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. . .- ,ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - NOVEMBER 28, 1994 3 Mr. Stonehouse indicated although 85% of the current property is undeveloped, the property is . zoned B-1 and, therefore, could have been developed in the past, could be now, or may be in the future. Mr. Stonehouse indicated the S.W.M. utility program assess property based upon the zoning type, not the degree of developed property. . Mr. Stonehouse indicated in regards to the runoff retained within the Bethel College property, . it appears this claim is invalid. Mr. Stonehouse indicated if the property owner can demonstrate that a minimum of 20% of the runoff from the property is both retained and produces no external runoff, a reduction may justified; however, based upon the cursory review, Mr. Stonehouse sees . no evidence of retainage that would justify such a reduction. Councilmember Hick inquired to the CN index number based on B-1 or Limited and General . business, does the applicant feel this number is unrealistic. Superintendent Winkel indicated that was the case. . Mr. Craig Hjelle, Director of Physical Plant and Planning for Bethel College, indicated Bethel College wishes to be fair and only raises concerns for the large utility fees based on incorrect information. Mr. Hjelle indicated Lake Valentine had been included in the calculations and it was .e a mistake which caused almost a $12,000 increase in the utility fees. Mr. Hjelle indicated the information from City staff has been reviewed. Mr. Hjelle indicated . continued concern for the classification of the Limited and Business use when 85% of the property is still undeveloped and the zoning class is made on the basis of up to 75% developed. . Mr. Hjelle indicated concern that there are contradictions, the ordinance states fees will be made on current development and the fees are actually based on future potential development in Bethel . College's case. Mr. James Unruh, consultant engineer for Bethel College, indicated the impervious areas on the . property cover only 15% of the total property. Mr. Unruh concludes the Land Use designation is incorrect, therefore the charge per acre of $50.75 is excessive and should be closer to the charge of a residential rate of $11.94 per acre. . Councilmember Malone indicated the calculations are made based on zoning and not the acmal physical use of the land and currently this property is zoned B-1 or Limited and General Business. . Mayor Probst indicated to the council that they are the appeal board for the utility fee and . inquired as to their desires. Mayor Probst indicated he concurred with the staff report and feels the Lake was mistakenly included in the calculations. .- Councilmember Hicks indicated he agreed with the Lake issue, and was persuaded to agree that the index by which the calculations are made is perhaps too extensive and a classification closer .