HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000047_pg119May 8, 1978 Page 4
Duane McCarty, 8060 Long Lake Road asked for clarification of Administrator Achen's
statement on page 5 of the April 24 Council minutes that all drainage recommendations
or development proposals be reviewed by the Task Force before being presented to the
Council. Administrator Achen replied that minor subdivisions are not in that
category, which was also the case in the Pleasant Acres plat, that both had previously
been approved by the Council.
Councilmember Baumgartner stated that there was considerable discussion at the Planning
Commission meeting on the southern lot, whether the developer should give a 60'
easement or sign an agreement that he would not build on the lot for a specific time.
He added that once the City goes through a feasibility study of the extension of
Knollwood Drive, the easement could then be vacated, or a covenent could be signed,
agreeing not to build on the south lot. Councilmember Baumgartner added that the
Planning Commission's motion was to recommend approval of the minor subdivision request
with the stipulation that a covenent with the deed be filed until the extension of
Knollwood was resolved, or a specific period of time, i.e., 3 -5 years.
Councilmember Baumgartner questioned if the City was responsible for circulating a
petition for the improvements. Attorney Meyers replied that it would have to be
circulated by the property owners.
Mayor Pickar expressed concern with a segment of the park dedication being lost in a
minor subdivision. Administrator Achen replied that a subdivision would require a
park dedication since the house had already been torn down. Attorney Meyers added
that the subdivision would be subject to a park dedication.
Councilmember Ziebarth stated that assuming there are four additional lots, if
Knollwood did not connect over to Groveland, he would like to know what Mr. Sjodin
would be doing with the lots. Mr. Sjodin replied that he could come out to Spring
Lake Park Road. Councilmember Ziebarth pointed out that that would involve a 75'
lot and two 772' lots, which would be below code. Mr. Sjodin replied that he would
not be doing anything with the other four lots until the City decides where the road
should go.
Mr. McCarty stated that he was concerned with the topigraphical changes of the land
and that he was interested in all minor or major drainage recommendations or develop-
ment proposals being reviewed by the Task Force. He added that development will hurt
the effectiveness of the Task Force if they do not approve each request first.
Mayor Pickar stated that he was concerned with the time frame if the Task Force were
to review all requests. Mr. McCarty replied that he was not concerned with the time
frame as the Task Force meets weekly.
Councilmember Baumgartner stated that he was interested in what the Task Force would
be doing with each request. Mr. McCarty replied that they would be reviewing each
development.
Mayor Pickar polled the Councilmembers for their opinions.
Councilmember Hodges stated that he felt all requests should be reviewed by the Task
Force.
Councilmember Baumgartner stated that everything the City allows to be put up con-
tributes to the drainage problem, and that this particular subdivision would require
a site plan or grading plan and until that is supplied, he did not feel the Task
Force could contribute a whole lot.