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t) o t) Elk Riyer Planning Commission Minutes October 23, 1984 Page Four APPROPRIATE UTILITIES. COMMISSIONER PEARCE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 6-0. 6. Concept Approval for Preliminary Plat by Mr. Jake Jacobson Mr. Jake Jacobson indicated that he owns 76 acres of property near the Knollwood Subdivision located on Tyler Street, and that he would like to develop this property into a number of single family lots. Mr. Jacobson indicated that he was before the Planning Commission to get their opinion as to whether or not he should pursue this final plat for the subdivision. Mr. Jacobson indicated that the lots have all been very carefully planned so each is unique in itself. Mr. Jacobson indicated that the road going into the subdivision is a straight road which makes into a "TIi and indicated he felt this would be better for future road development in the City. Mr. Jacobson indicated that this would be the first development going into the general area. Dedicating land for the park dedication versus the money for the park dedication fund was discussed. Mr. Jacobson indicated that he would probably prefer to dedicate land for a park instead of dedicating the money. Commissioner Fuchs indicated that he felt if each developer dedicated land'fqr a park, eventually there would be too many parks and the City would not be able to maintain them. Mr. Jacobson indicated that if he dedicated land for a park, he would prefer it to be a private park for the subdivision residents only, and not for the City. Rick Breezee indicated that this was virtually impossible because somebody would have to maintain the park. Chairman Tralle indicated he would like to see money put up for a park dedication for a park to be built in the general area. Rick Breezee stated that the City would be requesting a cash dedication for the park contribution. Rick Breezee indicated that he had spoken to the City Attorney, and that the attorney had a concern with the road in that there was only one way into the subdivision and one way out of the subdivision, and that this was something the City should avoid because of possible blockage of the road in case of emergencies. Rick Breezee indicated that two possible solutions would be either making a curved road so there would be two entrances, or Mr. Jacobson could dedicate an easement to the City for a temporary road until development occurred on adjoining property, and this could be continued in the future and connect to another road. Mr. Jacobson indicated that a curved road was not feasible with 2~ acre lots, and indicated that he would have to scrap his plan if he had to come in with a curved road. Mr. Jacobson indicated that this would prohibit him economically from continuing his project. Mr. Jacobson indicated that he felt he had no problem with leaving an easement for future development, since he owned the property. It was the consensus of the Planning Commission that what Mr. Jacobson presented: to the Planning Commission would be a good use for that piece of land, and that an easement should be dedicated for future road purposes, off of the existing road inlet heading to the east and off of the two cul-de-sacs. 7. Mr. Arlon Fuchs' appointment as New Planning Commissioner Chairman Tralle welcomed Commissioner Fuchs to the Planning Commission and thanked him for his participation in the development of the City of Elk River.