Providence
denies subdivision approval to Eagleview Estates' second
phase
By Shauna Leavitt
March 18, 2005 | PROVIDENCE -- Subdivision
plans were denied by the Planning and Zoning Commission
for the second phase of Eagleview Estates because of
non-compliance to public safety, water and city code
requirements.
As public health, safety and welfare concerns increase,
the city ordinances and codes become more tailored to
the protection of its citizens.
Eagleview Estates wouldn't have had problems acquiring
a subdivision plan approval like this one back in 1970
said Jack Nixon, owner and developer of Eagleview Estates.
The commission explained that developers now have higher
standards to comply with.
"[One] of the fatal errors [of the Eagleview Estates
plan] is it is showing buildable lots between power
lines," said Vern Keeslar, city planner. Unless Utah
Power & Light can provide documentation stating there
is no danger in having a home between two high voltage
power lines, the commission will not pass the development
plan.
An additional road will also need to be built. According
to the city's review of Eagle Estates, "For public health,
safety and welfare, a second access [road] off the bench
will need to be connected before approving additional
subdivisions."
Nixon said it would be difficult to find a developer
who would be willing to put out the necessary funds
to build a two-mile road.
"The developer could start building further north
then work its away around if it doesn't want to build
the two-mile road," said Keeslar.
The issue of water must also be addressed. The review
states, "No additional subdivisions may be approved
until a secondary source of water to fill Comb Flat
Reservoir is operational." Nixon did not mention how
they plan to obtain the second water source.
A decrease in road grade may also be required. The
review states, "The slope through the intersection of
Eagleview and Talon Land needs to be 4 percent per Providence
City Code. It currently shows a 10 percent slope." The
commission indicated it may be able to compromise a
little on this requirement.
Nixon received the commission's reassurance that if
he makes all the recommended changes, the proposed plat
request will be approved.
In other business:
--Chris and Michelle Dunker received approval for
an accessory dwelling at 959 South Grandview Drive.
--IHC Health Service received preliminary plat approval
for Edwards Furniture subdivision located at 1670 South
Highway 165.
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