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Show City Planners Hear Zone Change Plea Viewing The Legislature Continued from page 5. would be extremely expensive. Shoreline diking will be necessary anyway, but only partially solves the problem. Dredging was considered, but was found to be very expensive for the little effect it would have. Diversion of Bear River to the north arm of the lake, using the existing railway causeway as a dike would be effective, but the base of the dike is not solid enough to build on. Many other items of action that were suggested by various citizens were generally useful, but would not displace enough volume of water. The west desert pumping has been studied and and appears to be a viable means of mitigatirig the problem. It is based not only on additional area to hold water, but also a means of providing more surface for more evaporation. The cost is estimated to be about $55 million and it would remove 16 inches off the level of the lake the first year, with eight inches each year therafter The most through evaporation. negative thing about it is that actual implementation would not take place for lVi to 2 years. But all things considered, it appears necessary to use this option. The other option, that in my opinion should be used in conjunction with the West Desert pumping, is Antelope Island diking. This proposal would entail building a new dike directly over the old SyracuseAntelope Island road at the north end, and a south dike from the southern tip of the island to the shore at about, 80th West. This proposal would completely isolate this eastern body of water called Farmington Bay and would protect all facilities along the shore from Syracuse south and west to the point of the south dike. This includes the airport, Rose Park, the refineries and a number of sewer and water treatment plants. Pumps would have to be installed to control the level of this body of water and it would be controllable through wet or dry years. This proposal would cost between $25 and $35 million, but it is the only option that offers long range economic benefits, in addition to mitigating flood problems. Later the road could be replaced to Antelope Island, as well as a road on the south dike and this island could once again be used by tourists. Select portions of the island could be leased to concessionaires to serve the tourists and it could become a viable source of revenue for the state. Overall, we should project spending about $90 to $95 miljion. It is a lot of money, but the alternatives are even more costly and it will address our annual flooding problems for several years to come. WEST VALLEY. An emotional plea from a West Valley woman was taken under consideration by the City Planning Commission here Thursday. Karen Barton urged the commission to grant a zone change requested by the Hercules Credit Union so that there would be a greater chance for both the credit union and the Bartons to sell their properties and move out. Hercules Credit Union is asking that property it currently occupies at 4085 So. 4000 West, along with the Barton property at 3940 W. 4100 South, be rezoned from RM to a 2 zone. Hercules has plans to move out of its building and into a new office on 4700 South within six months. Mrs. Barton told commissioners that she is tired of living on 4100 South, is unable to keep animals on the property anymore, and there is too much traffic in the area. Should approval be granted, current plans call for the Southland Corporation, corporate owner of the stores, to purchase both prooutlet perties and build a with gasoline pumps on the propert- Meet Slated At Cyprus High MAGNA. The Sundance wrestling club is sponsoring the 1986 AAU Regional Wrestling Championships slated for Saturday, May 31, at Cyprus high. Region Ten includes Utah, Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico. No participation in a qualifying tournament is necessary for Utah for Greco-Romawrestlers. Weigh-in- s and freestyle wrestling will be Friday, May 30, p.m. and a.m. Saturday, May 31, C-- n 9 7-- 8 UACC y- Continued from page 1 master planning process. Jay Murray presented a report on operations of the County Parks and Recreation Division, noting the three county-owne- d golf courses are making a profit. The three courses cost the county $816,682 to operate last year and took in $1,004,908, leaving $188,226 in profits. That money, Murray pointed out goes into the general fund, and from there it can go anyplace. Noting the county operates a number of different recreational facilities, Murray said he felt it was unfair that charges were made only for golf and swimming, while tennis, softball, horseback riding and other activities are offered free. The wide- - ranging discussion also touched on the issue of vehicles. UACC members voted to support a proposed ordinance which would allow officials to confiscate vehicles trespassing on public lands- Mrs. Barton explained to the com- - off-roa- d QDdDoo'tt 03)(D)QOft ON 41ST . . . Karen Barton addresses Planning commission about property on 41st - South. mission that permitting a commercial operation on the site would afford the best chance of allowing the property to be sold, because it is unlikely that residential developers would want the property. A decision on the request is expected at the next meeting on May 22. In another zone change matter, commissioners gave approval for an 2 zone for six acres of land at 7150 W. 2820 South. The current designaThe applicants, Wesley tion is Houston, Steve Trujillo and Verl Meads, wish to construct a single family dwelling and be able to keep farm animals. Looking at subdivisions, commissioners approved the Hector Park No. 2 through 5 subdivisions at 6600 W. 3500 South. Preliminary approval was given for 76 lots on 20 acres. . The Kings Row No. 8 subdivision was okayed. Projected are 11 lots on three acres of land at 1300 W. Parliament Ave. Preliminary approval was given to Brookfield phase four at 6400 W. 4300 South. Plans call for 38 lots on 8.8 acres. Cowan West Valley Estates also received the from the commission on property at 4100 South and 4400 West. Plans call for 60 lots on 14.8 acres. Also approved was the Rees subdivision at 3834 So. 6400 West. One lot will be developed on 8,500 square feet. Turing to conditional use applications, the commission denied a request from Sharon Leightley for approval to teach porcelain doll making classes in her home on Petitions bearing the names of 43 people in the neighborhood in opposition to the request were presented to the commission. Commissioners decided such an operation was not desirable or needed in the area due to traffic and parking problems. In other action, the commission decided to set a public hearing date on a request from the operators of the Redwood Swap Meet who will be to conduct seeking permission operations on Friday. A-- A-2- 9 THE GREEN SHEET Continued from page 1 (UACC) when she presented detailed arguments concerning her position before that body. , They are effective in ridding an area of grasshoppers and other she contended. garden pests, Grasshoppers and other insects migrate from place to place, making insect control with pesticides virtually impossible without without applying three or four times a week to see any noticeable difference. Ducks, on the other hand, are a means for controlling insects. You dont need to purchase a large amount to rid an area of grasshoppers, she said. She also pointed out that with all the rain we have experienced this year, ideal conditions exist for insects to reproduce. What good does it do to spray if we have a continual precipitation problem? In addition to being a panacea for controlling insects, ducks have other distinct advantages as pets it was noted. Ducks dont carry rabies mammals do that - and they dont spread other diseases like cats and dogs, such as ringworm, Mrs. Burke noted. They dont attract flies to their waste products, they dont smell and their droppings dont create an unsanitary condition, she said. How often have you stepped in dog waste, only to have to remove your shoe to clean it off?1 Mrs. Burke also noted that ducks dont get into the neighbors garbage and spread it halfway around the neighborhood on garbage day, they dont run in packs like dogs and they dont maim other animals in the same sense as dogs and cats do. When they do bite or nip, it is never serious enough to require medical attention by a doctor, she said. she said. They are There is no chance of being overdosed on them with the exception of putting strain on the waist line if you over indulge in eating one. Besides presenting arguments in support of ducks as pets, Mrs. Burke also suggested guidelines for legalizing ducks. Duck owners should have yards fence and no with at least a four-fomore than two ducks should be per cost-effecti- non-toxi- minrv StiDCSCiDDDf see the trends but don't wont to really believe them. Well, the fact is, the Green Sheet is the 2nd most widely distributed newspaper in Salt Lake County, and we're on the move! 90,000 80,000 70.000 60.000 50,000 40.000 30.000 81,894 81,206 TRIBUNE GREEN SHEET NEWSPAPERS SALT LAKE 43,356 DESERET NEWS 20,000 10,000 ASUEll UP! ISHHC3 fflUFir 155 East 4905 South SgraMF Murray, Utah 84107 FOR ADVERTISING OR INSERT DISTRIBUTION INFORMATION, Circulation figures for Tribune and News come from PLEASE CALL 1984 15, 1986 Status For Ducks yflDoop ooeceCs aDooth, A lot of people Thursday, May ABC Audit. 262-668- 4 mitted per yard. In changing the law, it should read: Dogs, cats andor ducks are permitted with the limit of no more than a) two dogs, one cat and one duck; b) one dog, two dats and one duck; c) two dogs or two cats and two ducks; or d) two dogs and two cats and no ducks; not exceeding four animals total, she said. Ducks should have clipped wings or a certificate stating they are unable to fly and kept only on residential lots, not in apartments. She also felt it should be mandatory for ducks to be tagged and licensed, which could bring in additional revenue. Monies received must remain in animal control, she suggested. "Let the general fund steal from other sources. While not taking a position on the issue, UACC members voted overwhelmingly to ask the Planning Commission for more time to study the issue. Planning Continued from page 1 zone for 28 acres currently zoned M-- l at 4622 W. 6200 South. 6 -- Wallingford Development, seekzone for 18 acres at 4300 So. 2200 West, currently zoned Turning to subdivisions, commissioners gave approval to the Henderson subdivision, two lots at 2901 So. 7635 West, as well as Anderson No. 10, three lots at 7350 W. 3200 South. In other matters, the commission directed staff members to work with owners of day care and preschool centers to come up with possible changes in ordinances dealing with the types and sizes of signs that can be put on the centers. Marilyn Larson of the Utah Day Care Assn, told commissioners that larger signs are needed in some areas. Commissioners also instructed the staff to work with operators of arcades to come up with possible changes in the definition of an arcade. Members of the Utah Music and Amusement Assn, are objecting to the large arcade enforcement fees they have to pay to have their machines licensed. ing an 7 A-- l. |