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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 28, 2013 with the Code. The Planner reported that in following up with the applicant, it was his understanding that the rear portion of the property would qualify for parking. The Planner noted that this area is unpaved, therefore, considered as outdoor storage area. Required parking must be paved, and the Fischer indicated that he was not aware of the paving requirement. The Planner reported that staff has discussed this matter with the applicant, and Fischer has indicated that the unpaved areas will be utilized for storage of vehicles awaiting service. Customers will not be permitted behind the building; the service technicians will move the vehicles to the storage area from the front of the building. The Planner pointed out that the applicant and City staff feel the 8 improved parking spaces are adequate for the use of this property. He noted that there is adequate area on the site to get to the 17 required spaces if future use of the property shows additional parking is necessary. The Planner indicated that Fischer has submitted a revised site plan showing "proof of parking" to meet the 17 space requirement. The Planner asked the Council for their consensus that the CUP previously approved includes the "proof of parking" designation for a portion of the rear (east) side of the property as shown on the diagram submitted by Fischer. McGraw asked if the "proof of parking" would set a precedent. The Planner replied that it would not as it is a provision in the Code. The Planner reported that the consensus is being requested given there was some confusion on the part of the applicant as to what would be required. The Council agreed with the "proof of parking" designation. PINETREE The City Administrator reported that he met with Gordie Howe of POND Masterpiece I -Iomes and his attorney to review the Pinetree Pond Development Agreement. Based on that discussion, there are some changes and clarifications that will be made to the agreement. The Administrator anticipated having the document ready for Council approval at its next meeting. The Administrator outlined some of the key points in the agreement as were outlined in his August 23, 2013 report. These include that the developer will be paying $100,000 per lot. That amount includes the special assessments to be levied and the cost of landscaping improvements that will be paid by the developer. The Administrator pointed out that the development consists of 15 lots and that the developer will likely be over the $1.5 million needed to buy the lots when considering what he has spent to date plus the amount to be assessed. The Administrator estimated that the project will likely be at $1.8 million and reviewed how the funds over $1.5 million will be returned to the developer provided that 4