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MINUTES <br />CITY COUNCIL <br />APRIL 10, 2002 <br />I'ahey indicated that he was not interested in a cul-de-sac longer than 500 feet <br />in length unless there is a hardship present to warrant granting a variance and <br />departing from zoning code regulations. <br />LeTendre stated that they are only asking to be treated like any other property <br />owner in the City. <br />Fahey stated that the burden of proving a hardship to justify granting variances <br />will be on the property owner. Fahey pointed out that had Pahnen not <br />developed the Mid Oaks development as laid out, it would have been possible <br />to look a street through the area. <br />LeTendre did not believe running a road through the Mid Oaks development <br />would have been feasible. He also noted that Mr. Pahnen did not own the <br />Turnquist property at the tiu~e that he developed Mid Oalcs. <br />Scalze noted that at the time Mr. Pahnen developed the Mid Oaks plat his <br />intention was to build himself a private home on the large parcel that was <br />platted along with the Mid Oaks plat. It was noted that at the time Mid Oaks <br />was platted, Mr. Pahnen was required to show the potential future <br />development of the remaining undeveloped land. <br />Again, LeTendre noted that Mr. Pahnen did not own the Turnquist property at <br />this time. <br />'The City Administrator noted that concept review does not require the public <br />hearing process be followed. Therefore, when the 1999 concept was <br />presented, the neighborhood was not notified. Since that time the City has <br />taken the position of notifying neighborhoods of concept reviews. <br />Fahey again suggested that the Parks & Rea~eation Commission review the <br />matter and determine if there is any interest in the City's acquisition of the <br />entire site or just the wetland area. Fahey also suggested that the issue of the <br />location of the high water mark needs to be resolved and a clear delineation of <br />the wetland is needed from the Watershed. This information should then be <br />verified by the City engineer. Fahey also suggested that the location of the <br />Williams Pipe Line need to be analyzed to determine the impact that required <br />setbacks from the pipeline have on the potential development of this property. <br />LeTendre indicated that they have a wetland delineation. The purchaser of the <br />property is currently preparing development c9rawings for the site. However, <br />these cannot be submitted because of the moratorium. <br />6 <br />