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• • • Planning & Zoning Board February 12, 1997 Page 9 Mr. Brixius stated that from a planning perspective, the Board could defer action until there is a City Council decision. The comments heard from the public are legitimate. If the Council is not prepared to take action, this development proposal may be premature. If the Council is prepared to act, the contributions from the developer will make it easier. Chair Schaps asked if all five actions can be conditioned to approval of the road improvement project. Mr. Brixius answered that all actions can be subject to that condition. He noted that specific conditions in the report that apply to the preliminary plat and determinations of MUSA criteria are dependent upon the City's response to the issue of Ware Road. Mr. Herr asked at what point residents have the opportunity to petition out of the project. Mr. Ahrens stated that at the time of the public hearing on the feasibility study, which may be in June, residents would have the opportunity to present a petition. Mr. Johnson noted that after the public hearing there is a waiting period of 60 days before the Council can order the plans and specifications, which would be late August. Chair Schaps asked Mr. Carlson when he would expect to begin the project. Mr. Carlson stated that nothing can be done until the Council takes action. After Council approval, he would anticipate 60 to 90 days to begin. He noted that he is limiting the number of building permits that can be done in 1997. Mr. Dunn stated that the reallocation of MUSA is the first decision and is fundamental to the whole project. He is uncomfortable with the safety issues raised by residents and does not believe that criteria for MUSA is fulfilled. Residents have testified that roadways are the fundamental issue, and they should be the fundamental issue for the Planning & Zoning Board. He believes Mr. Carlson will build fine homes for the neighborhood, and the tax base is favorable to help the community, but he does not believe MUSA requirements can be justified at this time. There is the issue of assessments and residents' reactions. If everything in this area is rezoned, there will be nothing left to address for the Comprehensive Task Force Plan. Many questions are not answered. Approval of the first plat starts the domino effect to approving everything related to the development. He would like to see the development go forward, but the timing is premature and he would prefer to delay action until the Ware Road issue is resolved. Mr. Herr agreed but also believes this development is consistent with surrounding development. Ware Road is the paramount issue, but he would be