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City Council Minutes April 15, 2019 Page 5 concerns but also understands the applicant's wish to develop a larger parcel of land she owns. He added as long as the proposed use is consistent with the area there isn't much the Council can use to deny. Mr. Laforce indicated he would be interested in purchasing the strip of land from the city to stop this from developing. Mr. Carlton explained the applicant approached the city with an interest to purchase the strip of property. He added the applicant cannot pull a building permit until the oudot has been platted. He indicated the city acquired this property to prevent it from becoming a "spite strip" preventing people from being able to develop. Mayor Dietz questioned if the city has a legal right to put the strip up for sale publically. Attorney Beck stated the city is under no legal obligation to offer the parcel for sale publicly. Councilmember Christianson questioned if the applicant would have access if the city does not sell the strip of land to the applicant. He added he has a difficult time denying a property owner a right to develop property. Mr. Carlton indicated the applicant would have access off of Twin Lakes Road, which is not ideal. He stated the review would go before the county and they may have concerns. Councilmember Wagner stated again she understands the neighbor's concerns but having traffic diverted to Twin Lakes Road is not a better solution. Councilmember Westgaard explained he is in support of the applicant's request. He explained the value of the city -owned strip of land is nothing but it means everything to this development. He believes selling the land to someone to block the development would be inconsistent with our Comprehensive Plan. He added the request before the Council tonight is not to approve how the lots are developed as that will come back at a later date. Councilmember Ovall questioned if the Council can reduce the density of the project. Mr. Carlton indicated the Council can consider density of the project when the zone change request comes before them. Moved by Councilmember Westgaard and seconded by Councilmember Ovall to adopt resolution 19-11 approving the final plat for Ondracek Addition with the following conditions: 1. Prior to recording the final plat, the existing detached structures on Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Illustrup Addition must be removed. 2. Prior to recording the final plat, the applicant must purchase the portion of Outlot D, Twin Lakes Estates Second Addition, within the proposed Oudot A from the city for a cost of $1,000. Motion carried 5-0. N PO/ERF1 0Y NATURE