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• • • PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MEETING APRIL 13, 1994 He indicated his frustration in not being able to determine when the property went from Rural to R -1. He further stated that he appreciated the work Mr. Landers had done in researching the minutes. Carolyn Dahl of Holly Court was present and state that when they built their home in '90/91 she went to the City and asked if there were any plans for the area. She was told the property was Zoned Rural and that there were no plans for development. In less than six months the property to the north changed from Rural to R -1 - she would like to see it remain Rural. She asked what is the procedure for getting into the MUSA. The City needs a balance of housing and some areas should remain rural. If this development goes in, an additional outlet is needed for Holly Drive - Holly Drive East. She added that she would like to see some proof that the property was properly rezoned from Rural to R -1. Chris Lydeen of Holly Drive provided a map of the proposed plat indicating several lots not conforming to the R -1X standard. He indicated concerns about open space and park dedication and stated that he would like to see more open area in the plat. He questioned the rezoning from Rural to R -1 and thanked John Landers for his efforts in researching the matter. He stated that he had checked on the rezoning with the Quad Press and found some poor copies of maps of the area. He questioned when the area south of Holly went to R -1. He stated that Holly Drive east "obviously" needs to be extended. He questioned where the sewer /water would come from and would 12th Avenue have to be dug up again. He stated that he has lived on Holly Drive since 1992. Charles McKenna, property owner on East Holly Drive, was present to voice his objection to the extension of Holly Drive. He has lived in the area since 1979 and there was no road there. The property owners along East Holly have 5, 10, and 20 acre parcels. After 15 years - now you want to put a road on the back of my property. He stated that there is no road easement on the back of his property and he does not want a road forced on him. He indicated that an alternative would be to rezone the area for 5 or 10 acre lots. Al Klemic of 1390 Karth Road stated that he has lived in the area since 1981. He is opposed to the opening of Holly Drive East. He stated that he does not want to see any tax money spent on this roadway. Carolyn Dahl read a letter from the City Attorney written in 1985 indicating that the City may have right of way for east Holly Drive even if the roadway has not been maintained. Ruth Sepanin of Holly Drive presented a petition requesting that Holly Drive be extended to the east and statements from 10 people indicating that they remember when you could get from Holly Drive east to Holly Drive west.