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By Jamie Karras
MENDON -- Is revision needed in Mendon? Commissioners set out to revise a subdivision ordinance to set the standard for the length of city blocks Wednesday night at Mendon's Planning and Zoning meeting. More particularly, what is the minimum and maximum length a city block can be? The ultimate objective is to create a beautiful and great place to live, said Commissioner Marvin Hansen. "Mendon is special," said Commissioner Paul Keller. Growth is inevitable, but it doesn't have to affect the overall quality of life in the city, he said. He believes the ordinance should be left as is. He became frustrated after listening to comments from other commissioners about how things are laid out in other cities. People live in Mendon for a reason, and it's because the city isn't Syracuse or Bountiful, he said. "I'm saying the ordinance is good, I'd keep it," said Keller. Simply avoiding the revision isn't the answer either. There are other ways to maintain the living aspects Mendon has to offer, said Hansen. There needs to be a standard. There was concern among the commission that any set standard might take away the value of differently shaped land. What if there were a canal or other natural landmark and a road access couldn't possibly be put in a place it should go according to an ordinance? The attitude shouldn't be so restrictive that a person can't get the value out his or her property, said Hansen. "I'd like to leave as much leeway as we can," he said. After hearing feedback from the public, Commissioner Michael Morgan moved that the minimum length of a city block be 600 feet and the maximum be 900 feet. Paul Keller seconded the motion. In other business, Commissioner Rob Hopkins was voted in to replace Stephen Brandley as chairman and Commissioner Michael Morgan will replace Paul Keller as vice-chairman.
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