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46 COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 22, 1994 Mr. Uhde said that there is a significant amount of storm water holding areas. Mr. Uhde said he has committed to more storm water holding capacity than is needed. He noted that there is a drainage concern in the area and feels that it is better to over engineer the capacity so that it will benefit the entire area. Mayor Reinert referred to mitigation of wetlands and asked if it is correct that there will be an additional four (4) acres of wetland mitigation? Mr. Uhde said yes, there will be a little over one (1) acre of wetland fill and four (4) acres of wetland mitigation which is well above what is required. He also noted that Rice Creek Watershed District has reviewed his previous plat concept and were supportive and he is confident that the Board would like the current plat more than the first one they saw. Council Member Bergeson asked if part of the proposed plat is zoned R-1 currently. Mr. Uhde said yes, noting it is the southern half of the Carl Behm farm. Mr. Brixius explained that the developer is requesting the balance of Behm's Century Farms be rezoned to R-1 and for the entire plat to be included in the comprehensive plan amendment which would bring this area into the MUSA for development. Council Member Elliott moved to approve the FIRST READING of Ordinance No. 15 - 94 rezoning Behm's Century Farms and the request to be included in the comprehensive plan amendment subject to the 11 conditions outlined in Mr. Brixius staff memorandum dated August 5, 1994. Council Member Kuether seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Minor Subdivision for Ida Houle, 7834 - 20th Avenue - Mrs. Houle is requesting a minor subdivision to allow a one (1) acre parcel of property to be split from the balance of her 60 acre parcel. Mrs. Houle will remain in the existing farm house and sell the balance of the parcel to a buyer who intends to build a single family home and farm the 60 acres. The property is zoned Rural and is located on the east side of 20th Avenue and south of 80th Street. The new buyer would be restricted to 10 acre lot minimums should he/she decide to further subdivide the site. Staff has reviewed the request and recommend approval with the condition that a park dedication fee be collected when a home is constructed on the balance of the site. The Planning and Zoning Board reviewed the request and recommended approval with the conditions outlined by staff. PAGE 12