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COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 14, 1995 Council Member Kuether asked if there is a requirement that when property is subdivided and not hooked to the sewer and water utilities, the remainder of the original parcel be connected to sewer and water if the remainder is less than one (1) acre. Ms. Wyland explain that there is no sewer that runs along Elm Street at this time. Also, there are properties in the immediate area that are smaller than those being created with this subdivision. In addition, the City does not have an ordinance that requires that the remainder of a parcel being subdivided to be one (1) acre or more. Council Member Kuether explained that her concern is that the City would be creating smaller lots that are on well and septic. Ms. Wyland explained that there is adequate property on which to construct a new sewer system or municipal utilities could be extended to serve these properties. Municipal water is currently available on the south side of Elm Street. Sanitary sewer is in the vicinity and would be made available to these properties. Mr. Powell noted that in the past when such subdivisions were approved, the seller has agreed in writing to not petition agains the utility project as it proceeds abutting the property. However, this has not been made a condition of this subdivision. Mayor Reinert noted that when the lots were split along Rice Lake Lane, the balance of these lots was less than one (1) acre. Approval of this subdivision request should be handled in the same manner. Mr. Powell explained that when the lots were subdivided along Rice Lake Lane making the remaining portion of the lot less than one (1) acre, sewer and water services were not available and the owners were not required to sign an agreement not to petition against the extension of a utility project. He noted that the City already has an ordinance requiring connection to municipal services if the well or septic fails. Council Member Kuether asked how can parcels of one zoning be attached to parcels of another zoning. Ms. Wyland explained that there are other instances in the City where a parcel is zoned something on one (1) side and something else on another side. A condition of this subdivision is that before the school is constructed, all the property is to be rezoned to PSP with a conditional use permit. The purpose of requiring these lots to be combined immediately with the School District property is to avoid creating small lots of record that are landlocked in event that the School District bond issue fails. Ms. Wyland said originally the School District was going to purchase another parcel of land zoned Light Industrial and combine it with their parcel. Staff suggested that the School District purchase the residential land that is being addressed this evening and leave the Light Industrial zoned property for future industrial use. The sale of the property to the School District is not subject to approval of the bond issue but is subject to subdivision approval. After the subdivision is approved, the parcels must be combined with the School District's parcel. Then the entire parcel must be zoned PSP before the site plan can be approved. Council Member Elliott moved to approve the subdivision subject to the conditions outlined by the Planning and Zoning Board. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. PAGE 5