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18. Model Homes. (01) The Ci may issue building permits for the construction of up to two model homes on lots approved by the Building Official prior to completion of the public and private infrastructure,provided that access to the site for emergency vehicles is maintained at all times. City will not issue a certificate of occupancy (said certificate will allow the structure to be transferred to a new owner for the purpose of permanent occupancy) for any building constructed on any lot or parcel in the Subdivision until all Improvements (except final lift of paving) are completed, approved by the City Engineer and accepted by the Citi Temporary certificates of occupancy may be issued for sites;however, such certificates will not allow the structure to be transferred to a new owner for the purpose of occupancy. The City Council discussed these sections on November 21, 2016, at the request of the developer of Miske Meadows. The concerns at that time were related to the issuance of building permits and certificates of occupancy (CO) prior to installation of small utilities (gas and electric). Staff's concerns at the time were that a situation may arise where the home was complete except for the small utilities, and the homeowner or builder would request a CO while on temporary power and/or heat. Homes are not complete while on temporary power and heat and need additional work to disconnect electric and propane appliances used on a temporary basis and replaced with the natural gas ones for permanent use. The Council's solution was to increase the number of model homes for a subdivision, and allow builders to begin construction sooner with a model home permit which does not allow transfer of ownership or a CO until all utilities are installed. Staff noted their concern with the change as it may become a tool to allow premature sales of individual homes rather than construction of a home for use as a model. On August 15, 2018, a building permit for a model home was approved for Lot 2, Block 2, Hillside Estates Eleventh Addition (19583 Baldwin St NW). The home is now complete and the builder and developer have requested a CO. However, the small utilities (gas and electric) have not been installed, and the home is using temporary overhead power and propane heat. The public improvements have also not been approved by the City Engineer as Baldwin Street currently has temporary pavement that will need to be reclaimed, the road base regraded, and new pavement installed. Staff has told the builder and developer that the DA, approved by City Council and signed by the developer, does not allow the Building Official to issue a CO until the small utilities have been installed. The developer is requesting the City Council approve an exception,which staff does not support. Financial Impact None Attachments ■ Hillside Estates Eleventh Development Agreement ■ Memo from the Building Official ■ Staff Report to the City Council dated November 21, 2016 ■ City Council Minutes dated November 21, 2016 N:APublic Bodies\Agenda Packets\04-15-2019\Final\Laserfiche\8.1 sr Hillside 11 CO.docx