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Planning & Zoning Board <br />April 9, 1997 <br />Page 26 <br />Mr. Dunn agreed and noted the population increase with this development would <br />be approximately 500, or 5 percent of the current population for the City to <br />absorb. This should be seriously evaluated as part of the Task Force review. <br />He asked what school district would be used. <br />Mr. Gust answered, Forest Lake. <br />Mr. Brixius stated that if a PDO is not acceptable, a standardized subdivision can <br />be pursued. If the concept is pleasing, he recommended pursuing the <br />mechanism to get it. <br />Mr. Dunn asked if, as part of the Economic Recovery Plan, the development <br />would bring enough taxes to pay for utility services. <br />Mr. Brixius stated that homes in the $140,000 to $150,000 price range are close <br />to breaking even in generating revenues for utility services. Efforts are being <br />made to finalize that policy as part of the Inventory Plan. <br />Mr. Gelbmann stated that he likes the curved road but is concerned about the <br />triangular lots with small back yards. There are lots with six sides. He would <br />favor the idea of extending sewer services to the area with this development as a <br />way to pay for it. <br />Mr. Herr asked if the extension of the sewer trunk line is a City expenditure, as <br />this project would be dependent on that extension. <br />Mr. Ahrens responded that the feasibility study that was done last fall <br />recommended alignment of the trunk line along Lake Drive. The extension <br />would be a City expenditure, as it is a major trunk line that will service the <br />northwestern part of the City. However, there would be assessments to the <br />property owners of this proposed project as abutting properties, which would be <br />a considerable contribution to the total cost. It would bring the sewer system <br />closer to lots on Vicki Lane that are too small to have septic systems repaired. <br />The City would schedule the trunk line extension in conjunction with this project. <br />Mr. Brixius recommended that the developer meet with the neighborhood of <br />single family homes to the east that would be adjacent to the proposed <br />townhomes. <br />Chair Schaps emphasized the importance of neighborhood meetings for <br />residents to be informed and have the opportunity to ask questions. <br />H. Sign Ordinance - CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING <br />Mr. Herr made a MOTION to continue the public hearing for the sign ordinance <br />to the May 1997 meeting and was supported by Ms. Dahl. The motion carried, <br />6 -0. <br />• <br />• <br />• <br />