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Show I PESSS ASS.V. pM STATS e3a 1327 i;'T UE cm UTAH 341 ig KaysviMe Council Act On Final Ftase Of Proposed Center By GARY R. BLODGETT Kaysville City Council is expected to act April 5 on the final phase of a proposed shopping center on a site nine-acr- e between 5th and 6th North on Main Street. THE LAST phase and variety stores to include grocery has been approved by the City Planning Commission and awaits approval of the City Council, according to Planner Patricia Comarell. The center, if approved, will include grocery, drug and variety stores and several smaller shops. IT WILL be developed by Grant Kesler Development Associates, Salt Lake City, and will contain about 60,640 square feet of shopping center. He said total cost will be about including $800,000 for buildings, $250,000 for land and $200,000 for improvements. $1,250,000 THE DEVELOPER noted that about ten percent of the center, to be known as Village Square, will be landscaped with a covered walkway, benches, shrubbery and other green areas. Parking will be provided for about 380 cars. The center is expected to employ 40 persons from the local area. KESLER SAID construction would begin about May 1 and be completed about Sept. 1, 1977. If the center is developed, 5th and 6th North Streets will probably be extended through to Main Street, according to the cn developer. THIS HAS been met with opposition by residents east of the proposed shopping center who feel that if the streets are opened to through traffic there would be an excessive increase in traffic. It would also invite high speeds of motorists using the streets and would create a hazard to children and residents of the area. o W1 3JBL& A"" -- MRS. COMARELL said the citys master plan calls for extension of the streets and the Planning Commission i! could not deny a request by the developers to extend the two streets which now deadend at the proposed shopping site. She emphasized, however, that speed zones could be established to reduce traffic hazards. FOUR PLANNING commission members present at last week's planning meeting approved the final phase of the shopping center and a fifth member, necessary to make a quorum from the commission, was later contacted and approved the proposal, Mrs. Comarell explained. She said such a shopping center is necessary to keep local residents shopping in Kaysville and not going to nearby Layton or other communities. MONSTER? nine-memb- er Davis Commissioners Call Public By ROSELYN KIRK A step toward supplying more manpower for the proposed Davis County paramedic plan was taken when Emergency Medical Hearing On Proposed Zoning Change and ByROSELYN KIRK A-- that only six dogs be housed there. Mr. Moore said County Attorney Milton Hess had reviewed the matter and said that, if an 2 zone is allowed, special uses could be attached to the conditions. He said Mr. Calder had appeared before the commission to ask for a public hearing, which has been recommended by the Davis County Planning Commission. Davis County Commissioners called a public hearing before acting on a zoning request to change five acres of ground near Kaysville from l to zoning to allow the construction of three dog runs and a kennel. A-- A-- 2 OTHER decisions on whether to accept bids for lawn sprinklers at Davis Park Golf Course and how to define merit increases were deferred for additional study. The request for the rezoning THE MATTER had surfaced change, came to the county commission after Robert Calder, 3502 North 3500 East Liberty, Kaysville, had earlier when the commission had denied the request for a public hearing after deciding the kennels were a commercial venture. Mr. Calder told the commis- sioners that the additional exhausted requests to several administrative bodies. SEVERAL weeks ago the Davis Planning Commission had reviewed the request to rezone to allow Mr. Calder to build a kennel to house not more than six dogs, trained for a private ranching operation. The planning commission had referred the matter to the Kaysville planning commission since Mr. Calders property would abut a housing development within Kaysville city limits. DAVIS County Planning Commissioner Joseph Moore said Kaysville planning commission had approved the use on the condition that the dog runs would not be visible to the homes backing on the property animals would be housed and trained for a family business operation. He said the runs would meet the zoning requirements which specify that they be built 42 feet from the property line. COMMISSIONERS agreed to the hearing after they learned that Mr. Calder had discussed the matter with the neighbors who voiced no objections. He also reported that, if allowed, the dog runs and kennel would be evaluated yearly by the County Board of Health. This agency would deny the use if the animals proved troublesome to residents. The commission received bids from two companies, who proposed to supply sprinkler equipment that will be in Kaysville Residents Invited To Attend Planning Session jysville residents are in-- 1 to participate in a plan-- l session concerning the sville comprehensive plan tpril 14 at 7 p.m. at Davis h Cafeteria. Residents will be urged to participate in phases of the planning and join one of the five committees, she said. AT COMARELL, Kays-- ; City Planner, urged all development; zens to come and par-atThis meeting will md on what was done last with the citizens com-eshe said. e. e, THE COMMITTEES are. residential and agricultural economic development; transportation, circulation and public utili- ties; community facilities, cultural activity and visual quality; and growth and y monster-lookincreature is not the Loch Ness Monster of Scotland. In fact its not a creature at all but a drainage west of spout to remove water from Barton Pond at 50 West and Kaysville. Utah Highway Department officials said part of the historic pond will have to be filled to make way for the interstate high way expansion project, thus the need to drain water from the pond. Obviously this relations, rk stalled by the county workers on nine holes at Davis Park golf course. Commissioner C.E. Moss asked that greenskeepers and pros from county golf courses evaluate the bids before the commission makes a final decision. Services, an arm of the State Division of Health, agreed to allow a Bountiful physician to provide IV training to emergency medical technicians. DR. JAN Freeman, chairman of Emergency Medical BOYD Martin Company submitted the low bid for the sprinkling equipment for $29,957. Turf Eouipment Company bid the same equipment at $31,015, which they said included a 7 per cent discount available for 30 days. Both bidders said their Services (EMS) Council in Davis County, had volunteered to upgrade the ability equipment called for all sprinkler heads to have single head control which would operate individually. made up of Scott Boyce, superintendent at Davis Park Golf Course; Pierre Hualde, professional at Davis Park; Ken Pettingill, A COMMITTEE professional at Laytons Valley View Golf Course; and Charlie Cook, superintendent at Valley View will evaluate the two proposals and report to county commissioners before the final decision is made. Commissioners deferred a decision on whether to approve a uniform policy which would allow county employees to receive a salary increase, with pay being set at the nearest higher salary on the new grade plus one step. dis COMMISSIONERS second the agreed with phase of the proposal, which specifies that an additional descre-tio- step be granted at the of the department head and with the approval of the county commission. County Clerk Rod Walker said he thought the policy would allow an additional merit step in addition to the promotion. The policy, was drafted by Personnel Director Harold Rose, after a confrontation last week with Sheriff Dub Lawrence William n over merit increases and salaries for law enforcement officers. COMMISSIONER emergency medical trainees by supplying IV of training. Yvonne Taylor, R.N. a member of the EMS Council and head nurse at the emergency room at Lakeview Hospital had volunteered to assist in the training. Richard Abbott, who is correlating the Davis County paramedic proposal with the The state agency said, wheels for the advanced training are in motion and the training session will be implemented as soon as it is practical. which would apply to all 230 county employees, but was not sure this plan was acceptable. rk IV matter of time before the proposal is worked out, Mr. Abbott said. Dr. Freeman and Mrs. Taylor, along with Dick Baggett, of the Davis EMT program, had questioned why IV training supplied by the state should move at such a slow pace. MR. ABBOTT said the they can ride with the paramedics and ambulance crews by the time the training process was slowed down since the state agency felt the need for trained per- program is ready to go into effect by the end of the year. sonnel was more crucial in outlying areas. Mr. Abbott agreed that if Davis County medical personnel were willing to upgrade their own EMTs that a program might be worked out with the state. UNDER the proposed plans the county will purchase and properly equip one paramedic emergency vehicle staffed 24 hours per day by at least one Dr. Freeman said that a class of 20 EMTs from both ends of the county can probably be trained in one class. The primary target is to get upgraded EMTs trained so paramedic-EM- team. T Nine paramedics are projected to be trained by the end of the year. Mr. Abbott said, The ball is now in Dr. of the court. Freemans end Dr. Freeman ClearffSeBd Residents Volte A7 3 To Park And RecreaitSon Program MEMBERS of this council are Sheriff Dub Lawrence, Toos Pluim and Larry Clearfield was dealt a severe setback in its park and recreation program Tuesday when voters cast their ballots nearly 3 to 1 against a $1.27 million bond issue. IT WAS A stunning blow to city officials who supported the bond issue on the basis that the community is far below national standards and available property is becoming scarce. The election vote was 404 in favor and 1,069 against the bond proposal. OFFICIALS TERMED the voter turnout heavy despite a severe storm Tuesday morning which could have prevented an even better response. The City Council had approved option to purchase a e d which would include an park golf course and a community park. MATCHING FUNDS from the Federal Bureau of Outdoor Recreation would have allowed the city about $2.5 million to purchase land and develop the park and golf course. City Parks and Recreation Director Ross Kearl said the city has option on the land for another eight or nine months. - - city-owne- ITLL NOW be up to the City Council to decide what to We have presented the bond do, said Mr. Kearl. proposal to the public in good faith and we have their response, at least to this one proposal. It wouldnt be fair to speculate what the Council might decide to do, but there are a few alternatives. We are disappointed that the bond proposal did not pass, but now weH have to look to other means of providing recreation. Glen Flint said he approved establishing a general policy SAID said the training session will begin in Davis County in the near future, but was not sure of the date until the Manpower, Training and Public Education Committee of the EMS Council, acts on the proposal. By GARY R. BLODGETT 163-acr- guidelines for the training have been sent to Dr. Freeman and Mrs. Taylor. It will be just a HE upgraded g however, that a golf course proposal would be included in a new park and recreation plan. Opposition groups openly objected to the golf course and there is no question but what that phase of the proposal had some impact on the vote results, said Mr. Kearl. IPS DOUBTFUL, LaBelle. Dr. David Warden, physician from the Davis North Medical Center, will IF THE CITY Council decides to again seek community support by a bond issue and needs Federal Bureau of Outdoor Recreation support, a new request would have to be filed before June 1 to become effective this year. The big concern in waiting to approve a major park and recreation development is the scarcity of good land, the parks and recreation director noted. The property we have under option is in a good location and a very desireable site. But it will be gone if the city does not take the option. PERHAPS WE should have proposed only the park development on this bond issue with the golf course proposal coming later, if at all. Doing them together may have been a mistake but we were looking to the future with the entire community in mind, he said. Clearfields projected population would be over 21,000 (from a present population of about 15,000) by 1980. THE CITY CURRENTLY has about 40 acres of developed parks, far below the national recommended standards of about 210 acres. Opposition groups prior to the election stated their objections as: (1) The expected tax increase of $18 per year for 30 years based on property valuation of $30,000 also be consulted on the final decision, Dr. Freeman said. In addition to the upgraded EMT training. Sheriff Dub Lawrence William said the Manpower Committee at Weber State College. From six to nine can be trained each year," he said. THE MODULAR training program for upgrading a EMT will eventually result in super EMTs which will allow units in the south end of the county to extend their Dr. Freeman coverage, said. He said the upgrading i we' necessary since talking about first cla. medical care. was deceiving. (2) A CITY OWNED golf course is not needed and is often a losing venture; (3) It would create a hardship for property owners on a fixed income; (4) Persons who rent would not have to help pay the expenses. (5) Hidden costs of recreational personnel, police patrol, lights, water, sewer, etc., were not included; and DAVIS NEWS JOURNAL 197 B" North Main 8L, Lsylon PHONE 376-91- 33 Published Weekly by CUPPER PUBLISHING CO. Jobe Stable. Jr, PuMsher Second Dess Postage Paid At Layton, Utah (6) Neighboring communities would use the same facilities without cost. THE OPPOSITION group, headed by Mr. and Mrs. Chester Ashby, distributed more than 2,000 circulars opposing the bond issue the last 10 days before the elec- tion. The proposed park site was at 300 North 1000 West, but city officials did not disclose the site of the proposed golf course. The park site covers about 50 acres and the golf course site includes about 110 acres inthe northwest part of the city, grb rk SUBSCRIPTION ' S4.50 per Out Oversee SubecrtpOae $15.(0 (Payable t year at State Subacrt pbaa IS JO In Advance) . |