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COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 26, 2002 Mayor Bergeson noted the Planning and Zoning Board recommends approval and staff recommends denial. Associate Planner Gretz stated that is correct. Corey Bachman, applicant, stated his opinion that City staff has not been helpful since the beginning of this process. He corrected that the house would be on the right side of the lot which leaves enough room for a future road access. He stated several developers had expressed interest but since City staff had indicated that sewer and water would not be available for up to 15 years, they are no longer interested. Mr. Bachman explained that a developer would tear down the existing home and put a road in the middle with houses on both sides so there would be two existing roads. He stated the property can't be used for anything so he wants to build a home for himself and his family. Councilmember Reinert asked if the existing house would be removed if this request is approved by the City Council. Mr. Bachman stated if a developer were to ge property they would tear it down so they could get more houses. He stated he will place the house. i « ocation to assure there is enough space for road access. Councilmember Reinert asked if 330 feet of frontage is req a d f a legitimate subdivision. Community Development Director Grochala stated that ' o e Councilmember Reinert asked who owns the third g f land. Mr. Bachman stated a neighbor owns that parcel. Mr. Bachman stated his neighbor was requir- get a variance since they had a 100 -foot lot. However, the City said they don't have afiat variance. Associate Planner Gretz stated a hou lot of record but under the lot requi not needed. loped on 1573 Ash Street since it was a preexisting it was a preexisting lot of record, a variance was Mr. Bachman commented on + pat -d development in North Oaks. Community Development Director Grochala stated that s a' er would come up Centerville using the White Bear Township interceptor to which North Oaks s also connecting. Mr. Bachman stated City staff told developers there would never be sewer so they are not interested. Community Development Director Grochala explained that this is a Stage II area so utilities would be post 2010. Mayor Bergeson stated if proposals move forward sooner, utilities would come from White Bear Township. Councilmember Carlson stated a development is happening to the east with the North Oaks Company. 20