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Show r volume 95 no. 13 ' 11 Tharsday. March 28, 2002 iiTiiiiriiiMMMirw 7200 corridor decisions put on hold again By DEBBI OLSON Editor A decision on how to develop Magna's 7200 West corridor has met with another delay as city leaders decided Thursday to wait until a new study is completed. A combined meeting of the Township Planning and Zoning Commission, the Area Council and Community Council agreed that further study on the future direction of Magna growth needed to be done before . city leaders would be comfortable making any zoning changes on 7200 West. Rezoning requests to change 7200 West from residential to commercial or industrial has been before all three governing boards for the past two years. Currently there are several businesses that qualify as businesses along 7200 West that are in compliance with the current zoning but also several that have exceeded zoning regulations. "The more I get into this the more I think in-ho- we need to slow down and look at more options," said Henk Dorenbosch, chairman of the Magna Township Planning and Zoning Commission. That opinion was mirrored by most in attendance at the meeting, which was open to the public and attended by very few residents. None of the business owners on 7200 West attended the meeting. "Right now 7200 West is an undesirable street to live on," Said Laura Jo McDermaid, president of the Magna Community Council. "But I still feel we should do nothing about changing the zoning until we look at what we want for the future and know what is going to happen with our growth. City leaders debated on whether or not Magna needs another commercial area since the areas already designated commercial remain vacant. "We have to have some kind of ambiance for our streets," said Ron Henline, president of the " Area Council. "Do we want 7200 West is going to all of our main streets into be a gateway into the Magna to be turn into a community and I commercial corridor? Do we think it ought to be a want to look like South State Street? I don't want to see it beautiful boulevard on our side of the street." that leads to 3500 Henlinq also cautioned South city planners to avoid the concept of putting conveRon Henline nience stores and service station on every intersection look into Magna's future and provide a new of main Magna traffic corridors. master plan for projected growth. is into a be West to '7200 going gateway The study groups should begin being it I a be think to and the community ought this summer with work completed formed to 3500 that leads beautiful boulevard end the of the year. said. Henline by South," all love to keep the community "We'd on the a firm decision Before making do have to face reality," said we but all rural, the councils West 7200 corridor, agreed "If we Carl Duckworth, a Utah Envision to have Rep. help put together someone else with a don't come resiof plan up community workshop comprised us." for decisions make those will would officials who and dents, businesses Envision Utah offers new toolbox training Npw, more than ever, local municipalities are looking for tools to help them plan for the future of their communities. Financial and technical resources for planning are limited, yet, timing is critical for communities to work together to protect Utah' s quality of life for future generations. Envision Utah is committed to assisting communities, throughout the Greater Wasatch Area, by providing them with needed tools and resources to help preserve critical lands, conserve water resources, enhance air quality, develop alternative transportation choices and create housing options for all residents. This month, Envision Utah is releasing an updated and enhanced version of our Toolbox, "Urban Planning Tools for Quality Growth". Using examples of local and national development codes, design standards, and innovative planning strategies, the Toolbox is designed to assist communities as they plan for the future through various types and stages of development. Topics include: protecting sensitive lands, meeting housing needs of residents, creating pedestrian-friendl- y residential and commercial Contestants for the 2002 Miss Magna Pageant met with the seniors at the Magna Senior Center Friday to introduce themselves and join them in a luncheon and a game of Bingo. The Pageant will be held May 24. our development, ;f underutilized lands, increasing public safety through street design, conserving water resources, using energy wisely and enhancing urban forests in our communities. Envision Utah will host a 2- - hour overview workshop March 28th 6:30-- 9 p.m. at the Granger High School Library, 3690 South 3600 West The public is strongly encouraged to attend one of these workshops. Because materials will need to be prepared before- hand for each participant, RSVP's are needed. The contact person to RSVP is Jarret 6 Whicker at (801) or email at jwhicheicuf-envision.or303-145- g. The Toolbox and workshops are complimentary and will be provided to all interested citizens, mayors, commissioners, city council members, planning commissioners, developers, realtors and other key stakeholders who attend one of our upcoming workshops. This project is funded by the Coalition for Utah's Future, sponsor of Envision Utah. The Coalition for Utah's Future is a private, organization. The Coalition does not receive financial support from the State of Utah. non-prof- it at hunt Egg park to become Miss Preparing Magna Bv DEBBI OLSON Editor i ! Seven young ladies f om Cyprus High School are preparing to compete in the Miss Magna Pageant that is scheduled to be held on May 24 at the Cyprus High School Auditorium. For the next two months, the girls will be participating in fundraisers and making public appearances throughout the city to allow residents and organizations to become familiar with them Money raised by the contestants will be contributed to the scholarship prize money that is awarded to Miss Magna and the first and second attendant. The seven contestants are Emily Pike, Laura Perea, Jerie Nieser, Lyndsee Costello, Megan Sears, Cyril Damiles and Lisa Creighton. Tickets to the Miss Magna Pageant will be $5 each or $15 for a family ticket and $3 for seniors. tants to the Magna business community at the April 1 Chamber of Commerce lunch; a car wash fundraiser on April 13 at Zion's Bank from 1 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Miss Magna Pageant is being done in association with the Miss Utah USA pageant. Contestants are required to follow rules and procedures of the Miss Utah Pageant organization. 1 Tickets may be purchased from any of the contestants or from Pageant coordinator Kip Peterson by calling 1 508-182- 0. Upcoming events and fundraisers include an introduction of the contestants at the April 4 meeting of the Area Council at 7 p.m. at the Magna Fitness Center, an introduction of the contes i T r copy! The Magna Fitness and Recreation Center will be g holding an Easter Egg Hunt Saturday at Pleasant Green Park beginning at 9 a.m. Easter Egg hunters will be divided into three age categories throughout the park to collect a variety of eggs and candy left in the grass by the Easter Bunny's helpers. Children, ages preschool and younger will search for Easter treats together, while chil early-mornin- dren in grades Kindergarten through second grade will have their area and children in grades third through sixth will have their area. Each child should bring their own caster basket to collect their goodies in. The Easter Egg hunt is free for all participants and will be held rain or shine. v Pleasant Green Park is located next to tire Magna Fitness Center at 3270 South 8400 West. i I |