City Government Actions MARRIOTT-SLATERVILLE CITY NEWS Marriott/Slaterville City Council Report for July 2006 By Joyce VanTassell Correspondent Planning Commission considers rezone requests, discusses new park The Marriott-Slaterville City Planning Commission met on Tuesday, July 18, with all commissioners present except Don Lassen who was excused. They held two public hearings to rezone land from A-1 to C2-P. Justin Tobias requested one rezone for property at approximately 250 N. 2000 W. for a dental office. The other rezone request was from Maverik, Inc. for property at 2036 W. Pioneer Road. There were no public comments. After discussion, the commission approved the Tobias rezone unanimously, noting that the zoning will revert back to the original designation in a year if it is not developed as a dental office. The Maverik rezone was also approved unanimously. A site plan revision for the Pilot Travel Center (1670 W. 1200 S.) was discussed, which would help solve the problems of trucks that are backed up at times from the pumps on the property to the on ramp for I-15. City Administrator Bill Morris noted that this has become a public safety issue. Morris said that when the Pilot Center opened in 1992, they estimated 18 trucks per hour would be the maximum amount of traffic. The number of trucks coming and going today far exceeds that amount, and so the city worked with Pilot to develop a plan that would improve the situation. Pilot plans to add two new gas pumps and reverse the flow of the trucks so more would be able to wait on their property, as well as other changes. The amended site plan was approved unanimously by the commission. Site plan approval was next discussed for a regional storm water detention basin and park at 700 S. and the Willard Canal. Morris reported that the committee appointed to make recommendations for the park was largely residents living near the park. The committee recommended one adult-sized or three youth-sized soccer fields, as well as a walking trail around the perimeter, a place for small children to play and a parking lot for the users. The commission discussed what the hours of operation would be, as well as if there would be enough parking for soccer players and families. Commissioner Kent Meyerhoffer asked about how the park would be maintained, and Morris stated that the 35 homes in the special service district (which includes Quail Meadows subdivision) would pay a monthly fee for park maintenance. RAMP funds will be used for some of the development costs. Site approval was approved unanimously. "We have a growing community, and we need places for children to play," said Commission Chair Les Syme. "This is a good use of this property." City Council reviews emergency preparedness, approves zoning changes The city council met on Thursday, July 20 and reviewed their participation in the earthquake disaster practice. Further training for emergencies and applying for federal grants for more supplies was discussed. RAMP funding was discussed next, with plans to use the $5,000 for park improvements. The Maverik and Tobias rezones were passed, largely as recommended by the planning commission. The council discussed plans to work with the sewer plant to fix problems with flooding on 2800 West.