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• • • Planning & Zoning Board May 14, 1997 Page 9 Mr. Brixius stated that the lots appear to be in compliance with ordinance requirements. When the preliminary plat is submitted, there will be a more formal review. Mr. Herr asked when construction will begin on the parsonage site. Ms. Wyland answered, immediately. Mr. Johnson asked what utility connections would be made. Ms. Wyland responded that the church has a septic system at this time but is interested in hooking up to City water when the road is extended. This plan does not call for utility lines to be extended but to allow a connection for the parsonage. Utilities will be extended when the balance of the property is platted. Parcel C can be connected without a street extension. Mr. Dunn asked if there are shoreline restrictions that would impact changing this property from its current zoning to R -1. Mr. Brixius stated that the one benefit of retaining R -3 zoning would be to allow multiple family housing in close proximity to the lake. There is a precedent to lower density in this district, and this development will be similar to what already exists. Chair Schaps asked if any comments have been received from neighbors. Ms. Wyland stated that she has not received any. Chair Schaps declared the public hearing open at 7:30 p.m. Mr. J. P. Houchins, of Stagecoach Trail, asked if a park dedication would be given at the time of the preliminary plat. Ms. Wyland stated that the preliminary plat would have to be reviewed by the Park Board for a park dedication. Most likely the dedication would be in the form of cash. Mr. Houchins asked what would happen if the church decides not to develop the property for 20 years. Is this not the time to negotiate? Mr. Raymond Byer, Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Gethsemane Church, stated that the church has plans to develop the land within the next two or three years.