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1 1 1 15 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 8, 1994 matter started in 1987 when a Comprehensive Land Use Plan amendment was considered. There is about a two (2) year time frame from when the proceeding were started and final action occurred. He gave the background on this matter. Council Member Elliott asked Mr. Brixius to read the second paragraph of page four (4) of the May 4, 1994 report, General Development Concept". Mr. Brixius read the paragraph. The paragraph deals with density. Mayor Reinert asked in the regular R -1X concept plat are there less cul-de-sac maintenance issues than in the PDO concept plat? Mr. Brixius used the overhead project showing the original May 4, 1994 plat submission and outlined the cul-de-sacs. The PDO retained the longer cul-de-sacs and eliminated the "bubble" in each cul-de-sac. Mr. Lyden said he had an overhead that concerns the cul-de-sacs and asked to present it at this time. He noted that the acceptable standard is about four (4) cul-de-sacs per 120 houses. He said that when a request for exceeding the standard is submitted, there should be a good reason for the request. This PDO request is 150% above the standard. He also noted that the developer has used this information to reduce the number of cul- de-sacs by platting a road through wetlands. Mr. Corson explained that at the time a purchase agreement was obtained on the property, the City began the process to rezone the property from R-1 to R -1X. He said that the developer supported the rezone with the understanding that some of the density loss could be offset by a PDO. Then as the process continued, it became apparent that the Planning and Zoning Board would not approve a PDO under any circumstances. Mr. Corson specifically requested that the minutes show that if a PDO was never an option, he should have been allowed to pursue it. Mr. Corson presented a new preliminary plat based on staff recommendations. The new plat shows 115 lots and each lot that is deficient is marked. He outlined all areas that do not meet R -1X standards. Mr. Corson said that this is the first time he has heard the requirement for the developer to pay for the reconstruction of Holly Drive and 12th Avenue from Birch Street to Country Road J (Ash Street). He was aware of the requirement to reconstruct Holly Drive from the subdivision north to Birch Street. Mr. Corson asked if there will be other development along Holly Drive that would generate additional traffic and impact Holly Drive. Mayor Reinert again referred to the Planning and Zoning Board PAGE 15