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Show WEEKLY REFLEX-DAV- NEWS JOURNAL, APRIL 28, 1977 IS Laiytoini GiimciB enies EtHlEBDe QM ReZOMBlgj) By GARY R. BLODGETT Allocation of federal monies, denial of a rezoning request and delay of decision on a proposed improvement district highlighted Layton City Council last week. THE COUNCIL denied for rezoning from agricultural to residential 31 acres in the southwest part of the city. If rezoned, the site which Gentile Street adjoins between the two railroad tracks, would have allowed for construction of multiple-uni- t structures (apartments). THE PROPOSAL went to the council with a negative report from the citys planning commission which suggested that a more restrictive residential zoning ordinance might be acceptable. Residents along West Gentile earlier protested against the rezoning saying that it would put an extreme traffic burden on the main artery, east-westreet that already carries a heavy traffic load. st MANY RESIDENTS of the area said they would like to help retain a rural atmosphere. The planning commission suggested that the property might be developed under a new zoning ordinance which would multiple permit dwellings but also give the planning commission and council tighter control. MAYOR Lewis G. Shields said in regard to the rezoning denial, "Im not satisfied that a real demand exists for multiple housing in that part of the city. Gentile Street is already carrying a heavy load, and the increased traffic from a development of some 190 units, as planned for this site, could cause some real problems. THE COUNCIL delayed for two weeks a decision whether to proceed with a proposed curb, gutter and sidewalk improvement district along the south side of Antelope Island Road, a state highway. The majority of property owners along the proposed route (83 per cent) rejected the proposal. keep the area agricultural which requires larger lots if homes are built and would MAYOR Shields said the state has allocated $22,500 for the project and property owners could get the job done for about half of what it would cost without the state funds. The money goes back to the state if the project is not committed by the end of the current fiscal year (July 1), said Mayor Shields. And that would be a shame. HE SAID the council would meet again on the proposal at the regular meeting May 5. Meanwhile, Councilman Kent Randall was assigned to mediate with the residents of the area to be certain the proposal is fully understood. CITY ATTY. Bruce Barton said some legal problems have appeared which he could have solved before the next city council meeting. The council also allocated $142,000 in federal funds recession and work training programs. FOLLOWING a public meeting, the council added $38,345 to its general fund and $104,088 to the citys water and sewer funds. About $24,000 of the total funds already are earmarked for cleaning and renovating the citys swimming pool. Also, the $104,088 destined for water and sewer improvements will be used to extend culinary water lines in the northeast part of the city. MAYOR Shields explained that the federal funds were not included in this fiscal was years budget, which approved last summer, because the council was not certain whether the federal funds would become received under the anti Mobile Home Residents Schedule Rummge Sale Residents of the Hill Gate Terrace Mobile Home Park located at 2900 N. Hill Field Road will hold a rummage sale in the parks recreation hall Saturday, Apr. 30 begin ning at 9 a.m. CRAFTS, small appliances, car parts and household items will be sold at very reason- able prices, dmg JUST LOADS OF BARGAINS END OF MONTH CLEAN-U- P AT B&B DEPT. STORE IN DOWNTOWN LAYTON Pillsbury Plus With Coupon Limit 1 per Coupon Expires April 30, 1 977 RRODTTGE Strawberries I 3 BBPVo msus i r d ;t.H 4! M ; I 891 without at AG & lbs. cpn - one item per coupon Foodtown til 1 May 1977 .H u without cpn One item per coupon at AG & Foodtown til 1 May 1977 891 gMBQjgai&lJ |