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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JULY 28, 2004 Blesener informed the developer that it appears there is Council support for the project, however, approval of the Preliminary Plat cannot occur this evening given the outstanding issues. Whitcomb suggested that a Preliminary Plat approval could be granted, and noted that no dirt would be moved on the site until the Watershed recommendations and approval are made. Whitcomb felt that approval of the Preliminary Plat this fall makes it more likely that construction of the plat can begin this fall. Whitcomb requested that, at a minimum, concept approval is granted this evening, the Preliminary Plat brought back in August reflecting as many of the conditions listed in the July 21 s` memo as possible, with the Final Plat brought to the Council in September. Blesener felt that a conceptual approval really gained the developer nothing at this point. Blesener indicated that lie has no problem with the size or the number of lots proposed, but felt that Preliminary Plat approval should not be granted until the Watershed takes action given the environmentally sensitive area. Blesener stated that he did not feel this developer had to correct all the drainage problems in the area, but indicated that the plat will have to address the drainage coming from the south side oflIighway 36 as well as address the east and west sides of the property. Blesener felt there were enough issues outstanding that required the tabling of action on the ,Preliminary Flat. The City Administrator indicated that staff would be happy to work with the developer to resolve as marry of the issues listed in the July 2l~` memo as possible. Montour agreed with Blesener and felt thaC the Preliminary Plat had to be tabled this evening. Montour stated that if City staff feels that enough issues have been resolved, the Preliminary Plat could be brought back in August. If that is not the case, than the Preliminary Plat should wait until the Watershed has acted on the proposal. Whitcomb pointed out that the timing of the Watershed's meeting does not fit the City's timeline for processing development applications for the September meeting cycle. The City Administrator pointed out a key issue is that the Watershed's recommendations may trigger changes to the plat. Therefore, he recommended that action on the Preliminary Plat be tabled at this time. The Administrator indicated that City staff can keep the Council updated on the status of the outstanding issues listed in the July 2ls` memo. He also pointed out that the Watershed's review is scheduled for September 1~". Given the timelines involved, it would be possible to accommodate both Preliminary and Final Plat review in September with the use of special meetings, if needed. 10