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Show UTAH For Automobile Operation PRESS ASSOCIATION 467 EAST 3RD SOUTH SALT LAKE CITY, UT - i Planners Yield On Auto Lot SALT LAKE. The County Planning Commission found itself in an emo- tional with the law here Tuesday. The dilemma revolved around which was once extremely run down, drew praise from several Magna residents as well as the planners. But, at the same time, planners noted that Reidling was living in a Robert Reidlings request for an of- fice and used car sales lot at 8824 W. 2700 South Reidlings efforts to develop the us- ed car business on the property, -- - U X V . - : i mobile home on the lot. a situation which did not conform to county or- dinances In the end, the commission reached a compromise with the law. They approved the request while giving the ph inning staff authority to allow Rndling to live there for up to a year until he could move elsewhere. '1 he property in question had been approved earlier for an auto reconditioning center, but the presence of the mobile home in which Reidling resided created problems Planners insisted that county ordinances do not allow mobile homes in the commercial ) zone and that waiving that prohibition might pave the way for other variance requests, a precedent the board did not wish to establish But Reidling contended that the presence of the mobile home had reduced the amount of vandalism that previously plagued the site. If we have to move, well have to shut down the business), Reidling said Apparently sympathetic to Reidlings position, planner Gary Palmer answered' Everyone appreciates what youve done. Two of those who spoke in appreciation of Reidlings efforts to clean up the property were Conrad Tanner, 2970 So 8750 West and James ,1 (C-3- CONSIDERING . . . Planning Commission members Budd Rich, Velma Steele, Leland Swaner, Gary Palmer and Dale Jones listen to testimony at Tuesday meeting. Holfeltz, 8780 W. 3150 South. Noted Holfeltz: For the since Thursday, Apr. 24, 1980 Al ISS E 490S South Salt Lake City UtAh by Murr.iy Prmtmq Inc Second cIass post.iqe paid Utah 641 19 Subscription rate S4 00 per year Volume 26, Number On 5400 South At 1 Salt Lakt City USPS 16 656-38- 0 - Commercial Zoning Is Eyed SALT LAKE. Plans for a combina- tion of commercial and high density residential development in Kearns met minimum opposition here Tuesday before the County Planning Commission. Security Investment Co. requested zoning on 22.5 acres of residenzoned land (one acre lots) on the northwest corner of 5400 So. 5600 West be changed to allow a mixture that tial of commercial and residential uses. Company spokesman Keith Stahle said rezoning would allow 10 acres on the corner to be developed commercially, while the surrounding 12 5 acres would be used for multiple unit dwellings. While there was no open opposition to the proposal, doubts were express ed about the need for commercial enterprises in the area and concern registered about the quality of the project. Eric Patterson, 5267 Parish Dr , said he felt the proposal had both positive and negative factors, and that while he was not opposed to the idea, he was concerned about the type of development that would be allowed. Commercial development would begin initially with the construction of a store, Stahle told planners. Tentatively, the commercial operations are scheduled to expand once the convenience store is established, but nothing concrete has been planned thus far, he added Planner Gary Palmer questioned Adjustments Board Seats Filled GRANGER. West Valley City officials Tuesday selected four of the five members for the citys Board of Adjustments. Mayor-elec- t Henry (Hank) Price and Commissioners-elec- t Jerry Wagstaff and Renee Mackay voted unanimously to approve the selection of: - Charlie Clay, director of Public Works for Murray City and a Granger resident; - Keith Sorenson, an architect and member of the City Planning Commission; - Darlene Hutchison, former state PTA president; and - Janice Fisher, manager of the Cyprus Ice Rink and member of the City Planning Commission All four have tentatively agreed to serve on the board, Wagstaff said. A fifth member is still being sought, he added Wagstaff also has been involved in talks dealing with the citys adoption of ordinances when incorporation takes place. That action still seems likely to occur on July 1, Price indicated Tuesday. Wagstaff said he has been inspecting county ordinances with the assistance of Clay, Jerold Barnes, a member of the county planning staff and a Hunter resident; and Budd Rich, a member of the County Planning Commission and the appointed chairman of the West Valley City Planning Commission, once it takes effect. Because opposition to county planning and zoning policies was such a key issue in the incorporation election, attempts are being made to set up meetings in different portions of the city to gain citizen input, Wagstaff said. Price noted that in addition to the county ordinances, city officials also were examining ordinances adopted by Sandy, Salt Lake City and Mur-- -- -- newly-forme- ray. gestions by Jerry Montgomery on means of obtaining positive publicity for the city. The ideas included a city newsletter, mass advertisements of city meetings, district mass meetings, public opinion polls and regular issuance of press releases to the news media. Commissioner-elec- t Mackay said plans are being made for a joint Fourth of ce:ebration, plus a parade to be sponsored by the West Valley Chamber of Commerce. She also is working on plans to plant several trees tomorrow (Friday) on Arbor Day to commemorate the citys first year of existence. n the need for commercial zoning in the area and requested that Security Investment undertake a study to show that such a need exists There is a lot of homework you have to do, Palmer told Stahle. The developer said the commercial would center built around the service the rapidly growing Kearns area and that the growth would support the commercial operations. Stahles position received support from Jim Wilson of the Southland Corporation, the parent company In addition. Palmer requested that developer Taylor Smith submit a drawing showing the connection between the convenience store and office buildings proposed to sui round it. Patterson, too, concurred that a small retail center would be beneficial to the area, but he asked that planners carefully observe its development to ensure that high quality buildings are erected Planners are expected to make a decision on the matter at their next meeting. May 13. The Security Investment application was one of two involving convenience stores. Planners also heard arguments on to a requested rezoning from R-commercial (C-l- ) on .42 acres at 3200 W. 5400 South to build a small convenience store. Like the Security Investment bid, the D. and L. Investments proposal received some cautious support from neighbors. Larry Jacobs, 3123 Hayden Way, said he favored construction of the store, provided the store's outdoor lighting system is modified to reduce its impact on neighboring homes. 1 it 3 7 GRANGER. An encouraging pic- ture for industrial and residential growth in the near future was painted during a talk last week before members of the West Valley Chamber of Commerce. Actual development could start as early as next spring on a 1,300-acr- e site lying north of the Granger and Hunter communities, commented Hank Rothwell, president of Rothwell Development Co. One of about 30 owners of property in the vast area, Rothwell said he sees an excellent opportunity for a blending of industrial and residential development between 3600 and 7200 West, lying north of 3100 South Under the present timetable, Rothwell said, he expects only planning to take place during the current year, with considerable attention be-in- g to given status of the Rothwell said that competition along the 2100 South strip" has been extreme in recent years, but noted that Salt Lake City has a very limited sewer capacity for the near future Because of this, he said, development of the strip is expected to continue primarily on the south side Rothwell pointed out that some industrial development is already under way, with Foulger Equipment Co. just opening a new facility and Wheeler Equipment starting a S12 million plant on 60 acres in the 40iio-500- 0 West Rothwell said he expects traffic on to increase "incredibly over the next few years, but saw little hope of the proposed West Valley Boulevard being able to help w ith the traffic situation for another 12 to 13 There just arent any con years Crete plans. he observed 5600 West homebuilding industry, currently in a downturn. Within the 1.300 acres owned by a consortium, Rothwell said he anticipates construction of 2,000 to 2,200 residential units, predominantly single family dwellings Some medium density residential could be a part of the development, he mentioned, possibly condounits per acre. miniums of Some attention is being given to developing the single family units on small lots, such as 7,000 to 8.000 square feet, because we are using in meeting the up too much land rapid growth throughout the valley, Rothwell said About 550 acres will be developed for residential purposes, he pointed out. Rothwell said he is very optimistic about the potential of the Granger-Hunte- r 5 area because of three including the availability of utilities, the nearby work force and the proximity to transportation facilities. Expanding on one of the factors, ? W Okay Five ' E. Verne Breeze - Breeze Named Planners To Improvement Deny Two Rezonings COMMERCIAL . . . Keith Stahle tells county planners of proposal for mixture of com-mercia- li and residential development on the northwest corner of 5400 So. 5600 West. SALT LAKE. Two rezoning District Post re- quests were denied here Tuesday by the County Planning Commission. Planners also gave favorable to five applicarecommendations tions for zoning changes, all but one receiving unanimous votes of apThe board denied: Harry Doctormans request for manufacturing zoning on 3.9 acres at 3472 So. 1000 West, contending the change was premature, that the area was still a viable residential area and that access to the site was limited; and - Thomas Crus bid for com) mercial zoning on one acre at 6400 So. 3500 West. The commission did say, however, that Crus could reapply for Czoning, which allows less intense commercial uses. Planners approved: - Arnold Development Companys request for medium density residential development on 12 acres at 3200 W. 6400 South. The change passed by a vote, with Thomas Bowen dissenting, contending the area was better suited to single family homes. - Dura-Cret- e Inc.s bid for manufacturing zoning on 3.5 acres at 1475 -- - -- GRANGER. E Verne Breeze, a Hunter realtor, has been named to fill a vacancy on the board of trustees of the Granger-Hunte- r Improvement District Breeze succeeds O Thavne Acord, Granger businessman who was a murder victim in late February term Three years of the remain to be filled, according to Jerry Larson, district manager Other members of the board are Edwin K Winder and Carl O Andra A new chairman of the board is to be named three-memb- proval. six-ye- DIAL VxUH Vim mm -- 4-- 1 -- W. 3500 South; - Westwood Villages application for commercial zoning on .2 acres at 2600 W. 4700 South; Charley Josephs request for residential development cn 6,000 square foot lots on 13.8 acres around 5600 W. 4900 South; and Jack Finnegans bid to allow zones at 4460 Dean duplexes in Dir. and 4470 Prince Cir. The five receiving positive recommendations now proceed to the County Commission for final approval. - NO PROBLEMS . . . Hugh Sharp contended that requested industrial park in Redwood - 8 would be compatible neighborhoods there. with existing 262-668- 2 FOR ALL DEPARTMENTS AT THE (C-2- -l jj area primary factors, d Were sifting through those, trying to look at the best of each. Well add new measures and amend old ones once original ordinances are set said. up, the mayor-elec- t City officials also considered sug Future Planning Outlined To CofC look- ment which prompted planner Budd Rah to add. I agree completely. So did the rest of the commission, voting unanimously to approve the request with the added stipulation. In other matters, planners postponed a decision for three w'eeks on a request for a West Valley Industrial Park at 2233 So. Redwood Road. Staffers requested the continuance after developers submitted a site plan that differed from one proposed when the property was rezoned to allow manufacturing uses. Concern about access to the property prompted staffers to request that developers return to the original plan, which had been endorsed both by themselves and the Redwood Community Council. Several residents of the area also spoke out against the new plan, especially any efforts to provide access to the park from 2320 South. One of the property owners, Hugh Sharp, said the only access would come from Redwood Road, but staffer Bill Marsh noted that the county traffic engineer had expressed reservations about that access, too More study is needed before a decision can be reached, planners concluded The board also approved a residential development in an zone at 3350 W. 3100 South. Hank Rothwell tells West Valley Chamber members area north of Granger-Hunte- r area in the . Portion Of New City In first time that property can be . near future. ed at favorably, without seeing a bunch of junk there. ask that the zone be changed to help out Reidling, he said, a state- Serving Salt Lake County's West Valley Area Published 1952, MEETING . of development planned for Hearing On State Pollution Plan Set SALT LAKE. A public hearing on the states air pollution control plan will be held May 8 in the Salt Lake City Library auditorium, 209 E. 500 South. The hearing will consider the draft State Implementation Plan and revised Air Conservation Regulations, approved in March by the State Board of Health and the Air Conservation Committee. The hearing will begin at 1 p m., with an evening session slated at 6:30 p.m. Copies of the proposed plan may be obtained at the Bureau of Air Quality, room 420, 150 W. North Temple |