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• • CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MARCH 5, 2003 APPROVED This item will appear on the regular Council agenda Monday, March 10, 2003. SSR&W WILLARD MORTON SUBDIVISION, MICHAEL GROCHALA Community Development Director Grochala advised Mr. Willard Morton's firm, SSR&W Development, LLC, owns property in Lino Lakes. The SSR&W property includes 80+ acres in Section 9. The application is to split off 11 acres from an existing 40 -acres parcel, and combine the new 11 -acre piece with a one -acre strip that connects to Main St. SSR&W would then sell the new lot to allow for a new home site. Staff understands that Mr. Brad Racutt wants to buy the property and build a new home. The application raised numerous important issues regarding implementation of the long- range plan for the City, as represented in the comprehensive plan. The City Council discussed this application at its work session on November 20, 2001. Staff prepared an option that included the dedication of a partial right of way. Mr. Racutt rejected that option, and both he and Mr. Morton waived the statutory deadlines for City action on the application. On January 9, 2003, the City received a letter than rescinded that waiver and restarted the period allowed for City action. On January 21 the City received a request for approval of the minor subdivision with the partial easement. The proposal was again reviewed by the City Council on February 11, 2002. City staff, citing issues raised during the revision of the City's subdivision ordinance and possible public safety issues recommended that the application be denied. The City Council tabled the application and requested that it be sent back to the Planning and Zoning Board for further review. However, following additional discussions with the Public Safety Department and the City Attorney, staff is requesting Council action on the application. Community Development Director Grochala advised that due to those discussions, several issues have been resolved and staff is recommending approval of the application based on conditions. This item will appear on the regular Council agenda Monday, March 10, 2003, 6:30 p.m. 62ND /ELM STREET RECONSTRUCTION — PROJECT OPTIONS, MICHAEL GROCHALA Community Development Director Grochala distributed a memo outlining the City's options for the 62nd /Elm Street reconstruction projects. This issue will be discussed further at the next Council work session. • REGULAR AGENDA, MARCH 10, 2003