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· Urban Growth Plan Development'gcenm'io "C" Density Retrofit Councihnember Cook noted Councilmember Elvig had discussed the possibility of higher densities in areas to give a developer incentive to provide things like trails, parks and greenspace. He noted this relates to the discussions of clustering, which provides one way to protect greenspace. He stated there is a big chunk of land between the MUSA and Trott Brook that has problems because of the 2 ½ acres lots. Commissio~er Van Scoy stated he does not see any greenspace gained by providing additional densities. ~ Councilmember Strommen indicated the Open Space plan is not included in this information and it needs to be part of this. The Council and the Planning Commission discussed densities. Mr. Gordon explained the idea is to find a way to get the water and sewer to the undeveloped parcels. After that question is answered the next question is what happens to the Rural Estate neighborhoods. It needs to be considered if. those neighborhoods want urban services in the future or if there is pressure for them to sPlit int° halves. The policy framework would be that this area would allow for urban density of three units per acre. It is the manner in which that happens that is the implementation side of that. : Commissioner Johnson stated he understands if the developer will be paying to bring server and water into the northern area and the properties Will not be assessed, that the desire would be to have the land worth a lot more up there by putting in higher density. However, he is having trouble understanding how large greenspaces will be accomplished without a sophisticated ordinance. It would be difficult to tell someone that has a 40-acre tract that they can only put 12 units on it, as they will want to maximize the value they paid for the land. He noted typically the cost of the sewer and water has been assessed to the landowner. Counci hnember Elvig eXplained Oakwood Development has offered to pay to drive the pipe into the northern area. It is his understanding ihis would be paid on a 20-year note, and as people want to hook up the developer would be paid back. Mayor Gamec indicated the northern area Will be a study on its own. Chris Chromey of Bolten and Menk reviewed the following information: · Development Scenario "A" - Low DenSity Infill with Roadway Functional Classification Commissioner Johnson stated a continuing problem for the County is when houses are built where roads are to be expanded and the houses need to be acquired. City CouneiVJanuary 4, 2005 Page 5 of 8