6.6. SR 03-17-1997 - Laserfiche WebLink

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ELk River City Council ~/iee:ing ,October 7, 1996 Page 4 Terry Lenz, ] 1829 Highlancl I~oacl, thanked the Mayor and Council for their consideration of the project and indicated that she hoped the project was approved. ~l. Councilmember Farber indicated that the development would have a majoll~l1 impact on the neighborhood which would not add to fha population of the schools. Councitmember Father requested the Counc members to consider waiving the park and recreation fees. He stated that if the park fees were not waived, the developer could develop the property with single family lots, making the property more dense. Councitmember Scheel indicated she would also like to see the park dedication fees waived. Councitmember Scheel also stated that if the park is going to be a city park, she would like to see it designated as a pork for senior citizens. Counciimember Dietz and Mayor Duitsman indicated that they were not in favor of waiving the park dedication fees as it would set a precedence which would affect other developers. Roger Derrick, developer, discussed with the Council eight issues of concern which are as follows: t. Request that the oreo assessment for sanitary sewer of $3,800 per acre be waived for the 1.7 acres that will not be used. 2. Eliminate the concrete curb and gutter along the driveways within the project. 3. Eliminate the sidewalk along Highland Road. 4. Waive the requirement to extend the waterline along 193~ Avenue from the projects northeast corner along the cemetery to Holt Street. 5. Authorize grading on the city park property to facilitate the construction of o driveway next to fha westerly property tine. 6. Approve the preliminary plot with seven single family lots along ] 93rd Avenue. 7. Authorize the payment of installation of utilities for fha townhomes as part of fha building permit fee. In addition, consider payment of park dedication and other development fees at time of building permit. 8. Authorization to start grading prior to final plat recording. There being no further comments, Mayor Duitsman closed the public hearing. Discussion was held regarding Item #7. City Attorney Peter Beck indicated that staff can work with the developer to address this issue and include language in the planned unit development agreement. This issue would apply only to the townhomes. After discussion regarding these issues, it was the consensus of the Council to authorize approval of the preliminary plat including Mr. Derrick's conditions numbers 2-8, but excluding condition number 1.