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Councilmember Shryock noted that the Council also discussed the issue of density transitioning during the worksession. She explained that density transition applies to existing residents and was created to protect existing residents that have been here for many years and are used to their rural way of life but would be adjacent to higher density housing. She stated that Outlot C has not been an existing development and has not been proposed as any type of development and therefore does not qualify as an existing neighborhood. Councilmember Riley stated that at the worksession there was an organic discussion that matched the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Acting Mayor LeTourneau noted that there was a thorough discussion by the Planning Commission that matched the consensus of the Council. Community Development Director Gladhill noted that City Attorney Langel made a presentation during the worksession that the ordinance specifies existing residential neighborhood and not existing residential development. Steve Bona, Capstone, stated that at the Planning Commission meeting, Capstone did not object to the proposal that AKM Farms was making at the time, noting that the issue came up the night before the Planning Commission meeting. He stated that at that time the details of the proposal from AKM Farms were not made available and have still not been made available. He stated that Capstone has a Preliminary Plat approved and there is no mention of how the loss of lots would be compensated. He stated that since the Planning Commission meeting, Capstone did further research on potential costs and what that water and sewer connection would mean in terms of cost to the Capstone development. He stated that they will provide a sewer and water connection to the west if a proposal is made by AKM Farms to compensate Capstone for the loss of lots included in the approved Preliminary Plat. He stated that connection to sewer and water for Outlot C could result in five times the density, noting that is a large change in value for that development to the west. He stated that the City has requested the change to the Preliminary Plat for the pedestrian crossing, and that is what they are doing. He noted that was recommended to clean it up but is not required. He stated that if water and sewer is desired that can be discussed, but there is a loss of lots that would occur and the developer to the west should submit a proposal for compensation. He stated that there has been mention that a Preliminary Plat would expire after one year, noting that they have never heard anything about that time limit in a phased project. He provided an example of another development Capstone completed in Ramsey which was phased and never required additional approvals. He stated that they would like their Preliminary Plat approved as agreed upon. He stated that while Capstone would entertain a proposal from AKM Farms, he would not want his Preliminary Plat contingent upon working with that property owner. Councilmember Kuzma stated that he agrees and would agree with approving the Preliminary Plat tonight without the condition to provide the utility extension. He stated that should AKM decide to submit a proposal in the future, perhaps that could be added in the future. Community Development Director Gladhill confirmed that the Council could take that action tonight. He stated that AKM Farms could then come to terms with Capstone and an amendment City Council/June 26,2018 Page 7 of 13