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Show A6 WX OKs child BY MELINDA WILLIAMS Clipper Staff Writer WOODS CROSS Woods Cross is the latest South Davis city to give the OK to a standard. Last week, council members approved a resolution similar to one approved by several other Davis County cities. The resolution, based on one the by approved Bountiful in 2002 states that the city will reflect and encourage a wholesome environment for children. The resolution, as passed in other cities, does not set into law any restrictions, but "sets a standard of things we will, and will not tolerate in our Steven said community' Dyreng, a member of the Bountiful-base- d Citizens for non-bindi- Davis County Clipper AroundOavis Tuesday, July 27. 2004 appropriate standards Families, the organization which developed and promotes child appropriate standards for Davis County. Members of the organization stress that the resolution in no way interferes with First Amendment rights of free speech, but encourages communities and businesses to set community standards which send a message that sexually oriented businesses and smut peddlers are not welcome," Dyreng said. The group has been active in getting area businesses to cover magazines at check stands which may be sexually suggestive. Magazines are becoming more and more brazen and they're right at the check-ou- t with our kids. lines, Cross City Woods told Dyreng council members. "Those who peddle this eye-lev- type of information recognize that if they can reach our kids, theyll have a customer for life. Council members had no trouble passing the resolution, and discussed the possibility of putting more backbone into it. While they decided against it for the time being, it may be something they take up again in the future. I'd be hesitant to do anything more specific, because of the First Amendment issue, said council member Lisa Schloemer. Still she likes the fact that area businesses are placing covers over offensive magazines. We seem to forget that our little ones are seeing things that weren't available when we were kids. Gary City administrator the city has Uresk said already "pushed the enve Cihrensfort3jtiirness.com $18 Clipper Sta ff Writer FARMINGTON - Still shaken from a previous battle over development in the 475 S. 1100 West area, members of the Farmington City Council declined to support a request for schematic plan approval of subdiv ision on another a six-lof parcel kind. The request was made by Garv and Kent (lines, who each own a piece of a 4.67-acr-e parcel. Based on a concept plan n they had prepared, the team was asking the city to allow four building lots along 475 South. In return, they would set aside a one-acr- e parcel as a conservation lot to provide for open space. A second large lot to the north, where the son planned to locate his residence, would be left, essenfalher-and-so- 12,000-square-lo- tially, as is. Further, the Ciineses agreed to dedicate to the city seven-fee- t of frontage along 1100 West for curb, gutter and sidewalk improvements. An additional 11 feet would be given up along 475 South for a future sidewalk they had also consented to build. But the proposal spawned conflicts on two fronts. First. Mavor David Connors wanted some means to ensure the northernmost lot could not be subdivided further included in the deal. Connors continued to press for some insurance on the matter, even though city planner David Petersen noted that under current zoning laws, that piece, designated "lot six." couldn't be subdivided further. A future council. Petersen said, would have to change the law for that to happen. That possibility, however remote, was enough to keep Connors on the offensive. My sense of the council's intent is that if we can't solve the lot six issue, he said to Gary Gines. this is a nonstarter. Six lots is a v erv reasonable compromise for you." Act. even as the Gines agreed, reluctantly, to deed restrictions, that would forever bar further subdivision ol lot six. attention was turned to the four lots along 475 South. David Hale, citing council members' sensitivity to previconcerns ously expressed about density from other neighboring propel ty owners, felt the four lots were just loo small. I've done some calculations." he said, and those lots figure out to .28 of an acre. d Thai's not even of an one-thir- acre. File said he would like to see the number of lots along 475 South "narrowed down to threei" But the Gines protested, and city manager Max Forbush Utter confirmed, that in earlier discussions with council mem 1 lope, when it comes to placing restrictions on sexually oriented businesses locating in the city. But he said as far as putting more teeth into the resolution, he believes action on the part of citizens groups is the way to handle the problem of children viewing inappropriate material. What this resolution does is give our citizens something to go by. It's not a legally binding document, but it certainly sets the tone. Don member Council Moore added that sexually oriented businesses are less likely to consider coming into a city which has said "we don't want you. Uresk said he sees the resolution as a great start, and while it's vague, as w'e move through this, the council can start to structure this. 1 Monday, if fellow Susan committee member I lolmes. who was out of town, returned in time. Layton council reviews town - homes, memorial BY ZACHARY TODD Clipper Correspondent - The city counLAYTON cil met Thursday night to discuss e transitions at a proposed on development Antelope Drive, which would include efforts to buffer between apartments and single family homes in the area. Assistant City Attorney Steve Garside said though the area will still be higher density, the council put a ceiling of 68 units on the site. The effort is designed to transition the area from high density apartments to nearby homes. Garside said most residents who expressed concerns, prey or lower ferred density units to apartments. According to Garside. moderate with a cap density on the total number, appeared to be the best solution. In additown-hom- single-famil- town-home- s, tion, the city would provide a landscape buffer along the canal to the north of the devel- opment. Several residents w'ere at the council meeting Thursday, but Garside said most of the citizen concerns were addressed. The city also discussed the annexation of 64 acres of the Dix Roberts property at 800 S. 1200 W The council tabled the proposal until an August 5 meeting. Garside said the move would give the city time to evaluate the property. Only after the city has determined it can adequately serve the property with utilities and access, will officials move for annexation. Garside said. Also August 5. the council will discuss the rezoning of the property from agricultural to residential. Garside said no one came forward to voice concerns Thursday night, because it was known beforehand the decision would be tabled. 1 le said it was important for citizens to know that Roberts approached the city about the annexation and not the other way around. Garside said the city is not in the business of taking over farms. He said whenever a property is annexed into the city it is given agricultural zoning until final usage can be determined. Also Thursday, the city met with members of the Youth of Promise. The organization is seeking to build a memorial to the victims of 1 and to the soldiers who are fighting the war on terror. In a presentation to the council, Yiuth of Promise's director and two youths asked the city for finan-cisupport for the memorial, which will be built in Kaysville and will include benches and a al reflecting pcxvl. The council didn't yet agree to give support but said it would take up the matter at an August 19 council meeting. The future Home Depot, at 500 No. Main St. was also a topic on Thursday night's agen f Garside said excavation on the site may already be underway. even though no building permit has yet been issued. said Garside because frontage is not yet known, he didn't know which road the nals that will accompany building will eventually face. mjt.tu.'MLVin- County kicks off fitness program BY MELINDA WILLIAMS - In an FARMINGTON effort to promote wellness in citizens of Davis County, five organizations have joined in the kick-of- f to DAVIS COUNTY "Physical activity is one of the best ways to lose weight, reduce blood pressure and improve overall health; said Rich Connelly, director of the county's Department of Aging Sen ices. The program begins on August 14 at 8 a.m. with a 5K WalkRun at the Davis County FairPark, 151 S. 1100 West, in Farmington. is said. "Tire DAVIS COUNTY WALKS program encourages participants to measure the number of steps taken daily, with the assistairce of a said. he pedometer "Pedometers provide you with immediate feedback on the number of steps walked." Participants can record their progress by logging on to tire DAVIS COUNTY WALKS Web site at www.daiseountv- - $15 for those 60 years of age and older and $30 for families. and free packets will be available. Prizes will be given away and vendors providing sen ices will be at the event. Those interested in participating may pick up registration forms tit the Davis County I lealth Department, 50 E. State Street, annex building, room 205. in Farmington, at area city halls or businesses advertising the walk. As the founder for the WALKS program, Connelly ran across some startling statistics. "Just over 58 percent of adults and 11 percent of children in Davis County are considered either overweight or obese;' he said. Connelly said that most people don't realize that doing little individuals. $8 for 4 J ft a Also. walks.bluestep.net. pedometer can be purchased for $15 through the DAVIS COUNTY WALKS program Tire first 20 by calling 45 for the to people upconring walkrun get a free pedonreter. The five sponsoring organi- zations are the Davis County Department of Aging Services. Davis County Health Depart- nrent. Davis County Worksite Wellness, Gearfield Communi- ty Services and the Northern Utah Recreatioir and Parks Association. - f J f . er j j, j : j j t . your protection under one roof. AMERICAN FAMILY - n - Heather Hansen Agency 273 West 500 South 21 Bountiful, Utah 84010 - Have You Heard The Three BiG Lies About Medicaid Eligibility? dance teams Workshops will be August Auditions for placement will be held Saturday August 2. WORKSHORJIMES 19'h-20,- K-2- 1 3,d-4'- h 5"'-6,- h 7,h grade grade grade and older h 4:00-5:00p5:00-6:00p- m 6:00-7:00p- m 1: If you need a nursing home, Medicaid w ill take your home. Truth: They wont, they cant, and they don't want to. Lie 7:00-8:00p- Workshop fee of $20 due the first day. AII things taking small steps makes a difference in their physical and emotional health. Taking stairs instead of an elevator or escalator, parking farther away and walking to their destination, walking to a coworker's office instead of sendor making a teleing an phone call, will help improve health. Connelly said. "Walking around the yard, weeding, cutall of ting grass, raking leaves these activities help our bodies stay flexible and stronger' he Clipper Staff Writer Auditions for the 2004-200- 5 Champion Bountiful Stars c Citizens for Tax Fairness has been discouraging residents from voting for the new 'Bubble' for south Davis County. Dont Rec us with taxes All new store. the Development Agreement Letter of Understanding wTtich, according to Garside, sets parameters within which final negotiations will be completed. The council talked about utility upgrades, roads and traffic sig- ( k k da. Council members discussed the VOTE NO (AGAINST) WALKS. bers, back in March, there had been discussion of four lots along 475 South. "Because of the Gines' dedication of frontage along 475 South and on 100 West, there was some indication the council would go with four lots! said Forbush. Based on that, four sewer laterals were installed on 475 South." Hale, however, refused to budge and. apparently, no other member or members of the council were of a mind to disagree with him. When Connors called for a motion on the request for schematic plan approval, none was offered. A frustrated Gary Gines asked what he had to do next. Connors suggested a meeting with the development subcommittee. 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