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Elk River City Council Meeting Page 4 October 7, 1996 Terry Lenz, 11829 Highland Road, thanked the Mayor and Council for their IIIconsideration of the project and indicated that she hoped the project was approved. ZP Councilmember Farber indicated that the development would have a major impact on the neighborhood which would not add to the population of the schools. Councilmember Farber requested the Councilmembers 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. Councilmember Scheel indicated she would also like to see the park dedication fees waived. Councilmember Scheel also stated that if the park is going to be a city park, she would like to see it designated as a park for senior citizens. Councilmember 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: 1. Request that the area 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 II 3. the project. Eliminate the sidewalk along Highland Road. 4. Waive the requirement to extend the waterline along 193rd 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 a driveway next to the westerly property line. 6. Approve the preliminary plot with seven single family lots along 193rd Avenue. 7. Authorize the payment of installation of utilities for the townhomes as part of the 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. •