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e e e Page 6 City Council Minutes May 19. 1986 Councilmember Williams indicated should be $3.200 instead of $2.000. the same as Councilmember Williams. he felt that the park dedication fee Councilmember Engstrom noted he felt Steve Rohlf. Building and Zoning Administrator. noted that park dedication can only be charged for administrative subdivision situations. He noted that Mr. Smith is creating an additional 20 lots which is the reason for the $2.000 park dedication fee. Councilmember Williams noted he would like to continue this discussion regarding park dedication fees at the committee City Council meeting. Mayor Hinkle closed the public hearing. COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM MOVED TO APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR VERNON COURT CONTINGENT ON STAFF RECOMMENDATONS IN THE MEMO TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM THE BUILDING AND ZONING ADMINISTRATOR DATED MAY 16. 1986. AND FURTHER THAT A $2.000 PARK DEDICATION FEE TO BE PAID TO THE CITY OF ELK RIVER. COUNCILMEMBER WILLIAMS SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0. 12. Zone Change Request by Central Investment Corporation/Public Hearing Commissioner Wilson noted that Central Investment Corporation is requesting a zone change for two lots (Lots 4 & 5. Block 2. Ridgewood 2nd Addition) from R-2a to R-2b to accommodate four-plexes. He noted the Planning Commission recommended approval of the zone change request with a 3-2 vote. Mayor Hinkle opened the public hearing. Mark Lavelle indicated he lives behind the affected property and noted the density going from a duplex to a four-plex would be too great and felt it would be an infringement on the privacy of the neighborhood. Richard Vagts felt a four-plex was not justified in the proposed area. Mayor Hinkle closed the public hearing. Mr. Art Raudio. representing Central Investment. noted that across the street from the proposed zone change. there was an 18 unit building and also some 6 unit buildings. Councilmember Gunkel stated she had a problem with creating pockets of high density areas in the City. She noted that south of the lots it was all single family. Councilmember Gunkel noted she felt this would be a spot zone because two lots are being picked out in the middle of the block and that she was not in favor of the request. Mayor Hinkle stated he was not in favor of the request because of the reasons stated by Councilmember Gunkel.