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^-t-COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 24, 1994 a trail link on the north west corner of this plat if so required by the Park Board. That trail would be located on Lot 1, Block 6. Councilmember Bergeson asked about cul-de-sac islands and was advised that the City is not allowing them in any additional plats, however, the Pheasant Hills Preliminary Plat was approved with cul- de-sac island. They will be allowed in this plat only, provided they meet City Standards. Councilmember Elliott made a motion adopting Ordinance No. 94-2 Rezoning 8.5 acres from PSP to R -1X and approving the preliminary plat for Pheasant Hills Fifth Addition with the following conditions: 1. A trail segment be provided along Lot 1, Block 6 and Park Dedication shall be as approved by the City Park Board. 2. Lots 2 and 3 be enlarged to meet minimum lot area standards for the R -1X District. 3. Cul-de-sac islands will be allowed in this development per City specification. 4. Cul-de-sacs shall be provided at the west end of Pheasant Hills Drive and the north end of Timberwolf Trail. 5. A landscaping plan shall be provided which illustrates screening along the rear lot lines of Lots 1,2,3, Block 1, from Birch Street. 6. The City Engineer shall approve the grading, drainage and utility plan. 7. Access permits shall be obtained from Anoka County Hwy Dpt. Councilmember Kuether seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried. E. LaMotte/Whitcomb Rezoning from R-1 to R -1X, South of Birch St. & West of 12th Avenue. Mr. Brixius advised the Council that this request is a City initiated rezoning. The property to the north and east of this area is currently Zoned R -1X, the property to the west is Zoned R- 1. It is the opinion of City Staff that this property would be best utilized as R -1X. Mr. Brixius then reviewed the Planning Report and stated that the Planning & Zoning Board had recommended approval of the rezoning. There were some property owners present at the P & Z meeting who indicated that they wanted the property to remain rural in character, however, there is a developer who has purchased a portion of the property and hopes to extend utilities and develop single family homes. We do not have an application for this project yet, however, the larger lots sizes provided by the R - 1X Zoning would fit better with the character of the area and the existing homes located on larger parcels. This is another example of the Urban vs. Rural debate. Mr. Al DeMotts, neighboring property owner, stated that he feels the area should be zoned for 2 1/2 acre lots because of the extensive wetlands in the area. He asked what effect another 100 homes would have on traffic for Holly Drive. 4