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City Council meeting of February 17, 1998 Page 2 SITE PLAN APPROVAL (17285 FOREST BLVD.) Susan and Glen Kothe, 9056 W. Broadway, Forest Lake, MN., applied for site plan approval to use an existing building for a retail pet supply business at 17285 Forest Blvd. The property is zoned for retail business. The site plan shows 75 available parking spaces which is compliance with ordinance, though all the area is not currently improved with paved surface. The City Code 219-6 requires that where more than four (4) parking spaces are required, asphalt, concrete, or other surface water sealed shall be used. Staff recommended approval of the site plan subject to the property owner complying with the City's parking and loading regulations. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the site plan, as conditioned. WATER METER REPLACEMENT LETTER The Council considered a letter to those residents who have not yet arranged for the placement of a new water meter in their residence or business. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the letter for mailing. PUBLIC P"ROVEMENT HEARING (FENWAY BLVD/AVENUE) A public hearing was called to consider making improvements to Fenway Boulevard, from 130th Street to 140th Street, and to Fenway Avenue, from 140th Street to 142nd Street. The proposed improvements include sanitary sewer, municipal water connection, curb, gutter, storm sewer improvements, and street paving. The Engineer's cost estimate for Fenway Boulevard is $1,668,900, and for Fenway Avenue, $268,300. Because the benefit analysis and proposed assessment roll for the project were not available for the meeting, the City Administrator recommended that tonight's discussion to be limited to project construction only. The public hearing was opened for discussion of the Fenway Avenue, from 140th Street to 142nd Street. Paul Delarosa, 14194 Ferrara, stated that at the time he purchased his lot, he was not aware of any proposed improvements to Fenway Avenue. He was concerned with increased traffic, and potentital danger to the many children living on the street. Steve Huberty, 14172 Ferrara, stated that everyone was against the project, and submitted a petition with eleven signatures disagreeing with the project. Property owners stated that if they had known about the easement, that they would not have purchased their lots. Property owners questioned whether concerns were given as much consideration as the property owner interested in developing his property. Discussion continued with the Fenway Boulevard project, between 130th Street and 140th Street. The Jackson family was present, with Judd and Tom addressing the Council regarding their property. Tom Jackson presented his version of the feasibility for the project, and asked that the City acknowledge that they "promised" to build Falcon and Fenway Avenue without assessment to them, and in return, they would drop their lawsuit against the City. The Council indicated that Falcon Avenue was discussed, but that this was not part of the final agreement for the project.