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Show Jason Calder, developer, acknowledged the items remaining to be completed. The council granted final acceptance of Mill Creek Meadows Subdivision in November 2008, based upon the completion of the outstanding items. A public hearing was held on October 16, 2008, concerning the application by Rodney Price for a 16 acre Agriculture Protection Area in the vicinity of 3000 W. Pioneer Road, Parcels 150070021 and 150070011. City Administrator Bill Morris outlined the planning commission recommendation on the proposed area. There are several Agriculture Protection Areas within the city. The current zoning of the property is agriculture with the General Plan showing the area is low density residential, which accommodates agricultural uses. The application conforms to the planning policies and objectives of the city. It is currently used for production of hay and pasture for animals, with the viability for agriculture production best suited for grazing. Existing farm improvements are adequate. The Planning Commission received no objections to the application, and recommends approval of the Agricultural Protection Area as specified in the application. Public comment came first from Rodney Price, the applicant, who said he runs an arena, and wants to keep growing hay for his animals. Jeanette Henrie presented the council with a letter stating her concern about dust. A neighbor's air conditioner compressor was damaged because of the dust. She would like the issue resolved. Previously Mr. Price has watered down the dust in the arena from canal water and should continue doing so. After the public hearing was closed, and the public meeting re-opened, a discussion on the application by the council ensued. A riding arena is allowed in the agriculture zone, as long as it is operating with sound agricultural practice. The zoning will remain the same in an Agriculture Protection Area. Mr. Price was questioned about the dust problem. He said that he has no water rights to pump from the canal, although he has done so previously. He allowed the subdivision developer to use his property for drainage, which he regrets, as he was never paid, and the subdivision residents are worried about dust. He was located there long before the subdivision was made, and everyone who moved there was aware of his arena. Councilman Kim Slater noted that the subdivision was approved by Weber County and the subdivider gave many assurances which were not kept. The APA was approved unanimously with the amendment to initially attempt to resolve problems that may arise on a local level. The Planning Commission recommended approval of a partial re-plat of Townhouse Estates PUD Phase III at 1119 South 1200 West, and an amendment to Phase V. Each request was acted upon separately. The amendment for Phase ill eliminated one unit and made the remaining units slightly larger. Gerald Hoth, developer, said with the present economy, this gives flexibility to the project. Only preliminary approval was requested at this time, which was approved unanimously in November 2008.. The council discussed approval of Townhouse Estates PUD Phase V Subdivision at 1119 South 1200 West. The amendment breaks the project into additional phases and includes adding units to the existing house next to Top Stop. Only preliminary approval is asked, which was granted by unanimous vote. City Administrator Bill Morris read an e-mail from the WFRC concerning foreclosures and derelict properties in the county. This is part of the Consolidated Plan required by HUD in order to receive CDBG funds. The three main parts of the plan are housing, community development and general economic development. This year the emphasis is on communities that have a higher than average foreclosure rate and deteriorating housing stock, which are identified in the Consolidated Plan and by Marriott-Slaterville. Our city ranks second highest in derelict properties in the county. The new Neighborhood Stabilization Program under the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 appropriates $3.92 billion dollars to be used to (1) establish financing mechanisms for purchase and redevelopment of foreclosed homes, (2) purchase or rehabilitate homes and residential properties which have been abandoned or foreclosed, in order to sell, rent or redevelop, (3) establish land banks for homes 16 |