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of the Preliminary Plat first, recognizing that the parcel still needed to be rezoned to a different use, and recognizing current zoning, would remain consistent with code requirements. Councilmember Ihlan opined that more information was available for Block 1, Lot 1 rather than Lot 2; and that it would be helpful for her to get a sense of what the developer envisioned for the use, and whether there were any zoning issues of concern, or whether the proposed use was appropriate for a residential zone. Mr. Trudgeon continued to review the proposal before the City Council, noting that there were currently four parcels which the applicant/developer proposes a senior cooperative and an assisted living facility; and also requiring a public road connection from Cleveland Avenue to Langton Lake Park, proposed along the northern portion of the site, with the four parcels required to be platted (with two lots proposed) and land dedicated for the road right-of-way. Councilmember Roe requested staff to highlight Planning Commission discussions regarding the ownership of the northwest corner wetland area, and rationale for Commission and staff recommendation for that ownership. Mr. Trudgeon advised that it was indicated that wetlands be under the City's ownership, whether through an outlot or right-of-way. Further discussion included dedicated right-of-way for Langton Lake Drive and original inclusion in the Twin Lakes area transportation including a future roadway from Mount Ridge right-of-way to the neighborhoods to the north and south of the development parcel in relationship to practicalities with the wetland. Councilmember Pust sought clarification on the proposed location and design of the cul-de-sac. Councilmember Ihlan sought clarification as to why the cul-de-sac appeared to extend into park land; why there was a road to begin with; and if previously planned to lead into the park, why there had not been more planning to preserve more of the wooded area. Mr. Trudgeon advised that those issues were more appropriate for more in-depth discussion as they related to the upcoming case, noting that there were two options available: to locate a cul- de-sac on the developer's property on a temporary basis (potentially for multiple years), without significant right-of-way available to accommodate it; or to have a turnaround on park property; and recommended additional discussion as indicated by the staff report related to that case, and based on other future developments and preferred connections. Roe moved, Willmus seconded, approval of the PRELIMINARY PLAT for 2990, 2996, 3008 and 3010 Cleveland Avenue, allowing for the creation of two lots and land for dedication of right-of-way, based on the comments in Section 4 and 5, and the conditions of Section 6 of the project report dated September 15, 2008. Councilmember Pust clarified that this motion would only serve to approve layout of lots, and not specific dedication of right-of-way based on proposed road location. Councilmember Ihlan expressed her concern regarding application of the Twin Lakes AUAR regarding previous discussion of the senior cooperative and the past petition for environmental review; and the City Council's determination, based on a 4/1 vote to determine that the AUAR applied without further updating. Councilmember Ihlan opined that there was, within that AUAR, discussion of a mitigation plan that the City Council was committed to follow, in mitigating loss of woodland areas that would not be accommodated by having this right-of-way in place or with a potential turnaround in the park Councilmember Ihlan spoke in opposition to the motion. Page 2 of 10