On Tuesday August 5, 2008 at 7:00PM the City Council will hold a public hearing.  Here is the official description, "Consideration of approval of a Project Master Plan for a 12.86 acre development known as “Park Place” located between Clark Lane, 1100 West and the former D&RGW rail line. The development proposal calls for high density residential and commercial mixed use - America West Development."

Don't let the subject line alarm you, at least too much.  It is there to get your attention.  However someone did describe the development being planned west of the Fair Grounds as "a million apartments". The official description of the development plan is "high density residential and commercial mixed use".  So to some this may seem like "a million apartments".

For anyone who cares about how west Farmington is going to be built out this will be an important meeting to attend and voice your opinion.  America West Development not only owns the chunk of land in question but also owns the 100+ acres north of Clark Lane and east of the D&RGW tracks.  This little 12.86 acre development will most likely be a model for how the rest of the 100+ acres gets built out.

Another consideration for this "Park Place" development is that it will be built right smack in the middle of where UDOT wants to build the Legacy Connector. Some may argue that a "high density residential" wall of homes would be a fantastic way to get UDOT to rethink its connector plans.  Others may see this development as a way for the developer to leverage a higher sale price on the land when UDOT tries to negotiate the purchase.

However you perceive this development you should come to the meeting to make sure your voice and your opinion is known to the City Council.  Whether its high density residential or a freeway, west Farmington is at stake.

Check back at http://www.farmingtoncitizens.org as more information will be posted when it is available.

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