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Show WEEKLY REFLEX-DAV- NEWS JOURNAL, APRIL 28, 1977 IS Layton Council Denies Multiple OJmiQf Dezoning By GARY R. BLODGETT Allocation of federal monies, denial of a rezoning request and delay of decision on a proposed improvement district highlighted Laton 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 between the two railroad tracks, would have allowed for construction of multiple-uni- t structures (apartments). adjoins 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, t street that alreadv carries a heavy traffic load retain a rural atmosphere. The planning commission help suggested that the property might be developed under a new zoning ordinance which would permit multiple dwellings but also give the planning commission and council tighter control. MAYOR Lewis G. Shields said in regard to the rezomng denial, Im not satisfied that a MANY RESIDENTS ot the in of the city. that part 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 decision whether to proceed with a proposed two weeks a curb, gutter and sidewalk improvement district along the south side of Antelope Island Road, a state highway. east-wes- area said they would like to keep the area agricultural which requires larger lots if homes are built and would real demand exists for multiple housing The majority of property owners along the proposed route (83 per cent) rejected the proposal 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. that would be a shame. And 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 received federal funds under the anti- - in 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. Family Pack Whole lb. MAYOR Shields explained that the federal funds were not included in Fryers this fiscal years budget, which was Pork Roast last summer, approved because the council was not certain whether the federal funds would become Fillet Fresh C 4KC Loin End e 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 m the parks recreation hall Saturday, Apr. 30 begin- - Turbot Pork Chops lb. ning at 9 a m. GROCERY) CRAFTS, small appliances, car parts and household items will be sold at very reasonable prices, dmg Pillsbury Plus Cake Mines T With Coupon Limit 1 per Coupon Expires April 30, 1977 RRIODIUJCE Strawberries Tomatoes T w Artichokes Vz Western Family Gallon Meadow Gold Meat Pies 6S137 Jenos Frozen Pizzas 13 oz. 2S137 I O D A Pillsbury FLOUR IT. fd ALKE iCLlllXaiilib 8? 5 lbs. without cpn - one item per coupon at AG S Foodtown til 1 May 1977 89 without cpn One item per coupon at AG & Foodtown til 1 May 1977 |