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required on Lots 6 and 7 of Block 2 in accordance with the approved drainage plan. Again, the park dedication is recommended in cash. Motion by Councilmember Beahen and seconded by Councilmember Haas Steffen to adopt Resolution #98-05-090 to grant final plat approval to Apple Ridge 4th Addition. Motion carded. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Beahen and Haas Steffen. Voting No: Councilmember Zimmerman. Absent: Councilmember Beyer. Case #5: Request for Final Plat Approval of Apple Ridge 5th Addition; Case of Oakwood Land Development, Inc. Zoning Administrator Frolik stated that Apple Ridge 5th and final Addition consists of 30 lots. Access to this phase will also be from T.H. #47, which is intended to be in place until north/south streets within the plat are extended outside the plat to funnel traffic north to 160th or south to 156th. Development of this final phase will also open up 157th and 158th Lanes to the west for access to C.S.A.H. #5. Residents of Halls Dover Acres had previously requested that Council order a lead link closure between their neighborhood and Apple Ridge. The Development Agreement has been drafted with a provision for a closure in the event Council approves it. If not, the provision for a closure will be eliminated. She explained that all of the lots exceed the 10,800 square foot minimum area requirement, and the lots along the west boundary of the plat have been designed so as not to exceed the established density of the adjacent rural residential lots. The development agreement has been drafted to prohibit re-subdivision of these lots until such time as the adjacent rural lots re-subdivide to a lesser density. The standard drainage and utility easements have been provided around the perimeter of the lots. Park dedication is recommended in cash which will potentially be utilized to acquire property in the area for a neighborhood/community park. City Attorney Goodrich pointed out that the neighbors adjacent to the lots have asked that these lots be unable to subdivide until they are able to also. The covenants will be regarding Lots 1 through 4 of Block 1. The language states that Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4 of Block 1, and Lot 1 of Block 3 shall not be considered for re-subdivision until adjacent parcels to the west are re-platted to a lesser density and this restriction shall be in the form of a restrictive covenants. He suggested that the language may need some "tidying up" - maybe it should be more specific than "re-platted to a lesser density". The intent has been presented and it will be recorded that way but he asked for authority to make the language more specific. Mayor Gamec stated that they would have to remain at these large lot sizes forever the way the Charter is written. Ms. Frolik read a letter from Mr. Charles Johnson, 6010 - 159th Lane NW, who was unable to be present for the meeting, but wanted to have input on placing a barrier on 158th. In his letter, he noted other neighborhoods the Council are trying to assist with traffic problems - speeding and heavy traffic. He felt that by implementing a barder right away, Council is preventing having to fix another traffic problem. City Council/May 12, 1998 Page 7 of 16