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I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I il !I ! il i !I I I 000835 Planning Office, is located between the north limits of Grand Junction and lIF" Road on the north. It extends from 24 Road east to 28 Road. West of Grand Junction it extends south to U.S. Highway No.6 and 50 West. Residential construotion here is a much slower rate, partially because it is older and the more attractive sites have been developed. The average size and value of homes is somewhat less than in Area No. I although, individually, some of the properties are equal in value and size. There is variety in type of development ranging from commercial and business establishments west of Grand Junction to quite elabo~ rate homes on First Fruitridge in the Hillcrest Manor - Pomona View Area. Area No. II is partially within the boundaries of the Ute District. The Hillcrest Manor subdivision was initially left out of the distriot along with the area north of Grand Junction. However, a petition for annexation to the District bearing signatures of approximately 75% of the owners is expected to be filed with the District Oourt in the immediate future. The area has had domestic water piped to the homes for many years and was, until recently, the main area Where this service oould be had. The main systems include the Jaros Pipe- line to the northeast, Fruitridge Water Supply Company in the central portion, the First Fruitridge Pipeline Oompany in the northwest, the Gormley-Craig Waterline in the west residential area and the D. & R. G.-Durham Pipeline in the commercial area west of Grand Junction, along the highway. Residential construction has been relatively light recently and practically non-existent in that portion outside of the Ute District and the area planning immediate annexa- tion to the district. Oommercial construction is progressing at a steady rate in spite of the fact that development has extended beyond the water systems. New construction as well as extensive remodeling projects are primarily responsible for the development of an attractive commercial area. The Ute District will realize immediate benefits from Area No. II and all types of users, but the greatest potential development is in the commercial and business area. Most of Area II, which was contiguous with the Grand Junction city limits, was left out of the Ute District in - 7 - ~~~ ~ ....