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Commission debates Benton Lane pathway alignment; canal route preferred if easements secured
Summary
The commission and planning staff discussed several alignment options for a 10‑foot pathway tied to the Benton Lane rezone, including a preferred alignment over the Hooper irrigation canal if easements can be acquired.
Weber County planners and commissioners discussed route options for a 10‑foot multiuse pathway tied to the proposed Benton Lane rezone during the commission’s May 19 work session. The options include a direct alignment along the Hooper irrigation canal, a sidewalk-style pathway within the public right-of-way, and a route that skirts a detention basin.
Why it matters: The pathway is intended to connect new neighborhoods to 4100 West and the larger county trail network, including the Emerald Necklace along the Weber River. Commissioners emphasized that temporary…
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