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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 26, 2022 3 Seaburg, City Engineer, stated that is one of the minor comments they are still working through with the developer. Torkelson asked how to make sure the bump-outs are built. The Community Development Director stated they can be added to the street drawings and explained that staff will review the final plans. She noted that Council can also review them. Torkelson stated that one of the things that had a lot of discussion about the secondary access which was added, and noted it is not shown in the first phase. He wants to make sure that the next section of street that connects to County Road D is part of phase 2, if not phase 1. Mr. Tabone stated they are working on their final design of the second addition and will see how feasible it is to add this road to that phase. He stated it is tricky to add roadway before the units are built along it, but will look at if they can add it to the second addition. Torkelson stated he hopes that it can be added to phase 2 and wants to know how to require that. He stated that tonight is only considering phase 1, so he understands that this other access it is not part of what is being approved tonight, but wants to know how to guarantee it gets built. The City Administrator explained that the City Council has authority to approve or deny the Second Addition if it does not include a secondary access to County Road D. Torkelson stated his concern is that circumstances could change and the whole development may not be completed. City Administrator Heineman reminded the City Council that the Development Agreement covers the entire project area and changes to the overall plan must be approved by the City Council. Torkelson stated his concern is that the timing is not certain, so it could be a long time before the second access is put in. Heineman stated that the Second Addition Final Plat will come back to the Planning Commission for review and the City Council for final approval. Mr. Tabone stated that he hears this request loud and clear and will find out if there is anything that prevents the second County Road D access from being constructed during phase 2. The final plat for the phase 2 must be go before the Planning Commission and City Council for approval. Torkelson pointed out that Mr. Tabone is only promising to consider this and not making any promises, which concerns him. Fischer stated that he agrees with Torkelson but stated there are notes that show tonight’s discussion that indicate the Council’s wishes. He noted that when this project was first discussed, the housing market was very hot, but the economy has since changed, and he wants to hear what Lennar’s thoughts are. Mr. Tabone stated that they have taken a good look at the market and the community needs, and Lennar feels there is still a strong market need for townhomes. He noted that he has already asked his engineer to start work on phase 2 of this development. Keis opened the public hearing. Andrew Sullivan, 469 Allen Avenue, stated his yard has about 300 feet that touches the development. He stated there is a water runoff issue that in some years is very bad, and he would like assurance that Lennar is aware of the extent of the problem, especially the seasonal problem. He stated every spring Allen Avenue and Desoto Street flood and asked what the setback will be behind their home. The Community Development Director replied the setback will be 20 feet from the property line behind the Sullivan’s home. The townhomes are in a single row rather than front to back, and there will also be a landscaping buffer. Ms. Sullivan asked if construction would go from 7:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. The Community Development Director explained those are the construction hours allowed by City Code,