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Mayor Gamec stated that staff has a lot of concerns about the request and he would like to see thosc issues resolved before they move forward. He noted that he would not be opposed to holding a one item special meeting to move the issue forward if needed, but before that could happen they need to have some questions answered. CouncJ hnember Elvig stated that with the Charter School property the Council reviewed a plat at a work session, City staff reviewed the plat, and so did the Planning Commission prior to the metes and bound subdivision being approved, which is very different from this request. He stated that he would not vote in favor of approving this request because they are being requested to make fast decision and they have heard from two staff members that they are against the request until they have more infol~nation. Mi'. Hame replied that the Charter School, when it is platted is Lot 1, Block 1, which is why it was further through the process. On this parcel when the plat goes of record it becomes an outlot which is a place holder for future development. D.R. Horton will have to come before the City for all tile proper approvals. Councihnember Elvig stated that they are not far enough down the road to know even where easements should be. It is an issue where they are handed information at a meeting with very little information and asked to make a decision. They have to know what they are talking about and he would be willing to make a decision. City Attorney Goodrich noted that if the plat is recorded it is an outlot, but with the metes and bounds subdivision it does become a lot of record. Councilmember Strommen stated that staff has raised a lot of concerns and there is not a person on the Council that has not supported the Town Center, but this process is very difficult and she is at a point where enough is enough. They have a process that has to be followed where information is brought to staff and they are allowed to review the information properly and forward that information onto the Council. This body needs to back up their staff and allow them time to review the information. She noted that she would not vote to approve the request. Mi'. l-fame replicd that he understood the frustration, but he did not think they were asking for anything that would put the City at risk. Assistant Director of Public Works Olson replied that may be the case unless outlot BB is sold to somcone other than CC and it cannot be built to the same standards. He was very concerned they were putting the cart before the horse. Counci hnember Zimmem~an stated that he did not think the Council could be asked to go against staff. Motion by Councihnember Zimme~xnan, seconded by Councilmember Strommen, to find that no unnecessary hardship has been proven therefore the request for a metes and bounds subdivision was denicd. City Council/December 16, 2003 Page 29 of 33