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Show THE GREEN SHEET 7 Thursday, March 14, 1985 County Planners Are Told - Units Along Jordan River To Have Single Family Estate Appearance SALT LAKE. Saying the proposal would introduce a new architecture to the area, the County Planning Commission was presented a proposal Tuesday to create a 350 to it apartment complex along the banks of the Jordan River on 4500 South. The proposal, submitted by 45th South Associates, was presented as the first step to about 20 acres of the Sorenson Research Park at about 800 W. 4500 South from 2 (agricultural) to R-(multiple family housing). The units will be large and will look like single family estates, arFred Hindel, a Texas-base- d chitect involved in the design of the project, testified before the commission. The concept is for open space and space utilization, as well as for volume, he said, pointing out that the mansion-lik- e structures would comfortably house eight families apiece. This project could become a landmark for that particular part of the valley, he said. It is unique for this area and ideal for the countys master plan (for the areas future development)." Pointing out that in order to build even (ground level, without basements) units on the property, a great deal of fill will have to be brought in, but Hindel told the commission that developers planned to work water throughout the project in the form of streams, ponds and other means of channeling water. Water from the pond surrounding the Jordan Queen restaurant would also be used for beautification of the project, he said. We want to create a feeling of open space so that people can look through the project as well as at it, he said, pointing out that the design for the apartment complex left ample open space between the units, and that all parking for the project was interior to the development, and thus hidden from view of 400-un- re-zo- A-- slab-on-gra- Near 2900 South passing motorists. A minor snag arose when a question was raised by the planning staff concerning county jurisdiction over the property. An earlier annexation of land north of 4500 South by Murray City specified the center of the Jordan River as part of the legal description of the piece. The question concerned just where the channel of the river existed at the time of the annexation, and Bill Marsh of the county planning staff assured commission members he would research the question and have a definite answer for them before the March 26 meeting. Are these units all intended for apartments and not for condominiums?, commission member Dale Jones asked. Hindel pointed out that while similar developments in Texas were built primarily for condominiums, the condominium market in Utah would prohibit their construction for that purpose at this time. They could be easily be converted to condominium usage, he said, if the market were to open up. I want to make sure youre all sitting down before I tell you this, Donna Crase, representing the Taylorsville-BennioCommunity Council told the commission, but we think this is a good location for This zoning would allow construction of multiple housing in the form of duplexes, but would restrict the density to no more than 13 units per acre. The Holmes and Perry joint ven0 0 So. ture at West was given similar treatment. The zoning amendment application had requested that 20 acres presently zoned be given an 5 (residential) andC-- 2 (commercial) zoning. The commission voted 2 to deny the commercial zone, but to grant an 5 recommendation for the entire property. Holmes and Perry, too, have 10 days to amend the application or the recommendation is automatically denied. The commission granted a extension to Autumn Glen it Ltd. for a dwelling group at 5535 So. 4014 West to give the company an opportunity to work out access details with the post office on an adjoining piece. A extension was also it granted to Markwest Corp. for a planned unit development at 4225 W. 4715 South to allow the impact of other developments in the neighborhood to be assessed. Approval was granted on two conditional use applications by Dixie Six Corp. to construct single family homes on properties located at 5535 W. 6700 South and 4940 W. 6260 South. Neighborhood storage units were also approved at 4180 W. 5415 South. The request by Mike Knudsen was for metal buildings, which the commission questioned, but when the offer was made to surround the entire project with a block wall extending as high as the units themselves, the proposal gained the commission's approval. Decisions on zoning amendment applications were also handed down by the commission Tuesday. Approval was granted to the LDS church for about 4(4 acres at 3275 W. 5600 South from A-- 2 (residential) (agricultural) to 6 in order to construct a church building and some single family 3885-400- 6000-620- A-- 2 R-l-- 3-- R-l-- six-mon- th 100-un- houses. A zone change was granted to S. J. Speck Construction, Inc. for about two acres at 6410 So. 4100 West from to allow for single 7 to 5 to be constructed on homes family smaller lots. Dixie Six Corporation was also granted two zone changes. Twelve acres at 5535 W. 6700 South and six acres at 4910 W. 6540 South were (multiple famichanged from R-(single family residenly) to 5 tial) because the company felt there was more 'of a market for single family homes than apartments or condominiums in the area. A two-lsubdivision was approved at 2995 So. 7750 West and a five-lo- t subdivision at 8309 W. 3675 South. The commission also approved a special request submitted by property owners adjoining 1580 W. 6110 South that Elsie Drive not be widened as the access into Woodland R-l-- R-l-- R-l-- ot Estates. NEW CONCEPT . . . "Thli project could become a landmark," Fred Hindel told to the County Planning Commission Tuesday concerning a apartment complex near Jordan River. proposed 400-unit 122-un- n apartments. It was pointed out to Mrs. Crase that the Community Council had taken a stand against any development of more than 18 units per acre, and that this proposal called for a higher density. I realize that, she said, but this hearing is only for the zoning. The details can be worked out later. In other action, Masato Namba, who had requested a zone change from A-- l and (both agricultural zones) to R-(multiple family) on 10(4 acres at 2620 W. 5400 South, was given 10 days to amend his application when the commission voted to zone for the grant an A-- 2 .5 b S BUSINESS FORMS (blaudaid Ijmm at yotit daaiyw) - BUSINESS STATIONERY Magna Council Advocates Library Close To Schools . MAGNA. Members of the Magna Community Council went on record last week in support of a new library facility here that would be built in close proximity to five of the areas seven schools. LaRee Pehrson, council president, said she has written a letter to Guy Schuurman, director of the Salt Lake County Library system, requesting that a site near 2900 So. 8400 West be considered. She contended it would offer better access to the facility for students from Cyprus, Brockbank, Magna elementary, Webster and the new Pleasant Green school, which is being built a short distance to the east. Senior citizens too would benefit from having the library there, she added, because they would be passing the site every day on their way to the senior center. In addition, parking that would be in close proximity to the building would greatly enhance its value and there should be handicapped parking for those who need it included in the library plans. She went on to say that contrary to what some people think, the old part of Magna is not dead. It is still the political hub of the community, with the Magna Water and Sewer Improvement District, the Lions club, the Masonic and Steel Union Hall, as well as the Senior Citizen Center (where the council meets) being located there. With the Redevelopment Agency now being activated, there is no i District Employee Cited For Theft Placed On Leave employee of the Magna Improvement District who has been charged with three counts of theft, one count of conflict of interest and one count of securing exemptions, was placed on leave Thursday by the districts board of MAGNA. An trustees. The employee, Steve Rokich, was placed on leave with his pay going into an escrow account until such time the charges against him are either proven to be true or are dropped. A complaint that was filed in Fifth Circuit Court charges Rokich with stealing three pieces of company property. One of the charges is a third degree felony, one is a class A misdemeanor and the other a class B misdemeanor. The conflict of interest charge claims Rokich was a public inemployee and had personal vestments in a business that created substantial conflict of interest with his private interests and his public duties. The securing exemption charge accuses Rokich of using his official position to secure special privileges or exemptions for himself or others. . .! f- T daries. reason why a new library in that area could not be tied into that program, Mrs. Pehrson said. She added that having a library at this site would promote more foot traffic from both sides of the community because it is almost midway between the east and west boun- - On 22nd At Magna When the library was moved from 3041 So. 8560 West more than a decade ago, there was a lot of she said. animosity generated, Now it is time for it to be used to its best advantage of relocating it back near our institutions of learning. PERSONAL STATIONERY - Volunteer Recognition Is Slated At Center MAGNA. Recognition for volunteers who work at the Magna Senior Citizen Center will be held on March 22, according to Kathy Kinney, director. Mrs. Kenney said seniors are making crafts for Easter, with this weeks activity being Easter baskets being made out of balloons. Next Orientation Is On Arcadia Schedule TAYLORSVILLE. A kindergarten orientation will be held March 19 and 21 at Arcadia elementary. Sessions will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. both days, with an opportunity for children and parents to meet the teachers and visit classrooms. Registration will begin at9:45. Those whose last names start with are being asked to attend the first day; those with M-- the second day. Youngsters must be 5 years old by Sept. 1 and will need to produced a birth certificate, immunization record and amblyopia test. . A-- L Z Rev. O'Toole New First Baptist Pastor KEARNS. Rev. William M. OToole is now serving as pastor of the First Baptist church of Kearns. The pastor is a graduate of William Jewell College and Luther Rice Seminary, Jacksonville, Fla. He has served the past two years at First Baptist Church of Corder, Mo. and has been involved with youth programs and youth outreach ministries. He and his wife Brenda have two children, Jonathan, 5, and Meghan, 16 months. They arrived in this area last month. "We want to be a Christ-honorin- people-lovin- g, Bible-preachin- g church," said Rev. OToole, owi Middh itwite! who is inviting anyone interested to attend service at the church, 5200 So. 4420 West. week they will start making spun sugar Easter eggs that are to be decorated inside. Three new members have been added to the senior citizen council, including Roy Smith, Clara Barber and Lester Sabin. Holdovers include Floyd Nielson, Lloyd Aagard, Marge Poulsen, Jessie Payne, Britta Pearson and Ida Hunt. The luncheon menu for next week will feature pepper steak with au gratin potatoes on Monday; pork cutlets and mashed potatoes on Tuesday; Italian spaghetti and green beans on Wednesday; Swiss steak and diced beets on Thursday; sweet and sour pork with oriental vegetables on Friday. Reservations are to be made one day in advance. Cost of the meal is $1.25 per person for those age 60 and older. WEDDING INVITATIONS (rntd afltat hadttwial fctuM item) PROMOTIONAL Crime Rate Down In Week At Magna MAILERS MAGNA. Crime showed a slight decrease last week in the Magna area, according to the County Sheriffs office. Of 55 calls that were processed by law enforcement officials here, four involved thefts with one each in the burglary, vandalism, livestock and runaway juvenile categories, plus one assault. For the second straight week there were no curfew violations, drunk d problems. driving, or Five people were arrested, including three adults and two juveniles. (iududiug 3td com HeMpap&i-lyp- e cimlm) drug-relate- Or what's your printing need? Magna CofC Sets Flood Control Talk MAGNA. Members of the Magna Chamber of Commerce will meet at noon today (Thursday) in the Copper Golf Club. Guest speaker will be a representative of the Salt Lake County Flood Control, who will talk about proposed improvements for the area, plus expected problems to be encountered this year, not only locally, but valley-wid- if (m (k wadi emyflauy!) MURRAY PRINTING Inc . 155 E. 49 05 South e. L 262-668- 2 |