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� t ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2004 4. #02 -2961 Nina Wildman, 745 Spring Hill Road — Preliminary Plat Approval— • Resolution No. 5099— Continued Gaffron stated that because the fees are collected based on their impact on parks and a vacant lot would not impact the park system, there was some logic with Mr. Carlson's request. The problem would come with tracking and possibly setting a precedent. Moorse stated that for tracking and administrative purposes, it made the most sense to have the fee paid now. Mayor Peterson polled the Council and all agreed that it would be best to collect the fee at present with the subdivision. Mrs. Winston asked why the driveway turnaround might need to be widened. Gaffron stated that it had to do with the radius of the curve and large truck's ability to navigate it. The loop may not have to change, but if the Fire Marshal and Engineer felt it should be wider, that would be required. Gaffron stated that the reason for the turnaround is to legitimately connect each of the three lots to a legal access road. Murphy asked if they could add language stating that any change required in the width of the turnaround be the minimum necessary. Gaffron stated that language could be added • (in bold) to item 6 on page 6 of 10, where it says, "... subject to approval by the City Engineer and City Fire Marshal to ensure adequate but not excessive emergency vehicle access..." Allen Christy of 901 Marquette Avenue, Minneapolis, asked about item 13 on page 4, which seemed inconsistent with the resolution. He recalled that Council agreed no covenants would be restricting the development of the lots because any projects would be brought before the Planning Commission and Council for approval. Gaffron replied that items 13 and 14 are findings that document discussion held about the application and carry no weight as a condition. Sansevere moved, and White seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5099 granting. preliminary approval of a Class III Subdivision for Property located at 745 Spring Hill Road, owned by Nina Wildman, included the language added by Council. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. 5. #03 -2962 Robert and Joanne Switz,1740 Shadywood Road — Variances Waataja stated that she had no presentation because they were expecting the applicant to deliver new plans, which would hopefully conform to the Planning Commission's recommendations. The new plans would be referred back to the Planning Commission. • 4