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39 COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 26, 1991 Council Member Kuether noted that the developer was told the property will be rezoned to R -1X and asked why it will be rezoned. Mr. Miller explained that the property is so designated in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Amendment adopted by the City Council and by Metropolitan Council. It was noted that there are already a great number of R -1X lots in this area but no R -1 lots. Mr. Miller detailed some areas planning to develop in the near future with R -1 lots. Council Member Reinert asked how is the development proceeding on Wenzel Farms. He noted that everything should be done to keep the developer informed and keep the process moving in an orderly fashion. Mayor Bisel asked the Council Member to give their thoughts and opinions on the concept plan to the developer at this time. He said that he did not want the Council to give the developer false hope and Mr. Miller will not proceed without Council authorization. Council Member Bohjanen asked if the Council were to approve the concept plan as outlined by Mr. Miller, would all of the issues be watched and addressed. Mr. Miller said that he would not bring a preliminary plat to the Council until all issues are resolved. There was discussion regarding how to be sure a new home owner knows there are trails at the edge of his property, the 12th Avenue, Birch Street intersection and what would be the response of the City Council if the developer starts developing the property and then finds the soils are not suitable for R -1X housing. These issues will be resolved before the preliminary plat is completed. Kirk Corson, Hokanson Development explained details regarding the wetland boundary on the northeast and the northwest part of the concept plan. He noted that the City Code requires that none of lots be placed in wetlands. He will be proposing that the property be developed so that the outside lots will be zoned R -1X and the interior lots be zoned R -1. He explained that if this concept is not allowed, the street cannot be located as planned. Mr. Corson explained that he used the contour map to utilize the land in the best possible manner. Mr. Corson explained that he has met with Mr. Houle regarding locating a street along Mr. Houle's west property line. Mr. Houle would have to remove his pole building to accommodate the street and Mr. Houle was not receptive to this idea. In addition, the Weaver home would not meet set back requirements. Mr. Corson addressed past problems with the development of Wenzel Farms. He said he did not want to "fast track" the Weaver PAGE 4 1 1 1