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PLANNING & ZONING BOARD July 21, 1994 consisting of 104 lots. The concept submitted includes lots adequately sized to meet the R -1X standards and has eliminated some of the cul-de-sac bubbles shown on the original submittal. Staff would recommend action on the original preliminary plat and comment only on the concept submittal as sufficient information has not been provided to consider the revisions adequate to meet preliminary plat criteria. Planning Commissioners asked for clarification on what action needs to be taken this evening and were advised that the original application for a PDO is still before them as the Council did not act on it. Also, the revisions submitted do not constitute a preliminary plat submittal and therefore can be considered in concept only. Mr. Corsan was present representing Hokanson Development and indicated that the Council was in favor of a PDO. He stated that they were not sure where they should be going with the plat at this point. He indicated that City Ordinance states that anything above the normal water level can be included in the lots and this definition is different than "wetland" so an R -1X plat would include some of the wetland area in yard space. This could open another can of worms. An R -1X plat would meet the requirements of the ordinance but not include buffers etc. The PDO issue would be closed but other problems would be encountered. They would like some direction on where to go and would prefer the PDO. Chairman Robinson indicated that the City has reviewed several plats with longer cul-de-sacs than allowed by Ordinance and has approved the variances in the past. Tom Mesich asked about the Council Action and was told by Mr. Corsan that the PDO was approved and sent back to the P & Z. Planning Coordinator Nyland explained that the Council had not approved the plat but rather recommended it be returned to the P & Z with the comment that the Council was leaning toward the PDO concept because the City would have more control over the development. Ed Schones asked for clarification on the comment that the Council was leaning toward the PDO at 124 lots compared to the straight R -1X plat with 104 lots and an extra long cul-de-sac and was advised that the Council was referring to the PDO plat with the 124 lots. John Landers raised some concerns about not having additional Public Notice and/or Public Hearings when cases are continued as this one was. He felt the item should be tabled until legal notice in the paper and to the residents was accomplished. Chairman Robinson stated that a public hearing was held and closed and is not required again. Mr. Schneider indicated that staff concurred with Mr. Robinson's comments. Mary Kay indicated that she had talked with the City Attorney and that he stated after we have held the legal public hearing 3