05-02-2002 Parks Commission Agenda

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iAllNUT~S CITI' COUNCIL AP121'L 10, 2002 Fahey indicated that he was not interested in a cul-de-sac longer than 500 feet in len~,th unless there is a hardship present to wan~ant granting a variance and departing from zoning code regulations. Lc'1'endre stated that they are only asking to be a Bated like any other property owner in the City. whey stated that the burden of proving a hardship to justify granting variances will be on the property owner. Fahey pointed out that had Palmen not developed the Mid Oaks development as laid out, it would have been possible to lool: a street through the area. LeTendre did not believe running a road through the Mid Oaks development would have been feasible- He also noted that Nfr. Palmen did not own the Turnquist property at the time that he developed NLid Oaks. Scalze noted that at the time Mi. Palmen developed the Nl.id Oalcs plat his intention was to build himself a private home on the large parcel that was platted along with Che Mid Oals plat- It was noted that at the time Mid Oaks was platted, Mr. Palmen was required to show the potential future development of the remaining undeveloped land. Again, LeTendre noted that Mr. Palmen did not own the Turnquist property at this time, The City Administrator noted that concept review does not require Che public hearing process be followed. Therefore, when the 1999 concept was presented, the neighborhood was not notified. Since that time the City has fa(<en the position of notifying neighborhoods of concept reviews. Fahey again suggested that the Parks & Recreation Convnission review the matter and determine if there is any interest in the City's acquisition of the entire site or just the wetland area Fahey also suggested thaC the issue of the location of the high water mark needs to be resolved and a clear delineation of the wetland is needed from the Watershed. This information should then be verified by the City engineer. Fahey also suggested that the location of the Williams Pipe Line need to he analyzed to determine the impact that required setbacks from the pipeline have on the potential development of this property. Le"fendre indicated that they have a wetland delineation. The purchaser of the property is currently preparing development drawings for the site. However, these cannot be submitted because of the moratorium.