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Climb Every Mountain, But Don’t Build Houses There, Herriman Residents Say chalk art
By Sherrie Ricks “Please don’t let them build homes on the mountain,” was the general comment given by every resident who chose to speak at an Oct. 8 Herriman public hearing on proposed development on the western Traverse Ridge above Herriman. The council room was packed and overflowing into the break room and halls. Attendance may have peaked due to a notice that the city sent to every home in Herriman. But that fact doesn’t undermine the passion that each person came with. At the outset, Mayor Carmen Freeman cautioned the audience that even though the council was very interested in what they had to say, he hoped they would be respectful and keep in mind that the land they were discussing was owned by people who are permitted by law to develop their land if they choose.
“It’s very easy to look at those mountains and think we have ownership of them, but we don’t,” Freeman said. “We will do what we can to preserve them if that’s the direction the community would like to go.” There are several neighborhoods being discussed, some with plans in place and others in the beginning stages. The proposed development that will make the greatest impact to the mountain is the Sky Village development, formally known as Deer Island. The new land owner, Utah Lowe Properties, would like to develop 496 acres in the area. John Lowe, who purchased the property in April, is planning a 496-unit neighborhood. No apartments are being proposed, but
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