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S <br /> 20th and 21st Avenue Update <br /> Mr. Nyberg initiated the 20th and 21 st Avenue update conversation. Mr. Nyberg gave an <br /> overview of a proposed preliminary plat request for the Lake Area Utilities property. Also, Mr. <br /> Nyberg recalled the Council awarded the 20th Avenue project contingent upon the property <br /> owner of Lake Area Utility granting an easement for the forcemain in order to save the row of <br /> trees on the north side of the property. Mr. Willy Lessard (Lake Area Utility) noted he granted <br /> the City a ten (10) foot forcemain easement. However, after surveying the property the additional <br /> forcemain easement will not eliminate the destruction of the row of trees. Furthermore, the 20th <br /> Avenue utility construction is underway. In order to install the forcemain from 20th Avenue to <br /> Brian Drive, an additional easement will need to be obtained from Mr. Lessard. If the additional <br /> easement is not obtained, the row of trees will need to be removed. <br /> Mr. Lessard explained the proposed Center Villa (7005 20th Avenue) preliminary plat request and <br /> stated the issue is scheduled to be addressed by the Planning Commission on August 4. The <br /> proposed plat consists of a blend of residential and commercial structures. The proposed <br /> residential area includes eleven building sites with an approximate lot area of 18,000 square feet. <br /> The proposed commercial plat is divided into six (6) campus -like parcels situated on a cul -de -sac. <br /> Mr. Lessard explained during the July 7, Planning and Zoning meeting he requested a rezone on a <br /> particular section of the current parcel. The Planning Commission made recommendation to the <br /> Council for rezone approval, despite public opposition. Mr. Lessard touched upon the citizens <br /> concerns voiced at the Planning meeting and that several issues have been addressed. One <br /> concern was connecting the residential street (Br'an Drive) with a commercial street. Mr. <br /> Lessard proposed to separate the two roads so that they do not connect. Thus, eliminating <br /> potentially increased traffic. Also, the property is currently zoned R3, which could include high <br /> density, ie. town homes, apartment complexes'. The B 1 commercial zone and businesses may be <br /> more compatable with abutting properties. <br /> Councilmember Brenner stated the proposal is consistent with the comprehensive plan and <br /> favored the proposed development. Mr. Nyberg discussed the City will have two options if the <br /> rezone or preliminary plat is denied. Foremost, the city may delay the 20th Avenue project to <br /> work with the property owner in order to install the forcemain without destroying the row of <br /> trees. Another option is to remove the row trees and install the forcemain. <br /> Councilmember Brenner noted, the City has contributed funds to encourage business to come into <br /> Centerville. The City always had the concept of having businesses in the area proposed. <br /> Councilmember Brenner commented the City can work with the surrounding property owners in <br /> regards to creating a buffer in the commercial area utilizing landscaping. <br /> Mayor Wilharber confirmed the commercial lot sizes for each of the six (6) proposed lots; Outlot <br /> A 142,487 square feet (3.27 acres), Outlot B 160,344 square feet (3.68 acres), lot 3, 78,206 <br /> square feet (1.80 Acres), and lot 4, 108,943 square feet (2.50 acres). <br /> 5 <br />