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Show MARRIOTT-SLATERVILLE CITY HISTORY August 2007 At the City Council Meeting on August 16, 2007, considerable time was spent in discussion of the Planning Commission recommendation to approve Ordinance 2007-02. This ordinance would revert the zoning designation to A-1 and re-zone certain areas to O-1 (consistent with the general plan) for various parcels currently zoned M-1 and C-2; amending a portion of the general plan near 400 North from light manufacturing to its prior designation of low density residential; and repealing prior land use enactments relating to Frank Blair and his successors, for parcels along or in the vicinity of 400 North Street as authorized. The zoning would revert back before the 1990 plan, which included an 18-hole golf course on the Blair property. Passing the ordinance would require the resubmission of all zoning requests to the Planning Commission and then to the City Council for approval. Bill Morris explained that settlement negotiation had taken place in an attempt to resolve the issues between the Blairs, including an option from Jim Blair to exchange property for infrastructure with Frank Blair, but the negotiations were rejected by Frank Blair. President Dennis Ilium said the commercial zone is not being changed on the general plan. The 1990 plan was reapproved by the council in 2004, at a time Mr. Bradshaw was the city attorney handling this matter. Kim Slater reviewed the time line and expressed frustration at the prior actions of the parties and Mr. Bradshaw. The reasons for the reversion are various and include Frank Blair not keeping to the 1990 agreement and not developing timely. Under this Ordinance, the property will be reverted back to the A-1 zone, which will allow Frank Blair and Jimmy Blair individually to come to the council with their own developments addressed separately, rather than together, on the 1990 plan on which they cannot agree. Once a plan is approved, the developer has a set period of time to complete or they have to re-apply for a new plan. The council debated the pros and cons of reverting back to the A-1 zone. Delbert Hodson felt that the area by the freeway is more appropriate as commercial rather than residential, which the Council then discussed. The council voted on a motion by Mr. Hodson to amend Section 3 designating the area between the golf course and I-15 as commercial in the general plan, passing the motion unanimously. Ordinance 2007-2, as amended, was passed unanimously. Mr. Ron Willis, Weber County Animal Control, spoke briefly on Ordinance 2007-03. This ordinance refines the animal control regulations, and he highlighted the significant changes. Kim Slater wanted an agricultural disclaimer added to the ordinance, and Mr. Morris made this change as agreed by the council members. Hunting dogs are still allowed. After discussion, Ordinance 2007-03, Comprehensive Animal Control Ordinance, with an agricultural disclaimer, and not having to clean up after horses on the roads, was passed unanimously. Ordinance 2007-04, amending Chapter 13.17 of the zoning ordinance to add and eliminate various uses in the manufacturing zone, was discussed. The Planning Commission requested the ordinance in response to the Metro Waste transfer company issue. The Planning Commission would like the uses in the manufacturing zone compatible with the intent of the zone to service light manufacturing purposes. Mr. Morris indicated the Metro Waste request will be grandfathered as it applied for the transfer company before the changes in this ordinance. Following discussion, Ordinance 2007-04 was approved unanimously. The city is organizing the Bylaws and the Administrative Control Board for the Pioneer Special Service District, which will provide secondary water, drainage, flood control, transportation, recreation, street lighting, animal shelter and control, and snow removal services, to more effectively carry out the purposes of the proposed special service district. Mr. Morris briefly discussed the by-laws with the council. President Illum's primary concern was that the board did not raise taxes without City Council approval. Mr. |