Demolition process at 220 King road begins before receiving final build approval

Demolition has started at 220 King Road. Next the Prince project will face historic approvals from the City. Photo: TownLift

PARK CITY, Utah – Park City officials announced Friday that the Appeal Panel meeting scheduled for July 22 to further discuss approval of Matthew Prince’s proposed mansion on Treasure Hill has been cancelled, and Chair Adam Strachan sees no reason to withhold his signature on the final action letter.

“After review of audio transcripts of the Planning Commission’s 220 King remand hearing by all members of the Panel as proposed at the Panel’s July 15 meeting, the Chair sees no reason to withhold signature on the Final Action Letter. 220 King was the only item on the July 22 Appeal Panel Agenda,” said a statement from Clayton Scrivner, communications director for Park City Municipal.

According to Scrivner, demolition has also already begun on the current Prince home.

The permit was issued July 11  for the two structures located at 220 King Road. Issuing the demolition permit is a separate issue from the Final Action letter being approved, officials said.

“The permit request met all of the criteria for approval during review. The Building and Land Management Codes allow for demolition without regard for proposed reconstruction of a structure of any non-historic structure. The timing and/or issuance of a demolition permit has no bearing on any future land use determinations, approvals, or actions,” said a statement from the City.

The next step for the 220 King application is Historical District Design Review tentatively scheduled for Aug. 15 at noon at City Hall.

The project, which the Prince’s have been seeking Planning Commission Approval for for months, has faced much scrutiny from local residents. Most recently, neighbors have expressed safety concerns about the construction phase of the project which will take place on very steep terrain.