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Show 0tO B R9 c a i &c 7 w. By PAUL CHALLIS News Editor BOUNTIFUL controversial 93-un- it After months of negotiations a apartment complex was approved by the planning commission. B. K. Enterprises Colonial Pointe Apartments at 2727 S. 625 W. received preliminary and final site plan approval by a vote of 5-- 1 . At the Jan. 18 meeting planning commission mem-- , ber Mike Holmes voted against the site plan saying as he had in the past that the traffic created by the new apartment complex would be more than the roads can handle. Developer Bob Jones was granted a conditional use permit CUP) in July 1993, following two public hearings on his proposal. According to City Planning Director Blaine Gehring, the development's plans have been cut off by three more units to obtain more recreational and green space as recommended last fall by city planners. There are now 24 units per acre, he said. Gehring also added that some recent concerns from the Bountiful Fire Department will also be addressed by the developers to ensure that trees wont be in the way of firefighting equipment. In July of 1992 his original plan called for 102 units for the apartment complex but was pared down because of a lack of required parking and recreational space to meet Bountifuls ordinance. At the hearings held last fall nearby neighbors were concerned with safety and traffic problems that would be created by the new 102-un- it project. At the Sept. 21, 1993 meeting, the commission tabled his site plan approval request because of three items including landscaping and parking, resolving the issue and need for more recreational space. The planners ruled that Jones could receive preliminary and final approval for the site plan at the same time if all of the stipulations are met I would strongly urge you to reduce the density, cul-de-s- ac planning commission member Elaine McKay said. The planners are mostly concerned about the substantial increase in traffic in the area and claim that by down grading the density many of the problems will be solved. "The apartments would give more people the opportunity to live in our wonderful city but I cant see approval until the recreational space use is met and traffic and other safety needs are satisfied, McKay said. In September City Engineer Jack Balling told the VA will pay commission that Jones had met most of the requirements set up in July and had submitted maps, the site plan compete with eight drawings and landscaping and floor plans for the units. He added that the developer had met the parking ordinance requirements and the landscaping plan was acceptable, He needs about 5,000 square feet in recreational space to met the requirement, Balling said. This space cannot be common area and not shared with front, back and side yard space of the tenants. Balling said that the traffic issue is still an important factor in granting the approval for the project The street at 2800 South from 500 West to 625 West is only 30 feet wide and is classified as a minor street. The street can handle the increased traffic but there will be a greater chance of accidents, Balling said. We cant prohibit public use of public streets. Jones said he disagreed with the charge that there was a lack of enough recreational space in his site plan. We will meet it and do what needs to be done. During his presentation in September Jones added that he is very excited with the plans which includes heavy landscaping and recreational space. His project will include a swimming pool, volleyball playing areas, picnic tables, barbecue pits and playground areas. The plan also includes trees and heavy landscaping and a buffer zone from the Colonial Square shopping center nearby. We still have several options to explore and we will be able to meet all of tbe ordinances, Jones said. He also presented a plan for a left turn area to help with traffic control and angled the access exits to slow traffic and help the safety factors. Tenants will be told that they will be evicted for reckless or speeding within the complex, Jones also said his architect will consider reducing the number of units to add recreational space and to enhance parking and landscaping. Jones also pledged to work with property owners including Colonial issue for access and Square to solve the cul-de-s- ac safety. Our plans will allow the tenants to have a relaxing situation to live in and play in, Jones said. The current plan calls for 93 units with eight two bedroom, one bath units, 70 two bedroom and two bathroom units, and 15 three bedroom and two bath units. The apartments will be made of brick and aluminum. The units will have 4x6 feet storage areas near the parking stalls and each will have a balcony. We will do everything we can to protect the safety of the people in and outside of our project, Jones said. $955 million in dividends during 1994 The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced it will pay more than $955 million in dividends in 1994 to veterans holding active veterans life insurance policies. These dividends are made possible because veterans are living longer than originally predicted, and the insurance trust funds are earning high yields from investment in long-tergovernment m securities. This is good news for veterans and an economy is always in need of this kind of positive stimula- said VA Regional Office Director, Douglas Wadsworth. The payout of $955.9 million is comparable to dividends paid in recent years, with $963.8 million paid in 1993 and $1 billion paid in 1992. In Utah, approximately 14,580 veterans will receive dividends totaling $5,363,000. The 1994 payout will be credited automatically to policyholders on the anniversary date of their policies. Policyholders may choose to receive a check or select one of tion, nine alternate dividend options. VA is cautioning veterans that only those whose policies that have been kept in force receive annual dividend distributions. The dividend amount will vary according to age, type of insurance and duration of the policy. No application for individual policy- holders is necessary. Veterans who have questions about their policy may call the VA Regional Office at Insurance Center at or VAs Peck named 1993s Outstanding Employee of the Year in Davis Co. She came for the Christmas an award for being the 1993 with left She party. Outstanding Employee of the Year for Davis County. Dixie Peck, a registered nurse in the Davis County Health Department, was honored at the countys annual Christmas party held at the Davis County Fairgrounds, for her exceptional achievements. Peck has worked for the county for 15 years. She has been the nursing supervisor for School Health and Chronic Disease programs for the past six years. Last year. Peck developed a cooperative TB skin testing agreement betwfeen Davis Mental Health, the Utah Department of Health, and the Davis County Health Department. The testing protocol has been so FARMINGTON FIRE continued from front 1 know the actual clock and mental clock do two different things when youre in an emergency situation, he said. If we took as long as they say we did, the house would have burned right to the ground. Department officials say the first engine arrived at the Petersons home within three minutes of when they were notified of the incident and commenced a quick attack on the fire with 500 gallons of water the truck carried. The second engine arrived two minutes later and hooked up a hose running from the first truck to the fire hydrant, according to volunteer firefighter Lt. Hal Manning. White conceded there was a while delay of about 30 seconds button a primer pressed firefighters successful that the Utah Department of Health has adopted her contract for use by all health departments in Utah. state that Dixie is a dedicated county employee who is willing to extend herself and go the extra mile to help clients get the medical and nursing care they need. Other employees nominated include Mike Olsen, DARE 'office for the Sheriffs Department; Jennifer Haygood from Information Systems; Dorothy Peterson from Employment and Training; and Craig Layton from public works. All of these employees have made valuable contributions to Davis County. rs of the 0 mini-reunio- n Reading Elem. students learn how city government works The students of Reading Elementary School in Centerville got their first hands-o- n lesson about local 3 when newly on Jan. government elected Mayor Priscilla Todd and councilmen Steven Mangel and Douglas Nielsen were sworn in at the school and each addressed the students. Jane Parkers fifth grade class, which includes Mayor Todds son, each wrote a to the Clipper concerning their thoughts of the experience and suggestions they have for the rookie mayor. The following is a sample of some of them. Dear Editor, I was glad that Mayor Todd could be sworn in. 1 have learned what they did and how. I think the talks were very good. I think it is cool how Mayor Todd is the first woman mayor. I think Centerville should have a movie theater and Centerville is getting too big. Andrea differing accounts, Mayor Greg Bell said he and City Manager Max Forbush felt that there was a need for an independent review. We have an excellent fire department and a chief who takes his job seriously. But yet this was a serious fire, he said. There is enough of a discrepancy in the accounts of what happened that Max and I feel that we need to know more of the facts not for recriminations but for evaluating readiness. City officials plan to ask the Salt Lake City Fire Department or the State Fire Marshal to conduct the review of the departments fire- fighting procedures and actions during the Peterson fire. When that review is completed and the inde- pendent agency and Hirst submit their reports , the city plans to hold a public hearing to discuss the findings and solicit public comment or answer questions. Bell stressed that the independent review should not be construed to mean that the city is accepting any liability for the Peterson fire. I think were all of the same mind to want to know the facts, he said. came and now 1 know why. Having son in your class is a lot of fun, sometimes. the any now but there might he some later. I want to help present gangs, but how? I hope we can prevent gangs from coming to Ccntemlle1 mayors Kendra Smith Lyndsie Hess Dear Editor, I appreciate that Mayor Todd could become the first woman mayor in Davis County. Im glad to see that there are women in politics. And I hope that I can become mayor someday. Or even be the first woman president! Dear Editor, I am glad that I am the mayor's son. I am glad I can see what the mayor does. I think it is neat and I am happy for my mom. Mark Todd Danielle Plott Dear Editor, The problem I'm concerned with Dear Editor, is I really liked it when I dont came to our school and got sworn in because I really did not know much about what happens in city government and how w'e get a new mayor. One think I did not know was that they have to uphold the Constitution of the United States and Utah. I thought it was neat! 03olfersSt. George Dear Editor, had a swimming where the old field used baseball pool to be. I think a lot of people will go to the pool. I know I will. If it is possible I would really like a swimming pool in Centerville. Dustin Nielsen Dear Editor, I would like to have more time to do work in class so that I have less homework. I think that we should have our roads fixed so we dont have to worry about winter trouble with cars. Im glad we get garbage pick-u- p once a week. I thought the swearing in of Mayor Todd was great. Danny Farnsworth Dear Editor, I have a complaint in Centerville. Its about the garbage man. He comes at nine oclock at night. When he drops garbage he doesnt pick it up. So Mayor Todd, please fix Centervilles problem. Kristin Grange Dear Editor, I enjoyed the swearing in of Mayor Todd and the councilmen. We have Mark Todd in our classroom and so it was really exciting for him. We learned a lot about how gova whole year for us to learn in textbooks what we learned in just 45 minutes. I was truly excited when Mark ernment works. It would take continued from front or to be landlocked want a by the flag lot proposal. Ray Heaps said he wasnt against the proposal but wanted to make sure a fence was included in the plans to protect children playing in the area and walking to school from the Stonecreek channel. He was told the fence was included in the proposal from Sanford. After the public hearing Sanford pushed for a decision by the planners. We are talking thousands and thousands of dollars here. He added that another reason to proceed would be to allow him to take advantage of current low interest rates. The sewer and bridge work also needed to be completed before spring. Several of the planning commission members said there was no choice but to table the issue to review the legal ramifications and because of variance problems that would b? out of there control. It is Nick Ferguson Katie Dickamore I wish Centerville like the school food. usually cold and not cooked. Sometimes it is red or pink and the milk tastes warm. 1 especially hate it when the potatoes taste like rubber. I like science and I hope I can be in the Science Fair. I am very glad that Mayor Todd came to our school to be sworn in Mayor Todd Hyde PROPERTY to clear the hose of air, but added that wasnt a sufficient amount of time for the fire to spread much further. It took firefighters about 10 to 15 minutes to knock down the fire, he said. In writing the council, Holje said his aim was not to criticize the crew. However, he added in the letter, There was obviously something very wrong with the equipment on board the first pumper truck. Either that, or the crew was unsure of its operation or both. Because Three pieces of Viewmont High School's 1993 4A state championship puzzle reunited Friday when Don Faux and his Salt Lake Community College teammates played host to coach Clyde Nelson's Ricks College squad, featuring former teammate Jared Peterson. Faux and Peterson were Clipper co MVPs last season, while Nelson was Clipper Coach of the Year as the Vikings went 24-last season In Friday's in Salt Lake City, SLCC blasted Ricks 84-7Viewmont Dear Editor, Mayor Todd got sworn in at our school on Monday. It was cool. I have a complaint for Mayor Todd. I dont like the idea of gangs in Centerville. There might not be Guaranteed Advance J3T Jjl 3j7 TeeT imes Lodging - Low Rates . 9445736 Travel Regions West Natures Touch Relieve A Week of Stress with a 60 minute Therupeutic Massage Ladies Only - Call 295-797- 0 For Your Appointment JOLENE P. KETCHUM. LMT, Member of AMTA Time Spent on Yourself is Not Wasted. 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