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City Council Minutes July 25, 1994 Page 8 e Terry Maurer explained the issue involving the Sandpiper Estates Development. He stated that because the extension of the trunk sanitary sewer and water, plus the looping of the water system will disrupt more than half of the Sandpiper development. this entire area has been considered for lateral utilities, storm sewer and new urban streets. Terry Maurer gave an overview of the entire project. He explained which areas would receive improvements and the estimated cost for the improvements. He further reviewed the estimated assessment cost for those residents living in the Sandpiper development. Mayor Duitsman opened the public hearing. Miles Knutson. 13631 186th Ave NW...questioned the impact the project would have on his property. Tom Hartman. 18675 Macon St. NW...questioned the benefit received. from the project. Steve Stewart. 18290 Ogden St. NW...stated about one year ago, he was informed by City Staff that extension of city services would take place in 3-5 years. He further indicated that staff mentioned nothing about the possibility of splitting his lot in the future to allow him to pay for the improvements. He further stated that the City is placing an undue hardship on the new families in this development. e Council member Dietz indicated that he has met with the residents of the development. Although he sympathizes with the property owners. he indicated he felt it was imperative that the services be extended to the Sandpiper development. If the development is excluded, there will be a greater affect on the development as the undeveloped lots will probably be affected. Council member Dietz indicated that some of the residents are requesting that the lots be left as one acre lots and not be subdivided. He suggested that the $3.800 trunk assessment not be charged to those lots that are not subdivided or will not subdivide in the future. He further suggested that the trunk fee for the undeveloped lots not be forgiven. City Attorney Peter Beck indicated that it would be possible to keep the lots at one acre with a zone change. Discussion was held regarding a zone change to require that the lots in the area are one acre or greater in size. Mayor Duitsman indicated that the council would only consider this if a petition were presented with the majority of the homeowners signing. Kathleen LaPointe. 18294 Naples St. NW...indicated she would be opposed to signing the petition which would not allow her to subdivide her property in the future. e Cindy Holst. 18251 Ogden St. NW...indicated she would prefer one acre lots.