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another year based off the previous approval. He stated that the safety issue from Alpine Drive pedestrian crossing would not be closed. City Attorney Langel stated that he was not part of the original discussion for Preliminary Plat and noted that it would not hurt for a motion to include extension of the Preliminary Plat for another year. Acting Mayor LeTourneau stated that however the Council moves forward that extension could be given. Councilmember Shryock stated that the Council is not going to let the Preliminary Plat expire and hoped that took some anxiety from Capstone. She stated that the Council has consensus with the proposed Preliminary Plat in front of the Council with the pedestrian crossing details. She stated that there is not consensus to require the utility extension and may be okay with allowing negotiations between the two parties (Capstone and AKM) to determine whether or not that utility extension moves forward. She stated that the possible changes in the future, regarding utility extensions, would be up to Capstone. Mr. Bona stated that he appreciates the comments from Councilmember Shryock. He explained that if the utility extension is required, Capstone would lose leverage to gain compensation from the other party to gain market value for the lost lots. He stated that after the Planning Commission, the owner of Capstone approached the neighboring property owner to explain that they would be open to possible utility extension if a proposal/compensation is provided. Kent Roessler, AKM Farms, stated that AKM does not have an opposition to the City approving the Preliminary Plat but wants to ensure that this development and future development goes in the direction the City desires. He identified the AKM Farm property, noting that the two AKM properties are equal in size to the Capstone property. He stated that they would like to see the City plan for the future of that area, noting that his 32 acres is probably the most prime land available for development in the City because of the proximity to the golf course. He noted that amenity will bring higher values. He stated that this should be a planning decision from the City itself He stated that they would like to see the sewer and water extended through the Capstone parcel to the western boundary. He stated that Mr. Bona spoke of entitlement on his property and noted that Capstone simply has a preliminary entitlement and therefore now would be the time for the City to require that connection. He stated that the City requires that activity regardless of whether the neighboring property is within the MUSA. He stated that the City would have the opportunity to capitalize on the development of Outlot C by requiring the utility extension. He requested that the utility extension be required and negotiated by the City and Capstone. He referenced the topic of density transitioning, noting that Capstone's west boundary will have 17 or 18 homes with 50 to 60-foot width lots. He noted that four lots were preliminary platted in that area that would backup to that boundary. He stated that there is no density transitioning proposed. He displayed the original plat for Outlot C, which was preliminary platted in 1985 and included 16 single family homes. He stated that in 1990 a Preliminary Plat was included as part of a master plan and PUD. He stated that it is the position of the City that the Preliminary Plat has expired. He stated that only one Preliminary Plat was ever required for Northfork and therefore based on precedent the entire property can develop as long as it follows City Council/June 26,2018 Page 9of13