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• • COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 12, 1997 Mayor Landers asked Mr. Carlson if he would like to request an extension. Mr. Carlson stated this is a financial decision since lenders are involved who may withdraw their commitment. He asked if this must be decided tonight. Mr. Wessel advised due to the time constraint, it must be considered tonight. Mr. Hawkins noted the reasons detailed by the Planning Commission to approve and advised that if denied, the Council will need to state rationale for denial. Mayor Landers declared a recess at 8:08 P.M. The meeting was reconvened at 8:17 P.M. Mr. Carlson explained in the phasing process, he would be willing to pay the $98,000 assessment on the front end (Phase I) which will provide the City with funds over a shorter period of time. Mayor Landers stated he still has concerns but believes the $98,000 would be lost which would impact the Ware Road project. Therefore, he will support approval of the request. Council Member Kuether moved to approve the FIRST READING of Ordinance No. 02 - 97, rezoning Miller's South Glen from R, Rural, to R -1X, Single Family Executive. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Greg Harvey, 440 Coyote Trail, stated there is a specific issue not being addressed tonight and requested permission to address the Council. Mayor Landers consented. Mr. Harvey advised his property directly abuts the Miller's South Glen addition and there were two specific conditions addressed by the Planning and Zoning Board which have not been mentioned; going forward with the Ware Road improvements, and a drainage issue with the properties that adjoin Miller's South Glen on the north. Mr. Harvey explained that pursuant to that, Mr. Carlson had a survey conducted and a letter recently came out saying all but one lot is acceptable and he will work with the owner of that lot to bring it up to the minimum specifications of the development plan. He asserted a majority of the lots on that north side of Miller's South Glen are several inches off the bare minimum of the development plan and asked what will be done to resolve this problem prior to the development of the Miler's South Glen project. Mr. Ahrens stated he has copies from Mr. Carlson's engineer and residents, and he met with Mr. Brent regarding a drainage problem. He stated it is his understanding that Mr. Carlson's engineer has forwarded plans to correct that issue which was also approved by the property owner and will be completed shortly. Mr. Carlson confirmed his engineering firm surveyed each individual lot and has been approved according to the minimum development standards. He stated all lots are corrected to those minimum heights to the window levels and drainage ditch. He advised his engineer prepared and submitted a drainage plan and the new grading will improve that situation. PAGE 14