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• STAFF ORIGINATOR: CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: TOPIC: ACTION REQUIRED: BACKGROUND AGENDA ITEM 7B Mike Grochala March 8, 2004 Consideration of Resolution No. 04 -31 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Consideration of Resolution No. 04 -32 Preliminary Plat for Marshan Estates Comprehensive Plan Amendment 4/5 vote Preliminary Plat — 3/5 vote The proposed project is located adjacent to Marshan Lane. The 4.94 -acre parcel is physically divided by the existing Marshan Lane. However, the parcel, including Marshan Lane, is all one property. Mr. Clyde Rehbein, the applicant, originally applied, in fall of 2001, for a Minor Subdivision to split -off the portion of the property lying north of Marshan Lane into a separate lot. However, the proposed split required the extension of sanitary sewer and water. Subsequently, the applicant submitted a petition for the installation of sewer and water facilities, signed by four of the nine existing property owners along Marshan Lane. In October of 2001, the City Council ordered preparation of a feasibility study to extend sanitary sewer and water utilities along Marshan Lane. In July 2002, the City Council ordered a public hearing to consider the proposed improvements. Following the meeting, the City received a petition against the proposed assessment, as provided for in the City Charter, and no further action was taken. Since that time, City staff has held several neighborhood meetings to discuss the proposed improvements and address cost issues. Since there continued to be interest by some of the residents, in addition to the applicant, for sewer and water the City authorized preparation of plans and specifications in July of 2003 for the utility improvements. The intent was to provide a more accurate and up to date estimate of the project costs and allow the city to address, more accurately, the possible financing scenarios. Additionally, staff became aware of possible on -site septic system issues developing along the street and believed that it would be beneficial for the city, from a public health standpoint, to pursue the extension of utilities. During this lengthy process the City's Comprehensive Plan was approved by Metropolitan Council and the City adopted a new subdivision and zoning ordinance as well as a growth management ordinance. Staff have since noted that while the