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Show Clark Subdivision Approved By MARK D. MICKELSEN FARMINGTON - It looks like Charles Clark will build his four-lot subdivision in west Farmington. But not necessarily necessar-ily with the blessings of the county commission or local residents re-sidents of the area. CLARK AND his developers develop-ers presented the county commission com-mission with formal sketch Tuesday depicting a plan and alternate plan for storm drainage drain-age removal in the subdivision. This was the final provision to meet the county's standards for development approval. The subdivision, be located lo-cated on 1875 West and Burke Lane, has been hotly contested con-tested in recent weeks by landowner land-owner and fanners living in the area who believe the development de-velopment will pollute nearby Spring Creek, cut down their scant water supply and even add to an already cumbersome traffic situation near their land. AFTER CHECKING into some of the complaints, Mr. Clark said his four lots will definitely de-finitely not drain into Spring Creek. He noted several other homes in the area that do contribute con-tribute to the stream's pollution. pollu-tion. Mormon Church officials, who own a stake farm only 50 yards from where Mr. Clark plans to develop, complained it a December public hearing that the odor from their cow barns there might not be a good factor in Clark's trying to sell the homes. TUESDAY, HOWEVER, Mr. Clark countered the charge, saying "there's no problem" with cows grazing pear the property lines. "I have a cow in my yard and I like it," he said, despite the mumblings of several landowners land-owners seated behind him in the commission chambers. One lady whispered, "There's a lot of difference between be-tween one and 500 cows." WITH REGARD to the drainage problem, which was the only remaining requirement require-ment of the county prior to approval. Mr. Clark has agreed to install separate drainage retention ponds for each house. If this doesn't work, he said an optional sand and clay-fill drain field can be used, which allows for maximum rainfall conditions. ONE COMPLAINT which was not answered at (he meeting meet-ing was one made earlier by a Mormon Church lawyer, who said chemical tests of the area's water supply showed below satisfactory conditions, with high concentrations of ammonia most usually attributed attri-buted to animal excrement in the water. The county commission explained, ex-plained, and Mr. Clark agreed, that the chemical tests had been taken from two completely complete-ly different wells. They did not say whether or not drinking water conditions for the new subdivision will be substandard substan-dard or safe. REALIZING THAT Mr. Clark had met all the necessary requirements for development, develop-ment, outgoing Com. Morris Swapp suggested that the project pro-ject be approved. "If Mr. Clark has met all the requirements I don't think we (commissioners) have any choice but to approve it." he said. THE commissioners agreed that if the county engineer approves of Clark's plan for drainage removal, development develop-ment plans as well should be approved by the county commission. com-mission. Provisions are being made presently for the future installment install-ment of curb, gutter and sidewalks side-walks near Clark's four kits. THE COMMISSION agreed that if there are any problems with drinking water conditions at the wells in the area, it will be up to the state to correct them. Of the west Farmington residents resi-dents who showed up for the Tuesday meeting, none said anything approving or disapproving dis-approving of the commission's action. |
