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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 28, 2005 legal requirements, and noted that the City's only authority in the regard is to ensure that these legal requirements are met. Blesener also noted that the proposed lots meet the City's minimum requirements. Blesener read a letter from David Crary, Sunset Court, dated September 27, 2005 opposing the development. Dr. Jim Allan, McMenemy Street, asked the length of the segment of pipeline that is proposed to be lowered. Von Riedel indicated that he has the document at his office which gives this information; however, he does not recall the length of the pipe to be lowered. Gardener stated that he did not specifically recall, but estimated Che length at about 150 feet. He noted thaC Magellan is looking to constrain Che construction to the width of Dayspring's Viking Drive loC. Gardener then described how the pipeline would be lowered. Blesener asked if Magellan has experience in lowering pipelines. He also asked if Chere would be additional wear on the pipeline from the bends that would be installed. Gardener replied that Magellan will do the work and they have lowered pipelines in other areas. He did not anticipate additional stress on the pipeline for the bends that would be installed. Von Riedel also noted Chat Magellan will be on site during the entire construction of infrastructure for The Preserve. Clifford Hill, Edgerton Street, expressed concern about the additional traffic to the area from this development as well as the Gervais Hills development currently under construction. Blesener indicated Chat he has walked this area extensively and estimates there are 150 homes as well as two entrance/exiC points into the neighborhood. Blesener did noC feel the addition of 14 homes for The Preserve as well as Che addition of the Gervais Hills homes would have a significant impact on traffic. Jim Allan stated thaC he disagreed. Vance Johnson reported that the Magellan pipeline crosses his property. He further reported that there have been a couple of breaks on his land, and was concerned about contaminated soils. Allan pointed out that a letter from the PCA indicates that any development in this area or the surrounding area would be subject to soils testing. The City Administrator reported that the City's standard development agreement stated that there must be compliance with all State and Federal 21