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Show UTAH 467 a It is good to be without vices, but it is not good to be without temptations. v Walter Bagehot Volume 31, Number 9 Thursday, March 21, Condo Ordinance Clears Planners , Moves To Council WEST VALLEY. AFter receiving no citizen input during a public hearing here Thursday, the City Planning Commission dediced it will recommend to the City Council passage of a proposed ordinance governing condominums, both new projects and conversion from apart- ments. Council passage of the proposal would give the city its first legislation dealing with condominiums. The measure calls for establishing rules and regulations which developers must follow in the construction of condominium projects. The commission also aa gave developer Dan Hucks preliminary approval on a zoning amendment request he made for property at 4100 South 2200 west where he plans to build a senior citizen apartment complex. Hucks eventually wants to develop property around the complex which is now zoned l. He is requesting the property be rezoned to C-- l. He wants to build professional office buildings which would house stores ' such as pharmacies which serve the elderly at the complex. The commission approved the request with the condition he have a building permit for the structures issued within one year after City Counil approval. Also considered were two master plan amendment applications, one from the Stillman family about pro0 So. 3200 West. The perty at other was from Bettilyon Joint Venture for property at 6000 W. 4100 South. The Stillman request is two proposals, one for construction of low density, small lot dwellings and a medium density apartment complex at the site, the other for small lotmedium density dwellings and high density apartment complex. The issue was referred back to the Stillmans for additionnal research. The Bettilyon request is to rezone some 16 acres of M-- l to 2 for com-- 4 merclal uses. The request Is in agreement with master plan recommendations and the commission will recommend the city council approve the joint venture agreement. Also considered were six condi-- , tional use applications. The commission recommended that Commerce Properties at 2470 So. 3200 West be given a variance to improve a roof structure; gave conditional approval to Utah Power and Light to install a tall microwave tower at 5783 W. 4100 South; granted an extension to Renard Richter for a previously issued conditional use A-- 2700-290- C-- prermit. Other conditional use applications heard included: -- A request from Sue Lantz for a residential facility for the handicapped at 4215 W. 4100 South received conditional approval. -Preliminary approval to West Valley Trade Rental at 4651 W. 3500 South for a pawn shop and rental center in the north suite of the Bevan Marine Complex. -Preliminary approval to PST Vans at 1891 W. 2100 South for an facility for a trucking business. PRESS ASSOCIATION 300 EAST CITY UTAH 84111 SALT LAKE mtw TAYLORSVILLE. Transportation - specifically mass transit - was a topic that dominated discussion here last week at a monthly session of the United Association of Community Councils. Mick Crandall of the Wasatch Front Regional Council and John Nielsen of Utah Transit Authority gave the council reports on two major studies under way along the Wasatch Front. The council also heard a report Mahonri Faber of the n Taylorsville-BennioCommunity Council on UACCs unsuccessful ef from i Single- Copy 25' The Green Sheet 1985 For New County Government Center IPuiUIlKdluini SALT LAKE. Voters throughout Salt Lake County will have an opportunity next week to help decide where county government operations will be housed and how those facilities will be financed. . In a special bond election, registered voters in the county will cast ballots from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at polling places which have been consolidated. Before the electorate are two propositions, both of which members of the County Commission are encouraging voters to approve. - One proposition would to authorize the County Commission build a county-owne- d government center through issuance of $50.8 million in general obligation bonds. 'ISslUoIL IISSUHCS Him renovation, except for some space for court operations. Instead, it is their intention to build new facilities at the northeast corner of 2100 South and State, where some county operations have been functioning in old county hospital structures which have limited years of use. In urging voters to approve both propositions, county officials want to have the option of exploring both alternatives, selecting the one which is most advantageous to the taxpayer in the long run. They explained that while it will be slightly less expensive for the first 13 years to remain in temporary and rented facilities, the cost factor becomes less expensive to - - The other proposition would enable the County Commission to build a new center through a agreement or long term rental arrangement at a cost of about $58.5 million. Voters have the option to approve both propositions, just one, or to reject them both. Rejection of both, county officials say, would require the county to seek rented space. The county is confronted with leaving the Building at 400 So. State by late fall of 1986 so the deteriorating structure can be renovated and made safe against possible earthquakes. County officials have decided to not join Salt Lake City in moving back into the old structure after lease-purcha- se City-Coun- ty center three years before the bonds would be paid own the government off. As an example, county officials pointed out, during the first 13 years, the owner of an $80,000 home would pay and average of $5.47 more per year for the new government center than for renting and using existing space. That additional tax, however, will be recovered in the following four years and eight months and, from that point on, the tax savings average more than $194 for the life of the building. Information on the issue may be on obtained by calling ar 535-554- 4; voting, 974-690- Magna CofC Takes Position On Issues MAGNA. The Chamber of Com- merce here went on record Thursday in opposition to new hours being observed at the Magna Post Office and the proposed relocation of a local state liquor store. The action followed closely on the heels of a stance taken earlier by the Magna Community Council, which took issue with both of the proposals. Acting as spokesman for the chamber, Chick Paris said the group does not feel the postal department should put the burden on the patrons because of a couple of instances of minor vandalism. He added that they felt that it was a postal department responsibility, as well as local law enforcement, to correct the problem, and not some-thing- n that postal patrons should be restricted by through having a ridiculous closing hour that many people cannot conform to. With regard to the proposed relation of the liquor store, Paris said the chamber felt that nothing should be done until the newly implemented redevelopment agency has a chance to determine which direction the redevelopment will take. We dont feel that we can sit by and have the state rape what is left of the downtown area for the benefit of the private developers, Paris said. He went on to say that the liquor store is conveniently located in close proximity to other alcohol related businesses. He added that the chamber fully supported the councils contention that liquor is a destination purchase and it wouldnt increase the sales to move the store. In summing up Paris, said the Chamber was oi the opinion that a li- - quor store located in the congested area near 3500 South 8400 West would magnify an already existing traffic hazard. Assignments In Kearns Council Made KEARNS. Project and committee assignments have been made for members of the Kearns Town Council, according to Candy Probert, chairman. Handling the education assignment is Russ Van Allen, the councils vice chairman. Janice Snider serves as secretary-treasure- r. Others are Troy Huffaker, public relations; Harley Brundage, health, welfare and Kearns Improvement District; Arlo James, public safety; Glenn Graham, planning and zoning and UACC representative; Dave Howick, parks and recreation, plus community development. Also at Tuesday nights meeting, , the council set JulyttD for the annual Kearns Hometdown Days parade. Council members also discussed ' the possible need for left turn signals on the semaphores at the intersection of 5400 South and 4015 West. Plans call for seeking input from county officials on the matter. 1A report to the council revealed that during a period, 28 junk or abandoned cars had been towed away, following authorization from the County Sheriffs Department. The council has approved a resolution to eliminate such vehicles from Kearns streets, but to issue warning to owners first if possible. 10-d- DESERVING A BREAK . . . Wheelchair-boun- fort at getting an annexation bill passed in the 1985 legislative session. The UTA recently completed phase one of a park and ride study which could ultimately lead to a e locanumber of new tions, as well as construction of a large lot near Cottonwood Canyon. Crandall told those present hat locations additional will encourage more people to ride UTA buses and that such use would reduce not only pollution, but also the number of vehicles on the road. He also told the council that the n WFRC is completing a mass Wasatch the along study Front which might ultimately result park-and-rid- park-and-ri- trans-portaio- in a light railway system of some sort - possibly electric or piston-powere- The spine of the travel system is here (along the Wasatch Front), said Crandall. Im sure that when the first wagon wheel rolled across the valley, it went down what is now State Street of He said the need for improved is more handling of traffic along than apparent, its obvious. And, he said, a number of proposals have been made to help solve the problem. First, he said, is the encouragement of increased use of UTA. He must salso said, however, that be improved through widening it by School-sponsore- d Board Decides Tuesday GRANITE PARK. Were not able to shut off the interest, Superintendent John Reed Call told the Granite Board of Education Tuesday night. two lanes and improving the inter- changes. Were also looking at expanded bus routes, an express bus system, commuter rail, electrified and Crandall further explained. Crandall said the present interstate was designed for a capacity is which was reached in 1980. well beyond design capacity now, he said, in somthing of an understatement. An annexation bill supported by the UACC narrowly missed becoming law during the last session of the State Legislature, said Faber, who spent many hours encouraging its passage. The bill, he said, would have given areas, some say unincorporated about if and when they would be annexed by cities or counties. It passed the House handily, said Faber, but it got hung up in rules and committees. He said the Utah Leagyje of Cities and Towns was staunchly opposed to the proposed bill and lobbied hard against it. They (ULCT) used a lot of into get it denuendos and half-trutfeated, Faber told the council. I think we just scared the hell out of these people; they fought us tooth and nail, he said. Theyre concerned with the people of Utah having anything to do with running their government." UACCs Barry Topham says the council was sold down the river by the County Commission, which, he said, first agreed to back the council on the bill, but later reneged. The council also heard a report by Salt Lake Countys Barbara Wolfe, who outlined next weeks bond election the county is holding. She explained that two propositions will be on Tuesdays ballot, one authorizing the County Commission to issue $50.8 million in bonds to build a county-owne- d government center; the other authorizing the county to enter into a $58.5 million lease purchase agreement for construction of a new center. She said the commission is urging voters to approve both issues so that the county may take the option least costly to taxpayers. f i, - Time Extended For West Students To Transfer East own Lrffi Eisenhower junior high. Thursday night was th final night in the course, to Wild felt hit students needed a break after more than two months of programming instruction. . d students in Lorry Wlldos computer education court wore "gam for a brook in tbo routin of th program at Community Future Of Mass Transit Reviewed by Lance Gurwell SOUTH - western portions of the district. Former board member Joyce Higashi recommended to the district at that time an optional busing program for the students of Taylorsville and Granger high schools for the 1985-8- 6 school year. By unanimous decision, the board approved her recommendation. They specified, however, that the program should include busing of students to one of three schools -Cottonwood, Granite or Skyline -5 based on a minimum of students per bus. Dr. Call indicated Tuesday that even without the deadline extension, Interest is running high," he said, in students wishing to transfer from two of the districts west side high schools to three east side facilities at capacity. Because of this interest, Dr. Call recommended the board extend the deadline for such transfers to April already-overcrowd- 1. The districts Pupil Services Office notified him, he explained, that more than a dozen students residing in the Granger and Taylorsville attendance areas - having missed the were petideadline for enrollment tioning the district through the use of special permits for permission to enroll in Cottonwood, Granite or school Skyline during the 1985-8-6 20-2- - 23 Granger students are currently slated to attend Skyline next year, 28 Taylorsville students will go to Co- year. ttonwood and another three Taylorsville students are enrolled in By extending the deadline for open enrollment, no special permit would be required. This would allow those who are in the process of obtaining a special permit and subsequently clearance receiving a hardship from the Utah High School Activities Assn., from the necessity of going through that cumbersome procedure, Dr. Call explained. The board voted Dec. 18 to allow open enrollment from the two west side schools to the three east side measure to facilities as a stop-ga- p alleviate growing pressures in the Granite. The students attending both Skyline and Cottonwood will be provided bus transportation, he said, but at current enrollments, those attending Granite will have to find their own way back and forth to school. Most of the students signing in are incoming ninth graders, Dr. Call noted. The board voted unanimously to accept the April 1 extension. Short Agenda Faces City Council Tonight WEST VALLEY CITY. If Tuesdays City Council study session was any indication, the councils formal meeting tonight (Thursday) will be a brief one. Tuesdays session lasted just short of an hour, with council members being presented an agenda that for the first time in several weeks contained just a handful of items. At the 6 oclock session tonight, the council will hear a report on a counter suit filed against the city by a group of residents on 2770 South. The suit was filed because the city filed a quit claim deed to take over the street so it could be built up. It was exactly what the residents wanted about a year ago, commented Mayor Jerry Maloney. Now, he said, taxpayers will have to pay the cost of court fees and lost construction time while the city defends itself on what the mayor said is a nuisance suit. The council will also hold a public . hearing which wont result in an ordinance change. After recent review by the City Planning Commission, it was thought that a new ordinance defining what a single family dwelling was needed. However, said City Attorney Paul Morris Tuesday, the present ordinance does properly define the term and the proposed ordinance will not be considered. He said he believes the city should still hold the hearing for public input and information. He said among the things that dont fit under the definition of single family dwellings are mobile homes and certain prefabricated homes. In other action tonight, the council is expected to give its approval for construction at Haslam Estates Subdivision at 5020 W. 3735 South for 30 additional single family homes. The aera is zoned 8 (single family dwellings on 8,000 square feet). R-l-- i |