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COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 26, 1998 Council Member Bergeson stated if stubs are put in with an unequal number of driveways the developers are almost required build on larger parcels. He stated he does not want houses on only one side of the street. Zoning should not be changed to something that can not happen. The property is not developable if it is not in conjunction with other properties. Council Member Lyden stated R-1XX zoning is a possibility. Mr. Brixius stated that access a from local street to Ware Road is needed regardless of lot size. Driveway access to Ware Road is a concern. A buffer should be built to shield homes on Ware Road. Mayor Sullivan stated she believe this is not an appropriate request at this time. Mr. Brixius stated it is scheduled but not until 2010. Council Member Lyden stated the intent of Council should be to allow the homeowner to hook up if he wants to. Mayor Sullivan stated that is a separate issue for Council to consider. 11. Al Robinson asked for clarification of the greenway designation and expressed concern at it becoming a "taking". Mr. Brixius stated that the greenways were conceptual on the plan and would be further defined with completion of the environmental inventory. 12. Mr. Corson cautioned the City on making decisions based on unsuitable soils prior to actual testing and possible correction. He also cautioned staff on the process of placing property in a Land Trust as it relates to cost and timing. Mayor Sullivan stated the Land Trust is open to a full range of options. Mayor Sullivan noted the following issues: Including mobile homes in a Housing Maintenance Program, Language to confine the sea plane base to its present "foot print", and the Commercial property on Lake Drive south of Vicky Lane. Mr. Brixius noted modifications in planning regarding Mr. Dick's property, 8061 Lake Drive. He felt reconsideration of the present designation would open the property up for research. Mr. Wessel added mixed land use in The Village has to be incorporated into the Plan. Mayor Sullivan referred to the poll of the Environmental Board, and said two (2) members want a moratorium, two (2) members do not want a moratorium with qualifications, three (3) members stated the City can proceed without a moratorium. Council Member Lyden expressed concern regarding the two (2) qualified no's. Mr. Wessel stated the two (2) members felt strongly that a moratorium was not needed but future residential developers would need to be qualified for plat approval. Mayor Sullivan noted developers have to go through the Environmental Board now. Mr. Wessel stated that is correct. The current system is working well. Council Member Lyden asked if the City could set up two (2) standards for currently working developers and standards for other developers. Mayor Sullivan stated the issue is if a moratorium should be placed on plat approval until the Environmental Inventory is complete. Council Member Lyden stated the best practice would be to have the Environmental Inventory and Management Plan in place before moving forward. The Council should choose the best practice. V. ACTION ON RESOLUTION NO. 98 -160 14