonerf, or living street, that forces cars to slow down), as well as an amphitheater and other designated park-like areas. 

The group also discussed a residential layout concept broken out between two different residential areas, A + B. In Dakota Pacific’s design concept, Residential Area A would be primarily apartments or larger condo buildings approximately 3-4 stories high, while Residential Area B would be lower density housing types like townhomes. 

In terms of density or number of units, Dakota Pacific is looking at 500 total market rate units and an additional 250 Affordable Units. In that 750 unit count, they’d like to include 90 Senior Units delivered through a licensed assisted / independent / memory care facility. 

To watch the full work session, visit summitcounty.info/councilrecording. 

Please keep in mind these are work sessions, which means no formal action is being taken during the meetings; Council and Dakota Pacific are just working through the details of this potential partnership in public. 

Eventually, before any decisions are made, there will be a public comment opportunity for the community to weigh in on a more defined proposal. For now, Council and Dakota Pacific will  continue these discussions with another work session at next week’s Council meeting, so be sure to tune in! 

Topic 2: General Plan Open House

Join Summit County staff for an Open House focused on the Snyderville Basin General Plan Update on October 1 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at the Richins Building (1885 W Ute Blvd). 

For some context: a general plan is a guiding document that is used to inform future decisions about the built environment. Community input is used to create policies. Policies become rules. And the built environment conforms with those rules. We need to hear from you now so that we can plan for the future!

At this event, you’ll learn more about the different elements of a General Plan and have the chance to give feedback that will shape the future of your community, so don’t miss out! 

To learn more about the general plan update process, please visit summitcounty.info/generalplanupdates. 

Topic 3: Calendar Submissions

Calling everyone who loves to photograph Summit County scenery! We want to include YOUR photos in our 2025 Summit County Calendar. Submit now through October 5 at summitcounty.info/calendar25 for a chance to showcase your photography.

All images must be taken in Summit County, be YOUR original work, and be high-resolution (that means no smartphone photos)! 

Winners will receive 3 calendars and will be featured on Summit County’s social media channels! We can’t wait to see your submissions. Once again, submit now through October 5 at summitcounty.info/calendar25.