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COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 11, 2002 Mayor Bergeson stated another possibility is that utilities could go through without a road being developed. Councilmember Carlson stated that is less likely because putting the utilities in with a road is more cost effective. Mayor Bergeson referred to the Church's concern regarding diminished use of the property because of the easement. The Church still has use of the easement unless the Church wants to construct something on the easement. There is no restriction on the general use of the property and easement. Mr. Mattson asked if the previous plats have been approved. Community Development Director Grochala stated plat approval [ separate process. The property tea. has not yet received preliminary plat approval and a proposed plat have to go through the entire City process. Mayor Bergeson added the Church could come in with a diff! d 'sign as long as it adhered to all City codes. Councilmember Reinert stated another scenario could, no plans for the road and the Church wanted to bu does have the ability to apply for an easement va determined the City does not need the easeme 0 years have passed and there are still ger structure on the property. The Church the Church can build on the easement if it is Community Development Director Groc m to he staff recommendation is basically the original recommendation with small changes in - ae for clarification. Councilmember Carlson referred t has approved other buildings tha allow the Church a large structure and the size of the picnic shelter. She stated the City llowed. She asked if the City should reconsider and the size of the property. Community Development tor och: la stated condition #2 can be left off of the approval but the Church would still have to g= hrough the variance process to allow a larger building. Councilmember Carlson stated if the Church wants to move quickly then the condition should not be removed. If the Church has the time the condition can be removed and the Church can apply for a variance. Mr. Mattson stated the Church would like to proceed as is and the Church is agreeable to all the conditions recommended by staff. Pastor Gilbertson expressed his gratitude to the Council and staff for all their help. He stated the outstanding issues point to the need for clear and concise language of what is really approved by the City. If the approval in 1997 had clear and concise language the Church would not have had to go through this process again. 10