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Show Davis County Clipper A2 page Farmington wants west highway corridor moved Summerkorn Water may sink plan to discuss for new subdivision townships FARMINGTON The Davis County Republican Water, dramatic move, required owner, Women v. ill hold its monthly meeting Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. at the Davis County Courthouse, room 1 15. The group will discuss Townships. Wilf Summerkorn, community development director for Davis County will be the guest speaker. The public is invited to this free event. water everywhere, in houses, in basements, standing in back yards. Those were the concerns of citizens against a proposed subdivision to the east of their properties in west Farmington. The development, located at 300 South and 650 West, is called Smoot Ranch Estates and will be developed by L.C While the residents werent Smoot Development, COUNTY continued from front There were 2,000 more jobs in Davis County in 1995, than in 1994. Trades surpassed the government as the industry with the largest number of jobs. There were roughly 18,051 jobs in trade in the county, (mainly retail trade) compared to approximately 17,663 in government. The report said retail trade jobs are abundant in Davis County mainly in eating and drinking establishments, grocery stores, auto dealers and service stations. Over the past 20 years, there's been a significant shift in employment by industry. In 1975, more than half the jobs in the county were in government. By 1995, that percentage had dropped to 25 percent. Meanwhile, the percentage of trade jobs jumped from 15.8 percent in 1975 to 26 percent in 1995. The percentage of service positions increased from 8 percent in 1975 to almost 20 percent in 1995. And, because of the housing boom, the construction industry increased from 5 percent in 1975 to 7 percent in 1995. The countys largest employers in 1995 include Sears Payment Systems, Inc., Utility Trailer Manufacturing, Lagoon, J.C. Penney Telecatalog, Lakeview Hospital, Lifetime Products Inc., All American Gourmet Corp., Allied Aftermarket Division, Albertsons, Humana Hospital, r ! 'i ??-- opposed to new homes, they were opposed to the fragile destruction of the water table and die potential fear flooding by changing the envi- ronment. The proposed piece of property is bordered on the east by wedands that drain into it Also the water table in west Farmington during the winter and spring months is on the ground, thus causing additional water to run from die Smoot property into the back yard, basements mid crawl spaces bordering properties. of the Farmington City Council, in a Hercules, Smiths and Weslo Design International. Eight of the states 146 firms employing 500 or more are located in Davis County, employing roughly 18 percent of the non-farworkers in Davis County. But most business in the county are small, employing between one and four people and few firms employ more than 250. Davis County residents have enjoyed a lower than average unemployment rate for the past 20 years. The countys unemployment rate has remained at 3.4 percent, lower than the states or nations. An average of 3,000 to 4,000 people have been unemployed during any given month in the county for the past 10 years. The report points out that economic factors occurring in neighboring counties will affect Davis County. Forty six percent of all new jobs which will be created Susan Tanner Holmes Stan Smoot, in a development agreement to provide for money to build and install a storm sewer to hopefully alleviate the problem. Future west Farmington up-fro- Contnbuting Writer nt FARMINGTON officials off-si- te Highway. Utah Department of Transportation and other consultants, she said. The issue was discussed at a recent city council meeting where thing, city officials told Rep. Marda Dillree that the only acceptable western transportation corridor location through Farmington is one contiguous with Interstate 15 and the Union storm water Pacific Railroad line. Farmington leaders dont want to criss cross facilities that will service the subdivision and die area. The city agrees to install such facilities as needed," said the development agreement. Farmington with more highways and freeways. Farmingtons concern is that all other transportation corridors under consideration would further segment our small community, destroy the rural ambiance of west Farmington eliminate precious open space, threaten critical wetlands, foster additional Smoot Development will be required to pay 50 percent prior to recording of die subdivision final plat and 50 percent due by June 3, 1997. Farmington City and the city engineer have developed a detailed interim drainage plan to solve the inner city transportation problems water problems. between Farmington like the proposed route of the Western Transportation developers will also be required to help put in the steam drain system to alleviate water problems in the area, The developer has proposed to contribute $5,923 per acre for each acres or portion thereof contained within the subdivision for purposes of installing dont and encourage unwanted commercial development in west Farmington, said David Dixon, chairman of the 1996 and 2001 will occur between Salt Lake and Tooele Farmington City Planning Commission. The area under consideration is a two to three mile stretch through Farmington only. It would not significantly impact either Centerville or Kaysville. We hope to get things ready to counties. The report said this isnt bad for Davis County, because many work in Salt Lake County and elsewhere. The job growth of 3.8 percent in Davis County is projected to be higher than average. Personal per capita income in Davis County equaled $16,200 in 1994, slightly lower than the state put out the bid for the Western Transportation Corridor environmental impact study, so that work can begin in 1999, said Dillree, who average of $17,171. However, median household income equaled $35,108 in 1989, placing it second in the state, only behind Summit County. It is important to note that the percentage of Davis County residents below 16 years of age is higher than the state average. These individuals usually do not earn income, which deflates the per capita income figures in comparison with state and national averages, serves as Davis Transportation County Committee Chairperson. The committee expects to make The percentage of Davis County families living in poverty, 7 percent, is almost 5 percentage points lower than the national average and more than 3 points lower than the rest of the state. Bartel said. its recommendations and decisions at a meeting on Dec. 19, 1996. I am not here to try to sway you one way or another, but just to report on the WTC and the concerns of the Im not here to talk you into anysaid Dillree. UDOT does not like to do parallel highways because of the costs of extending the length of the overpasses, the problems with accesses and exits and other major costs involved. They are also concerned about a major incident involv- ing the railroad, the road and the impact on safety if these problems occurred. There are also some power lines which would need to be moved and this would add additional money to the cost, she said. UDOT is also con- cerned about the noise level increase by adding a 200 foot right of way with a four lane facility. Activity and sound will increase dramatically in this area, particularly with the sound SOLICITORS continued from front including the prohibition of flammable, explosive or hazardous materials. The business will not sell com- modities on the premises The business will not create noise, dust, odors, noxious fumes or other nuisances discernible beyond the premises. fee for the home The first-yeoccupation license is only $20, with other annual fees depending on the sales volume. Despite the low cost and relatively easy access some Bountiful residents are illegally operating a business within their homes without proper licensing. In case of an income tax audit a business owner usually must show that he is legally licensed before he ar effect of bounding off the mountains. and the highways were side by If side, there would be 150,000 cars going between this stretch of road. While there are no fatal flaws with your recommendation, said Dillree, where other alternatives exist, Farmington City would have to bear the costs of moving and rebuilding then new Public Works Building, the state would not pay for this. The new $750,000 Public Works Building would be significantly the by parallel impacted freewayhighway. There is going to be impact wherever this road goes. Our goal is to make it most palatable, with the least impact on property and cost, she said. Right now if the consultants were to make an alternative choice to the one Farmington is proposing, it would be westerly through Farmington. The railroad tracks are not preferred right now because many would like to see a light railtrail system. can deduct expenses, Gehring said. In one tragic case in a nearby city a mans house and home business was destroyed by a fire, but the insurance company refused to pay since the home business had not been declared and licensed by the city. It just makes sense to comply with the rules by requesting an inexpensive home license at city hall, he said. 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