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Motion by Councilmember Beyer and seconded by Councilmember Peterson to direct Staff to prepare a resolution ordering the termination of Improvement Project g94-22. Further discussion: Councilmember Zimmerman stated he would like City Council to review the fact that most of these subdivisions be dealt with entirely rather than half at a time so as not to pit neighbor against neighbor. Councilmember Beyer stated that based on the general feeling, it would be better to do the entire subdivision versus partial. Mayor Gilbertson stated that it would have to be based upon the subdivision itself. Mr. Jankowsld stated that this is a situation where regardless of how small the extension was, there would not be a unanimous agreement. He felt that subdivisions have to be dealt with on a case-by-case basis; however, there needs to be guidelines. He offered to have the Road and Bridge Committee discuss this issue. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gilbertson, Councilmembers Beyer, Peterson, Hardin and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Case 02: Request for Preliminary Plat Approval of Fox Knoll; Case of Mark Kleckner, Fox Development Co. Zoning Administrator Frolik stated that Mark Kleckner of Fox Development Company is requesting preliminary plat approval of Fox Knoll, a plat consisting of two 10-acre lots that will require street construction. The plat must be processed as a full subdivision with a public hearing and preliminary plat, rather than as a minor subdivision. She stated it is anticipated that the property will be brought into the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA) boundary by the end of 1994, and the property immediately south of this property will be sewered during 1995. In addition, the property is in the Urban Reserve Area and the intent of this District is to provide for the most efficient utilization of land once municipal sewer and water becomes available. Ms. Frolik explained that the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on the preliminary plat on October 4, 1994. Staff recommended preliminary platting at urban densities and final platting at rural densities. A number of neighboring property owners were present and expressed their opposition to the property ever being platted at urban densities, especially the residents of Haubrich Addition, which is the rural plat immediately east of Fox Knoll. The Planning Commission recommended approval of Fox Knoll at rural densities. City Administrator Schroeder stated that there is not much distance to have either utility service this plat. The City is proposing when the trunk line is installed to the elementary school, we can extend it to the northwest comer of the elementary school to the northeast property line and run it west down Mr. Kleckner's property line. If not, we would be relegated to run along the south property line and we would not be able to serve any lots. One of the developers expressed concern that it would be too expensive to do it as an urban plat. Eleven urban lots are in the $8,000 to $10,000 range per lot. Urban lots have ranged from $6,500 to $14,000 per lot for developments. The concern that it's too expensive is not valid. Property owners who have existing lots there are concerned that the density Staff is proposing is too significant. It shows 14 lots but we see three of those as undevelopable. Bob Essig, partner of Mark Kleckner, 12625 - 313 Avenue, Princeton, stated that they anticipate the water table at 864 feet. Six full basements and two bi-levels equal eight lots for this proposed subdivision without doing extensive lot correction. He stated they feel they cannot go through all this expense for eight lots. Mayor Gilbert,son inquired why at first it was 14 lots and then 11. City Council/October 25, 1994 Page $ of 15