River
Heights planning commission approves home rezone from
residential to commercial
By Brock Anderson
November 3, 2005 | RIVER HEIGHTS -- The
new Wasatch Property Management hotel and conference
center that will be built on Logan's south end may do
more than help Logan's economy -- it might hurt some
River Heights residents.
At a public hearing held at the Planning Commission's
Tuesday meeting Glen and Pat Trostle, a River Heights
couple living near the conference center project, requested
their property be rezoned from residential to commercial.
The planning commission voted 4-0 in favor of recommending
the zoning change, to be brought before the City Council
for approval. Commissioner Mike Rickson was not present
to vote.
The Trostles are concerned that the traffic and activity
created from the new hotel and conference center to
be built on 700 South and Main Street in Logan may create
an unfavorable living environment around their 500 South
home.
"We're not sure it's going to be desirable for a residence
anymore," Pat Trostle said.
The Trostles told the commission they aren't planning
on putting a business on their property right now, but
think a commercial building might be more appropriate
for the property in the future. They want their property
rezoned to better ensure that they won't get stuck with
a piece of worthless residential property.
"We'd like to have something to fall back on," Pat
Trostle said.
During the hearing Jim Lundahl told the commission
he's not against the property being rezoned, but they
should consider a couple of things before making a decision.
He said one problem with the land being zoned for commercial
use is a lack of water. "With a commercial development
you need more water," Lundahl said. If a commercial
district were to go in on the property, Lundahl suggested
the commission consider how the city will get more water
there.
Lundahl also said the Trostle's house is not connected
to a sewer system, but has a septic tank. He said that
most commercial business would not want to deal with
a septic tank, and the commission should consider that
as well.
Planning Commission Chairman Chris Himmel thought
Lundahl's comments were valuable and suggested they
be addressed by the city council before the matter is
voted on.
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