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COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 28,1998 Mayor Sullivan asked about the possibility of West Bald Eagle Blvd. being expanded. Ms. Wyland stated she very much doubts West Bald Eagle Blvd. will be expanded. Council Member Bergeson moved to approve variance to Section 3, Subdivision 2, B.9 of the City's Zoning Ordinance. Council Member Dahl seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Mason clarified that his family is living in the home now. They will not occupy the third floor until the construction is finished and the septic system is in. Consideration of a Minor Subdivision, Behm's Century Farm, Margaret Trast, 7744 Sunset Road, Mary Kay Wyland - Ms. Wyland stated Mr. Gary Uhde would like to purchase the rear 375' of Lot 5, block 1, Sunset Oaks (7744 Sunset Road) for future inclusion into the Behm's Century Farms 5th or 6th Additions. The parcel would consist of 1.41 acres and leave .69 acres with the existing homestead. Mr. Uhde is currently talking with several property owners along Sunset Road regarding their inclusion in his future development of Behm's Century Farms as he did with property owners along Lilac. In January of 1997 the City approved a similar minor subdivision and rezone for five (5) parcels along Lilac Street. The property is currently Zoned Rural and a rezone is not scheduled at this time. However, rezoning could be considered at the October meeting of the Planning & Zoning Board if the Board determines it would be more appropriate to review these items simultaneously. In the alternative, a rezone could be considered at the time a preliminary plat is considered that would incorporate this site in future phases of Behm's Century Farms is considered. As with the request reviewed in early 1997, several issues surfaced and are paraphrased below from the January 3, 1997, NAC report: Factors Discouraging Approval: Non -conforming Lots - The existing lot is non- conforming with regard to lot area for unsewered lots. Further reduction in lot size raises concern for potential on-site system failure prior to extension of utilities. MUSA - The subject property is not within the MUSA nor is it within an area that we can draw from our MUSA Bank. The City's draft Comprehensive Plan does not show this area in the first phase of development between 1998 and 2010 with the possibility of additional MUSA allocation upon adoption and approval of the plan by the City Council and Metropolitan Council. However, the fact that the plan has not yet been approved may deem this proposal premature. Future Development - Without similar land purchase with adjoining property owners it may be difficult to incorporate this parcel into future development of Behm's Century Farms. 4