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• • PLANNING F ZONING BOARD February 12, 1986 Page Five could make a decision based upon the planned future growth of the entire City, rather than just this request, particularly in view of the fact the the urban service district lines would require alter- ation. Mr. Johnson outlined the procedure which Justin Homebuilders would have to follow to see this plan become reality. It would require every possible step a developer could request of the City, there- fore, each step should be carefully handled rather than rushed. Mr. McLean and Mr. Prokop felt that this type of request is indicative of the types of requests the P $ Z will be dealing with in the future because of the "push" from the south of the City. Mr. Cody said that if the P F Z Board wanted to handle this type of issue in a piecemeal fashion, rather than as part of the comprehensive plan review which will begin this month, he felt the extra time and effort of the task force would be negated. Mr. Johnson reminded the Board that per state statute, an action must be taken within 60 days of the application date unless the developer agrees to a postponement. Should a postponement not be acceptable to the applicant, Mr. Johnson recommended denial of the zone change request due to non - conformance with the comprehensive plan. Mr. Johnson also added that the City Attorney should review t he time limit issue to clarify just how the state statute relates to this particular request. Mr. McLean asked if the applicant's motives 'interms of the timing issue were economic, particularly in view of the present favorable interest rates. The applicant answered yes. Mr. McLean reminded the applicant that the task force is looking at the future growth of the entire City and was not involved in the economic motives of the developer. Mr. Ficocello asked for some sign from the Board as to whether they are leaning toward this concept or not. He said he needed an idea of the opinion of the Board to make a decision upon agreeing or not agreeing to a postponement of the 60 day time limit. He asked Mr. Cody for his opinion. Mr. Cody stated that this additionlif approved would be a few blocks from his home and he personally was not excited to see $60,000 to $80,000 homes in the area, and preferred homes similar to his, in the range of $125,000 and up. Mr. Ficocello voiced his opinion in response saying that $125,000+ homes may be possible as lakeshore homes, however not marketable in an area which is presently a cornfield. MOTION: Mrs. Klaus moved to table the application of Dennis Erickson, dba Justin Homes Builders, dated 1/6/86 until the task force has had an opportunity to research the growth needs of the City, particularly zoning /density. This motion is made keeping in mind the fact that the task force will begin this task in one week and should have a knowledgeable answer within a reasonable period of time. This issue