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Councilmember Zimmerman felt that.the residents' fears are justified. It's difficult to get onto HighWay//47. He stated he will work hard to get local initiation by 1997. If that does not happen, perhaps there ai'e some avenues to be researched for a temporary fix. Motion by Councilmember Peterso. n and seconded by Councilmember Beyer to grant site plan approval to R.F. Development for the New-HorizonDaycare facility contingent upon compliance with the City Staff review letter dated July 31, 1996. Motion carrie& Voting Yes.'. Mayor Hardin, Councilmembers Peterson, Beyer, Beahen and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Case /112: Request for Final Plat .Approval of Tranby Terrace 2nd Addition; Case 'of David .Tranby Zoning Administrator Frolik stated that' David Tranby is i'equesting final'plat approval to plat 29 acres in the rural service area into three lots; one existing homestead and tWo new lots. The property is located' on the west side of Tiger Street, south of 173rd Avenue NW. This plat request is in conformance 'with 4 in 40. density zoning. However, the minimum lot size in the Rural Service Area is 10 acres and Lot 3 is proposed at 2.5 acres. Mr. Tranby's reasoning for requesting the deviation from the minimum lot size is that he has a buyer for his exiting homestead On Lot 1 that wants 10 acres of land. Mr. Tranby will be building himself a new home on Lot 3 and he only wants the minimum lot size acceptable in the rm'al district in order to keep as much of the remainder of the property as possible in tact, thus retaining more development options for the future. The Planning Commission h~is recommended approval of this deviation from the minimum lot size requirement on Lot 3 as the plat will remain in compliance with 4 in 40 density zoning. All lots will have the required 200 feet of frontage on Tiger Street. Mr. Tranby is also planning for a cooperative effort for the ultimate development of the property between the owners of Lots 2 and 3 by providing an easement equal to one-half of a road right-of-way width on Lot 3. The Park and Recreation Commission have recommended a cash payment to satisfy park dedication requirements. Motion by Councilmember Beyer and seconded by Councilmember Beahen to adopt Resolution //96-08-190 granting final plat approval to Tranby Terrace 2nd Addition. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Hardin, Councilmembers Peterson, Beyer, Beahen and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Case #13: Request for Final Plat Approval of Northfork Oaks Third Addition; Case of North Fork, Inc. Tabled at applicant's request. Case #14: Request to Rezone Certain Property from R-1 Rural ReSidential to R- 3 Urban Residential; Case of New Life Church Zoning Administrator Frolik reminded Council that New Life Church has acquired property on the east side of T.H. #47 at about 172nd Lane. They are proposing to build their new church structure on the property but it is zoned R-1 Rural ReSidential, for which churches are not a permitted use. The City received formal application for a rezoning of the property to R-3 Urban Residential, for which churches are a permitted use. Council introduced an ordinance on July 23 to rezone the property as requested. However, during the Council discussion, there were concerns expressed regarding the development potential for a high density urban parcel in the rural district if the church did not become a reality. Ms. Frolik reported that staff met with the City Attorney and it has been determined that City Code is not specific enough to apply 4 in 40 City Council/August 13, 1996 Page 12 of 22