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North Park Village now a council vote away from reality
By Ruth Russell
NORTH LOGAN - A final decision is in sight for a new subdivision that has seen its share of red tape in northeast North Logan. The Planning and Zoning Commission on Thursday passed the issue on to the City Council for its approval. "They're not making any decisions," resident Mardell Parrish said of the zoning commission, which has had concerns in the past about compliance with zoning laws. Plans for the North Park Village subdivision, at 950 E. 2750 North, have been up for approval for more than a year and a half, each time being denied by the Planning and Zoning Commission. And although progress has been made, issues of zoning requirements and previous written agreements are still a concern. Part of the subdivision lies in an RA-1 zone, but does not meet the requirements that each lot be at least 15,000 square feet and have a specified amount of open space. The maximum density allowed in that lot has been doubled, which the commission finds unacceptable. "We cannot make a mockery of zoning," said Chairman Brian Cannell. The other issue has to do with previous written agreements between the developer, Butler Engineering, and the previous City Council. Those agreements guaranteed that the land layout would follow a certain pattern, one that was not followed with these plans. "Where they came and voluntarily signed to that agreement, they are tied to it," said Parrish. "Even if it is a different council." However, these problems seem to be the last hurdle in getting the subdivision approved. All of the previous concerns have been put in order, and even some residents who were previously opposed to the development are now in support of it. "I've been fighting this tooth and nail for years," said resident Brian Westfall. "But I think they've done a good job getting their act together." The subdivision would provide lots of at least 12,000 square feet, its own private access road, and even a two-acre park for future residents. "I think they've gone an extra step with their plans," said Commissioner Stan Guy. "Now it just needs to go to the council, with us there to participate
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Archived Months:
September
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