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-216— 5 That the proposed subdivision will be consistent with the intent and purpose of the moratorium Ordinance. Based on his letters, Mr. Tallman is requesting the hardship exception because of the length of time his proposal has been before the City, the amount of money invested in the project, and because he has purchased the 10 acres to the west of his property, thus providing for a second access to Wild Oaks and eliminating the need for a long cul -de -sac. Recommendation: The City Council has spent a lot of time discussing the details of the cluster subdivision ordinance. The Council has raised concerns regarding density transition requirements, open space provisions, the calculation of density, and septic system design submittal requirements. The moratorium ordinance was adopted to study these issues, and to date these issues have not been resolved. Allowing the exception to the moratorium will allow Mr. Tallman to develop under the current cluster subdivision ordinance, before the City Council has the opportunity to make desired changes to the ordinance. However, staff recognizes the amount of time and effort that Mr. Tallman has invested in bringing his subdivision proposal to the City for review. Based on the specific criteria laid out in the moratorium ordinance and the information provided by Mr. Tallman, staff cannot identify sufficient circumstances or conditions that warrant approval of the request for exception to the moratorium. Staff is recommending that the Council give some consideration to possible findings, based on the criteria listed above, and direct staff to draft findings for Council action at the next meeting. Council Action: Provide Staff direction to draft findings of fact either supporting or denying the request for exception to the moratorium. Review Checklist: Community Development Director Asst. Com. Dev. Director CC: 08/08/06 Copies To: City Attorney