The Prospector Square Property Owners Association has formally raised concerns about parking, traffic and pedestrian connections in Park City's proposed Bonanza Park development.

The association's board issued an Oct. 27 statement addressed to the Park City Council and Planning Commission. Although the board did not formally vote to oppose the project, it identified several concerns it wants city leaders to address.

The statement follows a membership survey showing substantial concern about the proposal, particularly its effects on neighboring properties and businesses.

The association said it supports progress on the five-acre city-owned site but wants decisions to consider the development's long-term effects on the surrounding community.

Parking and traffic concerns

The association's board expressed concern that Bonanza Park could increase traffic and parking demand in Prospector Square, potentially requiring additional enforcement in privately managed parking lots.

The board questioned whether the city would help cover the cost of full-time daytime parking enforcement if the development creates that need.

Pedestrian connectivity is another concern. The association wants better connections across Bonanza Drive to unite the surrounding commercial areas and make travel between them easier.

According to the statement, the board believes the current proposal does not adequately address that issue.

Members also raised questions about potential impacts on mountain views, soil remediation and affordable housing.

The association represents 64 properties along Prospector and Sidewinder in Park City. Those properties account for more than 800,000 square feet of buildings and approximately 1,100 parking spaces across 12 parking lots, according to the board's statement.

Survey shows divided opinions

The association surveyed 101 property owners and building representatives about the proposed development. Its published survey results show 49 responses overall.

Of those answering the question about their position on the current proposal, 43.75% opposed it and 14.58% supported it.

Another 33.33% said they lacked enough information to take a position, while 8.33% remained neutral.

The survey also asked whether the association should adopt a formal position on the development. Nearly 90% of those responding to that question supported doing so.

Parking and additional traffic emerged as major concerns. Among respondents rating individual issues, 65% considered parking and additional traffic very important.

Pedestrian connections also drew substantial interest. Nearly 92% of respondents rated connecting Prospector Square to Bonanza Park as moderately to extremely important.

The survey identified potential benefits as well. Respondents rated open space, underground parking and commercial development that complements the surrounding area among the proposal's positive features.

Written comments reflected different perspectives. Some respondents called for more public gathering space and fewer buildings, while others supported additional housing if traffic, parking and pedestrian access were addressed.

The results reflect participating association members and representatives rather than a broader public survey of Park City residents.

Board awaits next city review

The association's board discussed the survey results during its Oct. 21 meeting before issuing the statement.

The board said it remains engaged in the planning process and supports finding a productive use for the Bonanza Park property.

The statement emphasizes that the association wants the city to move forward while accounting for the surrounding commercial district's needs.

The board expects the proposal's design to return to the City Council in November and plans to follow those discussions.

For now, the association has identified parking enforcement, traffic impacts and pedestrian connectivity as issues it wants addressed before the project moves further through the city's review process.