FRUIT HEIGHTS, Utah (KUTV) — Some Davis County residents have pushed back against a plan they fear could affect the golf course.
They’ve created a movement and organized an open house, bringing attention from the county and the city of Fruit Heights.
This all relates to Fruit Heights’ general plan, which many people are upset about for a number of reasons.
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“The plan we have doesn’t serve the community,” said Fruit Heights resident Elizabeth Nielson.
One of the problems with the plan is the possible sale or re-zoning of the golf course, which the county says isn’t going to happen.
The plan deals with more than just the golf course. Between complaints about the process, the contents, and the lack of transparency, the course has come under scrutiny.
A statement from Fruit Heights addresses concerns about the plan, such as the vote, the golf course, the city building, Harvey Park, trails on private property, and the cost.
When it comes to the golf course, it reads, “If Davis County were to ever sell the property, Fruit Heights City must have a plan in place identifying what types of uses could potentially be considered there.”
Some of those uses are multi-family housing, commercial space, residential development, civic uses, and open space.
The Davis County Commission also released a statement reiterating much of the same things and said they’ve had no discussions about selling the course.
“Davis County Commission has not discussed any intention of selling any land that is part of Davis Park Golf Course,” the statement reads. “Also, Davis County has not engaged with the city of Fruit Heights or any developer regarding the sale of the Golf Course.”
2News asked Fruit Height residents if they believe those statements.
“I think I believe that,” Kurt Williams said. “The main problem I have with the statements I saw today is they’re reframing the issue.”
Williams said people understand that there needs to be a plan, but the problem is the plan itself and the process of how it came to be.
“I think people would just like to see them try harder to involve the public,” he said.
Some residents have taken that into their own hands by setting up an open house at the course. They’ve even made door hangers and have been placing them all over the city to spread the word.
“It’s an informational meeting to help us better preserve the integrity and identity of Fruit Heights City,” Nielson said of the meeting.
The open house will be at the golf course next Thursday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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