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Show expires 013096 34(ZI 1 -- r . nuc UT CTTY Wednesday, October 11, 1995 Vol. 17, No. 41 50 To subscribe call cents a single copy 756-766- 9 Candidates speak out on issue of growth in Lehi Editor's Note: During the next four weeks until Election '95, the Lehi Free Press will present the views of the six candidates for Lehi City Council on a selected topic We hope this information will help voters make informed choices at the polls on Nov. 7. Growth in Lehi has been the subject of many discussions and meetings over the last several months and citizens of Lehi have seen not only great residential growth, but also the development of new businesses. Planners and other city officials have received input from citizens on about growth in general, as well as specific issues such as transportation plans for the next 20 years. The six candidates for the three positions on the Lehi City Council have been asked to present their views on growth and their suggestions for the practical and effective management of that growth. "Unless there is some organized plan, we cannot manage the growth," said Frances Comer. "We are groping for some reasonable ideas to make Lehi a place in which all of us can feel pride." She felt that developers have been given "unbridled latitude" in the past three or four years, and said that Lehi should grow on its own terms and not a developer's. In discussing the new master plan now in progress, Comer referred to decisions made by pre- - ( . ly ' f y-- - 1 - ' - ra 1 . 1 vr 4f 1 - 1 1 A v'- rv rv v.: j w . v r 1 1 rtunity to do them." Both Kohler and Rampton manthe age a Blue Goose Boutique Blue Goose Two and the Original. Their seasonal business began in May of 1989 with 15 booths for crafters. At that time, they were the only boutique in Lehi. They quickly v grew out of their original location at the Colonial House and eventually moved to the National Guard ' ' , Bob Park Richard Smith Blaine Thomas "Unless there is some organized plan, we "The concept of the master plan would limit growth to the ability of the city to provide services." "I feel that the burden of growth should be absorbed by the developments and not by "Careful planning is the only solution that will curtail many of the problems that Lehi City is beginning to "Our growth must be "Plan ahead of growth, cannot manage the growth." vious city councils that are still affecting citizens today and warned that "planning that is done today will affect Lehi's citizens for many, many years down the road." our infrastruc"Simply put ture needs to have time to catch up to what we already have," she said. She also felt that the master plan would help alleviate future problems with Lehi's neighboring cities. "It is vitally important that Lehi the citizens already here." because not behind it." controlled water will become a most critical issue." encounter.' work to solidify and secure its boundaries so that other towns don't undermine Lehi's ability to determine its own destiny," she said. Robert Fox suggested two steps toward securing a master plan to manage future growth of the community. First, he felt that a complete review of city ordinances would be in order, so that the city's ordinance would be in compliance with Utah Law. The second step he suggested would be to incorporate public input, through offering specific proposals based on updated ordinances, utilizing a blending of residential, agricultural, commercial and industrial sectors to provide for all of the city's needs. "The concept of the master plan would limit growth to the ability of the city to provide services," he said. "The intent of the plan is to Several chances City hears four requests for multiple dwelling units, turns down three given to meet local candidates The public is invited to attend any or all of several Meet the Candidates nights which will be held in the coming weeks. Robert Fox, Rod Olsen and Blaine Thomas, members of the Citizens Party, will host informal meetings on Monday Oct. 16 and Monday, Oct. 23 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the conference room of the Lehi Public Library, 120 N. Center. The Lehi Lions Club will sponsor their activity on Monday, Oct. .30 at 7 p.m. at the Lehi Junior High School auditorium, 700 E. Cedar Hollow Rd. Members of the Lehi Chamber of Commerce are invited to attend a noon luncheon on Wednesday, Oct. 18 at Mellor Banquets. All of the meetings are designed to help citizens hear the views the candidates who participate. By RUSS DALY City Editor Neighbors of three potential multiple unit housing developments attended a recent meeting of the Lehi City Council to express opposition to the plans for the apartments; a fourth developer received approval for the zone x change necessary for his plans. Residents living near 1500 N. Trinnaman Lane opposed Johnny Barnes' request for a zone change on the northwest corner of that intersection that would allow him to build a single family home or what he called a "nice duplex," one he said might include garages. "We've got some responsibility to Lehi City to make it attractive," he said about the possible development. Reldon Barnes, a neighbor on 1500 North, as well as a member of Lehi's Planning and Zoning Commission, pointed out that the area on the east side of Trinnaman Lane already has four a x and a duplex, with plans for three more duplexes. The neighbors expressed concern that allowing multiple unit development on the other side of four-ple- five-ple- that would provide growth enhance the city of Lehi and provide the kinds of services that its citizens desire." He also suggestion that attention be given to the preservation of what had made Lehi unique, such as the business district, the town's buildings and its rural setting. Citing the statement made by another citizen at a recent meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission, Fox said "we are talk Trinnaman Lane would open up that type of development to even more multiple unit construction. "Once we open it up, there'll be a greater need for rentals," said neighbor Eric Duclos, who said he had once lived near the Strawberry Pointe development on State Street between American Fork and Pleasant Grove and moved because his single family home had been devalued by the multiple unit housing that was placed near the homes. "They're not as transient and unstable as people think renters are," said Johnny Barnes after Tim Mills, another area neighbor, who said he had lost $180,000 on his home because many of the homes in his neighborhood had become rentals. James Sorenson also objected to the proposal, but cited safety concerns, such as parking on the street and too close to the stop signs in the area. After hearing the discussion, Councilmember Knollin Haws, with a second from Councilmember Dee Ray Russon, made a motion to deny Barnes' request. Verl Hebertson, representing Richard Shelton, requested final Armory on Main Street and 400 y East. And they now have booths with over 7000 registered customers on their mailing lists. But the Blue Goose extravaganza is just one example of the rich supply of talent here in the And no one knows this better than the proprieter of Scrooge and Marley's on 100 East and State Street. Donna Barnes owns the only permanent boutique and gift emporium in town that bases its income soley on artwork. A year round business she has five rooms full of fine crafts and artwork. Her business supports over 25 local crafters and approxi-'matel- 80-9- 0 com-munt- y. artists. Barnes' store began as a seasonal business three years ago and in November of 1994 moved to its per- manent location. "There are so many true artists in Lehi," stated Betty Fowler, Barnes' mother. "I couldn't believe how many there were that were so talented. Other people have been amazed at the work done by theses talented artists." The newest year-roun- d boutique is the one in the loft of MD Penneys. They feature over 35 crafters. "We've had it open one month and we have done really well," said the Darlene Peterson. er Their main store is a craft store where they also have instructive classes.Another new seasonal boutique has been the Hometown Boutique at the Lehi Riding Club which was held last week. So who supplies all the decor and gift items for this onslaught of boutiques and craft shows? Among the many crafters is one that a few of her friends refer to as the "Craft Queen." Maggie Cardon was one of the original crafters at the first Blue Goose Boutique in 1989. She is one of many dedicated and talented Lehi crafters. One of her fondest memories of doing a craft show is being eight months pregnant and staying up late nights trying to finish as much of her product as she can and having a preemie following the show. The baby is now a healthy five year old and Cardon still does four to five shows a year. Her specialty is in wood. At her October show she sold witch brooms with witch heads of bark scowling on the top of the broom handle. Her creations were this year with her new partner Kris : ing about our children, they have to have some place to live, too." Citizen input, professional planning and a strong willingness of city officials to get along were some of the steps suggested by Rod Olsen to accomplish the proper planning necessary to manage growth, which he felt is beneficial to the city. "Lehi has a lot of potential our schools will benefit, our tax See CANDIDATES on Page 4 approval of Dry Creek Estates, 21 lots in two zones, R-- l and R-which include Denied before because of densimotion again ty, a Haws-Russo- n denied the final approval, this time because of drainage issues, which were explained by engineer Blaine 3, four-plexe- s. Comer. "We want to go on record as saywill not accept that said Frankie drainage," Christofferson, spokesperson for the Christofferson families who live south of the proposed development, who would be adversely affected by the water that would accumulate by the drainage probing we lem. Neighboring developer Mel Frandsen also joined the discussion by recommending against using sumps to control the drainage in the area. Terry McBride, chairman of the Lehi City Planning Commission, told the council that two of the negative votes at the commission meeting were made because the members did not approve of the combination of two zones, while the two affirmative votes were made because members had tired See MULTIPLEX on Page 4 2 Lehi residents are cashing in on the craft craze in the last year might cause some concern for the local husbandry but as one proprieter, Jana Rampton, puts it, "I think that its great that it brings so much business in for Lehi and it gives local crafters who have never done a show before the oppo- ( Rod Olsen The Lehi City Council unanimously approved following purchase orders: $26,080 for computer software for the Planning Office that will perform plan review and inspection costs. Motion by Councilmember Knollin Haws, second by Councilmember Dee Ray Russon. $3,132.26 to Peck Striping. Motion bu Councilmember Reed Sunderland, second by Councilmember Wayne Carlton. $4,950 to M & R Equipment for exchange of a backhoe. Motion by Sunderland, second by Carlton. $3,096 to Savage Asphalt for the 300 E. 1850 North area. Motion by Sunderland, second by Carlton. $42,469.70 to Western States Electric for material for the Micron project. Motion by Haws, second by Councilmember Carma Johnson. $5,528 to city attorney Kenneth Rushton for services performed in connection with the Micron project. Motion by Russon, second by Carlton. A total of $6,000 to Harfs for gasoline for the months of August and September. Motions by Russon, seconds by Sunderland. on 2100 $18,000 to Cole Peck for preparation of the right-of-wa-y North, and an additional $3,000 to Cole Peck for removal of six big stumps. Motions by Sunderland, seconds by Carlton. $4,040 to Calton Tree Service for right-of-wa-y preparation on 2100 North. Motion by Sunderland, second by Carlton. $2,178.97 to Ingram for software and books for the title. Motion by Sunderland, second by Russon. $20,342 to Butterfield Ford for a 96 Ford one-to- n truck, and $5,147 to Tesco Williamson for a utility bed for the truck. Both motions by Haws. that she should be concerned about. "Oh no," replied the young officer, "I'm on my lunch break and have come to find my wife before she spends all my money." The recent explosion of botiques (V Robert Fox Purchase orders approved the 10-1- 5 ll 1 Frances Comer mm qb sag? By CATHY ALLRED Lehi Police Officer Smith was at a fast paced walk at the craft and boutique show. The set determination on his face and the officialness of his uniform caused the manager of the show some concern. Following and catching up to him after passbooths, Jana Kohler ing about asked him if there was something V - Burningham and featured a cute and clever variety of wood crafted Halloween decorations. Each show takes at least a month to prepare for, with many late nights being the general concensus among the crafters. Along with many other women she works on her talent while the children are in school and after they have gone to bed. Cardon uses the money she makes in the fall for her children's Christmas and the spring shows :,.;:'(:1;t4 J, i- - " v'j ;;.V - V help fund her family's summer excursions and the kids' sports. In conjunction with her own work, Cardon has also begun at least two crafters' groups which meet monthly to share their craft-wor- k. Cardon's most immediate goal is to be able to feature their artwork at the Quilted Bear, a craft boutique chain in Utah. But there is a waiting list and it is difficult to get in. : Meanwhile, with two new boutiques within the last year opening in Lehi and with three different seasonal boutique shows, Cardon and the other local talented crafters and artists have no shortage of opportunity to display their skill and work. But as one citizen at a recent political meeting mentioned "there is a traffic problem." v i if Ail f Photo by Cathy Allred Crafter Maggie Cardon, one of many outstanding Lehi crafters, shows off a witch she has created. |