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Show The Enterprise Review , December 8, 1976 Page 7b Zoning Battle Blocks Bnildin by Dean Alsup Review Staff Writer said, a parking lot or parking will not be permitted on the property. "structure" R-- 6 In a zoning battle over two acres of Central City property, residents of that area have won at least control of temporarily land stopping the Utah State Employees Credit Union Move to South County Kent said the credit union has already purchased the property from F.C. Stangl. Inc., for $500,000 and spent about $45,000 for architectural fees. Now he said, the new credit union must be moved to a "south county location at the expense of the credit union. "We purchased the on page 8b pro-Continu- ed from constructing a new $3 million building in the cen- tral city neighborhood. The credit union originally planned to build a two level, 45,000 sq. ft. office building to accommodate the company's 40 percent annual rate of growth. The building was to be built on about one acre of 7 zoned property, R-- (multiple family limited offices), in the central city area, on Denver St., between 400 and 500 East and 500 and 600 South. Parking for the facility was to be on an adjacent acre of ground zoned (multiple family dwellings), with a zoning variance granted by the city to permit commercial use of that property. WHOS RESPONSIBLE? - R-- 6, Robert Kent, credit union president, said a A minor procedural error by the planning and zoning committee is the root cause of controversy surrounding this piece of vacant land in Central City . Death and Taxes 1976 Tax Forms by Rex Keeler Manager, Executive Tax Service "Completing your return this year could be more difficult," reads an instructional apology by the Commissioner of Internal Revenue Service on the front page of the 1976 return forms. "This year all taxpayers, whether they itemize their deductions or not, and regardless of the size of their income, will need to compute taxable income. Also, last zon- ing variance for the R-- 6 property, recommended informally by the planning and zoning committee and approved by the board of adjustments, was ruled illegal by Judge Bryant Croft in Third Judicial Court. A "minor proceedural error" by the planning and zoning committee caused the variation to be illegal, Kent said, and now because of pressure exerted by residents in the area to stop the construction, low-inco- housing, energy and water rcsourecs? ...For hosting and the Salt Lake visit of The Freedom Train. Russian Cosmo- nauts. Sister Cities Program with Matsumoto officials., business and Washington" diacommunication and sales management logues, seminars? ...For uniting the entire state through cooperative programs in economic development, local chambers of commerce and community development? The Salt Lake Area Chamber of Commerce! neither the planning and zoning committee nor the board of adjustments, (both of which must approve all zoning variances), will uphold their original decision to grant the Without zoning variance. the zoning variance, Kent ...To see that 25.000 youngsters get first-han- d exposure to careers in the community each year? ...To answer more than l.bOO inquiries each month seeking statistical, economic and tourist information about Salt Lake? ...For spearheading downtown improvements which include the First South and Main Street beautification projects? ...For arousing public opinions on such issues as Common Situs Picketing, Clean Air Act Amendment, metrication, crime prevention, (Alone and in conjunction with other civic organizations) d Shouldn't you be a part of this organization? action-oricntc- Salt Lake Area Chamber of Commerce 1 19 East 2nd So. 364-363- years simple credit for personal exemptions has been replaced by a larger, but more complex, general tax credit." Indeed! Something has to be said! The massive tax law changes in the last seven years have left most taxpayers not to mention some tax practitioners. As a bewildered result, a majority of all returns prepared last year were prepared by someone other than the taxpayer. What Can You Do? If you regularly prepare your own return and if there are no major changes this year, you should fare well. The instructions are for your assistance and will be helpful in deciphering the new changes in the law. There will be, however, situations that will stump you. The IRS has a taxpayers assistance program available to inform you of how to handle particular tax matters or what forms are necessary. Be sure to phrase your questions precisely, though. Note: Many of the errors given by the IRS assistance program are not binding in case of an audit.) If you feel like you are collaborating with the enemy, however, consult a reputable tax firm. 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