|
Kanab City
maps future, honors past
December 24, 2003
By Rachel Tueller
The first of its
kind in the state of Utah, Kanab will soon host a “maternity home”,
a facility that owner/operator Spencer Moody refers to as a
safe haven for unwed mothers. In a December 18, 2003, public hearing
in which the city council approved a conditional use permit for the
business, Moody made clear distinctions between maternity homes and
correctional facilities. Classified as “residential support
facilities” maternity homes serve as assistance centers licensed
through the state, as the Kanab facility will be. The maternity home
will be located in the building which previously housed the local
hospital.
The Kanab
facility will provide support services including 24-hour
supervision, assistance with the completion of GED’s and the
opportunity to earn college credit. Additional assistance offered
include adoptive services and skills training, which will assist
residents with the transition and responsibilities of parenting.
Moody indicated that all medical care received by residents would be
administered at the Kane County Clinic.
The facility
anticipates normal operations to total numbers just below its
maximum 54 resident capacity. If it ran at full capacity
however, Moody said the facility could employ up to 30 full and
part-time workers and contribute almost $750,000 in wages annually
to the local economy. Moody and his wife Jana, along with
business partners Todd & Nancy Niemann, chose the Kanab site due to
the scenic, safe and peaceful nature of the town and community.
The Moodys and the Niemanns are also the owners and operators of a
separate correctional facility located east of Kanab.
____
Deanna Glover was
honored by the City Council for countless hours of community service
through her work at the Heritage Museum. Glover’s knowledge and
service were recognized through a resolution passed by the council,
appointing Deanna Glover as the City Historian. Councilwoman Treva
Barnson also publicly thanked all members of the Historical Society
for their contributions and efforts.
The city council
reviewed several recommendations from the Planning and Zoning
committee during the December 18 meeting. Due to the number of past
complaints issued regarding the quality and conditions of storage
sheds, garages, and shops placed on residential properties
throughout the community, the Kanab Planning and Zoning Commission
reviewed the “uniform zoning ordinances” which regulate the
requirements for accessory buildings. Residents complain that some
accessory buildings are unsightly, hinder the quality of scenic
views, and claim such buildings significantly depreciate the value
of neighboring properties.
During the public
hearing portion of the December meeting, the council added a
requirement for accessory buildings to “be consistent with the color
of the primary residence,” as recommended by the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
Council member
Terril Honey, who acts as the liaison for Plan By Rachel Tueller
http://www.sunews.net/backissuesold/www.sunews2003.homestead.com/20031224.html
|
