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very difficult to build a quality home for less than $50,000 presently, that the
cost will go to at least $55,000 for that same home in the Spring. He also pointed
out that he must guarantee his workmanship on each home for a full year so he would
be very careful not to create a water problem, which could cost him several thousand
dollars to fix at a later date.
Administrator Achen recommended that the Council address the number and size of the
lots now and have the City Engineer get further input on the drainage situation.
Attorney Meyers pointed out that a..hardship must be determined in order to grant a
variance for lot size.
Councilmember Ziebarth stated that the size of the lots seem to be tied directly into
the drainage situation.
Councilmember Rowley stated that she would like to know the drainage information
before voting on the issue.
MSP (Pickar - Hodges) to continue the public hearing until December 19, 1977 at 7:40 PM
to include the final grade plans so the Council can better select the number of
lots. 5 ayes
Mayor Pickar closed the public hearing on the Tomas Addition and opened the next
public hearing.
CEDAR BAY ADDITION PRELIMINARY PLAT
Rudy Bayer, 1700 3rd Street NW, New Brighton introduced himself as one of the owners
of the property and stated that the land in question would be platted into six lots,
with no variance required.
Mayor Pickar explained to Mr. Bayer the process of a development agreement.
MSP (Pickar - Ziebarth) to approve the preliminary plat of Cedar Bay Addition as
presented, with easements of 5' along the property lines. 5 ayes
Councilmember Hodges questioned the need of the 5' easement. Administrator Achen
explained that the City required it in order to be able to work on any utilities.
Mr. Bayer stated that Cedar Bay Builders is not the owner of the property, as shown
on the preliminary plat but that it would be called Cedar Bay Addition.
Mayor Pickar closed the public hearing and reopened the general meeting.
CEDAR BAY BUILDERS MINOR SUBDIVISION - 8347 GREENWOOD DRIVE
Administrator Achen reported that there's a 16.5' strip of land on the north side of
the property which Staff recommends be sold to one of the adjacent property owners,
which would avoid future problems of who is supposed to maintain the property and
possibly prevent its use as a drive - through street between Eastwood and Greenwood.
Mr. Bayer stated that he would be perfectly willing to go along with whatever the
City requires of the 16.5' strip of land.