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would hate to see them get into the 60-day t/mO clock. <br />condenmation as a result. <br /> <br />He has seen that happen before with <br /> <br />Associate Planner Wald explained the timeframe is 120 days, rather than 60 days, and the <br />applicant can waive that time period. She does not feel the timeline is an issue, and she believes <br />there is enough information to move forward. Staff would like direction from the Council and it <br />is up to the applicant if they want to move forward to preliminary plat. <br /> <br />Councihnember Strommen stated lots 24, 25 and26 should be looked into being reduced to two <br />lots. The lots backing up to the larger pre-existing lots to the north should be looked at. Lots 35, <br />36, 37 and 38 should also be looked into being reduced. <br /> <br />Councilmember Elvig noted there may be Potential to utilize a horseshoe shaped road to <br />eliminate problems with the cul,de-sacs. He commented on the need to research issues with <br />Potassium Street. He inquired about the notification process of people surrounding this property. <br />He stated he has received several calls from constituents that did not hear this sketch plan would <br />be coming forward again. <br /> <br />HRA Executive Director Frolik explained City Code requires notification for sketch plan review <br />at the Planning Commission. It has been left Up to the residents to follow up on the case if they <br />are interested. The next public hearing for this'ca~e will be at preliminary plat approval. <br /> <br />Councihnember Olson commented she likes the idea of the detached townhouses better than the <br />single-family lots on this particUlar piece of land. A single lot maintained by an association. <br />would enable the preservation of the quality and integrity of this wetland area. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec inquired about the distance between the homes. <br /> <br />Mr. Napier replied the distance between the detached townhomes would be 15 feet. The distance <br />betwecn the single-family homes would be 16 feet. <br /> <br />Counci Imember Cook stated it would be best to :have an association maintain the yards with one <br />entity working next to the wetland, rather than each individual household deciding how they will <br />mow into the wetland. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec expressed concern with single, family homes backing up to the wetlands, as there <br />are several cases now witb backyards flooding. <br /> <br />Associate Planner Wald recapped the following direction from the Council: · Look at the density and the open space. <br /> · Look into lots 24, 25 and 26 being reduced to two, rather than three lots. <br /> · Look at lots 8, 9, 10 and 11. <br /> · Look at lots 36, 37 and 38. <br /> · Research the Potassium Street issue and the construction issues and concerns associated <br /> with this. <br /> <br />City CoUnCil/February 22, 2005 <br /> Page 151of 31 <br /> <br /> <br />