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MAY. -20' 98 (WED) 14:32 Planning & Zoning Board May 13, 1998 Page 2 ********** *1* * ****** V. ACTION ITEMS TEL:612 421 9511 P.002 A. Collova Builders, Rezone & Preliminary Plat, 250 & 260 Linda Avenue This item had been tabled at the March 11, 1998, Planning and Zoning meeting, after closing the Public Hearing. The actual motion called for tabling the item "until such time as adequate sewer capacity is determined, a wetland delineation is provided, and a neighborhood meeting is held." The City Engineer has determined that adequate capacity does exist in the sewer main serving these properties. The wetland on the site has been delineated and determined to consist of the existing ponding area. A drainage and grading plan has been submitted for review and approval by the City Engineer. A neighborhood meeting was held to discuss concerns of the adjoining property owners. Ms. Wyland explained that this request requires action on three items. The rezoning, the preliminary plat, and the interim MUSA reserve. Tony Sampair, representative for Mr. Collova, explained to the Board that Collova Builders has completed all the items outlined by the Planning and Zoning Board at the March 11, 1998, Planning and Zoning meeting. Mr. Sampair noted that per the neighborhood meeting the proposed lot dimensions had changed. Regarding the wetland delineation, it had been shown that the development would not be a negative impact. The City Engineer has approved the sewer capacity. Collova Builders has received a UPA letter for approval. They have also applied for a permit from the Rice Creek Watershed and should receive the permit by the end of the month. Chair Schaps asked what issues had been discussed at the neighborhood meeting. Mr. Sampair explained that the issues discussed were lot width, maintaining the character of the neighborhood, garage location at 260 Linda Avenue, and drainage. Mr. Sampair stated that their lots far exceeded the square footage and depth requirements of the R -1X zoning, which would in fact maintain the character of the neighborhood. Collova Builders have maximized the lots as much as possible, turning the corner lot around which eliminates the need for a variance. The builder does have a plan regarding the garage location at 260 Linda Avenue. They also have a plan to alleviate the water and drainage problem. Mr. Dunn asked why Collova Builders had withdrawn the offer pursuing the R-1 X rezoning. Mr. Sampair indicated that they had never pursued that option because the proposed square footage far exceeds the lot requirements of R 1X. Mr. Dunn questioned the physical size of the lots and building permits. Mr. Sampair indicated that R 1X zoning involved executive homes and the homes Collova Builders will be building are not priced at an executive level.