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Show BULK RATE U S. LAKE fiivtr o Ua oo HUBSt UT. Postage PAID 84111 Salt Lake City, UT Permit No 5289 ICI Single Copy 25e nni(mniHtni ! iu&B Pt' Oct, J7 .1 wait MrHitl.fojfcrtlfrflle!. by Lorelei Chernyshov Green Sheet Staff Writer WEST VALLEY. A billboard should be posted upon entering West City Valley stating "Welcome ,V if 1 J x- " - the Convenience to Store Capital of the World," said Jill Thompson, a resident tired of unpleasant sights and the chaos she feels convenience stores bring to the city. Addressing the city council Thursday night, several residents who have lived in West Valley City for many years threatened to move out of the city limits if convenience stores and minimarts continue to pop up on neighborhood comers, causing traffic congestion and vandalism they attributed to kids enroute to video arcades, along with the deterioration of the community aesthetically. "I can see its going to be a nightmare," said Thompson, 4183 So. 4050 W., in defense of her o 3 v ; neighborhood. A public hearing was held to enable the council to hear the views of citizens and developers before voting for a zone change at the northwest comer of 4100 So. 4000 West from a residential area to a commercial area. When put to the vote two Duane Moss and councilmen, Leland DeLange, voted in favor of the zone change but the remaining council members voted against the change, so the property stays residential. We have to consider commercial land on every comer in West Valley City," said DeLange. "They (builders) own land and pay taxes and are entitled to develop their property." "We dont need commercial on every buildings and comer," said Beth Kennedy, a citizen. "It seems all that is to get the most taxes and it. the residents eat grass." Changing the zoning does not determine the conditional use of the property. In this case, one acre of land at the corner plus a surrounding six acres had been involved in a zone change request to allow developers, the Soloman Family Partnership, to build a Rainbo station and car wash replacing the existing Rainbo station across the street. "We feel like were doing a redevelopment project for the Brent said Scott, city," representing the Soloman Family Partnership. "We will tear down the existing facility and build a nicer, newer building and widen the streets on both sides." He said the Rainbo station would be made of brick to integrate with the surroudings plus lighting would be limited only to the station, not flowing to yards and homes, and the landscaping would add beauty to the area. "It looks extremely good on but it paper, doesnt illustrate the traffic condition in the community," said A Haunting We Will Go ... GRAVE UNDERTAKING ... Midvale actor Denver Steele's motives are "transparent" as he prepares to celebrate Halloween on Monday. He and children of an ages will be visiting neighborhoods that evening in search of treats, but hopefully Steele will not repeat his disappearing act for the occasion. (Green Sheet photographer Ralph Goff assures us this ghoulish nftoto tajten at midnight on Friday the 13th Jn is NOT a double exposure. While apparently t Murray City Cemetery simple operation, he refused to reveal Ms secret, calling it an example of photography.) "trick-or-trea- mini-mal- - - t" Canal Road Discussion Due At Session Tonight at 4968 TAYLORSVILLE. A representa- repair minor truck parts tive from the Utah Dept, of So. 2475 West. The council will meet at 7 p.m. Transportation will discuss future Road Canal for plans tonight in the Presidents Room on the n Salt Lake Community College (Thursday) before the Community Councampus. cil. For more information call The specific intersection under Madsen at consideration is that at 2700 W. 5400 South, council spokeswoman Aunda Madsen explained. Other items on the agenda include two conditional use permits a zone change application and a request for a home occupancy business. Mike Stevens of Estes KEARNS. The County Library Corporation will discuss plans for Board last week voted to proceed a Conoco gas station on the southeast corner of 5400 So. with acquisition of the Kearns Office for use as a Redwood Road for which a Post conditional use permit is being maintenance facility and received an update on renovation efforts sought. for the Kearns Library. Merv of Arnold Arnold, According to Evelyn Tudden-haDevelopment, is also seeking a marketing assistant for the conditional use permit for a gas station and car wash at 3600 W. library system, the acquisition of the post office, across from the 4700 South. Arnold is also seeking a zone Kearns Library, will cost the change from residential to RM county approximately $80,000. Once acquired and slightly (multiple-us- e zone) to accommodate an office at 3510 W. 6200 renovated, the building will be used as a facilities management South. Darin Gall is requesting a home and maintenance building for the occupation permit in order to Continued on page 3 Taylors-ville-Bennio- 966-195- 9. Library Board To Buy Post Office In Kearns Initiative Conclusion (15th) of a series SALT LAKE. Much has been written on the impact of the tax and tax rollback limitation initiatives on the November ballot. A third "mystery initiative" has received relatively little attention. Initiative C, the "Utah Family Choice in Education Act, offers tax credits for parents who enroll students in private schools or teach them at home. Based on Utah Foundation statistics, a financial impact of between $3.5 million to $4 million could result from tax credits offered under this initiative a miniscule amount when compared to the $329.7 - ls increase due to a Rainbo station at the corner, he explained. The traffic exists now and the developers are prepared to widen the streets in front and around the property to accommodate the future widening of the length of the streets when the city can afford it. "Its not going to help traffic, youll put traffic on 4100 South, said Thompson. Not only driving traffic but foot traffic. "It will reduce the travel for some goods and services," said Bill of the Sperry Perry Subdivision. "We will still be selling houses and it (Rainbo station) will help us market the homes." The concerned community members disagree. They say they are tired of viewing the convenience stores lining the city streets. These stores have car washes that drip water on sidewalks and create slippery by Ray Friess Green Sheet Staff Writer the three tax measures. Firm figures are more elusive concerning this initiative than either of the other two. Statistics on how many families choose private or home school options are sketchy at best. Around 5,000 students are estimated to be attending private schools in Utah, with no reliable figures available for those in home schools. In addition, there is no way to predict how many families would take advantage of it if it were to the issue agree, however, the financial impact of Initiative C would be minimal. Under provisions of Initiative C, a tax . credit not to exceed 50 percent of the Weighted Pupil Unit (WPU) would be allowed for The Tussle Over Taxes: Disaster Or Salvation? ( Perry explained that the comer is not a good area for residential property and by setting the "right tone" with landscaping and building materials the project would be an enticement to other commercial tenants. "Too many convenience stores are a degradation to the quality of life," said Thompson. Although the controversy is over one acre of land, the surrounding six acres would have been behind developed into a the Rainbo Station in a second phase of development if approved for conditional use by the planning commission. mini-ma- ll Since the zoning change was not the new approved, phase one Rainbo station will not be erected at the northwest corner. - - water. That was followed closely by desires for more street lighting and street improvements. A library received the lowest number of votes, with 60 percent saying they wouldnt want increased taxes for a library. The survey also dealt with the subject of Hercules expansion, frequently a controversial subject in Magna. Some 62 percent of those surveyed said they were not concerned about a possible explosion, but 74 percent say Hercules should not be allowed to move closer to Magna. Asked about government and representation, 62 percent of those surveyed said they would rather incorporate than become part of Kearns, Salt Lake City or West Valley. A whopping 94 percent said -- they also felt it was important for the community council to be elected, rather than appointed. The question of appointed and elected councils is still a touchy one in this area, with an elected and an appointed council often competing with each other to get their viewpoints accepted by other government bodies in the valley, a MAC spokesman commented. Respondents were also asked about Magnas Main Street, with 72 percent saying the appearance of businesses there is poor and 77 percent favoring redevelopment of downtown Some 70 Magna.'percent favoring redevelopment of downtown Some 70 Magna. retail percent favor allowing stores all along 3500 South. Next week. Likes and dislikes of Magna residents. - iMFW' MV iPU 0 Councilman Needed WEST VALLEY. Councilman at-lar- FT' T V Staying At Home CONCENTRATION.. . Kearns J.R. Gregory (19) looks b8ck lor from quarterback Shawn Callahan. Play went for tying touchdown in first quarter of Thursday's key Region Three contest between the Cou26-- 7 lead then held off a gars and Cottonwood Colts. Kearns built 2up a and earned second place In win to the the Colts game late surge by the league standings, making the Cougars the home team in Fridays d playoff action. See details in Green Sheet Sports. pass 26-2- first-roun- - Termed A Mystery Measure while tax credits for students in schools be would secondary increased to an amount not to exceed 60 percent of the WPU. The WPU is currently set at $1,204 per child. Using this figure families could receive $602 for each child enrolled in elementary and $722 for school (grades ) each child in secondary school The reasoning for (grades the different amounts is based on the presumption it costs more to educate older children than those in the elementary grades. stress parents Supporters should have a choice as to how children are educated. State Sen. e a Bill Barton supporter of education reform through choice, was joined by other supporters at a press conference at the State Capitol last week to announce the formation of Utahns for Choice in long-tim- 1 The Rainbo stations do not have video arcades but they do rent ! videos, which the residents claim create the same problems. parks improvements, improved law enforcement, drinking water improvements, new sidewalks and other projects. The drinking water question scored the highest; 66 percent said they would be willing to pay more taxes for better tasting K-6- pass. Most analysts on both sides of homeowners. "Kids are vandalizing our homes and destroying our fences to get to arcades," said Thompson. free-standi- A majority of Magna residents would probably not object to tax increases in order to improve their community. In addition, the majority would vote to incorporate probably rather than be made part of another city and would definitely like to see something done about the taste of their water. Those some of the are conclusions reached through a community survey conducted by the Magna Area Council last - month. r( The survey involved nearly 100 questions and was conducted by more than 50 volunteers sent out to 35 random areas in Magna. The surveyors were instructed to contact 15 homes consecutively. Of the 525 surveys taken out, 487 were returned, but seven were 480 blank, leaving completed. According to the results, at least half of those asked said they would be willing to see taxes raised if they knew the money would be spent in Magna for specific purposes. Those purposes include street improvement, MAGNA. In Education Act students in the primary grades, million total impact claimed for surfaces for those walking, plus the traffic at the comer raises tension among drivers trying to get home. And the foot traffic the video arcades attract through the subdivisions angers the residents. "I caught some kids in my back yard. They said they were cutting through to get the to the Triple G, said Arlene Barnes. She said she has lived in the city for 19 years and during the last four years she has seen an increase in vandalism which she believes is due to the rise in convenience stores. The Triple G reportedly has a video arcade. Young people, being the patrons, cut through yards and drop trash on lawns, sometimes vandalizing homes the long way, explained Survey Shows Magna Residents Are Willing To Pay For Certain Services Claude Jones is moving to Washington state and will not be present at future council Thompson. meetings. He has been a member of the The traffic issues should be solved first, she explained. Four city council for seven years. lanes need to be brought all the Applications to fill his seat will after Nov. 1. wrny down the street and not just be accepted widened at the corner where Applicants must be currently "hotrodders will speed up and living in West Valley City for at traffic and rush neglect least one year and be a registered voter. Those interested may send pedestrians. to: Office of the "We arent the type of business applications that brings traffic to the Mayor, 2470 So. Redwood Road, said Scott. The West Valley City, Utah 84119, on neighborhood," traffic that already exists will not or before Nov. 15, 1988 at 5 p.m. d, C -- Family Choice by Ralph H. Goff Green Sheet Staff Writer t wij.Aife Residents Object To West Valley Image As Worlds Convenience Store Capital T 3W 'knaPilik. Education (UCE), which supports or the ' write passage of Initiative C. organization at 3940 W. 4100 UCE called "a South, West Valley City, Utah Barton 968-245- n, non-sectari- asso- ciation of individuals and groups 3 84120. Backers of the initiative point that support improved learning in out Utah spends about $2,300 per all areas of education through child per year from all sources increased parental choice." IBs tax, income tax and are typical of those who other state and federal funds. Bj allowing a tax credit to parents support the initiative. views "By giving parents the choice who choose to send children to offered in Initiative C, we will private schools, the remainder allow them even greater choice in currently spent on that child selecting the program best suited could presumably be used to for their childrens needs. At the support the public education 'same time it will take pressure off system. the public system and generate While admitting the 'financial money which can be used in impact of Initiative C would be support of public education. It far less than either A or B, will also generate a small amount initiative opponents point out this, of competition that will be measure could have serious problems which which would far healthy for all of education." Barton urged Utahns interested outweigh its drain on the states in working for parental choice in 3 to contact UCE at Continued on page education t |