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Steering Committee Minutes Page 2 <br /> January 12, 1995 <br /> • water into this area. Steve Ach noted that the Southeast Planning Area wetlands <br /> and large tree masses can be used as amenities in residential development. <br /> 4.2. Inventory of Land Uses <br /> Steve provided and inventory of residential, commercial and industrial property in <br /> the Southeast Planning Area. <br /> 4.3. Sewer Extensions <br /> At a previous meeting, City Engineer Terry Maurer, presented a preliminary <br /> feasibility study to extend city sewer and water east along Highway 10. The study <br /> included a "primary" and an "ultimate" study area. Steve explained that as a <br /> result of the study, it was determined that it is possible to serve the entire area <br /> with city water and sewer. <br /> 4.4. Land Use/Zoning Issues <br /> The Southeast Planning Area has one residential zoning district which is R 1 a, with <br /> a minimum lot size of 2-1/2 acres. Steve Ach explained that the limited number of <br /> 2-1/2 acre subdivisions in this planning area would make it easier to extend city <br /> sewer and water, when compared with the northern area. <br /> Steve noted the importance of identifying the ultimate city sewer and water <br /> service area, so that appropriate zoning can be established. Steve explained <br /> • that a moratorium was passed by the City Council to prevent subdivisions of land <br /> into parcels of less than 10 acres. <br /> Another issue is to determine the specific boundaries of commercial and industrial <br /> zoning on both the north and south side of East Highway 10, and how these areas <br /> will be affected by decisions regarding city sewer and water extensions. <br /> Ed Studniski, 9936 174th Avenue NW, resident of Hidden Creek subdivision, <br /> questioned whether or not areas would be rezoned if water and sewer were <br /> extended. Chair Minton stated that the improvements would be too expensive <br /> for 2-1/2 acre lots and probably would be rezoned. <br /> Paul Motin, 9910 174th Avenue NW, Hidden Creek subdivision, stated that it was <br /> his understanding there were covenants for Hidden Creek which referred to an <br /> agreement with the City requiring the developer to put in water and sewer <br /> laterals. <br /> Hank Duitsman, Committee Member, stated that covenants are not enforced by <br /> the City or County; only by the courts. He stated that he found it difficult to <br /> believe the City would have required laterals back then, since there were no <br /> plans for service to that area. Dick Hinkle stated that he served on the Council <br /> when Hidden Creek was platted and felt sure there were no laterals for sewer <br /> and water. <br /> Chair Minton stated that staff would research the issue. <br /> 0 <br />