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• • COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 28, 1998 Factors Supporting Approval: Comprehensive Plan - The City's 1990 Land Use Map indicated this area of the City as low density residential use as does the draft Comprehensive Plan. The proposed subdivision would be consistent with these plans and suggested future plans for the area. Adjacent Uses - The property is adjacent to the original Phase 6 of the Behm's Century Farms Development which is currently Zoned R-1. This subdivision would provide additional land for future expansion of this development and therefore be consistent and compatible with the planned development of the area. Lot Design - Upon rezone to R-1 the lots would meet the requirements of that Zoning District and future phases of Behm's Century Farms. Ms. Wyland noted the Planning & Zoning Board reviewed this matter at their September 9, 1998, meeting and recommended approval with conditions. Council Member Bergeson asked if available sewer meant running up Sunset or sewer in the future development from behind the property. Mr. Powell stated that sewer and water could become available from the east in the Behm's Century Farm subdivision. No lines will be on Sunset road. The City has looked at locating a lift station in that area. It would be easy to provide a stub there. Council Member Bergeson stated the Ordinance allows one acre to be divided off to preserve the homestead dwelling. He stated this is not one acre. Mr. Powell stated that was mentioned and is used in rural. It does not apply to this subdivision or on Lilac. The Planning & Zoning Board did not see this as a concern because there is an alternate site. Five (5) lots on Lilac were split into less that one acre lots. Mayor Sullivan stated she was torn on this issue. The City fought to avoid premature subdivisions. An alternative site is available once the subdivision is divided. She asked how the lines would run. She stated she does not want other property owners in the position of having to hook up to sewer and water just because it is available. She stated she is not sure if she supports the agreement that the property owner must hook up in the future. This is appropriate for low density use. She stated Mr. Uhde needs to understand the zoning may not change. Mr. Powell indicated Mr. Uhde is aware of the risk. Mayor Sullivan stated that Mr. Uhde has always been cooperative with the City. She expressed concern regarding building on hydric soils. She stated the City must be careful that it is appropriate buildable land and testing could be done. She stated Mr. Uhde needs to be clear that the property may never be developed. Council Member Dahl noted the Planning & Zoning Board may consider rezoning at their • October, 1998, meeting. Mr. Powell stated it may be more appropriate to wait to rezone.