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Principal Planner Trudgeon stated that people were not sent individual notifications of the meeting, but Ms. Kuechle was aware of the meeting. He noted that the developer did address the density transition issues. Councilmember Hendriksen stated that in his brief discussion with Ms. Kuechle it seemed that she had a preference of densky transition rather than screening. He inquired if any discussion occurred with the individuals living adjacent to the property. Principal Planner Trudgeon replied that the only discussion he has had with the property owners was with Ms. Kuechle. He personally has not had any personal contact with the other property owners. : Councilmember Hendriksen stated that those other residents might not be aware that density transition might be an option to them if they have only been focusing on the screening aspect of the ordinance. Principal City Engineer Olson stated that they did have a meeting with the resident south of Alpine Drive to discuss the extension of sewer and there was some concern with tree loss in the area. They have added an additional manhole cover to assist in preserving the oak trees. The 30- inch line the City is requiring is much large than the typical sanitary main installed in a residential development. Staff requested an estimate to extend sewer through the development to the east of County Highway #5. The total cost to extend the sanitary sewer with a 30-inch pipe would be $657,789. If the developer were to install the 8-inch sewer line it would cost them $253,677. There are 44 units being proposed in the development that the developer will have to pay $1,812 for each unit in trunk sewer charges which will generate $80,000 of funds. It was staff's recommendation that the trunk sewer line should be extended through the development since it is the largest line in the City and that the additional cost of $324,300 be paid for by the City and then when future development occurs the fund would be reimbursed. The overall plan is for 157 units, which equals $272,000, which is close to covering the cost of the expenditure. There is other land to the north, which is also buildable. The policy in the past has been that any extension of sewer and water is to be paid for: by the developer, .but in this instance the extra cost is for the increased size of the pipe and the depth. I I ! I Councilmember Hendriksen replied that the situation is analogous to the storm water extension that occurred on the Reilly Estates property where the City stated that they needed to be consistent wkh the storm water policy even if it meant running a larger pipe through the development. Principal City Engineer Olson stated that the trunks funds are to be used for extra sizing of pipes and extra depth. The storm sewer policy is set up differently. Councilmember Hendriksen stated that when the storm water pipe was extended through Keilly Estates the City required the developer to run'a pipe to meet the storm water drainage plan. I I Principal City Engineer Olson replied that that was correct. City Council/September 24, 2002 Page 23 of 33 -327-