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Show On Redevelopment Plan - Redwood Residents Air Concerns WEST VALLEY. Approximately anxious residents of an area targeted by West Valley City for redevelopment bombarded officials with questions here last week and registered firm opposition to any plan that would force them to leave their homes. The residents gathered in the citys new council chambers Thursday to hear the Redevelopment Agencys plans for the neighborhood where many said theyve lived for 40 years. Though the agencys proposed plan 30 addresses development objectives in the most general of terms, and considers no specific parcels within the project area, most of the residents concerns centered on the possibility theyll be forced to move. I m blind but I know every comer Of my house, said a resident of 2770 South who was helped to the podium by her daughter. If you take it away from me, God help you! Its too bad all of you arent blind. Youre beasts! The project area, which was RELOCATION . . . Redwood resident Albert Hauserman explains concerns with possible relocation to Redevelopment Agency Thursday. About thirty residents showed up at public hearing. Says County Planners chosen July 5 from a study area, is an irregularly shaped tract bounded roughly by Redwood Road on the east; 2950 South on the south; 1940 West on the west; and on the north by 2650 South. It was chosen, according to a city report on a preliminary plan for the area, for reasons including the existence of severe blight; a need for improving access to Decker Lake Business Park; the high visibility of the area from Redwood Road; and the minimal need for relocation of property owners. The agency adopted a set of rules and regulations governing relocation of people displaced as a result of a redevelopment project at its first meeting on June 21. William Oswald, the agencys legal counsel, said Thursday if it becomes necessary to acquire someones property, the agency will make an effort to locate a comparable replacement, whether in West Valley or elsewhere. That did not reassure Albert resident of Hauserman, a 1821 W. 2770 South. Hauserman said he doubted anything could be found to replace his present abode. I started out in a tent in two feet of mud and I built my house a board at a time, he said, adding he searched out his present location so I couid be away from everybody. He said he has since begun restoring antique automobiles as a hobbie, which because of the noise involved, could not be done in a more populated area. It would be difficult for me to relocate somewhere I could do all that, he said. I cant move into a subdivision. Two citizens spoke briefly at the consclusion of the hearing in praise of the agency and the redevelopment concept. The redevelopment area will create an environment that will attract industry and create jobs for our children, one man said. Citizens wishing to submit additional comments in writing on the redevelopment plan have until today (Thursday) at 5 p.m. to bring them to the Recorders office at City Hall, 2470 So. Redwood Road. The Redevelopment Agency is expected to reach a decision on the plan at its next meeting Sept. 20. 600-ac- re - Two Sections -- - 32 pages We&l VaQkii THE VOICE VVEST Of VALIEV CITY UTAH USPS t Newspaper 656 380 Published weekly at 155 E 4905 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84107 Second class postage paid at Salt Lake City, UT 84119 Subscrip tionrate J12 OOper year POSTMASTER Send address changes to West Valley View Box 7187, Salt Lake City, UT 84107 Volume 30, Number 35 Thursday Sept. 13, 1984 All SALT LAKE. A proposed will hit a perma120-be- d nent red light unless developers can convince Utah Department of Transportation officials to locate a traffic signal in front of the facility. That was the message delivered Tuesday by the County Planning Commission which tabled the matter for two weeks to allow Humana Corporation officials to meet with UDOT. Humana representatives outlined in a public hearing two weeks ago plans to construct the three-storgynecologic and obstetric hospital at 5959 So. Redwood Road. A company representative, Brian Johnson, told the commission the facility might be expanded in the future to include and that two office another buildings would also be constructed on the site to accommodate doctors and their staffs. Because of the substancial traffic such a development would likely create, the commission Tuesday recommended Humana meet with UDOT officials during the next two weeks to discuss the realignment of the offramp and the location of y 120-bed- a stoplight in front of the facility. Development was granted condWere not against the hospital, ex- itional use permission for a plained Chairman Dale Jones. But neighborhood storage facility in a the traffic signal is going to be the commercial zone. ) 6552 So. 1300 key to the land use development in West, E.D the area. Brimhalls request for a zone change Zoning administrator Bill Marsh on 4.34 acres from (agricultural) added another point of concern in his to ( fourplexes on 8,500 square department is the type of buffer Humana plans to provide between the hospital and the subdivision to the east. A proposal to construct another layer of single family homes SALT LAKE. West Valley City as a buffer would likely leave too litdetectives joined forces with officers tle land for the hospital, he said. from Salt Lake and South Salt Lake In other matters, the commission here last week in an early morning reached decisions affecting property raid that netted $10,000 in recovered in the following locations : stolen property. - 5850 W. 6200 South, Kearns ImLt. William Essex, West Valley provement District received condiDetective Division Commander, tional use permission for a two said five persons were arrested at a million gallon reservoir to be built in residence at 745 E. Hawthorne four phases. The commission exWednesday, and that five burglaries pressed concern that under the and one felony theft were cleared. districts proposal, the landscaping Those arrested were Joeseph Kalil developed in the first phase would be Hyder, 20, charged with possession of a firearm by a restricted person damaged by work on subsequent phases, and instructed the applicant and felony theft; Richard Lamar to work with the planning departKnight, 20, charged with fleeing ment on a new proposal. police and served with outstanding - 4101 W. Sams Blvd., Oxbow warrants; Robin E. Abernathy, 18, - (C-2- A-- 5 T-Vi- lle TAYLORSVILLE. The County Recreation Board turned down a request from the Taylorsville-BennioCommunity Council Wednesday that it purchase the old Granite alternative school property for expansion of Taylorsville Park. Department superintendent Gary Swensen made the recommendation to the board, stating that without participation from other county agencies and with current financial priorities, the $1,195,000 pricetag would be too much for the recreation department to shoulder. The request was made to the board by community council treasurer Donna Crase, who told the board that the current park facilities are inadequate to meet the needs of a community of 45,000 people. She added that other area parks such as Valley regional and Vista are, at present, geared mostly to softball and there are no picnic facilities, playground equipment or other family- - type facilities. She was joined by Karen Derbidge of the Westwood Citizens Committee n County commissioner Tom Shimizu joined the discussion, suggesting the possibility of purchasing the site, if the County Commission could somehow find the money, and developing it at a future date when Some more funds were available. board members appeared skeptical that enough money could be found to purchase the property without taking away from funds earmarked for developing existing park sites. However, the motion turning down the purchase did not rule out taking another look at the idea in the future if the County Commission would provide funding. The board next heard an update on a proposal that West Jordan City and county recreation cooperate in (See Page 5, Col. 4) who added a request that the board pursue the CUP property located near Fox Hills elementary. In his response, Swensen noted that, in addition to the purchase price of the alternative school property, the recreation department would have to pay for renovating or demolishing the existing building on the site. Renovation could cost as much as $400,000. The tennis courts would also have to be completely done over and the softball diamond wouldnt be needed with the Valley regional facility close by. There are a number of schools in the area that have a lot of open space and we have other park sites that were developing, Swensen added. We just dont feel that it would be a good investment. Councils Zero In On Parks, Change Name TAYLORSVILLE. Parks and recreation facilities were a major point of focus when the United Assn, of Community Councils (UACC) met here Thursday night. Were concerned about the amount of money being removed from parks, commented Mahonri Faber. The bureaucracy seems to lack dedication to neighborhood parks and seems to be devoted to the foot lots) was continued indefinitely regional park concept. while the developer seeks annexaFaber, vice chairman of the tion to West Jordan. Taylorsville-Bennio- 5945 So. 1526 West, Edo & Wanda Community Rottini were granted a zone change Council, was a vocal participant in on 2" 4 acres from l to The ap- the meeting of an organization that Counplicants plan to construct a storage formerly termed the Salt Lake of Community Councils Assn, ty on site. the facility We changed our name (SLCACC). about a month ago, Faber said. We didnt want people to think we were slack in our duty. Kimberly K. Roylance, UACC charged with obstructing police and said some specific topics secretary, a of controlled possession covered that C. Brent evening included: 20, York, substance; charged with giving false information to a - A presentation on Dimple Dell a police officer and served with Regional park, including slide offered Paul show, by warrants. outstanding Hodson and Norm Sims of the One juvenile female was also arrested and charged with Granite Community Council. - An overview of the Old Mill Valley harboring a fugitive and possession park, presented by Dr. Barry of a controlled substance. All the suspects were booked into Topham and Joe W'eis of the Cottonwood Community Council. Salt Lake County Jail. - .A general discussion of the West Valley Police officials indicated the property recovered had neighborhood park concept, where a been taken during the past three family could go on a Sunday aftermonths from residences and noon picnic, as opposed to specialty parks, like an equestrian park or a businesses . A-- C-- -- -- golf course which would appeal to a of the population. - A discussion of the Central Utah smaller portion -- Project reservoir termination point in Bennion which had been proposed as a multiple-us- e park, presented by Karen Derbidge of the Taylorsville-Bennio- n Council. - A presentation of the Taylorsville-Bennio- n park bordering Granite -- Alternative school (formerly Plymouth), which Faber contends will be reduced to next to nothing if the school property itself Is separated from the park land. This was presented by Taylorsville-Bennio- n Council member Donna Crase. - A success story presentation by Barbara Woody of the Canyon Rim Citizens Assn, concerning the development of Tanner park. Other action by UACC included setting aside the fourth Thursday in September as a common annual date upon which to hold elections for community councils and consideration of model for the association, which are being printed and will be returned to each council which is a member of the association for consideration. A resolution was also passed and forwarded to the State Legislature for further action voicing concern over schools which are deemed unnecessary by school boards being kept as part of the states park system. by-la- -- From Kearns, County - Plans Draw Opposition WEST VALLEY. Requests for annexation of two separate parcels near 4800 W. 4700 South were opposed here Thursday by the Kearns Improvement District and a representative of the County Planning n Police Raid Residence -- 362 6682 Rec Board Nixes School Site Purchase In Stop Light May Hold Up Hospital womens hospital departments Department who said the County Attorney would appeal the annexations should they occur. Elaine Powell told the City Council she wants West Valley to annex her one-ha- lf acre parcel at 4800 W. 4700 South so she may proceed with plans to develop a convenience store on the site. Half the property is in West Valley City and half in the county, she explained. It cant be developed unless its annexed Joseph Stanley indicated a state law requiring developers of projects of a certain size to seek annexation to municipalities within one half-mil- e was the main factor leading to his request. Were just caught in the middle of government, he complained. We dont care if were in West Valley City, the county or Murray. We just want this thing over with. Stanley is seeking annexation by the city of four acres on which he apartplans to construct a ment complex. Uniformity Is Goal Of COG COG members voted here Thurs-Counc- names and numbers. By unanimous SOUTH SALT LAKE. The County of Governments is asking day to memorialize, or petition, the decision the council passed a resoluthe State Legislature to require Legislature to require a uniform tion favoring, but not adopting, the uniform property identification in system for the identification of draft idea of a countywide system. The major concern behind the idea numbers on structures and street the county. is to provide an adequate system of il it Kearns Improvement District representative Mark Anderson told ANNEXATION . . . Kearns Improvement District Representative Mark Anderson tells West Valley City Council why District Is opposed to two annexations proposed near 4700 South and 4800 West. Council heard requests Thursday. the council his group has a bond agreement with the state, calling for it to vigourosly oppose any annexations of district property. He said the agreement was the major factor in the districts oppostion to the Powell proposal, but that it had its own reasons for opposing the Stanley petition. He said the city is forbidden by law to annex land if the effect would materially reduce the income of the governmental entity currently providing the service and warned West Valley could be liable for retirement of the districts $1.9 million bonds should it proceed with the annexation. A County Planning Department representative told the board the county has taken a strong stand on opposing annexations of land south of 4700 South, and that the County Attorney would likely appeal any annexations should they occur. The council is expected to reach a decision on the proposals at its next meeting. "LIKE THIS . . . County Commluioner Mika Stawart stresses a point during discussion of uniform property Identification among COG members Thursday afternoon. Vf property identification for the providers of emergency services within the (county), according to a proposed county ordinance draft. In some cases an ambulance, fire truck or some other emergency vehicle is unable to locate an address because of the differing grid systems from city to city. With a uniform grid system, addresses would be easily located, according to proponents. In addition to the benefits for emergency vehicles, a uniform numbering system in the county would make shared services between cities run smoother. It would also facilitate better planning for school districts and other entities that share common borders. Before taking any action on their own, the mayors decided it would be best to let the State Legislature provide command legislation, requiring entities in the county to comply with a uniform property identification system. Some city officials may feel lt would be political suicide to make the change without a legislative mandate. By waiting for the legislature to require cities which have their own grid systems to change over to a county wide grid, city politicians could blame any unpopular changes of street names or numbers on the state. Its an interesting twist," said Eldon Madsen, county address coordinator. Cities usually don't like to be told what to do by the state, but In this case, theyre begging for Intervention. In this way it gets the heat off their (the cities) backs, Madsen said. In other COG matters, the council heard an update on the countys pro- posed economic development alliance and received an update on water supply issues and concerns. |