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r . . . City Council Minutes October 29, 1984 Page F;i\n~ Discussion was carried on regarding the comparison of the East Main Street Project and the proposed West Main Street Project in the future. Councilmember Schuldt indicated that he felt if Mr. Farber received a re- duction in his street assessment it would be unfair to all other residents along East Main Street and it would cause a negative precedent to the future assessment of the West Main Street Project. Further discussion was carried on regarding the Earl Hohlen property and the 6" line versus l!z" line. Mr. Hohlen indicated that a 6" line would have been more benefits than the l!z" line placed to his property. Councilmember Duitsman indicated that he felt Mr. Hohlen had a legitimate complaint if he had not received notice of the assessment. COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN MOVED TO ACCEPT THE ASSESSMENT ROLE AS PROPOSED WITH THE AMENDMENT OF THE ASSESSMENT TO THE HOHLEN PROPERTY AND TO THE WERNER PROPERTY. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 5-0. 5. Varner and Hommes Administrative Subdivision - Continued Public Hearing The City Administrator indicated that at the October 15th City Council Meeting and the October 22nd City Council Meeting, the City Council voted to continue public hearings for Mr. Howard Hommes and Mr. Donald Varner respectively as each request involved an administrative subdivision and a private road extending off the City owned gravel road. The City Administrator indicated that the issue is a concern regarding the nature and density of development on City owned gravel roads and the impact that development has on the quality of the road and the maintenance cost to the City. The City Administrator indicated that he discussed the issue with Mr. Phil Hals, the Street Superintendent and Mr. Rick Breezee, the Building and Zoning Administrator, with the consensus that it is hard to determine what the fine line is between how many parcels do not create a problem, and when does that additional parcel create a problem. ' The City Administrator indicated that currently the city allows 2!z acre parcels on a gravel road with no restrictions as to the number of private ,roads, off from City owned gravel roads. The City Administrator indicated that the City's Attorney suggested the City Council change the density from 2!z acres to 5 acres on unimproved roads and to not permit an extension of private roads onto gravel roads. The City Admin- istrator indicated that the City Council could change the zoning ordinance to change the density or the City Council could allow private roads off from gravel roads and amend the City's road standards. Mayor Hinkle opened the public hearing. Mr. Howard Hommes indicated that he wanted to subdivide his property to put another house onto the property. Mr. Hommes indicated that he has 9.6 acres and, therefore would not be able to fit into the five acre minimum requirement should the Council change the zoning ordinance.