Snyderville Planning Commission considering a Harmons at the Outlets

A visual rendering of the proposed Harmons at Park City Outlets. Photo: Singerman Real Estate

SUMMIT COUNTY, Utah — At the Snyderville Basin Planning Commission meeting on Tuesday, September 28, a work session will tackle a proposed development agreement that would bring a Harmons’ grocery store to the Outlets in Kimball Junction.

The proposed project would require a demolition and reconstruction of the area to allow for the 76,000 square feet grocery store. The commission will be discussing whether the proposal meets General Plan Policy 2.3 — which calls for new entitlements to promote the public interest. While no formal action is requested at the meeting on Tuesday, a public hearing about the project will be scheduled in the future.

In its proposal, the developer argues that they will bring stability to the Outlets, as its occupancy has decreased from 95% to below 80% in the last two years. That is largely due to the effect the pandemic has had on brick and mortar retailers as shopping has shifted online. The addition of the grocery store would bring the occupancy level back above 95%.

“This plan right sizes and solidifies occupancy, while keeping the center relevant for the community for years into the future,” the application said. “Just like retailers need to focus on finding new ways to bring customers into stores and stay relevant, retail landlords must do the same to keep their centers vibrant.”

You can explore the full proposal in the planning commission’s staff report.