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Show the ENTERPRISE stories untrue, but no red carpet out Horror city offices. The new portion includes a subdivision and by Sheri Poe Enterprise Staff Writer vast Horror stories that Draper plans to enforce a policy and squelch the flurry of development there are unfounded, asserts Draper mayor Ken Hisatake. no-grow- th It is not a policy we advocate no-grow- th Hisa- take told the Enterpris e. We simply will require that developers plan growth and services in our city so we are. not left holding the bag. called insane, Though Hisatake rumors several developers with holdings in the raw portion of a recently annexed parcel of Draper have doubts about the citys cooperation. no-grow- th Meeting this week These holdings were annexed after a petition signed by homeowners near downtown Draper was delivered to undeveloped county property. The developers have arranged an April 6 meeting with city officials to discuss the Draper growth policy and resolve what actions will be necessary for them to develop their properties. Dan Simons, general partner in Alpine Ltd., owner of 5,000 acres in the newly annexed Draper and Utah County, said he fears Draper citizens included his property in the annexation to provide a greenbelt within city limits. We have some of the finest subdivision property in the county, Simons claimed. For Draper to condemn the land against development is confiscation of property rights without compensation. Simons said surveyors are already drawing up plats for the Draper property and added he expects a years delay Strike continued from page 1 thanked for Carbon Countys resilience during the three month work stoppage, he added. Weve had a lot of residential building in the area, and we definitely were aided by the construction of a new Smiths Food King and the couple of truck drivers. But on the whole, the number of people idled as a result of the strike was insignificant. he said. The Enterprise talked with Jennings one wreek belore the strike began and at the time he expressed real concern over layoffs if it extended beyond the holiday season. power plants in Emery. non-unio- miners provided with a buffer We cannot arrange for sewer and water lines until we know what our status is with he explained. If Draper, they will not allow development, we will consider from the city. The land alone is worth $5 million, and with the development of a 12,500 unit subdivision, Simons said, it could well incorporate as a city of its own. Total development of the property will cost more than $900 million, he estimates. No new development self-sustainin- Jeopardized development Rideout Investment Realtors own 150 acres of the newly annexed land, and Steve Rideout claims, though his project is several years tournaments, parties and business dinners round Valley is the place. We have a championship 9 hole golf course, swimming, tennis, and a full clubhouse with a lounge, dancing, and catered gourmet lunches and dinners. In the mountains near Morgan, Utah, sixty minutes form Salt Lake. Full and golf only memberships still available. Call or write: It would seem Simons and lost cash flow. According to Markle, I dont know how much of the lost revenue will be recovered in the rest of the year. Its doubtful either the workers or the operators will ever make up the losses. on page 14 Find it in beautiful quantities at Round Valley Country club. For special company golf g. Hisatake agree, but Draper zoning laws will require one acre lots per home, and Simons' development is slated for a density of 2.5 units per acre. Furthermore, building permits and city fees for subdiv- - away, Draper has jeopardized any development with the stringent zoning and fees. The cost of building permits puts everyone out of the ballpark, Rideout said. And there is not enough water in this valley to handle two acres of lawn at every home. Rideout, Simons and several other landowners in the area are considering visions there are some of the highest in the county, placing additional financial burdens on developers who must tie up their cash until sales are made. (See story on page 1) should parasite off of an exisiting city, Simons said. We want ours to be in Draper K n i 4: s T Corporation 'i 270 East 9th South Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 or 582-- 1 171 801-363-26- 95 Lost taxes Easy credit As well, in construction there. n O The state of Utah lost some tax revenues, but at this coal n the county against declining Easy credit expenditures. supplied by almost all the merchants in the area also helped mitigate the effect, Jennings said. though, it was a rough time. Many families savings ran out and all their purchases were being made For many on borrowed money, the em-- , ployment director continued. Layoffs, however, were minimal. 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