By Natalie Larson

NIBLEY -- The building plans for a subdivision were unanimously approved Thursday by the Nibley City Counci after all water and maintenance concerns were voiced.

The 29 new homes and a park are being built in cooperation with the Neighborhood Nonprofit Organization, and they will help the city meet its low-income housing requirements, according to Patricia Blau, the city clerk and treasurer. The subdivision will be at 6200 W. 3200 South.

Kim Datwyler, the contractor working on the project, presented the revised plans to the council. She addressed the primary concerns with the previous plans before the final plans were passed.

"The difference with Kim and other contractors is that she comes in and tells you about all the hard issues. She doesnt avoid them," Debbie Lowry, a member of the council, said.

Datwyler said the two concerns had been about water drainage and about existing pipes being crushed by building equipment. Engineers working on the project have designed a drainage corridor that will take care of the runoff, and they said the pipes were deep enough to remain unharmed, she said.

Before allowing the approval to pass, Lynn Welker, a council member, said he was concerned about the way the new homeowners would maintain their property. He said he was worried that it would deteriorate in value if not well taken care of.

Datwyler assured Welker that there would be restrictive covenants placed on homeowners upon purchase that would require them to maintain a certain level of upkeep on their property.

Welker suggested that the subdivision contract with an outside company to maintain the property for the homeowners and do things like mow lawns and trim bushes.

The council decided against this measure because it "defeated the purpose" of making this affordable housing.

"Look at the development in Logan," Welker said. "Its covered in weeds and broken down. Its deteriorating after a year and a half. They cant go back now and place restrictions on it."

Larry Anhder said it is the pride in ownership that should motivate people to maintain their homes.

Mayor Jay Nelson said it will be hard to enforce maintainence, and all they can do is "threaten a little bit."

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