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• • COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 14, 2002 Councilmember O'Donnell requested clarification of whether staff told developers to not submit applications due to the impending moratorium. City Planner Smyser indicated he had told developers they could submit their applications, but that it was unlikely approval could occur before the proposed moratorium was in place. Mr. Weiland stated he was willing to work with staff to produce a high quality residential development. He indicated his intent was for the development to be reviewed based on the existing ordinances; however, he was willing to phase the development in order to meet the goals of the new Comprehensive Plan. Councilmember Carlson stated she respected Community Developer Director Grochala's point of view and she asked if a commitment from the developers to phase their developments would change his opinion. Community Development Director Grochala stated staff could review the development proposals under the existing ordinances; however, he did not feel this was the best idea. He questioned whether the Council would be willing to approve the plats based on to current ordinances and, if not, he felt they should not allow the applications to proceed. Councilmember Carlson asked if there was a significa t difference between the plats and the intent of the new Comprehensive Plan. Community Development Director Grochala stated this may be a concern. Councilmember Reinert believed some of the apprehension regarding the two plats was the size of the proposed developments. He noted Mr. Coyle had offered to move forward with only 25 acres at this time, which he felt would make it easier to votees" on the proposed amendment of Section 3E(1) of the ordinance. He felt the phasing of these two developments may be a "win -win" situation. He noted the 25 acres of the Uhde development would be under the existing ordinances and the remainder would be under the new requirements. He asked Councilmember Carlson if this would alleviate some of her concerns. Councilr%.ember Carlson responded affirmatively, however, she stated the new ordinances must be in place prior to the expiration of the moratorium, even if this costs the City additional money in consulting fees. Mayor Bergeson stated one difficulty he was having was with the fact that the new ordinance requirements were unknown at this time. However, he noted per the new Comprehensive Plan one requirement will be the phasing of larger developments. He stated if the proposed amendment to the ordinance is approved, he would support it, including the phasing of the developments. Mayor Bergeson called for a vote on Councilmember Reinert's amendment to the amendment on the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Councilmember Carlson suggested requiring the phasing as an amendment to the amended motion. City Attorney Hawkins felt this would be unworkable and unenforceable. 18