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Show Residents, oppose zone change By KALYN SECRETAN The Lindon City Council room was filled to the brim and the crowd overflowed into the hallway on March 6 as neighbors came out in full force to protest a zone change. The zoning change was requested by Zion's Bank and Boyd Jensen of Quintek. Mountain West Marble and Tile also wanted to relocate in the area and were the only ones to have ,. -representative at the meeting. ,-, ,-, Mike Marchbanks was the spokesman for the citizens group and he had prepared a video presentation for the Mayor and City Council and interested citizens to view. Mike represented all the citizens who live in the proposed zone change. The parcel of land in question was made up of 17.9 acres and residents surrounding the area want to keep it zoned residential. Basically, most people take pride and ownership in their property and feel a manufacturing district would lower the value of their property, he said. Twenty-one acres have already been set aside as an Industrial Park between the Railroad and the Interstate. In-terstate. Industry was shown on the video as an eyesore to the city. Many businesses are folding up and many are displaying "For Sale" signs, leaving an unsightly mess. Landscaping Land-scaping promises of trees, scrubs, etc., have been made in the past but has not come to pass. A car lot came in without anyone knowing and has been a problem to remove, a burned down building is an eyesore and many businesses were U;L.2ished years ago before zoning. ' came into effect, he reported. The present site of Mt. West Marble and Tile was shown and citizens were concerned about the outside appearance and possibility of toxic odors and tailings. The Council felt this is the best offer they have had for the property use and many clients have been interested in the property and been turned down without a hearing, it is the third time citizens have fought against proposals for the area, recently objecting to a trailer court going into the area. Some citizens ask why do we have to accept anything but housing? The council reminded them we have to deal with offers that come, people who are willing to buy the parcel of land. Citizens have committed to be totally involved until the property use is decided. The only citizen for the change was the representative from Mt. West. He felt his move to the area would be beneficial and increase the value of the citizens property. He noted problems with his property now located in the Industrial In-dustrial Park. The property is on a slope, the park is in the middle of a ., moat and there are , problems v'i.t.h, water, streets and sewer. He has invested in new modern equipment and cannot stay there. He visualizes a building with retail and wholesale outlets and a showcase. The plan submitted by Zions Bank included four-plexes and apartments apart-ments as a buffer zone. It was noted that at present lots have to be sold as one-half acre plots and young couples have to leave the area to find housing. Cities cannot exist on residential revenue alone, it was noted. It is a major problem because businesses would rather locate in the city than in the eyesore Industrial In-dustrial Park. The vote was taken and the request for the zone change was denied. In other council business, the Parks and Recreation reported the school district is allotted recreation money from each student. Part of the money has been received by Pleasant Grove and Orem depending depen-ding on the school students attend. The committee will request funds be distributed to the area where the students live. Water rates should be checked every three to four months. Hates were raised to meet needed costs but' they need additional lunrts lo provide a cushion. Water lines need to be changed and water needs to be checked frequently for excess chlorine. The Streets and Sidewalk Dept. will check which streets need the most attention and submit a priority equipment list. Water shut-off days will be on Monday or the first of the week instead of Friday. Bills should be in home owners name rather than renters. A zoning change was applied for by Shauna Hatch who wants to have an indoor arena in an existing barn, 23 of the area was zoned commercial com-mercial and 13 non-commercial. It was moved and seconded that just the barn be zoned commercial and not apply to the whole area. |