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City Council Minutes March 21, 1994 Page 7 e FOR BIDS IN THE MATTER OF THE NORTHEAST AREA TRUNK SANITARY SEWER AND WATER IMPROVEMENT OF 1994 - [3/21/94]. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 7.11 Update on Elk Park Center Steve Ach indicated that the Planning Commission will be reviewing the development plans of the first phase of Elk Park Center at a special meeting on March 29. The City Council will then meet to discuss the situation on April 21. 7.4. Preliminary Plat reauest by Country Ridoe Partnership/Public Hearina P-94-02 Steven Ach indicated that Country Ridge Partnership has requested preliminary plat approval to subdivide approximately forty acres into 97 single-family lots. The location of the plat is the northeast corner of the extension of Joplin Street and County Road No. 30. Steve Ach indicated that all the lots meet the minimum lot size requirements for R 1 a zoning standards, however, the configuration and minimum depth of some lots originally proposed have limitations for constructing homes. The plat has been revised to meet these situations. Steve Ach reviewed the changes. , Steve Ach reviewed the Park and Recreation Commission's recommendation for a trail system within the plat and the extension of Joplin between County Road 30 and Highway 10. Steve Ach indicated that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the preliminary plat. Mayor Duitsman opened the public hearing. Mayor Duitsman expressed Councilmember Scheel's concerns regarding the mailbox requirement in the plat and the concern of the trails affecting the back yards of those along Joplin Street. Dave Anderson, Park and Recreation Commission Chair, indicated that the trail was originally intended to be a direct connection from the Heritage Landing plat. After talking to residents, a new plan was drafted by staff which runs the trail west along Mississippi Road, east of Joplin. He also expressed his concern that there may not be enough room for the trail between the road and the power poles. He indicated that this is a very important link to the trail system. Dave Anderson, 14845 County Road 30, stated that he would like to see the developer and the city work together to develop a plat that would incorporate some very old trees that are located on the north one-quarter of the plat. Dave Anderson spoke to the uniqueness of the site and the fact that it contained over 150 oak trees. He indicated that the significance of the site was overlooked by staff and by the Park and Recreation and Planning Commissions. He also indicated his concern regarding the minimum lot sizes. e Mayor Duitsman and Councilmember Dietz indicated their concern regarding the lot sizes and the originality of the plat.