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Planning & Zoning Board January 8, 2003 Page 28 Mr. Hyden made a MOTION to continue the public hearing to the February 12, 2003 meeting and table consideration of the MUSA Reserve Allocation (85.3 acres), the Rezoning from Rural to R -1, Single Family Residential and R -3, Medium Density Residential, a PUD to allow airplane hangers, private streets, and multiple buildings on a single lot, and the preliminary plat for Century Farm North Development Inc. for a 250 unit low and medium density residential development (Century Farm North) located upon a 95.1 acres site north of Thomas Street and east of Sunset Road, and was supported by Mr. Rafferty. Mr. Lyden asked about the location of a driveway and unit. Mr. Smyser stated there are a number of issues that staff will resolve with the applicant and that is one which will need to be addressed. Chair Schaps thanked Eilene Couture, the representative from the St. Joe's Social Justice Committee, and stated that all need to keep in mind the need for life -cycle housing. Motion carried 5 -0. Mr. Smyser noted they will have to re- examine how fire trucks gain access to these hangers since there will be no paved taxi lane. Mr. Johnson stated he spoke with the Fire Chief today who indicated that the State Building Code is in the process of being revised. If approved, the hangers would need to have automatic sprinkler systems which would change the impact for Fire Department access. He stated it will be 30 days until the State adopts that code and then it will take the City a while to consider adoption. E. Jim Keefe, 6300 Rolling Hills Drive, Keefe Minor Subdivision Jim Keefe, 6300 Rolling Hills Drive, stated he appreciates the opportunity to present his case. He noted that all of the P &Z members have viewed his property. He explained that he is attempting to split out two five -acre parcels and would end up with 37.5 acres of land with three homes on the property. He stated that would not meet the requirements of the ordinance to a "T" but would meet the spirit of the ordinance. He stated this is a fairly unique piece of property and there is not a whole lot left he can do with it. He stated his access to sewer and water is cut off so he is trying to do what he can with what he has left. Chair Schaps asked if, in general, Mr. Keefe's request is allowable. Mr. Smyser stated there is a minimum ten acre lot size in unsewered areas and this area is guided for Residential, Sewered in Stage 2 (after 2010). He explained that the problem with making large lot developments in this area is that it will prevent utilities from coming through in the future. Then property owners who want the improvements will not be able to afford the assessments to serve them. That creates gaps where you cannot extend City sewer and water. He stated this is an instance where a proposal goes completely against the Comprehensive Plan and would require many variances of the Zoning Ordinance. He DRAFT MINUTES • • •