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262 COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 28, 1989 to approve P & Z application No. 89 - 36. Mr. Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Policy Change for Subdivision of One Acre Residential Parcels with Sewer Available - Mr. Miller explained that he expected that a rather large number of these types of subdivision requests will be coming before the Council in the next few years. He explained that about eighteen (18) months ago this Council increased the minimum lot sizes and this means that these lots are too small to meet the current subdivision regulations. The P & Z Board has recommended that minor subdivisions be allowed on these lots and also recommended revising the Zoning Ordinance so that a minor subdivision could be allowed if the request met two of three criteria; 1) width, 2) depth and 3) area. Mayor Benson asked if these minor subdivisions could be approved under the current ordinance. Mr. Hawkins said no, an amendment is required. This would give the P & Z Board a standard to work with. Mr. Stahlberg noted that corner lots could be a problem and Mr. Miller said he would present a plan to the Council. Mr. Bisel moved to authorize the City Planner to prepare a policy and bring the policy to the Council regarding those lots that may be subdivided in old plats: Mr. Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Policy Change for Large Parcel Subdivision in Rural Area - Mr. Miller explained that the P & Z Board met and worked on a plan to subdivide large parcels of land. They felt the current policy was cumbersome, expensive and expressed a desire to do away with ghost plats. They suggested that part of the escrow submitted at the time of a subdivision request be used to pay the City Engineer to prepare a map showing • where future city streets and easements would go and then the applicants would prepare easements for future use by the City. Mr. Bisel said that if this occurs, in essence, the City Engineer is acting as a planner and developer. Mr. Miller explained that the P & Z Board was interested in only major streets and if the future development does not conform to the easements that were granted, they could be vacated. Mr. Reinert asked if the City Planner has looked at what some other cities are doing and Mr. Miller said he had and the systems vary greatly. Mr. Bisel moved to allow the City Planner to prepare a policy change for large lot subdivisions. Mr. Reinert seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. LIAISON REPORTS Park Board, Mr. Neal Mr. Neal explained that Birch Park is just about completed. Planning and Zoning Board, Mayor Benson /Mr. Bisel - Mayor