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Show ! UTAH STATS PRESS P. 0. BOX SALT LAICS 1327 CUT j 'ASS3. 64110 UTAH THURSDAY, MAY 19, 1977-- 4 VOLUME FORTY-EIGH- NUMBER THREE T .... femel r Isswks Pegjs iawos THROU&iSrRAFFIC "3 PM'Hlfe 6PMf: D mD-uMSSaUDD- By ROSELYN KIRK Davis County Commissioners took under advisement the decision on a zoning change which would allow the construction of three dog runs and a private kennel on a five acre plot south of the Kaysviile City limits. THE MATTER came before the commission during a public hearing in which six residents appeared to question the rezoning change from l to The matter has A-- A-- been unresolved for several months since Robert Calder approached the Davis County Planning Commission about rezoning to allow him to build a kennel to house not more KAYSVILLE OPENS CROSSING By GARY R. BLODGETT Kaysviile and West Kays-vill- e residents can now drive a direct route crossing a portion of Interstate Highway-1- 5 at 100 South. THE FIRST SOUTH cross- ing was opened this past week, allowing direct traffic between the two communities without detouring more than six miles into Layton. Kaysviile officials have been working with State Department of Highways for the crossing since Kaysvilles 200 North Street was closed during construction of BERT TAYLOR, District engineer for the Highway Department, told Kaysviile officials that the crossing was approved with reservations by Highway Department officials because of dangers involved. "The crossing will be unmarked and there will be no traffic signals or flagmen to aid motorists crossing "But motorists he said. traveling the Interstate Highway, which is under construction will be warped of the crossing by approach signs. BUT HIGHWAY and city officials met for a public hearing early last month and citizens suggested that either Center Street or 100 South be opened as an alternate crossing. Wed like to do what we can to alleviate this problem, but well need your cooperation if we are to allow any kind of a crossing where there is no underpass or overpass, Mr. Taylor told the citizens and city officials at the public hearing. SECOND NORTH had an underpass off the highway. But a temporary overpass or underpass at the First South One chief 200 North KAYSVILLES was closed in March and West Kaysviile motorists were forced to travel an access road and Utah Highway 106 to gain entry to Kaysviile for shopping, visiting or attending church. Kaysviile Chamber of Commerce spoksman esA timated business loss to Kaysviile merchants could be as much as $100,000 in net income because of the 200 North Street closure. THE NEW 100 South crossing, however, will be closed p.m. and 6 p.m. weekdays, during peak traffic period on that segment of the Interstate Highway. Highway Originally, Department officials said 200 North would be closed for about one year and no provisions had been made for an alternate crossing. between 3 DAWS MEWS JOURNAL 1ST North Main St, Layton PHONE 371-91- Pubttahod WMkty by CUPPER PUCUSHfNG CO. , Jr, Sacond Ctaaa Poatapa PaM At Layton, Utah SUSSCCPTtQN $4.59 year iSSJt HU.M (Payafata In Advanca) crossing is not feasible, said Mr. Taylor. Well do what we can and caution the residents of the extreme dangers of such a crossing. The new crossing is along the south edge of the Kaysviile White Mills. An access road connects the crossing on the west side of the highway to 200 North which extends west into West Kaysviile. HIGHWAY officials said the 200 North underpass was originally scheduled to remain open, leaving the east-we- two st areas link between the intact. But problems in piping a stream flow through the areas as well as difficulties in providing fill for the abutments to the overpass have made this impossible, said Mr. Taylor. GIBBONS and Reed Company, contractors for the project, said construction work is on schedule for the project from Lagoon to the south end of Layton. six-mi- Mr. Taylor said the 200 North overpass should be completed early next year but the entire project will not be finished until October the established guidelines prescribed to residents in the city newsletter, March 15, which was 26,108 1977, gallons, tember May 1977. through Sep- MAYOR Thurgood also stated that reports are being received of some residents who are overwatering lawns, washing sidewalks driveways, and vehicles, allowing water to run down the street or gutter. The con- - Clearfield Accepts Booster Pump Bid An $18,000 bid was accepted by the Clearfield City Council to install a booster pump in the citys Freeport Center well. THE PURPOSE of the booster pump is to provide backup water for the city. It would move water from the freeport wells to the citys reservoirs at night when general water use within the city is low. The council also called for bids on a pressure relief valve to serve Bruce and Fern drives and also Clearfields northwest side. MANY residents in that area have complained of low water pressure and this would solve that problem, mnm servation program was in- tended that watering of lawns should be restricted to keeping it alive, not pretty green. New lawns should not be planted for the remainder of the summer. Driveways and sidewalks should be swept not washed, vehicles should be washed at commercial car wash operations, which are designed to use much less water or with bucket and rinse method. CITY ordinances presently in force prohibit wasting of culinary water and the acts described above fit this category. Persons identified as wasting water will be warned on the first offense, any additional offense will result in a citation being issued. Everyone should encourage each other to conserve water in every way MEANWHILE, the Highway Department is urging motorists to avoid the construction area by using U.S. 89, possible. A SECOND phase program was also reviewed which would divide the city into three watering districts and restrict outside watering to a two-da-y a week, three hours a day, watering schedule for each district. The second phase water restriction program would only be put into effect if water useage exceeds the recommended allocation or some unanticipated problems develop in the wells. are RESIDENTS couraged to monitor their meter readings and adjust outside watering to stay en- within recommended limits. In other business, two changes were made to the City Planning Commission. Elaine Rampton was selected as chairperson replacing Grant Thurgood who will remain as a member. Darrell Johnson was selected as a new member replacing Lon Hemer. THE FIRST meeting under 19, st ,the Mountain Road, and to seek alternate routes between neighboring cities where there is construction. Reduced speed limits of 40 miles per hour have been installed throughout the construction project. HOPEFULLY this will help motorists at the First South Crossing, officials said. May 24th at 8 p.m. at the Clearfield City Hall has been set for a public hearing to rezone the so called Jackson property located at 1500 East and 700 South in Clearfield. MR. ROBERT, a developer has tried unsuccessfully three times in the past year to have the property zone changed from allow A-- l to high-densi- ty R-- 4 which would residential property and that not more than six dogs would be housed there. COUNTY Planner Albert Cole, said the Azoning allows limited agricultural use, while the change to zoning would allow for a -l A-- 2 apartment dwellings. He has discussed plans of building a 336 unit apartment complex in the area and has been working with the citys planning commission in order to set specific standards for the development. IN THE PAST he has been met by heavy protest from residents in the area objecting to the development. mnm use. ; Citizens who live in an ad-joining subdivision protested that there was no guarantee that Mr. Calder would con-- , tinue to own the property and that someone else might take over the land, converting it to more extensive agricultural use. Mr. Cole said the rezon- ing could open the area to other uses. 1 MR. CALDER argued his rights as a property holder of while the sub- division was relatively new to the area. Richard Harvey, director of Environmental Health, said he could sympathize with both parties. He noted that residents often moved into an agriculture area and then complained of the barnyard which surrounded them." If the use is allowed the kennel license will be reviewed every year by the County Health ' Department. PROTESTORS pointed out that at present the adjoining area in Kaysviile City is zoned 2 They presented a position paper, protesting the rezoning, which contained 22 names. Commissioner Glen Flint said the commission was not easily influenced by R-- names on a petition since sometimes we get the same names on a petition for and against the same proposal." He said the county commission will act on the zone change within the week. OeaurffieM IResidentls Face ParEi Vote Again By GARY R. BLODGETT the new change will be Thursday, May p.m. vsb Kaysviile Planning Commission had approved the kennel use on the condition that the dog runs would not be visible to the homes backing on the general type of agricultural 1978. Syracuse Reviews Wafer Conservation The Syracuse City Council at its regular meeting May 12, 1977, reviewed the progress of the community water conservation program. Mayor Thur-goo- d reported water use so far this year has been within ing development within Kaysviile city limits. The Clearfield Calls Hearing On 336 Unit Complex First South in Kaysviile was open to traffic between is Kaysviile and West Kaysviile this week, but the crossing of unmarked and dangerous. Note: the crossing will be closed from 3 to 6 p.m. during peak traffic. east-we- than six dogs to be trained for a private ranching operation. The planning commission had referred the matter to the Kaysviile Planning Commission since Mr. Calder's property would abut a hous- 1977 at 5 Clearfield residents will go to the polls next Tuesday, May 24, to vote for the second time in two months on a park and recreation bond proposal. BUT THIS time, the proposal will be minus an golf course which was in the original park and recreation bond that voters defeated last March by a nearly on a park and recreation bond issue, minus the golf course. At the time the first proposal was soundly defeated last March, city officials said they would take no steps for a new bond election unless it was proved by mass petition that a large number of residents wanted another chance. e Councilman Or Woman, Kate Bartlett Doesnt Care 3--1 margin. Tuesdays bond proposal will feature the purchase ot about 50 acres of land, development of the new site, and development and improvement of about 40 acres of parks already in use within the city, according to park and recreation officials. Kay Bartlett, Clinton Citys new councilman, wants to be called just that. IM SATISFIED with be ing called a councilman, not a councilwoman, she said. Im not a womens libber and I have no objections to being called a councilman, just like it's listed in the city ordinance. Mrs. Bartlett, married to William H. Bartlett and mother of three children, will fill an unexpired three-yea- r term, replacing Eugene Dee Phillips, who resigned. A NATIVE of Pipestone, Minn., the new council-woman.er councilman, has been a Clinton resident for eight years. Ive never held public office, but I believe women she should get involved, .. said MRS. BARTLET even left her number, , telephone and asked residents of the community, both men and women, to contact her with ideas and opinions. Mrs. Bartlett was instrumental in obtaining ground for a city park a few years ago and now parks will be among her responsibilities. SHE ALSO serves on the citys board of adjustments and is chairman of the Active Citizens Party. She is writing a book on Clintons history. The new bond election will ask voters to approve or deny a $541,000 bond for purchase of the land and developments. f THIS IS about the cost of the previous bond proposal of $1.2 million, explained City Manager Gayle Starks. Thus, the cost per year for taxes to pay for the f bond will be only about that of the first bond " He explained that the new bond will require a 14 mill levy increase for all residents amounting to about $9 per year on a home and property valued at $30,000. Property of higher value would be proportionately more. one-hal- one-hal- DISTRICTS 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 will vote in the Clearfield City Library and Districts 6 through 11 will cast their ballots at Clearfield City Hall. Voting hours Tuesday are 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. If approved, the park to be developed at 300 North at 1000 West in the northwest section of the city, will be developed for family entertainment, with facilities for youngsters, teens and adults DETAILS OF the park development have yet to be completed, said Ross Kearl, city parks and recreation director. We will work with a committee and try to meet the We plan needs of a majority of the residents, he said a bowery, baseball diamonds, tennis courts, picnic areas, playground and other facilities." THE CITY already has plans to seek matching funds from the Federal Bureau of Outdoor Recreation to aid in the purchase and development of the paiks If approved, the total sum for purchase of land and developments would be about $1 million DEADLINE FOR application of BOR funds, however, is June 1, and that is why the council had to act quickly when it was determined that citizens wanted another vote AND ONLY after a mass meeting in which petitions with several hundred signatures seeking a new election was given the city council, did the city fathers take action to create a new election. We strongly desired a new park because we sensed the need to purchase available land and develop parks while property is available, said Mr. Starks. But at the same time, all city officials took a firm stand against initiating a new election. LEADING THE crusade for another bond election was Donald McDougal, who with 35 other residents, sought the petitions. But many persons publicly expressed their concerns, both for and against additional parks. DAN GARDNER, a Clearfield real estate agent, said, Clearfield is growing rapidly and suitable park land is fast turning into subdivisions. If the proposed site is not developed into a park, I would like to develop it into a residential subdivision, and I know other developers who would like to do the same. But Ralph Homes, 86 Villa Drive, feels that present city parks should be developed first. "I don't think our adexisting parks are overcrowded. We have room for ditional facilities in our present parks. ELDERLY CITIZENS, too, are reluctant to favor additional park facilities because they live on a limited income and seldom use the parks. A major opponent in the first election, Clara Ashby, 206 E. 100 North, explained that the proposed bond would "raise my taxes even higher. Im on a limited income and my social security wont give me any more. BUT THE largest opposition to the first election was the proposed golf course. That wont be an issue this election. If the bond issue is defeated Tuesday, it could be several years before the city would again attempt to add park facilities, if suitable property is available, officials said. MEANWHILE, IT was noted that a city the size of Clearfield (approximately 15,500) should have 210 acres of developed parks if it is to meet minimum national park and recreation standards. Clearfield has 40 acres. j ' j ( |