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e Mr. Obie asked about erosion and slope slippage. Mr. Byrne responded that at the time of annexation a very cursory examination would be done, but at the time of development there would be a complete report. Mr. Haws said the staff notes from January 22 do not seem to be either for or against the annexation. Mr. Byrne said the site was reviewed as a resource for city housing stock under PUD procedures, but given referrals from other agencies and departments, the Planning Department did not feel the Planning Commission should deny the annexation, but that it should be postponed. The Planning Commission found that the PUD review was sufficient under these circumstances. Mr. Haws then asked if the City would be liable if this area were annexed. Mr. Byrne responded that this could have some effect on fire response times which now are quite good. Ms. Miller said this looks like a question of timing as there may not be money for the fire station. She wondered why one would request annexation since the fire station situation was so uncertain. Mr. Byrne responded that he could not answer for the intent of the applicant, but that the Fire Department has the land and they are asking again for money to develop the site. Mayor Keller asked how many months it takes to get a project on-line. Mr. Byrne said the average, from application to development, is over three years. Ms. Smith asked if construction and development could proceed without the fire station. Mr. Byrne said that some portions of the area might be served with existing services. e Ms. Miller asked how it would affect the fire response rating if the property were left vacant. Mr. Byrne said annexation of this property would not substan- tially affect the rating if the land were vacant. Ms. Miller asked what the goals were for providing services. Mr. Bryne responded that the City standard is that services be made available in a reasonable amount of time and that the LCDC Administrative Rule is another goal. Mr. Haws said he feels a problem with this. He wished to know whether the area should be annexed if services are not available. e Mayor Keller expressed frustration in making th~s request contingent upon build- ing a fire station. Mr. Haws said that this has been done with sewer services. City Attorney Stan Long stated that the Administrative Rule which has been used in determining the criteria was declared invalid by the Court of Appeals today. In view of that, he suggested this be held over until this decision can be reviewed. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Lieuallen, to hold this item over until there is an interpretation from the City Attorney's office for a period of one month or less. Mr. Obie asked that when this item is brought back, clarification be given as to the time when services would be available. Mr. Lieuallen said that other ques- tions, for example, schools and the reservoir should be considered. He said it is the overall fiscal question, not just the fire station. 3/24/80--11