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• • • Planning & Zoning Board August 12, 1998 Page 7 Chair Schaps asked if he has a purchase agreement with the developer. Mr. Cain indicated he has an informal verbal agreement. Mr. Corson moved to close the public hearing at 7:42 p.m., and was supported by Mr. Dunn. Motion carried 6 -0. Mr. Johnson asked if the Board should hold off on the rezone because of the issues regarding the preliminary plat. Chair Schaps stated the rezone would be a concern if other factors did not exist. The preliminary plat will eventually be approved. The developer is willing to cooperate with staff and conditions. Mr. Brixius noted the rezone issue is a policy decision that must be made by the Board. Mr. Dunn stated he believes you can rezone without preliminary plat approval. Mr. Dunn made a MOTION to approve 53.6 acres of land be rezoned from R, Rural to R- 1, Single Family Zoning District, and was supported by Mr. Corson. Mr. Trehus asked if any of the original phases were zoned R -1 X. He indicated he does not see the advantage of rezoning at this time. Ms. Wyland indicated the original phases of Clearwater Creek were strictly R -1 zoning. Motion carried 4 -2 with Mr. Trehus and Mr. Johnson voting no. Mr. Dunn made a MOTION to defer approval of the preliminary plat and formally extend the 60 day review period for development applications to 120 days, and was supported by Mr. Johnson. Motion carried 6 -0. Chair Schaps suggested Mr. Quigly work with the Park Board and residents of the area. D. PUBLIC HEARING, Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment (driveway widths) Chair Schaps opened the public hearing at 7:50 p.m. Ms. Wyland stated that over the past several months /years the City has regularly received requests from property owners to increase the width of their driveways from 26' as provided in the Zoning Ordinance, to something wider. The Planning, Building, and engineering Departments have reviewed this section of the Zoning Ordinance and believe a change to a wider width will not affect the integrity of the Ordinance and would therefore recommend the amendment. This amendment would allow a driveway width up to 36'. The 36' width was selected based on the average width of a three car garage.