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Assistant Public Works Director Olson responded in the affirmative. He indicated if the study were to bc part of a development request it would be easily reimbursable by the developer. If it is part of a cluster ctcvclopment a feasibility study will not necessarily be required, but the developers could bo directed to install the appropriate infrastructure at the right depths. Councihnembcr l';Ivig stated one et' the reasons he voted in favor of the cluster ordinance is because he thought it would allow the density of building to be more internalized, while allowing a better bulfer for the existing houses, giving people a longer time to enjoy larger space in their back yards. Ilo stated he may not be in favor of this study, as feasibility studies are typically petition driven. I lowever, fi'om a plarming aspect this makes sense to get something in front of the Metropolitan Council, as obviously there will be sewer and water up there some day. Assistant Public Works l)irector Olson explained the reason for the feasibility study is to require developers o£ thc duster developments to put the infrastructure in place at the appropriate depths. Hc appreciates that Councihnember Elvig had the idea that the clustering would be more centralized with more open space around the development, but he does not know if that was specified in thc ordinance. Chairperson Strommcn stated the cluster ordinance should be reviewed during a work session. There should bc something in the review process that checks the issues Councilmember Elvig has mentioned, but they do not necessarily relate to the feasibility study. Councihnembcr Elvig noted this would actually be a comprehensive study, rather than a feasibility study, which is typically petition driven. He asked what the timeframe would be for the study. Assistant Public Works Director Olson replied it would be a three to six month process, likely closet' to three months since the model was already constructed with the rewrite of the comprehensive sewer plan last year. Councihnembcr Elvig asked if there has been any consideration of the placement for future roads, which could dovetail into the consideration of the placement for the sewer line. Assistant Public Works Director Olson replied the consideration of future roads could certainly be relevant. 110wcvcr, the difference is that when a comprehensive sewer plan is done they take all the contours fi'om the City and divide it into drainage areas to determine which areas are served with lift station or are gravity ted. It will be required in any cluster developments that the pipes they install are within the road right-of-way serving that particular development. The placement of filture roads is an important detail, but it will be worked though in the process. Transportation is bigger than the scope that is being discussed, and is one of the reasons the Metropolitan Council only wants this information as a guiding document. W'hen the overall comprehensive iv]an is completed they will consider things like transportation, open space and trail connections. Finance Committee / August 9, 2005 Page 3 of 4