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Show auraaf talis, ro-seiiiiig A petition from Neil Brad -shaw to annex 36.15 acres of land from the northwest city limits to the foot of Baldy Hill and. east to the race track was taken under consideration, con-sideration, and the Mayor was authorized to have the attorney draw up the neces -sary papers, and to proceed pro-ceed with advertising for a public hearing. The petition for annexation did not include in-clude property already developed de-veloped just outside the city limits, which would be sur-? rounded by the annexation. Bradshaw proposed an initial ini-tial subdivision development of 24 lots, including streets, curbs, gutter and sewer and water. He said he planned to develop approximately five acre tracts as the need warranted. The initial development de-velopment would be 6.63 acres. Bradshaw also requested zoning of 12 lots alongHigh-way alongHigh-way 257, in the Mountain View Estates subdivision for rezoning from R-l' to Commercial. Com-mercial. He said he was not at liberty to discuss proposed pro-posed development at this time, but his proposal to the Planning Commission said the rezoning was needed for a cafe and motel. The Planning Plan-ning Commission recommended recom-mended the zoning be granted, grant-ed, and to include all of Main Street for commercial development de-velopment and to schedule a public hearing for same. Discussion over the un-desirability un-desirability of spot zoning, and whether the need existed or if the city had an obligation obli-gation to maintain the central cen-tral Main Street business district was discussed. The matter was tabled for further fur-ther discussion. Normand Thompson petitioned peti-tioned the city to rezone or zone his property south of Milford and east of the Beaver Bea-ver River to R'.R.l, so that he could develop one acre homesites , where owners could keep animals and have ample room. He proposed that the city needed areas for development develop-ment that had less restrictions restric-tions than those presently zoned in the city. He said the development group had ample water for the develop - ' ment, and proposed one well for each four to six homes, and the use of septic tanks. He said if the city ever wanted to put in sewer, it would be simple to travel right on down to the lagoons. The question arose whether wheth-er the property was actually in the city or county. He said the previous owners had paid city taxes, but the Council was unable to decide de-cide if it was in the city or outside. The zoningmaps do not show the area in ques -tion as being zoned though it shows the site next tolhlT city industrial zoning. City (Continued on Page 2) HERE'S MORE ABOUT City Council Maps do not show the property prop-erty as being in the city, and the matter was tabled until the correct status could be determined. Thompson proposed to develop 24 one acre lots in the area. The Planning Commission also noted that the Nursery School on 600 South was In violation of zoning ordinances, ordi-nances, but the Council had issued a special two year trial license previously and no further action was taken. There was considerable discussion over rezoning, and the city's obligation towards to-wards existing commercial investments. While they recognized the desirability of opening zoning to make it easier for new business to come into the area, it was also felt that spot zoning In effect subsidizes those new enterprises to the detriment detri-ment of existing business. As Mayor Young stated "They argue that new busl-' ness ventures bring more people, and we need the population, popu-lation, but new business ventures ven-tures also need people In order or-der that they are profitable, Bradshaw argued that unless un-less commercial zoning was available, new ventures ven-tures would not move into Milford, and purchase any available property in com -mercial areas, and face heavy demolition costs to build new businesses. The need for parking in the down -town area was also rasied. Councilman Pettey said, "There is plenty of parking, its just that Milfordites are spoiled, and unless they can park right in front of the business they wish to shop at, they say there is no parking. But, he said, "They'll go to the city and have to park six to eight blocks from where they want to shop and think nothlngof it. There is plenty of parking on the side streets, within a block of Main," he said. The zoning requests were tabled until the Council can determine what direction they should move. Should they attempt to keep commercial com-mercial zoning contiguous or should they look at spot zoning as a solution, with shopping centers springing up on the perimeters as growth surrounds them? In other action, the Council Coun-cil approved use of the Bi- and stay in business. Which comes first? If additional business brings only the people peo-ple that operate the business, and their families, they must then divide the business already al-ready available, makingboth the new and old businesses borderline ventures, and eventually one must succumb." suc-cumb." "What we need," he said, Is industry first to provide customers for new business." busi-ness." All were agreed that when there was justification for more commercial zoning, zon-ing, they would not hesitate to enlarge the commercial zone. However, they questioned ques-tioned the advisability of spot zoning, to make new business busi-ness ventures more com -petetive than old established firms that have been contributors con-tributors to the community for years. It was noted that Milford Mil-ford lacks numerous services, serv-ices, and several businesses had closed in recent years, however, most were short - lived, and came on the heels of the expected alunite boom, without adequate financing or business knowledge to sustain them until growth came. It was recognized that a number of new families who depend upon Milford for their livelihood had made their homes in Minersville, Cedar City and Beaver. Both Thompson, and Alva Kirk indicated that over -restrictive zoning had contributed to their decision. It was also stressed that while vacant lots exist in the city, few were for sale. centennial Pavillion for a Women's Softball League Dance on May 25th, and Class of '74 reunion on July 20th. Pettey is to draw up a set of rules and regulations regu-lations for use of the pavillion pavil-lion and then after an organization or-ganization signs an agreement agree-ment to abide by the rules the Recorder can put them on the calendar without Council action. The Justice report was read for April, with $90.00 in fines and forfeitures. Letters Let-ters from Ron Oakey and Burrows -Smith & Co. were read on the recent bond is -suance and bills presented. present-ed. Editor Wilson requested re-quested they present itemized itemi-zed bills so that the city could ascertain they were not paying twice for some service. serv-ice. Councilwoman Hanley requested re-quested the golf course be posted ''no dogs allowed," stating they--interferred with play. She said the library roof was still leaking, and asked for permission to call ' for bids to have it fixed. Rev. JeanSteiner requested request-ed if the city had transient funds available to help indigents in-digents who were trapped in town. She also asked to attend at-tend the school on drug and alcoholism . J.H. Gubler was hired to audit the books this year for a fee of $1600.00 and $220.00 in expenses. The Recorder was authorized to attend a two day workshop at Park City on taxes and budget. Hanley reported the kinks . had been worked out for Channel 20, but it would be Fall before it is installed. Councilman Walker requested re-quested the City cough up $1,000 now for material for the roofs on the stalls at the race track, but Council contended con-tended their agreement was payment upon completion. They noted plans still were not filed with the city. Pettey said the pre -application for the grant on the Golf Course had been filed with the FCAG and the final application would be ready to file with the BOR soon. He said the appliation would include $45,000 for the golf course, $5,000 for completion com-pletion of the bicentennial pavilion, $5,000 for a jogging course around the baseball field and $5,000 for the swimming pool. He reported no applications appli-cations for swimming pool manager, hut had four appli-, cations for lifeguard. He recommended Karen Whit-taker Whit-taker andDarinMalchus, and Council agreed. The pool should open about June 1 and close about Labor Day. The Mayor was authorized to sign lease agreement with county for use of county shed for storage. He was authorized author-ized to appoint four members to serve with the librarian as a local library board to make recommendations to the city and county on upgrading up-grading the library. Guidelines Guide-lines will be written for ..them to work under. |