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Carnival asked for clarification regarding replat <br /> or amendments to approved subdivisions, <br /> specifically related to setting precedence each <br /> time changes in original agreements are allowed. <br /> Wanush stated that nothing is approved 'below a <br /> standard.' However, there are probably many ways <br /> to design a subdivision and still remain within <br /> design guidelines. In this case, the applicant <br /> most likely "had not done their homework` and <br /> discovered that their original plan would not . <br /> work. <br /> Szymanski asked if the City was only accommodating <br /> the fact that the applicant simply wanted to build <br /> a different size and/or type of house. If not, <br /> what in fact has changed since the time of the <br /> original subdivision approval. The City's main <br /> concern should be drainage, not size or style of <br /> houses. <br /> Wanush stated that the new plan in no way affected <br /> the drainage. Phare concurred and detailed the <br /> drainage plan for Council. <br /> Ssymanski still felt that if the old drainage plan <br /> worked, modifications to the housing issue was not <br /> the City's obligation to the applicant. <br /> Anderson addressed the issue stating that the <br /> setbacks request were not inconsistent with the <br /> neighborhood and the new plan was better than the <br /> old plan. Anderson stated, '...inexperience is <br /> - probably the reason for this (request) as there <br /> were defects in the original plan. This is an <br /> in fill piece of property and a bit difficult to <br /> work with and the drainage along the back is <br /> critical to the City in terms of drainage.' <br /> Anderson stated that it is his opinion that this <br /> request is in line. <br /> In response to Anderson's inquiry regarding fees, <br /> Wanush stated that they are charged a regular <br /> subdivision fee for this amendment. <br /> Mayor Pauson stated that he appreciates Council's <br /> concerns regarding these types of changes in a <br /> subdivision and PUD agreement and the fact that it <br /> takes staff, Commission and Council time to <br /> renegotiate these requests. A mutual cooperation <br /> should exist between a developer and the City and <br /> in this case, it has been a difficult area to work <br /> with. Mayor Fauson called for a motion. <br /> 6 <br />