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City Engineer Jankowski explained if C.R. #5 is expanded to four lanes there would be an urban section with curb and gutter, and the space that currently has the ditch would be utilized. Councilmember Elvig stated he does not like the idea of more exits onto C.R. #5, and he is surprised to think, the County would even entertain that option. If the other property owners in this area do not want to get together on this, these are the first people to the table. Community Development Director Trudgeon advised the motion should include a requirement for a temporary cul-de-sac with conveyance of an access easement across Lots I and 2. They may want to be more specific and include a fourth condition that no building permits can be pulled for Lots I and 2. There needs to be dialogue between staff and the developer regarding whether these lots should be classified as outlots. The County may consider them buildable lots and tax them versus making them outlots. He noted the Meadows subdivision included restrictions within the agreement that Lots I and 2 by the main entrance cannot be built on until the road is extended. He indicated his preference would be to classify Lots I and 2 as outlots. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Pearson, to adopt Resolution #06-06-195 to grant the preliminary plat and preliminary site plan for GAD's Prairie, contingent upon the following items: 1. Receive a rezoning to Planned Unit Development (PUD) 2. The installation of a temporary cul-de-sac and conveyance of an access easement to the City across Lots I and 2 3. Compliance with the City Staff Review Letter, dated May 24, 2006, revised June 23, 2006 4. Lots 1 and 2 to be classified as outlots Further discussion: Gary Stritesky, applicant, expressed concern that 23% of the development is eliminated by making Lots 1 and 2 outlots. He stated he would prefer to have a bubble towards C.R. #5. Councilmember Cook noted a bubble towards C.R. #5 will not work with the trail in the right-of-way. Councilmember Elvig suggested the applicant may want to turn Lots I and 2 into one residence and turn it sideways. Mr. Stritesky stated they lost just as much property as the people to the north putting in the street, and this is a little disheartening. They are trying to provide a product for 55+ residents. You cannot sell a townhome in Ramsey for over $250,000, and the fees in Ramsey are double what they are in Otsego. Councilmember Cook replied the Council needs to do what is best for Ramsey's residents with the temporary cul-de-sac. Aaron Stritesky, applicant, expressed concern in being required to pay fees for sewer and water that is not in. Community Development Director Trudgeon indicated staff will clarify this. If the pipes are there lateral fees will be charged; they will not be charged if the pipes are not there. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Elvig, Pearson, Cook, Olson, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Jeffrey. City Council/June 27, 2006 Page 11 of24 -27-