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September 12, 1977 9. Each lot be limited to one driveway exit. The developer maintain the proper dust control. The Council not give final approval of the development until they have received the report back from the EQB. Councilmember Rowley recommended that proper care be taken in the removal of the trees as damage to the trees would most likely result in their loss. Administrator Achen recommended that the City be assured that Lot 11 of Block 1, 1st Addition be, purchased and used as a parking lot for Donatelle's. Attorney Meyers stated that an agreement could be entered into with 'Donatelle's. Mr. Rossman asked if the ponding area would be permanent. Mayor Pickar replied that it would 'be temporary; until the storm water drainage plan was put into effect and then it would no longer be required as a holding pond. Administrator Achen suggested that the. City might want to address itself to the future use of the lot in the case that it is developed at a later date. He pointed out that it is presently zoned B -1. Official Rose explained that B-1 would allow businesses such as 7-11, or small retail, or a small office building, etc. Attorney Meyers back for taxes, responsible for officially as a sidered as part stated that he was concerned with the pond being isolated and going since it would then be the City's property and they would be keeping it up. He stated that the parcel would be designated storm water holding area and that the parcel is not to be con- of a park dedication. Mr. Rossman asked what the area would be classified as. Attorney Meyers replied that it would retain its present zoning, B -1. Mr. Rossman asked if the City would want a 8 -1 development put in there, such as a 7 -11. Attorney Meyers replied that he was not worried about the zoning as much as declaring it as a storm water holding pond and reserving the right for future rezoning. Mr. Saabi reported that the area was largely peat and that an R -2 development could not be built on it but that a large commercial building could. Councilmember Rowley asked why a large building could be put on but not a small one. Mr. Saabi replied that less soil preparation would be required and that while it would be possible to put an R -2 development there, it would not be economical. Mayor Pickar stated that he was uncomfortable with approving the development with so many small questions remaining unanswered. Official Rose pointed out that the City could look ahead and perhaps decide they would like the area left open. Administrator Achen replied that the City could not hava its cake and eat it to, so to speak. Mr. Zepper asked why a park could not be put in the area of the holding pond. Administrator Achen replied that the area was considered small, being only 2.9 acres while the Comprehensive Plan calls for parks of 4 -5 acres. He also pointed out that small parks were more expensive to maintain.