A compromise between Wasatch County developers Wakara Ridge and Tuhaye regarding allowing Wakara Ridge primary access via Tuhaye is vital for Our Summit Vision and Strategic Plan. Of particular concern is the eastern Summit County Ure Ranch acquisition for open space, agriculture preservation, conservation and protection of our Kamas Valley watershed.
The adjacent DWR Wildlife Management Area is slowly being suffocated by the constant construction traffic. It is essential to wildlife to quiet the road. Ure Ranch neighborhoods along 200 South, Lambert, Democrat Alley, Hallam and Hill Top roads are inundated with the unsafe road conditions, unhealthy air from dust, dirt, trash, diesel and noise emissions due to these Wasatch developments requiring their construction traffic use Summit’s rural dirt road, 200 South, aka the Gun Club Road.
The future community visions for the Ure Ranch would all be significantly diminished and changed if construction and future residential traffic is allowed to continue. Summit County Lands and Natural Resources Department held public input sessions for the ranch this past year. Residents want open space, trails, wildlife habitat, recreation, agriculture preservation, an education and heritage center, as well as livestock and equestrian facilities. We hope the developers will honor our wishes.
This preserved ranch land will benefit all Wasatch Back communities. Ure Ranch will be a huge asset to Tuhaye and Wakara Ridge residents and visitors who will overlook this beautiful area and be able walk out their doors to take advantage of Summit County land stewardship and its amenities.
The oversight of Wasatch County and the Wakara Ridge developers needs to be remedied within their county boundaries. We trust that they will find a solution, be good neighbors and respect Our Summit Vision for peaceful open space.
Katie Cannarella
Kamas