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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION SEPTEMBER 19, 2001 Councilmember O'Donnell referred to the Comprehensive Plan map and asked which growth plan the property is in. City Planner Smyser advised a portion of the property is in the long-range growth plan after 2020. A 10 -acre parcel can be broken off and sold and not interfere with the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Keefe stated he does not want to sell 10 acres. By selling two (2) 2.5 -acre parcels, more profit will be made and a larger portion of the property will be kept in the family. Councilmember Reinert stated it appears there is a hardship in this case. He inquired about any possible options. City Planner Smyser stated the subdivision would vary from the growth plan that was worked on for the past several years. The question is whether or no the City wants to comply with that growth plan. Councilmember O'Donnell stated the Council may have to look at the overall policies in place for that area as opposed to looking at this request individually. Councilmember Carlson asked if the maps have been submitter t politan Council. City Planner Smyser advised the maps have not e ub & _ d but redrawing the lines does not solve the problem. Council Member Carlson stated the zoning ordi st. . the Council cannot base this request on finances. Acting Mayor Dahl stated she thou , , on e City could not have 2.5 or 5 -acre parcels is due to the soil con ted she does not think there are any soil problems in this area. City Planner Smy advi one . the reasons for not allowing smaller parcels unless there are utilities i . area is guided for growth in the future. Council Member 0', onnell clarified the zoning and growth stage for the areas adjacent to the property. He asked if it is more in line to sell eight separate 1 -acre R-1 lots. City Planner Smyser indicated that is a possibility. The property would have to be rezoned and have utilities extended. The growth area line would also have to be moved down. Mr. Keefe stated he believes it would be cost prohibitive for him to bring sewer into the area. Acting Mayor Dahl inquired about the amount of MUSA left in the bank. City Planner Smyser indicated there is some MUSA left in the bank and this is an area that the MUSA can be used in. Mr. Keefe could sell off a chunk of the property and have a developer develop it. The City would then have to move the growth line on the map. 4