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City CQuncil Minutes November 7~ 1983 Page Four west of Elk Hills, north of the Barrington Place and east of Highway 169. The City Administrator indicated that Mr~ Dietz has requested to divide the approximate 7 acres into three parcels and further indicated that Mr. Dietz's request was prompted by the sale of his residence on Elk Hills Drive. The City Administrator indicated that Mr. Dietz has committed to the home buyer that the approximate 3.5 acres, known as parcel C would be included with the purchase of the residence property. The City Administnator indicated that Mr. Dietz'a request for the subdivision of his property does satisfy the City's needs and ordinances and therefore, it is recommended that the City Council grant the Administrative Subdivision. Mayor Hinkle opened the public hearing. Mr. Jim Nielson, attorney for Mr., Dietz, gave the history of Mr. Dietz's ownership of this specific 7 acres of property and of his residence. Mr. Nielson indicated that Mr. Dietz's residential home is built 15 feet from the rear yard setback and that the septic system is actually on track C of the Administrative Subdivision. Mr. Earl Hetrick expressed his concerns of the splitting of the westerly portion of the total parcel. Mr. Hetrick indicated that he felt the split was made to allow commercial to move into the area. Councilmember Gunkel indicated that the use of the property would be another issue and that if commercial would be pro- posed, it would require a zone change. General discussion was.carried on regarding the proposed division of the property. Mr. Nielson indicated that the Subdivision of the property is necessary to pro- vide for a backyard for the residential property as the prospective buyer wants to build a swimming pool and actually wants more yard space. Councilmember Schuldt indicated that a zone change request is possible, but the City Council must deal with the issue at hand, that is that of a subdivision request. COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE ADMINISTRATIVE SUBDIVISION REQUEST BY MR. GEORGE DIETZ FOR AN APPROXIMATE 7 ACRES OF PROPERTY SOUTH AND WEST OF ELK HILLS, NORTH OF BARRINGTON PLACE AND EAST OF HIGHWAY 169. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 9~ The old 101 Bridge The City Administrator indicated that he had met with the Wright County Engineer and the State Bridge Inspector regarding the 101 bridge. The City Administrator indicated that it is recommended that the City Council authorize the closing of the 101 bridge immediately as the State has determined it to be unsafe. The City Administrator indicated that major sUR~ort beams have rusted away and many other support beams have actually rusted off. The City Administrator indicated that the Wright County Engineer arid the bridge Inspector indicated that the approach spans have deteriorated to the extent that a car coming ~p the approach span could cause the approach to drop and consequently throw a car into the river. Discussion was carried on regarding the City's Liability. The City Administrator indicated that it eould be a very serious liability as the City has been advised to close the bridge. The City Administrator further indicated thaL.the bridge closing is approximatley 2 months early, as January 17th has been set for the contract bid letting for the bridge replacement.