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Show 'I I tfJS gf 1B THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1976 - VOLUME TWENTY-FOU- FORTY-SEVEN-NUMB- R IFf & cent of Clearfield is presently zoned for commercial, public, religious, high density and HAFB and no other city has such a high percentage. They feel Clearfield has more than fulfilled its obligations and the choice residential area should be used as that. The citizens also commented that they felt their cause has not been given a fair chance in the press. Clearfield resident Clyde Heiner and many other concerned citizens presented the Clearfield City Council with a Tuespetition at the meeting a for proposed day night amendment to a city ordinance. MR. HEINER stated the which conmany man hours cerned citizens have put into the fight for a zoning change in the south end of the city. the proposed presenting amendment have been fighting a rezoning from A1 to R4 request by contractor Robert Jackson. THE REQUEST to have the zoning change has coipe up three times in the past year by Mr. Jackson who owns land in the area and wishes to an apartment complex. Mr, Jackson .request lias been fought bitterly by residents who want to have the area remain agricultural-residenti- ' al housing. Clearfield Chamber of Commerce urges all residents to cooperate in the citywide clean up effort which begins this Saturday. CLEARFIELD CLEANUP Its hard to realize that winter is just around' the comer, but with this thought in mind, we know that snow will also be here soon covering all the weeds and dead garden plants causing an unsightly scene and making it impossible to get them cleaned up. THE SO, Clearfield Chamber of Commerce is proud of. campaign. RESIDENTS are being asked to get their yards working closely with the city in promoting a fall clean-u- p They urge all businesses to get the weeds cleaned off the sidewalks, parking areas and vacant lots and any other type of clean up job that will help make the city a place to be cleaned up by trimming their bushes, pulling dead plants, etc. Clearfield City will furnish the trucks and manpower to pick up after you have M In the Council last Clearfield City meeting Vern Safety Council chairman, talked to the council concerning the 300 North overpass speed limit and right after leaving the Hamblin, Odd , THE SAFETY Council recommends the state be contacted to change the speed limit to 30 mph from State Street to 1500 West. ra Layton City Council voted unanimously last Thursday to accept the audit report for the past fiscal year. It indicated that the city is in good finan- cial condition and that revenues were higher than expected. HOWEVER, the utility department had a $38,978 deficit because of increased costs. Rates for water were raised by council last spring but were in effect for only three months of the fiscal year. Officials said that the trick is to run the utilities at a break even point which is virtually impossible. During council meeting, a public hearing was held on a rezoning change proposed by Jay Townings. Mr. Townings wants to build a low density, single family residential development on 76.51 acres surrounding Holmes Creek reservoir near East Gentile and Highway 89. He requested the zoning be from agriculture to St changed R1 indicating that the first phase would consist of 25 lots with a minimum of 12,000 square feet. They would be THE TRUCK will pick up trash on October 16 for residents and businesses in the area north of 200 South Street, and, on October 30 for those south of 200 South Street. All debris must be in containers or tied in bundles accept the Safety Councils proposal to request the state retiew the proposal. Voting was unanimous. DISCUSSION, Councilman Neldon Hamblin made a motion to post speed limit signs on 1000 West starting at Clearfield City boundary north to 300 North at 40 miles per hour and from, 300 North to 800 North at 35 miles per hour. Voting was unanimous. The council also discussed Prato located to the northeast of the reservoir. HE SAID that the project would involve three phases to be completed within four years. Ira Egbert, president of the Holmes Creek Irrigation Co., said that the property is not suitable for farming, that there is no danger of a flood, there is a beautiful view, and that the golf course in the area would be perfect for residential Odd homes in the area. A decision will be made after the plan- ning commission gives its recommendation. A resident of Vae View subdivision, Elizabeh Austin, appeared before council concerned about a sewer problem in her home on the comer of W. Afton Cr. and Gregory Dr. and in the homes of two neighbors. She said that sewer backups began in 1972 with an extensive backup in 1974. housing. However, a resident from the area, Jim Coonradt, was against the rezoning until he learns more about the development. He cited increased traffic and the possibility of eventually having to pay for curb and gutter. TTie petition was referred to the planning commission for its recommendation. IN ANOTHER public hear? ing a request was heard to change from RIB to RT the northwest comer of Fairfield and Wasatch Drives in order to build a dentist office. A 1000 square feet structure is planned the same style as the ' small enough for one man to have handle. Please the and at ready everything curb the night before your pick up date. The Chamber appreciates your cooperation and will be looking forward to working with you in making this cam- paign a success. Dm gdm AFTER Neldon Councilman Hamblin made a motion to cleaned up. Pick up days will be October 16 and October 30. AFTER losing several ticles of value, she was arin- formed that the citys insurance carrier wouldnt reimburse her because the company did not determine that the city was liable. Mrs. Austin has been in touch with the health department which indicated that it is an unsanitary condition caused by building in the area. The homeowner said that the only homes affected were those with deep basements and that she has a five bedroom, three bath home and can use only half of it. Health officials recommended the installation of flapper valves which would prevent the backup from coming into her property. Mrs. Austin requested that the city install the valves because the sewer problem occurs every six months to a year. The city engineer responded by telling council has been that- someone dumping oil into the drain and city employees have been cleaning it out. ' - COUNCIL recommended that the public works department rent a television camera to view the inside of the lines to determine the condition, and to see if there is an accumulation of grease and debris. Officials from that department will also check into the feasibility of installing the flapper valves. Recreation Director Jay Starkey presented two bids on bowery equipment and council approved a $10,662.40 figure for Miracle James equipment. He also received authorization to write a letter requesting a two year option on eight acres in the LaDawn Mesa subdivision for future park development, die the traffic problems on the south side Of the high school by the seminary. Councilman Ray Adams made a motion to send a letter to the high school and drivers training instructors and also have the city paint double lines and arrows directing traffic out of the driveway. Voting on the issue was unanimous. THE SAFETY council also recommended that the stop sign coming off the Bruce Street apartment be changed to a yield sign. Councilman Gene Fessler made a motion to take the proposal under advisement and work with Mr. Hamblin on the problem. Voting was unanimous. The members of the safety council also made a recommendation that the club in front of Skippers Fish and Chips be painted red and no parking signs be posted as you cannot see properly coming from 350 South onto the highway. COUNCILMAN Gene Fessler made a motion to write the stat,e requesting they paint the curb and post signs from the corner to the entrance of Skippers Fish and Chips. Voting was unanimous. Food Stamps For Needy friend, a relative or a neighbor who is out of a job, living on a low income, needs help? THE FOOD Stamp Do you know a Program may help! obtained free En- courage them to come in and apply at 2127 Lincoln Avenue. Printed literature may be of charge simply by writing or calling: Marianne Diaz, Food Stamp Information, P.O. Box 349, Ogden, Utah 84402, Phone 399-967- PROPOSED THE Mr. Heiner and the majority of the citizens construct adequacy of roadways and at- APPROXIMATELY 52 per- MAUGHAN By MARGO APPROXIMATELY 1,000 signatures were collected in the past week by the citizens for the proposed ordinance amendment. Mr. Heiner stated the signatures were taken from all areas of Clearfield. TWENTY-SIpercent of the names came from areas north of 300 N.; 12 percent came from areas 200 S. to 300 N.; 19 percent from the area 200 S. to 700 S. east of State St.; 14 percent from the areas south of 200 S. and west of State St. and 29 percent from the area south of 700 S. and east of State St. the Mr. Heiner said avoid will amendment if the problems in advance situation should arise again. X AMENDMENTS STATES: Specific requirements for consideration of requests to rezone existing A-- l, R-- l, R--2 land parcels. or R-2- A NOTWITHSTANDING any other section, article, or paragraph of this or any other ordinance of Clearfield City, the City Council and the City Planning Commission shall not consider any requests for the establishment of a Planned Residential Unit Development (PRUD) or ; requests for,the rezopingof land parcels currently zoned R-- l, R-A--l, or to any other zoning categories except reclassifications among and the A-- l, R-- l, A-- v A categories R-- R-2- A unless such request is accompanied by: a) Detailed engineering studies, performed by and certified by licensed professional engineers which present factual, objective data which, in the opilon of the City Council and Planning Commission, resolve entirely all problems related to: i) Installation and adequacy of culinary water supply, particularly pressure maintenance, ii) Installation and adequacy of sewage systems. Installation iii) an4 adequacy of surface water' drainage systems, iv) Installation and adequacy of subsurface water drainage systems, Installation and v) EJ? awo Ctew By ROSELYN KIRK Davis County Commis- sioners approved a low bid of $14,213 to re-ro- the Davis County Library in farming-ton- . The low bid was submitted by the Utah Tile Company of Provo. on the ends of gables that tne structure is pulling apart. MR. BARTON said there was a lot of leakage last winter and blamed the damage on water, which stands in the saddle of the roof. The roofing bid calls for light-weig- DALE BARTON, district supervisor of maintenance for the Davis School District, said the district wi II pay 50 per cent of the cost. Mr. Barton said the school district has already approved the project. The building is jointly owned by the county and the school district. Although the roof is bonded for 20 years, Mr. Barton said the bonding company will not admit liability since the movement of the building is breaking the roof apart. He said, Its impossible to see ht gypsum to be used to build up the saddles. The bid also specifies high heat asphalt. Drainage will be provided through roof drains, Mr. Barton said. He said he doesnt approve of the architectural style of the library and is all for slope on a roof. Mr. Barton said that, though the architects claim there is no problem with standing water, he doesnt agree. The original roof cost $2,200. COMMISSIONER THE questioned Mr. Barton and Jeanne Layton, county Milton To Denver Participating in Pass, Punt, and Kick competition in Colorado Sunday afternoon will be Milton Hill, son of Jeanette and Luther Hill of Sunset. THE EVENT will be during the halftime of the Denver-Oaklan- d game. Milton won the preliminary competition in Layton which was organized by E & M Ford of Layton with the cooperation of the Jaycees. The Sunset boy was then successful in later trials in Salt Lake City enabling him to qualify for the Colorado trip. bridges. The above to be tached to a detailed certified plat of the fully developed 1) project indicating: Number of separate structures and number of individual units per structure and total number of units. ii) NUMBER of parking spaces, iii) Detailed architectural drawings of proposed units showing unit layout and type of each shrub or plant to be used, v) Detailed information indicating the purpose of the proposed project and types of business to be housed therein, if any. b) Detailed demographic and economic studies demonstrating the impact of the proposed project on Clearfield City and a comparative with the impact of single family dwelling units on the same site. c) THE signatures of more than 50 percent of the residential property owners in areas zoned l, R-- l, R-- 2 or within Clearfield City limits which are within mile (1,320 ft.) of the outside perimeter of the proposed R-2- A project attesting to their review of the studies and their above-mentione- d agreement to development of the project. Councilman Gerald Heaton made a motion to refer the amendment to the City Planning Commission, with the county planner and the city attorney in attendance to discuss the amendment and make a recommendation to the city council. The motion was carried. ALSO Councilman Gene Fessler made a motion to hold a public hearing on Nov. 9 to discuss the finalizing of the ordinance amendment, providing the city attorney has had time to review it. Also that if a public hearing is requested by Mr. Jackson the hearing would come after the hearing on the amendment. f IF librarian, as to whether they were aware the roof was bonded. Mr. Barton said the bond only covers the cost of the materials. He said he really doesnt see the value of a roof bond. The builder assumes no liability for the roof, he said. Miss Layton said the flooding in the library basement has leaked under the cabinets in the kitchen. The flooding was confined to the kitchen and hall, she said. COMMISSIONER Smoot moved that the commission authorize the plans presented by Utah Tile. The commissioners voted approval. Commissioner Flint noted that the other bid by Sluki Miller was over $3,500 higher than the one accepted. DAVIS NEWS JOURNAL 197 B North Main St, Layton PHONE 37S-913- 3 Published Weakly by CUPPER PUMJSMNS CO. John staMo, Jr., Second Claes Postage Paid At Layton, Utah SUBSCRIPTION $4.50 4 per year Out Ststs Sahecrlptlea SUB Overseas Subscription S15.SS (Payable In Advance) - |