Anita Weston, Reporter
Rich Civic Times
GARDEN CITY, Utah. January 9, 2014. The City became vulnerable to lawsuits
because of a problem with procedures concerning the Water’s Edge Subdivision. When the Water’s Edge PUD asked for a change
in height, the issue was sent to the Appeal’s Board. The Appeal’s Board determined that the
Planning and Zoning Committee did have the right to negotiate height. However, after the Appeals Board, the item
should have gone directly to District Court.
Mr. Mecham, however, was sent back to P&Z.
After a long and complicated
discussion, it was determined that Mr. Mecham would stay within the height
restrictions and that the ridge line would be the considered the line between
lakeside zone and the commercial zone.
It was also noted that the building footprints would be much larger than
on the original plans.
Mr. Mecham agreed to stop the court proceedings which
would allow the City to keep their insurance.
He also agreed to sign the required papers to stop the lawsuit.. However, it was noted that the Appeals Board
would have to call a meeting vacate their decision. The City Attorney was present and indicated
that the paper Mr. Mecham agreed to sign was all that was needed to take care
of the situation and still allow the subdivision to move forward. Mr. Mecham will need to redesign the project
and once again go through the required steps for a design approval.
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