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• Planning & Zoning Board February 12, 1997 Page 10 in favor of the project making it contingent upon Council approval of improvements to Ware Road. Mr. Johnson stated that the Board can only make recommendations to the Council who can do as they wish. He would recommend approval, subject to the Council's firm commitment to the Ware Road project. He would like to see the Board send a strong message to the Council that this project should not be approved until the Council is committed to the Ware Road project. Chair Schaps stated that the fear is that the project will be built, but the road will not be done. He noted that houses will not be salable if customers have to drive on a poor road. Bad roads deter sales. This project more than anything may push the road project to be done. There will be Tess incentive for the road reconstruction if the project is delayed. He agreed with Mr. Johnson about letting the Council set the schedule. Mr. Gelbmann stated that he would approve the project which will test the Council's resolve for this improvement. He also agreed that this project will drive the needed road improvement. Mr. Brixius suggested that before making any recommendations, it be noted that it was the consensus of the Planning & Zoning Board that the Ware Road project is a priority and will support the Council in their consideration of the road improvements. The Board supports the Council's position as to what needs to be done for the City. With this improvement and also as a condition of approval the applicants' agreement to assist with financing, this may be an opportunity that otherwise may be missed. With that preface, the Board would recommend approval subject to the Ware Road improvement being undertaken. Mr. Johnson made a MOTION to recommend approval of the South Millers Glen development project, including rezoning to R -1 X, approval of the preliminary plat and interim MUSA allocation; acquisition of 27.9 acres of the City's interim MUSA reserve; vacation of an existing road easement within the property; and variance to allow a cul -de -sac in excess of 500 feet in length; with the understanding that the Board supports the Council's position as to what needs to be done for the City; and that with the applicants' agreement to assist with road improvement financing, this action is taken so as not to miss an opportunity for the City. Mr. Gelbmann seconded the motion. Chair Schaps amended the motion to include a condition about Coyote Drive as outlined in the public hearing. Mr. Johnson accepted the amendment. The motion carried unanimously, 6 -0.