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Show J ; 7r DVv J- C y"WV . J' ' ! 4 fp -V 'w"" These young people have been working very hard for several I ( V B" (III lUrt; J ; ! f" ' V" week! lhe Springville Playhouse children's produetion of I CENTENNIAL .H V V .flM, ' S Volume One Hundred One Members of the Springville City Council and several interested interest-ed citizens had a lengthy discussion discus-sion concerning the Home Occupation Occu-pation Ordinance at last week's meeting. The Springville Planning Plan-ning Commission had recommended recom-mended an amendment to the ordinance that would abolish the Home Occupation Board and have the zoning administrator and businesses license officer handle the application process instead. There was a public hearing to consider this amendment, and it was explained that the same standards governing the permit would apply. "Under the amendment, amend-ment, notices would be sent to all property owners within 300 feet of the applicant's home. These Insurance for Nebo students As a service to parents, Nebo School District is offering offer-ing accident insurance for students. Students may be enrolled for around-the-clock coverage or for coverage just at school. Enrollment in this program is optional. The premium pre-mium is relatively inexpensive and pays in addition to some other policies. Football insurance insur-ance is also an option. Every student will be given the opportunity to enroll in this program. Details will be sent home with all students during the first few weeks of school. As part of its 50th season, the Springville Playhouse will present the children's theater production "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" Wonder-land" beginning Friday, August 16. Cast with approximately 65 children from the Springville-Mapleton Springville-Mapleton area,. "Alice's Adventures Adven-tures in Wonderland" will continue contin-ue on August 17, 19, 23, 24 and .26 at 7 p.m. at the playhouse. The playhouse is located in the Springville Civic Center, 50 S. Main (under the library). There will be a 3 p.m. matinee mati-nee show on August 24, also at the playhouse. Advance ticket purchase is strongly encouraged, as this show is expected to sell our quickly. Tickets are available for purchase in advance at the MM sgmngnlfe 'Phyhmise "J3MB0 w Wmiwimisl" would be the recorded owners as listed on the tax assessor's records," re-cords," stated City Attorney Harold Mitchell. There was a question about an applicant for a home occupation permit getting permission from the neighbors. This is not in the current ordinance. . Mike Davis, current chairman of the Home Occupation Board, stated that the board has always been concerned that the proper people are notified of the intended intend-ed home occupation. The amended amend-ed ordinance will have the applicant appli-cant determine who is living in the neighborhood. , Davis said that the zoning administrator would have to take time to send notices to all " the neighbors, and neighbors will not have a chance to meet and discuss dis-cuss or oppose the business in question. "The code is clear on restrictions, but if there is opposition, oppo-sition, only the city council can Immunization clinic Fri. next to Ream's The Slug-the-Bug children's mobile immunization unit will be in Springville Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. Parents whose children need shots for school are encouraged to bring them during that time. The mobile unit will be parked in the Ream's parking lot. Those attending should bring immunization history, information. informa-tion. The cost is $3, but shots Springville Public Library. Ticket prices are $2 for adults and $1 for children ages 12 and under. This version of Alice's adventures adven-tures in Wonderland is adapted by Tim Kelly. It presents the well-known and well-loved story of a little girl who meets characters charac-ters such as the Queen of Hearts in a world full of wonders and fantastic characters. Playing Alice is Aubrey Mecham. . The play is being produced in cooperation with Pioneer Drama Service. Arlene McGregor is serving as director while Kathy Llewellyn is producing the show with assistance from McGregor. The Springville Playhouse, now in its 50th season, produces a children's play every summer, with past successful productions including "James and the Giant SPRINGVILLE, UTAH toil hear the matter," he said. Davis felt that if there is a chance for resolution of any opposition before the matter goes to the council, it would facilitate handling of the application. He also mentioned that there is no follow up with neighbors for the renewal process. ' Walter Barrus, a home occupation occu-pation business license holder and member of the Chamber of Commerce, Com-merce, said that the mail service cannot be counted on to get notices to people within three days. He asked why have the Home Occupation Board if they have no authority. He felt home occupations are more regulated than other businesses. Barrus stated that he has done a great deal of research on home occupations. He said that the city gets a one cent sales tax on home businesses. "There are 331 home businesses in the Chamber of Commerce as of April, and the will not be denied to anyone for inability to pay. Because childhood disease is not extinct, parents should get their kids off to a good start by getting them immunized. The program is sponsored by the Utah Department of Health, Community Nursing Services and the Springville Kiwanis Club. Peach" and "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory." Begun in 1947, the Springville Playhouse is one of Utah's longest lon-gest continuously running community com-munity theaters. It is unique in that all who are involved in playhouse productions from directors and producers to actors and backstage technicians, work as volunteers. No one is paid for their efforts; the hundreds of people who have worked over the years to present plays in their community have done so purely out of a love of theater. The playhouse plans to present the fourth . show of its golden season in November. For more information about the show or the Playhouse, call Christi Babbitt at 489-1067. 7 A 84663 - August 14, 1996 Deseret News reported that 47 of the gross national product comes from home-based occupations, occupa-tions, which amount to $38 million mil-lion in the county. There is 97 survival rate for home businesses compared with only 20 of other businesses," he said. Barrus also talked in favor of allowing home businesses to hire help. "Home occupations are here to stay and should be allowed al-lowed to grow, " he said. He suggested the following: 1) the city should limit the zoning rules relating to home businesses and shouldn't pass rules about businesses inside homes or garages; garag-es; 2) the city should disallow excessive licensing fees; 3) the city should allow home businesses business-es to hire outside employees; 4) the city should permit access to customers; and 5) unfunded mandates should be limited. Barrus also felt the present ordinance should be amended to x f "r A : A I f TV 1 1" I "5 i . J-i ' y - v 1 j V iff Artist Alice Morrey Bailey is shown here with one of her marble works that is part of the current exhibit of the Associated Utah Artists at the Springville Museum of Art. The association These young people have been working very hard for weeks on the Springville Playhouse "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland." The play opens Saturday, August 17, at the civic center theatre at 7 p.m. It will play 1 jiugust 17, 19, 23, 24 and 26 with a I ir' Let c am availahla of ttio Cnnnnvi la I iKpuxi' i tkn door for $2 for adults and $1 for Martin Conover Price $.50 restrict types of businesses such as those creating noise, paint fumes, etc. Barrus indicated that the Home Occupation Board wanted to allow hiring of employees and they had not discussed the proposed pro-posed amendment to the ordinance. ordi-nance. - - Councilman Glade Creer pointed out that the Planning Commission did not agree with allowing any employees in home occupations. Under the proposed amended ordinance, the zoning administrator administra-tor would also have the authority to check on a home where there is a home occupation to determine deter-mine if the business is meeting the requirements of the code. It was pointed out that Maple-ton Maple-ton code allows one outside employee. Councilman Chris Sorensen stated that the Home Occupation Board felt as though they were a MSiinimgs? children's production 3 p.m. matinee on August children under 12. Photo hv H Number Thirty Three rubber stamp because if even one neighbor opposed a home business, busi-ness, the request would automatically automati-cally to go the council. The board was frustrated because they had no authority and felt that the applications could be handled by one person. He felt that perhaps the city should look at giving the board more clout. He also felt there was a purpose and need for having a citizen group involved in home occupations. The adoption of the amendment amend-ment was tabled until the council and Home Occupation Board meet in a study session to possibly possi-bly draft a new amendment. The council again discussed the city's leash law and ordinance governing vicious dogs. Attorney Mitchell stated that there are two sections of the animal control ordinance that deal with these matters. The ordinance prohibits any animal at large in the city Continued on page 3 was founded in 1940 with the idea of "painting sanely" in opposition to the hated abstractions that were gaining popularity at the time. The exhibit is one of four currently at the museum. |