Salt Lake MSA Development Thread - Page 67

delts145 · #**1321** Posted **Mar 31, 2009, 1:38 PM**

Raleigh Studios, Manhattan Beach

Hollywood coming to the Wasatch Front in a big way ?

Raleigh Studios, Hollywood

Park City landowner in talks with major movie studio

Production company wants to build at Quinn's Junction

Raleigh Studios, Manhattan Beach - Stage 26 entrance to the sets of The O.C.

Clinton Steeds

Raleigh Studios, Manhattan Beach - This is one of the many sets used on the TV show, Boston Legal. Raleigh is a major player when it comes to T.V. To name just a few in the historical and recent past: Superman, Gunsmoke, Perry Mason, Boston Legal, The Practice, Ally McBeal, The OC, etc. Raleigh Studios in Manhattan Beach, CA.

pic by avarmariecarmichael

MARVEL Productions, Next four productions slated for Raleigh Studios,(budget over 600 million).

MARVEL, Ironman

Note: Raleigh Studios Hollywood & Manhattan Beach is one of L.A.'s most productive, respected and business savvy studios. The list of it's past and current productions reads like a who's who of T.V. top twenties and major film productions. If The Wasatch Front lures a Raleigh Studio Lot to Quinns Junction, we're in for a major ride. This is very exciting for Utah film geeks in general and especially for the Guv's amped up film production program!!

By Patrick Parkinson of the Park City Record staff

One of the largest independent film companies in the United States, Raleigh Studios and Raleigh Entertainment, is interested in developing a movie studio at Quinn's Junction, near the east entrance into Park City.
"We are in the beginning stages of a design study that will help us determine the exact size of the scope of the development," Raleigh Studios President Michael Moore said in a prepared statement Monday. "We are very enthusiastic about this project and we believe the Park City area will provide a terrific backdrop for a studio development on a number of levels."

In California, Raleigh has production facilities in Hollywood, Manhattan Beach, Playa Vista and Sylmar, according to Moore. The company also operates studios in Baton Rouge, La., Orlando, Fla., Charlotte, N.C. and Budapest, Hungary.

The facilities are used to produce movies, television shows and commercials. Raleigh Studios intends to cooperate with Quinn's Junction Partnership, a landowner at Quinn's Junction, to build on a roughly 30-acre parcel.

"CSI: Miami" and "Boston Legal" are among the television shows made at Raleigh Studios. "Last year, Marvel Studios signed an agreement with Raleigh to film Marvel projects at Raleigh's Manhattan Beach lot," according to the statement Monday.

But many local elected officials are against the project, which could be developed in conjunction with an 800-room hotel the U.S. Air Force wants built at Quinn's Junction. The hotel would provide discounted vacation lodging for soldiers.
The Utah Legislature passed a bill in March that would make it possible to bypass strict local zoning ordinances and develop the massive project under the Military Installation Development Authority Act. But Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. hasn't signed the controversial legislation into law.

Key elected officials in Summit County say they want the governor to veto the bill. They met with Huntsman behind closed doors last week.

"It should be understood that it wasn't necessarily a request to veto the bill, but the conversation essentially came to this point, that they needed to work together and figure out how this plan would go forward, and how the issue is going to be dealt," Huntsman spokeswoman Lisa Roskelley said.

The governor will decide whether to veto Senate Bill 216 by Wednesday, she said.

Raleigh Studios, The oldest continually operating studio in the U.S., dating back to 1915 - An Historical Perspective

http://www.raleighstudios.com/about.aspx

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SLC Projects · #**1322** Posted **Mar 31, 2009, 4:43 PM**

Urban_logic · #**1323** Posted **Mar 31, 2009, 6:20 PM**

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Originally Posted by cololi

SLC's western boundary is more like 7000 West, way past I-215. It is vital to the tax base to keep that industrial land.

Reread my post. I said "north of 201 and within 215". I know that the dump and industrial area are in SLC. I didn't want to take anything away from SLC, just add to it. That's why I included the "north of 201" comment in my post. If you read my description and look at my map, you will see that I included that area in what I think should be SLC - it will make an L shape. Had I not added the "north of 201" in my post, that would have cut out the airport from SLC and given it to West Valley. That would be rediculous!

My exact original wording:

"I think the 201 is already the border of SLC-WVC and could stay the same. Everything north of the 201 and within the 215 in SL County could be SLC..."

You're totally right. SLC needs an industrial district, CBD, and a residential area.

Future Mayor · #**1324** Posted **Mar 31, 2009, 8:24 PM**

Regarding annexations. N. Salt Lake and S. Salt Lake simply cannot be annexed into SLC, because they themselves are already incorporated cities. Areas like MillCreek and Magna are currently unincorporated townships within the county. Depending on SLC's annexation policy residents and land owners may have to approach the city if they decided it would be beneficial to be part of SLC rather than a county Township.

In order for N or S SL to become a part of SLC they would either have to go into default and go back to the county, or be annexed into SLC at that time or they would have to have discussions with SLC to dissolve and annex in.

State statues lays out the rules for annexation, here are a simply few. 51% of land owners (acreage wise) and 51% of land owners (value wise) along with 1/3 of registered voters in the potential annexation area must sign a petittion for annexation at which time the desired city, SLC, will review it to see if it is beneficial for them to annex this new area.

Another requirement is that cities cannot annex property that is not contiguous or that will create a cheery stem, peninsula or island in the city or out of the city as a result of the annexation.

There are still a few remaining pockets of un-incorporated county left, ie, magna, Millcreek, White City and Kearns I believe.

Murray has always been independent and I don't anticipate will EVER choose to un-incorporate to become part of SLC. Even if Murray wanted to be part of SLC.

I think having independent cities in the valley is fine. While many individuals look at population, most corporations, national retailers and corporate relocation firms look at MSA data and population.

SLC Projects · #**1325** Posted **Mar 31, 2009, 10:04 PM**

Valley Center Towers Update:

SLC Projects · #**1326** Posted **Apr 1, 2009, 2:15 AM**

Draper Water Park Update

Photos Courtesy Cowabunga Bay Construction Blog

Salt Lake City, Utah will see the opening of a new water park come Summer 2009. Cowabunga Bay Neighborhood Waterpark will test the limits of how compact a water park can get and still be functional.

Designed by Whitewater West and founded by the Huish brothers, the park will move away from the traditional idea of an all-day park experience in lieu of a compact park meant for 3-4 hours of fun. Because the park's founders are designing this park to be an in-and-out experience, the price point falls close in line at $10-15 for entry.

The structure will stand 70 feet tall and provide the slides, giant water buckets, and lazy rivers expected of the water park experience. See the images below for an idea of how this park is going to shape up.

Photos Courtesy Cowabunga Bay Construction Blog

Photos Courtesy Cowabunga Bay Construction Blog

For more info and pics check out the blog...
http://cowabungabay.blogspot.com/200...update_29.html

cololi · #**1327** Posted **Apr 1, 2009, 4:19 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Urban_logic

Reread my post. I said "north of 201 and within 215". I know that the dump and industrial area are in SLC. I didn't want to take anything away from SLC, just add to it. That's why I included the "north of 201" comment in my post. If you read my description and look at my map, you will see that I included that area in what I think should be SLC - it will make an L shape. Had I not added the "north of 201" in my post, that would have cut out the airport from SLC and given it to West Valley. That would be rediculous!

My exact original wording:

"I think the 201 is already the border of SLC-WVC and could stay the same. Everything north of the 201 and within the 215 in SL County could be SLC..."

You're totally right. SLC needs an industrial district, CBD, and a residential area.

Reread your own post. When you say north of 201 AND within the 215 the literal meaning of that is the area that meets both qualifiers. really 215 has nothing to do with it. You could have just said north of 201.

Urban_logic · #**1328** Posted **Apr 1, 2009, 5:02 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by cololi

Reread your own post. When you say north of 201 AND within the 215 the literal meaning of that is the area that meets both qualifiers. really 215 has nothing to do with it. You could have just said north of 201.

Ok, calm down. I just said reread my post because you didn't understand. I'm sorry if I wasn't completely clear - I was just setting a general boundary. Had I just said North of 201, that would not have included the area within the 215 - which was the whole point of my proposal. Maybe I should have said "north of 201 and within the 215 south of the 201"

You don't have to agree, I'm just saying what makes sense to me.

"Reread your own post"

Was that really necessary? That was a rather combative remark. I didn't mean to turn this into some sort of argument.

"mega huge and ALL CAPS letters"

I also don't find that necessary. No need to screem. I slightly enlarged the size to point out what I thought you were missing. I'm sorry if it came accross as offensive.

Future Mayor · #**1329** Posted **Apr 1, 2009, 2:36 PM**

Don't worry Urban, the rest of us understood that you meant the area within 215 as well as the are north of 201, there was no confusion in what you typed.

shakman · #**1330** Posted **Apr 1, 2009, 7:30 PM**

Interesting water park. That is the most interesting water park I have seen to date.

Looks like something that should belong in Las Vegas.

delts145 · #**1331** Posted **Apr 1, 2009, 8:08 PM**

^^^
I was thinking the same thing. That looks like it's going to be allot of fun.

cololi · #**1332** Posted **Apr 1, 2009, 9:18 PM**

I dig water parks. Does anyone remember the old park that used to be on the strip in Vegas? We stopped there everytime we went on a family vacation to socal. This is something that will bring me to the suburbs. Did you hear that Urban logic? Cololi will go to the suburbs and actually enjoy himself while he is in the water. And he will despise everything else about being there. {thought I would through a little third person out there} well, maybe I can stop at the Philadelphian while out there.

Delts: did the governor kill the studio project at Quinns junction? If so, SLC should work with the state to make it a reality at the Fairgrounds.

Future Mayor · #**1333** Posted **Apr 1, 2009, 9:24 PM**

Not really off topic just a change of direction.

Is anyone on here have some extensive knowledge about TDR's, have implemented them in their city or has dealt with them? If so please private message me.

urbanboy · #**1334** Posted **Apr 1, 2009, 9:55 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by cololi

Delts: did the governor kill the studio project at Quinns junction? If so, SLC should work with the state to make it a reality at the Fairgrounds.

I've been thinking about the fairgrounds as a possibility too!

John Martin · #**1335** Posted **Apr 1, 2009, 10:41 PM**

Hmm, well it looks like there should be plenty of shade in that water park. I wouldn't want to spend a whole day at raging waters anyway.

Is there a lazy river or wave pool or anything like that? (I can't really tell from those renderings)

Urban_logic · #**1336** Posted **Apr 1, 2009, 10:54 PM**

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Don't worry Urban, the rest of us understood that you meant the area within 215 as well as the are north of 201, there was no confusion in what you typed.

Oh, good. I should have been more specific or drawn a map the first time, I was just too lazy to. After the confusion, I got off my lazy butt and drew one up just to make it clear

Quote:

This is something that will bring me to the suburbs. Did you hear that Urban logic? Cololi will go to the suburbs and actually enjoy himself

YAY!!! It will do you good to get out of SLC every once in a while. I promise, it will be fun.

The suburbs aren't as bad as they sound!

delts145 · #**1337** Posted **Apr 1, 2009, 11:35 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by cololi

Delts: did the governor kill the studio project at Quinns junction? If so, SLC should work with the state to make it a reality at the Fairgrounds.

We should still see the studio up at Park City. Park City would love to have Raleigh build a facility at Quinns Junction, and Raleigh would very much like to have Park City as a back drop and second home away from L.A. for the many stars and executives. The problem is separating the military's desire to build their facility on the same parcel. Park City is loathe to allow the military facility as it is now designed. I'm sure the Governor will pull a rabbit out of his hat to get Raleigh here. We'll just have to see where Raleigh ends up. I will be surprised if Raleigh doesn't end up in the immediate area of Park City though. Hollywood has allot of love for Park City/Deer Valley.

Breaking News:Yes, Raleigh Studios has let the word out that they are coming to Park City and are very excited about it.

While the fairgrounds or that vicinity could very well serve as a future site for studio facilities, Raleigh would not be interested. Having the Park City area as the base for the studio can not be stressed enough when dealing with the executives, crews and actors. Raleigh plans on making this a busy production facility, with a full schedule of T.V. series and movies. Having Park City as the home for personel is hugely attractive on many levels. Actually, much of the top technical and executive talent that makes Utah so attractive already, have primary or secondary homes in Park City.

I predict that the Wasatch and Utah in general will now soon eclipse states such as New Mexico, Louisiana, or No. Carolina. In the not too distant future, Salt Lake City will rival and even pass Vancouver.

delts145 · #**1338** Posted **Apr 2, 2009, 12:15 AM**

KUTV Update:

Major Motion Picture Studio Coming to Utah

KUTV -- Good news today for Utah’s film industry. Raleigh Studios has entered into an agreement to create a studio and entertainment complex in Quinn’s Junction, east of Park City.

Raleigh Studios President Michael Moore said, “We are in the beginning stages of design study that will help us determine the exact size and scope of the development. We are very enthusiastic about this project and we believe the Park City area will provide a terrific backdrop for a studio development on a number of levels.”

Moore noted that Utah’s production tax incentives are large part of the reason they are choosing Utah as a place to create a new studio. He also said that Utah provides a “film-friendly” environment with natural beauty and film heritage through the Sundance Film Festival.

Some of the productions Raleigh Studios is known for include “CSI: Miami,” “America’s Funniest Home Videos,” and “Boston Legal.” Raleigh Studios’ is also used to film Marvel Projects, such as the sequel to "Iron Man" and "The Avengers.

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cololi · #**1339** Posted **Apr 2, 2009, 12:37 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Future Mayor

Not really off topic just a change of direction.

Is anyone on here have some extensive knowledge about TDR's, have implemented them in their city or has dealt with them? If so please private message me.

The only time I have been involved with a TDR is within the same zoning district. SLC uses this type of TDR built into the Sugarhouse business district and Transit Corridor zoning district. It basically works by allowing you to increase your height and floor area for nonresidential uses if you build an equivalent amount housing elsewhere in the district. To date, I do not believe it has produced anything other than headaches. This is the tool that the Mecham project was using to get office buildings above the max height for nonresidential uses. The only other place in SLC where it has been used was with the Continental Bank building (hotel monaco) transferring it's by right addiitonal building height to 222.

The biggest issue is identifying what the purpose of having the tool is and identifying the receiving zones. Most places use it to preserve farmland, open space or historic structures. Montgomery County maryland has a pretty strong program in place. I also think a lot of the places with a tourism based agricultural industry (Napa, Sonoma, etc) have strong programs as well.

aspiringArchitect · #**1340** Posted **Apr 2, 2009, 12:58 AM**

SUPER EXCITING news for Utah!!

That's so cool! Like getting your very own mini Hollywood right in your backyard. What do you think this means for the state? More celebrities will start coming and on a regular basis (not only for Sundance) and I think that will get Park City's name out even more. Also, once it's all built and producing shows, it could become another major tourist destination like the Olympic Park?