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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MARCH 27, 2013 adding it to the Pinetree Pond development. The Engineer indicated that this would give the Pinetree Pond development one extra lot. He indicated that he did not review the drainage for this scenario. The Engineer noted that this would provide the Bilelc's with some development potential. However, the Engineer indicated he was not sure that the Bilek's were interested in this scenario. The City Administrator pointed out that there would be on -going costs under the scenario of constructing a street to develop one lot on the Bilek property. These costs not only relate to the initial construction costs, but also the on -going maintenance and future reconstruction costs that would have to be borne by general taxpayers in the City. The City Administrator then continued to review his report relative to the Acosta /Boog /Brausen properties. With regard to Mrs. Acosta and Mr. Boog, the Administrator indicated the best way to summarize their position is that they would like to have their property impacted in the least manner possible while not foregoing future subdivision potential. The Brausen's would like to see development potential achieved sooner rather than later. The Administrator noted that as part of the Pinetree Pond development proposal, a ghost plat was submitted which illustrates one potential development option for the Acosta /Boog /Brausen properties. The Administrator reviewed another access option that involves vacation of a portion of the 33 -foot road easement with a portion being retained by the City as an outlot for future development of the Acosta /Boog /Brausen properties. The Administrator indicated that if the development of these three properties happened today, there are concerns about assessments for improvement costs and who would carry those costs. The Administrator estimated that development costs for the Acosta /Boog /Brausen properties could range from $40,000 to $50,000 per lot. Those costs could be deferred, but interest would accrue on the deferred amount. The City Administrator then reviewed three development options that were submitted by the Brausen's. Option 1 included a cul -de -sac extension off the Pinetree Pond road turn - around. Masterpiece Homes has reviewed this option and is not interested in pursuing it. Their concern is that it will negatively impact the marketability of their project. Option 2 submitted by the Brausen's proposes access at Cherry Hill Lane as well as access from Arcade Street and consists of a street configuration with three cul -de -sacs. This option involves the cooperation of more property owners, results in more lots and smaller lots and likely would result in lesser valued homes. Option 3 submitted by the Brausen's utilizes a portion of the existing 33 -foot road right -of -way to provide development to the Acosta/Boog /Brausen property. The Administrator noted that this option results in double - frontage lots which violates the City's 11