We have organized a meeting for residents of northern Plain City (especially those at the very northern edge of Weber County along 4000 North) and the North Legacy project management team. It will be held at the Graves home, 3766 W 4000 N, at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 4. Representatives from the alignment study team will be there with a large map, information about the different alignments, and handouts outlining their process for arriving at the different alignments. This will be in advance of a public open house on June 10. We'd like to ask that if you are not affected by the current possible alignments, that you consider waiting until the public open house or contacting the project's Account Manager directly for an update. Her information is below.
Amy Steinbrech
Account Manager
Wilkinson Ferrari & Company
(801) 856-6495
amy@wfandco.com
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Update on North Legacy study
The steering committee for the North Legacy preservation study began meeting again last November to go back to the drawing board and come up with some alternative alignments. They have identified six possible alignments through northern Weber County and are currently meeting with landowners and concerned residents to share information and get feedback prior to the next public open house on June 10.
I sat in on a neighborhood meeting in Warren and received the following handout from the project management team (representatives from Interplan, Wilkinson Ferrari, and Wasatch Front Regional Council who are working with UDOT on this study). It's a large file, so it may take some time to load. The map of the six alignments is on page 2. http://sarahurd.com/northlegacy/2009-04-20NorthLegacyhandout.pdf
Here are also some photos that I took of the large map. Click through for larger sizes or notes.
I sat in on a neighborhood meeting in Warren and received the following handout from the project management team (representatives from Interplan, Wilkinson Ferrari, and Wasatch Front Regional Council who are working with UDOT on this study). It's a large file, so it may take some time to load. The map of the six alignments is on page 2. http://sarahurd.com/northlegacy/2009-04-20NorthLegacyhandout.pdf
Here are also some photos that I took of the large map. Click through for larger sizes or notes.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Response: property owner meetings and selection
In answer to my questions, "how are property owners being selected?" and "how will they be contacted and interviewed?" I received the following:
There are about 7-8 families that have large land holdings and also control most of the agricultural protection areas. These ag. lands raised the most (but certainly not all) of the controversy in unincorporated Weber County. Our approach was to begin meeting (in person) with these families to better understand their concerns and see if there are options that they support. Obviously, depending on their options there would be other people that we would need to coordinate with. The Open House format was not the most productive format to work out options so we anticipate some combination of smaller meetings with either individual property owners or groups of property owners as well as an open house to make sure we provide have a chance to include everyone. Late summer and early fall has turned out to be a bad time to meet with people involved in farming, so we are hoping to work at a pace that is convenient to those affected. The ultimate goal of the project is long term corridor preservation, so there is no urgency on our part other than to respect and work with people like you who may have opinions and ideas but also want answers to build a life around.
Amy Steinbrech from Wilkinson Ferrari is heading up much of the public coordination efforts. Amy is replacing Bethany Matsumori (who is having a baby) so she may not be fully up to speed yet but you are welcome to call Amy (or Bethany for the next few weeks) to get better answers from them. At this point we have not ”scripted” a detailed meeting plan and hope to cater it to the concerns that we hear when we begin meeting with the large agricultural interests.
Plain City's recommended North Legacy alignment
I finally made it over to the City building to take a look at the proposed alignment for North Legacy. What I found was interesting... take a look. You may want to click on over to Flickr in order to view it larger (click on "all sizes" up above the photo).
See the red line on the west? That's the proposed alignment. It runs on 5100 West until north of the Sewer Treatment Facility, then turns slightly east. However, here's where it gets significantly different. the blue road on the north right next to the Box Elder County line is 4000 North. The state's recommended alignment - both option 1 and 2 - cut 3900 West and the corner to travel along 4000 North up to Smith & Edwards and I-15. Plain City's recommended alignment goes west of any existing (on the north end) homes out into Box Elder County - past Willard Bay, I suppose. The map doesn't show how it goes east.
One other item of note. The pink road in the bottom left quadrant of the picture is 2500 North. The pink road doesn't currently exist in its entirety; it ends at 4500 West (where the purple area ends). At one point, the road was planned to extend to a subdivision; now it looks like it will be the connecting road to the North Legacy corridor.
I suggest that you go take a look at the map if you get a chance. It's in the City Council chamber at the City Offices.
See the red line on the west? That's the proposed alignment. It runs on 5100 West until north of the Sewer Treatment Facility, then turns slightly east. However, here's where it gets significantly different. the blue road on the north right next to the Box Elder County line is 4000 North. The state's recommended alignment - both option 1 and 2 - cut 3900 West and the corner to travel along 4000 North up to Smith & Edwards and I-15. Plain City's recommended alignment goes west of any existing (on the north end) homes out into Box Elder County - past Willard Bay, I suppose. The map doesn't show how it goes east.
One other item of note. The pink road in the bottom left quadrant of the picture is 2500 North. The pink road doesn't currently exist in its entirety; it ends at 4500 West (where the purple area ends). At one point, the road was planned to extend to a subdivision; now it looks like it will be the connecting road to the North Legacy corridor.
I suggest that you go take a look at the map if you get a chance. It's in the City Council chamber at the City Offices.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Update Flyer from North Legacy Corridor Study Team
At the beginning of September, residents received this flyer. It's basically a rehash of the past parts of the process. The key element for me was the "Next Steps" section, which states the following:
Fall 2008: Meeting with Property OwnersI'm not sure if all residents received this, or only those who were on the mailing list because they had submitted comments in the earlier parts of the process. I'm also unsure how they select the property owners to meet with. I hope to hear from my contact about this selection process.
The study team will begin meeting with property owners to determine possible alignment options. Based on the information learned in these stakeholder meetings, more public meetings will be held to discuss the options for a corridor alignment.
Winter 2009: Anticipated Study Completion
Public feedback will be solicited and an additional public meeting will be held. The study team will review the public comments and study findings to determine a preferred corridor alignment to recommend in the completed study.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Plain City Elementary School potential sale, meeting tonight! - get involved!
I have a bit of news to post soon about the North Legacy Highway... however, for any Plain City residents or friends, I'd like to ask for your help and involvement. The old Plain City Elementary School has been bidded on and the bid has been accepted. However, residents of the neighboring areas and anyone who wants to preserve the Town Square have some concerns about the buyer. We will be holding a community information meeting TONIGHT, Tues., Sept. 9 at 7:00 p.m. at the Senior Center (downstairs at the city offices, 4160 West 2200 North). In addition, the potential buyer is on the agenda for Planning Commission Meeting this coming Thursday, Sept. 11 (also at 7:00 p.m., upstairs at the same address). Please come to either or both, and join us in a grassroots effort to preserve historic Town Square.
Monday, August 25, 2008
Update on Legacy Parkway project
After asking for an update from the firm consulting with UDOT on the Legacy Parkway (North Legacy) project, I receive this response:
"Nothing further has happened on the Legacy Parkway in Pleasant View since the Davis Weber East-West Study Open House. Since you are probably not alone in wondering what is going on, a project update (that basically says that the study has an extended schedule) is being mailed out in the upcoming weeks."
I'll continue to post updates as I receive them.
"Nothing further has happened on the Legacy Parkway in Pleasant View since the Davis Weber East-West Study Open House. Since you are probably not alone in wondering what is going on, a project update (that basically says that the study has an extended schedule) is being mailed out in the upcoming weeks."
I'll continue to post updates as I receive them.
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Urgent: Plain City council meeting tonight; may rezone school building to commercial
Plain City Council will have a hearing tonight to consider rezoning the former Elementary School as commercial in order to allow a computer manufacturing facility. To make your opinion heard, please attend the City Council meetingTONIGHT, Thursday August 14, at 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Updated Davis Weber East-West Transportation Study results
On June 11 and 12, UDOT and their partners released to the public the study results for the Davis Weber East-West Transportation Study. Don't be fooled by the "East-West" part of the name, however; this study encompasses all the projects that are currently planned in the area as well as those that they hope to get approval for from now to 2040.
The maps and other information can be found through the following links:
Davis Weber East-West Transportation Study main page
Study Public Process
June Open House Displays (description of the study status and process)
Changes to the previously presented packages (changes made through public comment)
The package they'll present to the legislature (preferred package - MAP)
Project phasing (which roads they'll build when - MAP) *NOTE* Red is 2008-2013, Blue is 2014-2023, Green is 2023-2040
Project phasing (list instead of map)
For those of you who are interested in the status of the North Legacy study (which they're now calling Legacy Parkway): I was told that the alignment has not been finalized, and that the study team will be reconvening as early as this month (but it will likely be later this summer or early fall) to pick up where they left off. As I hear more, I will let you know. For Plain City residents, the widening of 2700 North (to a four-lane road) and extension of it through Paul Costley's Garage down to the Legacy Parkway will have a big impact in that area.
If you would still like to make public comment on any of the planned projects, or the study results as a whole, contact:
Justin Smart or Carri Hulet, 801.388.1839 or chulet@langdongroupinc.com
The maps and other information can be found through the following links:
Davis Weber East-West Transportation Study main page
Study Public Process
June Open House Displays (description of the study status and process)
Changes to the previously presented packages (changes made through public comment)
The package they'll present to the legislature (preferred package - MAP)
Project phasing (which roads they'll build when - MAP) *NOTE* Red is 2008-2013, Blue is 2014-2023, Green is 2023-2040
Project phasing (list instead of map)
For those of you who are interested in the status of the North Legacy study (which they're now calling Legacy Parkway): I was told that the alignment has not been finalized, and that the study team will be reconvening as early as this month (but it will likely be later this summer or early fall) to pick up where they left off. As I hear more, I will let you know. For Plain City residents, the widening of 2700 North (to a four-lane road) and extension of it through Paul Costley's Garage down to the Legacy Parkway will have a big impact in that area.
If you would still like to make public comment on any of the planned projects, or the study results as a whole, contact:
Justin Smart or Carri Hulet, 801.388.1839 or chulet@langdongroupinc.com
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Spread the word - open houses June 11 and 12
I received this email today. Invite your neighbors, and attend! For more, visit UDOT:
Please join us for the final set of Public Open Houses regarding the Davis Weber East-West Transportation Study:
Davis County
Wednesday, June 11
4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Clearfield City Offices
55 S. State Street, Clearfield
Weber County
Thursday, June 12
4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Ogden Union Station, Theater Annex
2501 Wall Avenue, Ogden
The meeting format and content are identical both nights. Please feel free to attend whichever is most convenient for you.
Since our last Open Houses in February, we have narrowed down the transportation options from four packages to one package with modifications. At the Open Houses, you will have the opportunity to evaluate and make comment on the proposed set of transportation projects, and to learn about the process that produced the current proposal. Any comments received at the Open Houses will be considered by the Study Team and the Steering Committee during final review and revisions before the study results are presented to the Legislature in September.
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