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Planning & Zoning Board January 8, 2003 Page 30 consideration can be crafted in such a way to assure the Comprehensive Plan is not abandoned. Mr. Lyden stated you need to let go of the whole idea of running sewer and water up here and comparing this to Twilight Acres is not a fair comparison. He emphasized that this is a unique property, an island intersected by a road and bordered by wetland to the east and west. He stated he thinks there is a way to make this consideration through a PDO or some other way and that may mean "burning the midnight oil" a little longer and being helpful to this applicant. He noted that this property could be split into four lots with four houses and the City is always considering PDOs for developers that gives them more homes. He stated he would support a PDO consideration with the assurance that the additional space is available for an additional septic system, if needed. Mr. Smyser stated that if a subdivision and PDO are being considered the City will need a survey and documentation on how this will function. However, what Mr. Keefe has proposed is not feasible. Mr. Smyser stated the timing of this consideration all depends on how fast Mr. Keefe gets information to staff. Chair Schaps asked if this can happen by the February meeting. Mr. Smyser stated it can happen if the information is submitted. He noted that Mr. Keefe is not a land designer so staff will have to work with whoever is working for Mr. Keefe. Mr. Smyser stated staff will need a document that can be legally recordable. Chair Schaps asked Mr. Smyser to clarify what Mr. Keefe will need to submit so it can be considered. Mr. Smyser reviewed changes that can be made to the layout and stated that an agreement will need to be drafted that can be recorded. Mr. Smyser stated lots cannot be created without road frontage. He also noted that in Lino Lakes lots have not been created on a dirt road for a long time. He asked if the road would be built. Mr. Lyden stated it has been a gravel road for 60 years and suggested that Mr. Keefe work with Ms. Gretz. Mr. Rafferty stated that he refuses to beat up on staff and thinks they have done a good job. He suggested this be worked out within two weeks so it can be considered by the City Council. He stated there have been suggestions that calls are not returned and there is not enough help available. He stated there is a lot of opportunity to create several parcels and work with Mr. Keefe. Mr. Smyser stated he feels he is under attack and wants to set the record straight. He stated that this kind of abuse is uncalled for. Chair Schaps stated that the February meeting would allow a reasonable amount of time to get this worked out. He asked all to agree tonight that this will happen and work DRAFT MINUTES • •