MARRIOTT-SLATERVILLE - CITY NEWS - Marriott-Slaterville City Council report for Sept. 2006 By Joyce VanTassell Correspondent Planning Commission considers rezone for Frank Blair property Marriott-Slaterville's planning commission meeting on September 19 was dominated by a public hearing to consider reverting back to A-1 zoning designation land owned by Frank Blair. Kenneth Martin, community development director, introduced and explained the city's position to return to the original agricultural zoning. Martin stated that in August of 2004 Frank Blair sought and received approval, with stipulations, from the city council to go back to the original 1990 plan and zoning that was passed by Weber County, the governing body of the time. One stipulation in the original planning was that a proposed development would include a buffer area of a golf course between industrial and residential development. When Frank subsequently presented a plan to the planning commission, it did not meet the 1990 agreement and was turned down. Given that nothing has been presented and passed concerning this property, the city proposes returning to the original agricultural zoning. At present, there is disagreement between Frank Blair and the city as to the details of the agreement reached in August 2004 between the parties. Mark Arnold, Frank's attorney, said that the Blairs favor leaving the M-1 zoning as is because they may not be able to get an M-1 zone passed again. Randy Phipps, a former Marriott-Slaterville commissioner, said he has spent a lot of time on this issue and would like to see the land developed and not revert to the A-1 zone, because it is not good agricultural land. Jim Blair, owner of Mulligans Golf & Game, stated that the Blair family reputation was on the line. He felt family agreements and his business needs had not been honored by other family members. Jim also alleged that some parts of original documents had been altered to delete parts of the 1990 agreement. Jim favored going back to an A-1 zone and then starting over. 63 After the public hearing, the council discussed this issue. Planning Commission Chair Les Syme said he had yet to see any document to disprove the city's position. The city had given preliminary approval to the motel and parts of the development proposed by Frank, but he had not met some of the city's requirements. Commissioner Kent Meyerhoffer stated that he was at the 1990 meeting and then voted to go back to the plan discussed at the August 2004 meeting. He added that a golf course (an original stipulation) would make an excellent buffer between industrial development and residential areas of the city. Commissioner Ned Allred said that he had also been to the 1990 meeting and wanted more discussion. Allred expressed concern about adhering to the wishes of the community as well as being able to compromise with all parties. Commissioner Mike Hunsaker said that as a new commissioner he was concerned that the land needed to be developed, and that if the land is 'held hostage' and not developed, that could come back on the city. Hunsaker recommended more investigation. After discussion, the commission decided to provide copies of past meetings concerning this land to the Blair family and the commissioners and table the matter until October's meeting. This will give new commissioners time to investigate. City council meets, discusses salary increases for elected officials Marriott-Slaterville's city council met and discussed a proposed increase in compensation for elected officials, noting that their mayor is one of the lowest paid public officials in the area. At present, planning commissioners are not paid at all. A public hearing will be held in October to discuss this issue.