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1 1 1 COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 19, 1991 development will allow the City to collect area and connection charges that will aid in the repayment of the bond for those utilities. He noted that he was made aware of the Shoreland Management Ordinance very late in the platting of Quail Ridge. Mr. Corson explained that if the preliminary plat is not approved with the variances, it will not be economical to continue with the platting of the property. Presently, only split entry homes are proposed for the site because of the terrain limitations. Linda Elliott, 2001 Otter Lake Drive explained that she had several concerns about this proposed preliminary plat. She noted that the DRB had approved the preliminary plat but did so without getting all of the information needed to make the decision in a timely manner. Mrs. Elliott noted that 46 variances are needed and the only proper reason for granting a variance should be hardship. She did not feel the hardship would be justified. Mrs. Elliott explained that in prior decisions the Council told the public not to worry because the plat was only in a preliminary stage. But when the final plat was brought forward, the public was told that the Council must go along with the plat because the plat was too far along to deny. Mrs. Elliott said she did not want to be left a legacy regarding this preliminary plat and registered a protest to the plat. She asked that the plat at least be redesigned. Randy Klante, 6658 Black Duck Drive expressed concern for the wild life in this area. He noted several deer were in his yard and said he felt too much area is platted now and asked the Council to wait on this matter3 Council Member Bohjanen moved to close the public hearing at 7:15 P.M. Council Member Reinert seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Council Member Reinert said that the DRB acted upon this matter without having a plat before them and recommended approving the variances without looking at them individually. He felt the matter required further consideration and should be tabled. Mr. Hawkins explained that the Council does have an obligation to act on the matter within 120 days of submission of an acceptable preliminary plat or it is deemed approved. He also noted that not acting on the minor subdivision has no bearing on the preliminary plat. If the preliminary plat is not acted upon this evening, it will have to be put back on the agenda. Mr. Miller explained that this property is unique and there is reason for granting the variances. He noted that the DNR has said the both Ward Lake and Sherman Lake extend one quarter of a PAGE 5 238