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COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 10, 2000 acres. The City approved it but construction of the project did not proceed due to utility availability issues and wetland issues. A new developer is proposing to develop the property with some modifications from the 1997 plan so an application for amended PDO and preliminary plat is required. The new development plan calls for the construction of 55 single family homes and 52 townhouse units (13 quadraminium structures) with a large Outlot for future platting on the northern portion of the site. The density of the development, excluding Outlot E is 2.66 units per acre. This Outlot was created in order to allow access issues to be addressed for the entire area. The site is located west of Lake Drive, between Main Street and Barbara Avenue. Staff advised the City has previously approved the preliminary plat for the area and determined that the land use and general layout was acceptable. The modifications to the plan were based upon final wetland/ponding requirements of the Rice Creek Watershed District. Staff recommended approval of the requested rezoning, PDO, and preliminary lat subject to conditions listed in the Executive Summary of the report. Council Member Carlson asked about the difference in densit s plat. Staff advised the area has been reduced therefore, changing the de t a o ed Outlot E would be platted in the future. Council Member O'Donnell asked about the re ssio Y if the City does not purchase Outlot D. He also asked if the Environmental Bo y o �� . tions have been incorporated into the plan. Staff advised when the propert ` �� ,.. n S utlot it is not buildable. The City will have to take action and continue tchase Outlot D. Staff also advised Council must consider the Environme + . rec e" endations and decide if they are adequately addressed in the plan. Council Member O'D dated November 2, 199 developer's responsibili if the trail segments that Mr. DeGardner refers to in a letter e in the development agreement. The City Attorney advised the s would be included in the developer's agreement. Council Member Dahl asked about the interchange options and traffic flow that have previously been discussed. She indicated there was supposed to be an "arc" that went through the plat. Staff advised the Counties original plan was to have an "arc" through the plat. The City was not supportive of the plan and the County is looking at an alternative access. Staff referred to a map pointing out a possible other connection. The connection will not be a part of the plat. Council Member Carlson asked if the original density was calculated on the current acreage. She also asked about the large change in density that was not presented to the Planning and Zoning Board. Staff advised the original density did include the entire 55.9 acres, Outlot E, and the other five -(5) acre piece of property. Staff stated it is possible there was an error made in the calculations of density because the number of housing units did not change. However, the lots are smaller. 6