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APPROVED COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 25, 2002 "Minor variations from the approved plans may be approved by the City's Development Review Committee, under the direction of the Community Development Director. Substantial departures from the approved plans will require an amendment to the Planned Development Overlay (PDO)." Councilmember Carlson asked what ordinances established the City's Development Review Committee and who the members are. Community Development Director Grochala explained that the Development Review Committee is listed under the site plan review and comprised of him, the City Attorney, City Planner, Building Officials, Public Services Director, Police Chief, Fire Chief, and Environmental Specialist. He stated this same language was included in the Target PDO. He explained that this language is included with PDOs since the plan allows flexibility and there are always question about if a change is made, such as in the trees to be planted or turning radius, does it require an amendment of the ordinance or is it consistent with the overall intent. Community Development Director Grochala stated if a building was to be relocated that dramatically changed the site, it would require an amendment to the PDO and rezoning. Councilmember Carlson noted that citizens have come forward about a condition of approval being changed and asked what "minor variations" are. Community Development Director Grochala stated it would be a minor change to the site details and any changes to the conditions of approval are not changeable by staff short of coming back for Council action. Councilmember Dahl stated Councilmember Reinert raised some questions she did not think of. She asked when the Bruggeman Homes development will it happen. Community Development Director Grochala stated they have been looking at the site since June so he estimates they will submit a plan for rezoning and site plan for the commercial aspect as early as January of 2003. Councilmember Dahl asked if the City would have to pay the initial 50% of the cost if the signal is put in but the process has not gotten to a point with Anoka County deciding whether they will or will not join. Community Development Director Grochala explained that timing is the issue and short of doing a Chapter 429 process, it would be preferable to get all the components together prior to commencing. Councilmember Dahl asked if the City has to put up the other 50% initially if Anoka County does not cooperate. Community Development Director Grochala stated the City would put money up until it is known there are no other alternatives. Councilmember Dahl asked who would be paying for the a left turn lane on Highway 49. Community Development Director Grochala stated it would be cost shared. Councilmember Dahl asked if the City would have to pay for it if Anoka County does not pay for it. Community Development Director Grochala stated that is a potential. 23