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Show I s Fate of apartments rests with residents values FARMINGTON The largest apartment complex in this city of 12,000 is two facing six plexes and if some residents get their way that wont change. Whether or not Farmington will increase the number of multiple housing units in the city will be determined by the values of the current residents. City planner David Petersen said the fate of a proposed development which would be built between south of Highway 89 and rests on a telephone survey which will ask 4 to 6 percent of Farmington residents if, and where they want multiple unit housing in their city. We want to match the values of the people in Farmington with this proposal," Petersen said. The proposal includes development of 73 acres of property into a 30-un- residential it planned unit development, including a recreation park which would be donated to Farmington City; a 364- - unit apartment community and a business park. Residents are invited to an open house at city hall on Thursday, Sept. 7, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. to view the proposal and discuss the project with the developers. Richard Prows, a well known Utah developer and one of the principals in the Preserve Farmington project, said the acreage upcoming Transportation Tomorrow Conference. The Davis County Council of Governments Transportation Task Force has been meeting regularly as an outgrowth of the county-wid- e strategic planning process, said State Representative Marda Dillree, who chairs the task force. The Transportation Tomorrow Conference is the first major undertaking of the task force. Liberty was a land use attorney and growth Planning and Budget; Jon Nepstad, planner for the Wasatch Front Regional will address the issues of alternative transportation coordinator for Salt Lake growth management program. management consultant. At the Tomorrow Conference he transportation, land use and quality of life along the Wasatch Front. Two panel discussions will focus on growth, present and future plans for Davis County, critical funding needs, and include: Tom Wame, director The conference is Transportation; Wilf 14 scheduled Sept. at 5:30 p.m., in the new auditorium at Davis High. Keynoting the event will be Robert Liberty, executive director of 1,000 Friends of Oregon, a non- governmental organization working to enforce and enhance Oregons pioneering Sommerkorn, director of Davis County Community and Economic Development; Bill Barnes, community relations, Utah Transit Authority; Dianne Nielson, director, Utah Department of Air Quality; Lynne Koga, director, Governors Office of KS 0 community development climate. Some controversial and some not so controversial development proposals in Farmington will be discussed and explained at an j& open house, Thursday, September 7, 1995 from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at the Farmington City Offices, 130 'r -- ft- - ' meet this need for iy. 'jup v, v jf alternatives. KAYSVILLE Oooo....that smell! Thats the reattion many west Kaysville residents have to the putrid smell coming from the Central Davis Sewer plant at the western end of Shepherd Lane. And ONLY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS ALLOWED Building construction continues to be big business in south Davis County, but some cities are resisting efforts to build apartments, fearing apartment residents Its very much more of a problem than weve ever encountered before, said Richard Harvey, director of environmental health for the county. But hes quick to point out its not the sewer plants fault. Normally, the Central Davis Sewer Plant is a very well operated facility, he will bring more crime and traffic. There are several reasons for Energy efficiency saves school district over $2 million in 94 The Davis School District saved over $2 million by improving energy efficiency this past year. Between the Alpine, Box Elder and Davis school districts nearly $3.5 million were saved this past year by improving their energy efficiency. Utility reports for the year ending June 1995 show that Davis School District saved over $2 million, Alpine School District saved $1.1 million and 80x Elder School District saved nearly $330,000. Michael Glenn of the Utah Office of Energy Services attributes the savings to four factors: 1) using lighting technology and building controls; 2) hiring fulltime energy managers; 3) tracking each buildings energy use and advising school administrators; and 4) making a financial commitment to building maintenance. Davis School District connected all district buildings to a central energy control center. Lights, heat, pumps and boilers are all centrally controlled. Savings at night and on weekends are tremendous, said Bernell Loveridge. And, we provide students with greater comfort during school hours. Our control system also incorporates fire and security functions, so when there is a nighttime intruder, occupancy sensors turn cm hall and it is a shock to a outside lights state-of-the-- vandal cm thief. Box Elder School District is in would-b- e the sixth year of its energy efficiency program. Our students, faculty, custodians and principals are all part of our district energy management team, said Jim Batey. They share in the energy savings at each school, using the savings for outings and equipment Alpine School District is upgrading its old buildings. We are also looking to the future, said Ben Sorensen. We expect architsAts and contractors to build our new schools to meet the new state energy code, with the latest energy-efficietechnologies for lowest energy use. While some items cost a few more dollars, such as electronic ballasts for fluorescent light fixtures, these measures pay the particularly foul smell. Harvey said when Country Crisp acquired Clover the Club, company deal of its operation moved a great into Kaysville, creating as much solid waste in six months as the sewer plant used to process in a year. That sludge, as it is called, is treated, digested and placed in drying beds. When it dries to a certain level allow the sludge to dry like it should, Harvey said. Usually, the sludge is dry by the middle of June. Theres 800 tons of material out including using a masking agent, buying equipment which facilitates the drying process or even hauling it an to a landfill somewhere there not doing what it normally does (drying). expensive option. But until something can be done, Im afraid were in for two to three weeks of tough sledding, Harvey said. Its a sewer plant. We just cant turn it off and say we quit. But the problem is only one of smell. Harvey said the sludge contains no pathogens, just normal bacteria breaking down the -- Richard Harvey sludge. Environmental Health Director At this point, he said the health department is not So the olfactory glands of considering penalties for the sewer Kaysville residents are being plant, because what happened was overworked, especially if the wind beyond their control. is blowing from the west or south. Right now, the best thing that And if the wind is just right, even could happen would be for some good consistent hot weather to people as far away as Centerville settle in, to help dry the sludge, can smell it. Harvey said he has empathy for along with some nice easterly people being affected by the smell. breezes to blow the smell out He said the district is looking at a toward the Great Salt Lake, number of solutions to the problem. Harvey said. Its a sewer plant. We just cant turn it off an say we quit said. its applied to agricultural land. But this years wet spring didnt nt for themselves in two to three 538-869- Recently residents voiced their concerns about several of the apartment, condominium and hillside developments. 1716 open house is designed to help residents who will be affected by the proposed changes and other interested citizens understand what the proposals are and how they fit into Farmingtons long range planning structure. For additional information, call Petersen at 451-238- 3. In addition, the city will answer questions about the proposed bond election issues: the swimming pool and city shops building. The development proposals which will be presented include the following: Landstar Development (Gary Wright and Wayne Belleau). The applicant is requesting approval for a proposed office and residential development on approximately eight acres located between Foxglove Road and Highway 89, north of Smiths. Prows, Becknell & Alles, L.L.C. The applicant is seeking to amend the General Plan and change the zoning classification to allow a 364 unit multiple-famil- y residential community and other uses on 72.46 acres west of U.S. 89 and south of Shepard Lane. John Lingard and Stephen Olsen (Golder Corporation). The applicant is requesting approval for a zone change from R-- Sheriffs Maintenance Shop at the Davis County Criminal Justice Complex located at 800 West State Street. John Clarks proposed South Farmington residential hillside development. Farmington City Draft Trail Plan. Farmington City conditional use and site plan approval for the costs. 1996. For more said David Petersen, Farmington City Planner, construct a 3,840 square foot to efficient lighting that will increase the quantity and quality of light, while saving $71,000 a year in electricity , office development, and public park and trail improvement proposals, Applicant is requesting conditional use approval to School are converting 1 apartment y Davis County Corporation. School and Eastmont Middle information call Michael Glenn at 0 or (801 residential, y 8 to develop 78 condominiums on 7.83 acres and located north of west of U.S. Highway 89. Other districts are following suit: Jordan School District is phasing its schools onto a central energy management system to monitor building energy use and occupant comfort. Both Alta High March single-famil- to years. The four school districts are among schools, hospitals and colleges that have participated in the Utah Office of Energy Services Institutional Conservation Program. Institutions participating in the program compete for matching funds to complete engineering design analysis and to install new energy teclmologies. Applications for next years grants are due by The developments include c o n d o m jniums,, individuals and it looks like residents will have to put up with it for another few weeks. The smell is waste from the plant that has made residents long for the good old wholesome smells of the barnyard and theyve complained to the health department. North Main. Members of the Farmington City Planning Commission and staff as well as developers will be on hand to display the proposals and answer questions. multiple-famil- Whats that smell? Its sewer plant overload Melinda Williams staff writer of the game in todays name Bountiful. efforts to move needed see RUSH HOUR pg. A2 see APARTMENTS pg. A2 FARMINGTON construction projects. As apartments in those cities have not been high crime areas. Centerville officer Niles Bartleson said there Controversy seems to be the Davis County. Solutions for the near future are somewhat communities we must unite in Susan Tanner Holmes Contributing Writer transportation needs facing Liberty in the past has said, Whether you travel by foot, by bicycle, by bus, or by car, there needs to be a variety of routes. The current situation in Davis County does not According to police Centerville and Bountiful, sot to discuss apartments i UJ would be too big. Apartments bring transient groups with a higher crime rate. I don't want to raise my kids in crime, she said. Although they are strong opponents to the project, both said they have been apartment dwellers in the past. Opsn house t' number of critical Highway 89 project will also be presented. of the Utah Department of m Presently, there are a Currently, the only expansion project in Davis County online to be completed by 1998 is to 2600 South in Conference presenters y ft L City. Updates on the progress of the Western Transportation Corridor (West Davis Highway) study and the ' s Council; and Julie Eldredge, bleak due to the lack of funding for upgrades to existing facilities or for new roadblocks 'hnd solutions. low-inco- dont Rush hour traffic woes focus of transportation conference Are you having a hard time getting from north to south on the freeway these days? Do you dread driving during rush hour? Does it feel like rush hour never ends? If you identify with even one of these questions, youll likely be interested in the development this big. Its going to bring crime in and change the complexion of the city. She added that she is afraid the developer will sell the apartments as housing. I dont want public subsidized housing next door. Its full of crime and gangs. People of low income breed crime, she said. Her neighbor Jerilyn Jackson agreed. She said the project is too big, but added even 200 units includes over 36 acres of wetlands which will be incorporated into the design providing an aesthetically But some pleasing community. Farmington residents have voiced opposition to the entire project Cindy Roybal lives on 1100 W and has been a vocal opponent to the project. She claims the proposed apartments will bring too much traffic and too many children to already overcrowded schools in the want a area. We South Farmington park expansion at 1400 South and 200 West, the proposed swimming public pool and other main the PROS? The football season began in ernest this weekend nationwide, but the pros and college stars have nothing on these pee-we- e gridiron experts in Centerville. Labor Day traditionally means the end of summer and the beginning of fall activities. FUTURE Citys improvements at parks 125 South Main, Moon Park improvements at 1350 N. ee OPEN HOUSE pg. A2 J |