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construct an accessory building which would cause an overage of 860 square feet at 15755 Traprock Street NW. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Cook, Jeffrey, Elvig, Olson, Pearson, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Motion by Councilmember Cook, seconded by Councilmember Jeffrey, to approve Resolution #06-11-346 to approve the conditional use permit request based on the findings of fact to exceed allowable accessory structure space at 15755 Traprock Street NW. Further discussion: Councilmember Jeffrey noted at the Planning Commission meeting there was a discussion of the neighbor's building that encroaches on Mr. Hamborg's property. He asked if it is Mr. Hamborg's desire to resolve the encroachment at some time in the future. Mr. Hamborg replied yes, he has had a number of discussions with his neighbor about it and will keep the City apprised to be sure the resolution is acceptable. Councilmember Elvig asked if there is still an established association or covenants that are of any concern. Mr. Hamborg replied the covenants mention accessory buildings. One requirement is that the building has to be of similar or like appearance to the rest of the buildings on the property. Also, he is responsible to bring it to his neighbors' attention that he would like to build something. He has informed one of the neighbors in writing that he was planning on building this structure and asked them to respond to him with any problems by this date; no one has responded. Councilmember Jeffrey asked if the City requires documentation regarding this at the time of the permit. Community Development Director Trudgeon replied this is between the private parties. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Cook, Jeffrey, Elvig, Olson, Pearson, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Case #3: Request for Extension to Record Final Plat for Ramsey Town Center 6tn Addition Subdivision; Case of D.R. Horton, Inc. Community Development Director Trudgeon reviewed that on May 31, 2005, the City Council granted final plat approval to Ramsey Town Center 6th Addition, a residential subdivision located in Ramsey Town Center, north of East Ramsey Parkway and west of Peridot St. NW. Under Chapter 9.50.02 (8) of City Code, a final plat must be recorded with Anoka County within two years of approval unless the City Council extends the period at the applicant's request. Mr. Trudgeon explained D.R. Horton, the developer of Ramsey Town Center 6tn Addition, has requested an extension to record the plat. The final plat was approved on May 31, 2005; therefore, the applicant would have until May 31, 2007 to record the plat. Under their request, D.R. Horton would like to have until May 31, 2008 to record the plat. In conversations with D.R. Horton, they have indicated their desire to complete the first phase of their development (Ramsey Town Center 2°d Addition) as well as the residential market slowdown as the primary reasons for their request. It should be noted that extending the date to record the plat does not preclude D.R. Horton from filing the plat earlier than 2008 if market or other conditions change. Councilmember Elvig stated he understands some of the finalized negotiations with D.R. Horton were much to the City's favor. He thanked staff for their diligent work. City Council / November 14, 2006 Page 8 of 31