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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION JUNE 19, 2001 for review time. The applicant agreed to postpone the project to the June 25 Council meeting. City Planner Smyser reminded the Council that staff is recommending approval of the application. The Planning and Zoning Board recommended denial but gave no reason. A reason for denial must be given at the time of denial if the Council denies the application. Mayor Bergeson stated Council Members must need to be prepared with Findings of Fact if the application is denied. City Planner Smyser noted the Environmental Board also approved the application based on recommendations. He briefly reviewed the staff analysis of the project noting the park dedication, utilities, and land use and zoning issues. Council Member Dahl asked if the Bisel Amendment will be in of the north. City Engineer Powell advised if a resident cannot su existing home, they will qualify for the Bisel Amendment. Mayor Bergeson stated he believes that if the utilities Birch Street, the utilities will be more expensive than for the residents to d there is an City Engineer Powell noted the Old Birch re .'tip`" id su about ten years ago. Council Member O'Donnell inquire Smyser stated there are 26 MUS 11 acres and this project is requ this time. he north/south of the east/west leg. mit a petition for utilities SA bank numbers. City Planner ank. West Shadow Ponds is requesting 8 a s. There are no other requests for MUSA at Mayor Bergeson stat-using the MUSA reserve may not be a good reason for denial of the application. Th going to have to deal w of MUSA within the City is another issue that the City is Council Member O'Donnell asked if there are any concerns from the residents to the north of the site. City Planner Smyser stated there are some homes to the north of the site. The backs of the houses will be on the development side of this project. Council Member Dahl stated the residents in that area do not want the road put in and/or want some type of screening installed. City Planner Smyser stated staff did look at the road configuration. There are wetland issues. It is possible to move the roadway down a bit to provide an area for screening. Mr. John Hill, Heritage Development, stated he has already purchased the right -of -way for the roadway. He indicated he is open to screening. 8