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• • Planning & Zoning Board October 8, 1997 Page 12 J. The southern 117 feet, more or less, of Outlot A be combined with adjacent Lot 24, Block 6. K. The right -of -way of the east /west townhome street be extended to the eastern border of the subject site. L. Consideration is given to relocating the easternmost access to the 4.8 -acre park (from 79th Street) between Lots 1 and 2, Block 4. M. Public street access is provided to the excepted lot lying north of Outlot C. N. The developer is responsible for the upgrade of 79th Street east of the subject site. This issue should be subject to further comment by the City Engineer. Mr. Johnson inquired as to responsibility for a cone - shaped portion of land on the west side of the project. Mr. Brixius was unable to provide the requested information, but suggested that perhaps the lot lines should be extended making the property owners responsible for that section. Bruce Kerber, representing the developer, explained that the trail system was planned to run all the way to 4th Avenue. Next to the pond, park benches are proposed. The open area referred to previously is proposed for use as a "tot lot ". With the use of a detailed map, Mr. Kerber explained revisions to the original plan, addressing previous issues. Mr. Kerber indicated that the home located at 686 Main Street cannot be rearranged in accordance with the balance of the properties. Additionally, he stated that he would rather Outlot A remain an outlot, as it may be needed at some point for a utility easement. Mr. Kerber mentioned the limitation of not being able to go beyond the area designated for this phase into that designated for Phase 3. With respect to the triangular lots, Mr. Kerber indicated that there are no plans to reconfigure those areas at this time. Chair Schaps asked if the 79th Street road upgrade would extend to Highway 23. Mr. Ahrens responded in the affirmative. Mr. Johnson asked what the Comprehensive Plan suggests for the area between the townhomes and Highway 23. Ms. Wyland explained that the existing Plan designates that area as residential. Mr. Johnson expressed the opinion that the townhomes would present a good case for medium - density residential in that segment, if not commercial along Highway 23; but that single- family residential would be inappropriate. Ms. Wyland indicated that careful consideration would be given to these issues. Ms. Wyland asked for clarification as to the proposed trail. Mr. Kerber responded that at present the trail is designed to stop short of Main Street with use of an easement until the development progresses into the next phase. Mr. Brixius stated that this plat cannot show