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Show ASSS. UTfH STSIE MESS SuO 1467, EAST SALT- - LS CUl ' ? - ; - linn y 0 AAA Ay1 A yy THURSDAY, JUNE 28,1979- - uira and somewhat controversial, ordinance. By GARY R. BLODGETT excavation FARMINGTON A or- proposed dinance that would provide tighter controls of Davis Countys gravel pit operations was reviewed by the county commission. " NO OFFICIAL action was taken on the proposed or- dinance following a public hearing. About a dozen concerned residents attended the hearing in the commission two-ho- chambers and listened in- tently as County Planner Joe Moore presented the lengthy, if THE ORDINANCE, approved by the commission, would become effective immediately but some of the provisions within the or- dinance would not have to be complied with for up to one year, it was explained. Mr. Moore said that the ordinance would affect all new operations, but it is not cer-taibecause of legal technicalities, would affect those gravel pits already in operap, tion. THIS IS something that II would have to be determined later, said Mr. Moore. But we would hope that because of legality or sim'v willingness to 'ooperate, current gravel pi' operators would comply as much as possible with the new ordinance. He noted that the proposed ordinance is one of the strongest of its kind in the state. AS FAR AS I know, there is no other ordinance like this one in the area, but I feel that it (ordinance) is one that can be enforced, he said. Were trying to work with gravel pit operators, not run them out of would The ordinance provide, among other things, stronger power of enforcement by the County Planning Department of orincluddinance violations ing a clause that could penalize an operator up to $299 or imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or both, for each day of violation of each provision of the ordinance. e and lands, hours of operation, and reclamation requirements. The latter is of great importance and we are putting a lot of emphasis on reclamation of our gravel pit operations, Mr. Moore told the group. We have a few reclaimed pits in the county that look like they are THE ORDINANCE, in general, would also set stringent guidelines for distances of operation and haul, upkeep of vehicles, mining opera- tinnc Mrp anH nnkppn nf nn tion in the ordinance means off-sit- still in operation. s DEFINITION of reclama- actions performed during and after mining operations to shape, stabilize, revegetate, or otherwise treat the land affected in such a wav as paction and other measures. to achieve a safe, stable and Distances to be used as buffer zones, especially against residential subdivisions, was also a major ecological condition. The mined lands must also be reclaimed to a usable condition which is readily adaptable to alternate land uses and creates no danger to public safety. Mr. Moore pointed out that the ordinance also provides that the reclaimed land must also be consistent with the County Land Use Plan of the immediate area. ALSO, THE reclamation process may extend to affect lands surrounding the mined area which may require backfilling, grading, revegetation, soil com issue of discussion. THE PROPOSED dinance proposes that all orex- tractive operations, machinery, stockpiles, etc., be kept at least one hundred feet horizontal distance from any other property owner, except as may be reduced by the planning commission but not less than 20 feet. This caused concern by residents at the hearing who asked that this be modified to a minimum of 300 feet unless reduced by the planning commission whereby the minimum distance would be not less than 100 feet. ROCK CRUSHING operations, as outlined in the ordinance, would have to be conducted a minimum of 400 feet from any property owner, unless a lesser distance was approved by the planning commission. Mr. Moore explained that sometimes adjacent property k The council discussed and No. 3 of reviewed-dra- ft ordinance revising Section 7 Zone C- Neighborhood Commercial Service of the Fruit Heights City zoning ordinances. The desires of citizens for certain restrictions to this zone have been met in this draft revision and it is felt to be a good ordinance meeting the needs of the citizens and the business interests. -l COUNCILMAN LaMar Green moved the adoption of the drafted revision to Chapter XIV. Section 7, Zone CNeighborhood Commercial Service containing Sections through Section Seconded by Councilman Mark Michie and passed unanimously with Councilman Green, Michie, Palmer, and Raymond voting Aye and Councilman Burke absent. At 7:30 p.m. the meeting was opened as a public hearing on the 1980 budget as published and advertised. A group of 13 citizens attended the hearing. This was the largest number of citizens ever to attend a budget hearing in the city. The citizens were -l 7--1 j V , ' i , Its officially summer time. And the temperature says Weeds say sur.ir.iER nr.iE b . iiid By TOM BUSSELBERG - '.CLEARFIELD The Clearfield City Council has approved a $1.7 million . get for fiscal year bud- 1979-80- THE $1,779,349 budget gained council okay after nearly three hours of input from some city residents questioning the high budget coupled with about a six mill increase and trimming on the part of the council. Originally, the budget was set at $1,824,000, but the $45,000 cut included reducing the number of new vehicles for the police department from three to two and a scrapping of plans to remodel part of the city pool to include sauna, exercise rooms and other additional facilities. ALTHOUGH the budget was reduced from original plans, property owners can still look 3 mill forward to a increase, the first the city has had in many years. The owner of a $50,000 home will be required to fork out an additional $34 to support the citys operations. Clearfield Mayor Donal Townley told a public hearing Friday night the increase was needed for several reasons, ranging from needed repair and improvement in roads, such as 1000 West, because of 5.5-6.2- summer time. of July says its summer time. So it must be. And with summer time you just want to take it easy in the shade, chewing a little cud perhaps, but nothing too nn concerned about the preliminary information indicating a possible large increase in taxes. THE GENERAL Fund operating budget was dis- rapid expansion in that area, to need for increased police protection not only for city residents, now numbering an estimated 18,000, but for 6,500 employees traveling daily to the Freeport Center and 1,700 Job Clearfield Corps residents. tion died for lack of a second, however. see more and more money leaving this town I every day. But one Clearfield resident said another source of revenue might be tapped to fatten city coffers. There are other sources of revenue youve overlooked. . .beer sales on Sunday. Cities around us like Layton and Sunset sell beer on Sunday. A man having a cookout doesnt just buy beer when he goes to the store. SOME ESTIMATES have placed potential added sales revenue for city stores at $500000 and the city could possibly pocket about $7,500 in related taxes. Those were tabulated several months ago when a motion was made by Councilman Harley Hunt authorizing Sunday beer sales. That ac 1 try to spend as much as 1 can here, Johnson. Since said Mr. were looking for revenue I can see no reason for not having Sunday beer sales. That shopping Um THE CITY also has lost about $100,000 in federal Comprehensive Employment Training Act funding that has provided salaries for nine city employees and can no longer utilize surplus funding under a new state law. figures its its summer time. The Fourth 7-- mall in Layton (Layton Hills Mall) will be open Sundays. Im for anything that will keep that almighty dollar in this town. THE BUDGET includes a seven percent salary increase for city employees. cussed with the citizens on an item by item basis and their comments were noted by the council. A tentative budget of $157,342 was arrived at. The Mil D0D - The Council has J Layton approved City rezoning of nearly 150 acres for a planned residential development. THE 143 ACRE site N. Angel will include at 699 single family homes and equestrian areas including horse trails and stalls, parks, streams and ponds, said City Planner Scott Carter. Lots will range h acre to from about two acres in size. The area was previously zoned agricultural but the land was rezoned residential-- . suburban to allow for the planned development, he said. one-fourt- IN OTHER action, the council opted to delay action on a proposal to widen Gordon Avenue near the Layton Hills Mall until that complex is completed next year. The council has considered widening an area from Highway 232 east about two blocks t two from the present t lanes to a four lane section, Mr. Carter said. 100-foo- allowed for residences. In another street-relate- d activity, the council okayed a realignment for South Fort Lane and Main Street to include a mini-ma- ll involving three existing businesses. UNDER THE plan developed by Mr. Carter, Fort TWO OPTIONS have been considered by the council in Lane will curve west and align with the Interstate 15 t section will be exit. A closed and deeded to the three Either eight homes would be purchased and removed by the city or the area designated as a professional zone, allowing the buildings to remain, he said. The homes would be converted to offices with less front vard than Mountain States Telephone, and Roy Realty. In addition, Rosewood Lane will require future realignment when property is developed, Mr. Carter said. The lane intersects Fort Lane and Main. questioning the widening. or undeveloped property, thus consideration for the closer distance. TIMES FOR operation of equipment and hauling of gravel also met with opposition of residents in the area. The ordinance allows for operation of equipment, including trucks for hauling, Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m. COMMISSIONERS said the r was necessary to allow operators to meet daily schedules. But residents protested by saying 6 a.m. was too early, especially on Saearly-hou- turdays. Mr. Moore told the group and county commission that the gravel pit owners association attorney had threatened to file suit against the county if the ordinance is approved. HOME OWNERS at the meeting said that action from residents, possibly including a law suit, would be filed if the ordinance was not modified. final budget will be adopted at a' special meeting on June eity-coune- 26. and Kaiserman Jim Vaughn Fowler, developers of Peach Tree subdivision presented preliminary plans approved by the planning board. A temporary turn- around has been created at the stub into the church property on the east by elimination of two lots from the previously proposed design. THE DEVELOPERS propose construction of a retention pond for surface water control until the approved storm drain is completed. Residents of adjacent Grand Oaks subdivision objected to the increaseed traffic that would be created with only one entrance. Long range plans will provide for another entrance when adjacent property develops, which may be years into the future. Councilman Gene Raymond moved the council approve the preliminary plat for final drawings and approve the retention pond on the basis of maintenance of the pond by the developer and approval by the county engineer, and streets to have at least 8 road base with 238 surface with no building permits to be issued prior to Sept. 1, 1979. THE MOTION was seconded by Councilman LaMar Green. The motion was supported by Councilman Green and Councilman Raymond Councilman with Jack Palmer and Councilman Mark Michie voting No with Councilman Burke absent. The tie vote was broken with Mayor Neil Noorda voting in favor of the motion. The 9RDIT0 LAYTON lines are forest service boun- daries 200-foo- property owners including IT TAKES care of several he said, in problems, explaining the change. It eliminates a terrible relationship between Fort Lane and Rosewood and separate intersections. There would be the need for only one stop light instead of two necessary before the change. It also access to the limits three businesses to two entrances so it wont be nearly as confusing an intersection. It will also mean a better relation between Fort Lane and Main where you can approach Main at a degree angle, the planner added. 90 A shopping center to include a supermarket and other shops in a 130,000 square foot facility was approved, as well, by the council. It will be constructed north of the Layton Hills Mall. The city will issue $7 million in an industrial revenue bond issue to aid in financing but there will be no risk for the city, City Manager Randall Heaps said. Were the project to fail, the city would have first option to obtain the mortgages. DEVELOPERS are Camden Village Shopping Center Associates and they will benefit from reduced construction interest rates with the bond approval, tb mayor stated his vote was made upon the basis of the development being previously tentatively approved when the property was owned by Prows wood. The city council appointed to the Board of Adjustment Fredrik Bergold to fill the remaining unexpired term of two years of Doug Ward who has moved from the city, and appointed David E. Adams III to a five year term on the Board of Adjustment, np THE KAYSVtLLE REFLEX 197 B" North Main St., Layton PHONE 376-913- 3 Published Weekly by CUPPER PUBLISHING CO. John Stahle, Jr., Publisher Second Class Postage Paid At Layton, Utah SUBSCRIPTION $4.50 per year Out ot State Subscription S5.50 Overseas Subscription SI 5.00 (Payable in Advance) |