HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000048_pg218August 14, 1978 Page 7
Jerry Foss asked if the services could be looped. Administrator Achen replied that
the water could possibly be looped but that the sewer couldn't.
Councilmember Rowley stated that the project had been discussed several times already
and that she would like to see the property owners and developers study the issue and
make recommendations to the Council. She pointed out that the project could not be
ordered for this year, which would allow them time to study the issue and set a future
date for a decision.
MSP (Hodges- Baumgartner) to continue the hearing until October 24, 1978 at 7:40 PM
for the preliminary plat and rezoning, and also continue the Dailey Knolls hearing. 3 ayes
Administrator Achen pointed out that input should be received by October 10 in order
to have it on the October 24 agenda.
Acting Mayor Hodges closed the public hearings and reopened the regular meeting.
NORTHCREST PARK - FINAL PLAT AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
Acting Mayor Hodges reported that Staff has recommended the developer provide some
security to cover the first 3 -5 years of special assessments in case development does
not proceed as rapidly as hoped.
Mr. Beim stated that the only point he disagreed on was the park dedication fee. He
stated that both the Park and Recreation Department and Planning Commission have
recommended that he pay a $53,000 park dedication fee, and that he felt it was an
unfair charge since the City had changed the Comprehensive Plan and forced him to
develop according to their plans. He added that he would be willing to pay a $7,000
park dedication fee to avoid the cost of a lawsuit.
Councilmember Baumgartner replied that the City did not force the developer to rezone,
and that when the City was working on the Comprehensive Plan three years ago, Mr. Beim
and his architect were present at the meetings and offered their suggestions, and then
came in with their development concept of Northcrest Park.
Mr. Beim stated that he has based the plan on the Comprehensive Plan. Administrator
Achen replied that if Mr. Beim had not liked the proposed rezonings and Comprehensive
Plan, he could have objected before it was approved. Mr. Beim replied that he is
protesting the $53,000 fee, not the zoning.
Administrator Achen stated that the City and Park Commission did not feel that a hard-
ship was placed on the developer. Mr. Beim asked if it would be possible to spread the
dedication out over a period of years. Attorney Meyers replied that it had been done
in the past.
Administrator Achen stated that Staff has recommended the developer provide some
security to cover the first 3 -5 years of special assessments in case the development
does not proceed as rapidly as planned. Mr. Beim asked if the land itself was
security for the assessments. Administrator Achen replied that the City would have to
sell the lots to make the bond payment but that the lots could not be sold in time to
make the payment, if the development did run into trouble. Attorney Meyers added that
the City does need some additional assurance.