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---, Council Minutes July 15. 1985 Page Three 6. Consideration of Administrative Subdivision -,. Robert Thompson - Public Hearing Mayor Hinkle introduced this item. Mayor Hinkle indicated that Mr. Robert Thompson is proposing to subdivide an approximate 3.7 acre parcel from an existing 12.5 acre parcel. Mayor Hinkle further indicated that Dale Brown purchased the 3~ acres off the corner to add to his truck farm. Mayor Hdnk1e further indicated that the property does not abut an approved road. but that it is an unbui1dab1e piece of property and further that it is being added to Mr. Brown's existing property. Mayor Hinkle opened the public hearing. Rick Breezee. Building and Zoning Administrator.indicated that there has been some problems with the County recording property splits without Council approval. Lorraine Thompson. from the County. indicated that any documents that are legal and signed and come across their desks must be recorded. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO APPROVE THE ADMINISTRATIVE SUBDIVISION REQUESTED BY MR. ROBERT THOMPSON. COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. Discussion was held regarding the exact location of the property. Councilmember Gunkel indicated that she felt the lot line between Mr. Brown's property and the 3.7 acre parcel he was purchasing should be vacated. COUNCILMEMBER WILLIAMS MOVED TO AMEND THE MOTION TO INCLUDE THAT THE EXISTING LOT LINE BE VACATED AND DULY RECORDED. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL SECONDED THE AMENDMENT. THE AMENDMENT PASSED 4-0. THE AMENDED MOTION PASSED 4-0. 7. Consideration of Administrative Subdivision for Rauch and Frank - Public Hearing Rick Breezee, Building and Zoning adlninistrator, presented this item and stated that Mr. Rauch would like to subdivide a parcel of property ten acres in size into two five acre parcels with each parcel being approximately 250 feet by 875 feet. Mr. Breezee indicated that this administrative subdivision meets all requirements and minimum standards and has front footage on 205th Avenue. Mayor Hinkle opened the public hearing. Jim Tra11e questioned how many times a property can be subdivided without going through preliminary plat proceedings. Councilmember Gunkel indicated that in 1984 the City Council subdivided a large piece of property for Mr. Rauch into four parcels and now Mr. Rauch is subdividing those parcels again. Mr. Robert Thompson indicated he felt as long as Mr. Rauch is meeting the minimum requirements he should be able to keep dividing his property as many times as he wants to. Jim Tra1le indica ted he fe1 tit was not fair to other developers who have to go through preliminary plat procedures in order to conform to City Code requirements. Jim Tra11e stated that he would like to have the staff investigate and put in a limit as to the number of times an administrative subdivision can be given.