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P & Z Work Session 10/27/93 • The options presented included 7 -10 lots with less than 10,800 square feet of upland. Mr. Schones asked what the developers definition of "up- land" was. Mr. Johnson explained that "up- land" meant that area outside of both the wetland and the ordinary high water mark. Darrell Schneider explained that the RCWD has just completed a study of the flood plain in this area and found that the 100 year flood elevation is 900.5 which, according to Mr. Johnson, corresponds to their estimated edge of the wetlands. • • Mr. Schones asked what it would cost the typical homeowner wishing to connect to sewer in this area. City Engineer Schneider explained that the residents in this area would pay a standard fee based on the average sized lot in the development - for example 75' -80', even if their particular lot was 125' or more or less. That fee would be roughly between $11,000 - $12,000. Mr. Schneider further explained that the City would benefit from the extension of utilities into this area because the developer would pay for the construction but the trunk line would be sized to serve the entire area. Future extensions to the north and south to serve existing properties would be less costly because of this. Planning Consultant Brixius reviewed some general planning objectives for the Planning & Zoning Board to consider in regard to this development. (Specific considerations are outlined in the Planner's report dated October 12, 1993) Generally these considerations included the long range plans for this area. The City's 1987 Comprehensive Plan designates the subject site as "expansion residential" and logical for the extension of utilities before the year 2010. This expansion is anticipated to be market driven. In addition, the City's Comprehensive Sewer Plan shows an extension of sewer into this area. Past planning efforts have identified this as an area that will be served by sewer. The P &Z and CC need to determine if previous decisions regarding the area are still valid. If the answer to that question is yes - then the next question is timing. The next item reviewed by Mr. Brixius involved Land Use Compatibility. A portion of the area in question is Zoned Rural with a current 10 acre lot minimum. Many of these lots are platted at 2 1/2 acres. With the developer paying the way, there is an opportunity to get sewer and water utilities extended into this area. The City is aware of septic system failures in the vicinity and this would be an opportunity to bring utilities closer to areas where there is a potential for ground water pollution. The ultimate solution to failing systems may be the extension of public sewer - the City must evaluate how this may be implemented in the future - with or without the proposed development. COMMENTS FROM RESIDENTS: Holly Hunt, 7786 Sunset thanked the P & Z for inviting the residents to the work session. She expressed concern about high density housing. With 2 - 6 acre parcels in the area Plan A did not appear to be consistent with the area. They moved to the area to get away from "postage stamp sized lots ". Although she 2