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COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 12, 1997 • 8. The City Engineer provide comment and recommendation in regard to easement establishment. 9. A determination must be made that Ware Road can accommodate the proposed development. 10. Phasing for the development shall occur as follows: a. 1997 - 15 lots b. 1998 - 34 lots 11. Comments of other City staff. • Ms. Wyland noted the condition that Mr. Carlson participate in the cost to construct Ware Road of $2,000 per lot. She said the Council needs to act on this request unless Mr. Carlson requests to extend the time limit. Mayor Landers noted that by giving rezoning and MUSA expansion to Miller's South Glen, without knowing the Ware Road situation, is similar to putting the "cart before the horse." He noted Ware Road could be voted down on the November, 1997 election ballot. It may not be reconstructed for three to four years, so to consider approval of this plat at this time may be premature. Council Member Bergeson stated his support of the request. He stated the Council has already decided something must be done about Ware Road and this layout proposes a minimal impact with only 15 houses the first year. He pointed out this has the unanimous support of the Planning & Zoning Board and it is R -1X which tends to be houses with values in excess of $200,000, which is a nice addition to the City's tax base. Council Member Kuether stated this is a good point. The Council has already committed to the need to do something about Ware Road. She suggested it may be best to construct the homes prior to reconstruction of Ware Road to limit damage to the roadway. However, the Council has indicated no more access on Ware Road until it is reconstructed. Mr. Carlson, applicant, stated he intends to minimize the impact by dividing the plat into two phases. He advised he has started grading one-half of the project and would like to complete grading so growth can be established behind existing houses and ponds can be placed. He estimated it will take three months (September) before utility work can be constructed. He explained if it is not approved at this time and he is pushed into winter construction, he may need to reconsider whether he should contribute towards Ware Road (due to increased cost to construct during winter weather conditions). Mr. Carlson asserted no one objected to his proposed development at the public hearing, they just want him to contribute towards Ware Road. Jim Hughes, 6665 Ware Road, stated his concern is that the purpose of the road improvement is to make that site buildable. However two or three years ago, an easement was vacated that extended 62nd Street to Hodgson Road. If this had not been vacated, he asserted this Ware Road would not need to be improved. Mr. Hughes stated he believes an assessment of $2,000 is PAGE 12