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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 10, 2008 GENE would fronton Viking Drive and would consist of approximately LaVAQUE 10,670 square feet. Kurth reported that sewer service for the new lot would come from County Road B-2 through the LaVaque property. The appropriate easements would be put in place for the sewer line. He also noted that Magellan has pipelines in Viking Drive right-of--way and they have preliminary approval to put a concrete driveway across the pipeline. An encroachment agreement is being prepared and will be entered into. Duray asked the location of the driveway. Kurth presented a sketch which showed the driveway at the north side of the proposed new lot. He indicated that this was the best location for the driveway given the slope of Viking Drive. Kurth noted that the lot is being subdivided for sale, therefore, no house plan has been developed. Knudsen suggested that finalization of the Magellan encroachment agreement should be a condition of approval. The Planner agreed, noting that a driveway will not be able to be built until that agreement is finalized. Knudsen pointed out the new lot standards for platted property would require a minimum lot size of 11,000 square feet. The City Planner noted that this is being handled as a minor subdivision since only one new lot is being created. Platting is required for three new lots or more. The Planner indicated that he asked that a plat be prepared for this property given the adjacent pipeline. Duray asked if any changes were proposed for the existing houses on County Road B-2. Kurth replied that those homes would remain as is. The only impact would be bringing sewer service for the new lot through the LaVaque property. Barraclough suggested that a larger lot would result in a larger building pad and a better and more saleable lot. Kurth replied that this is the amount of property that the two property owners are in agreement on subdividing. Duray noted the correspondence received from a Viking Drive property owner opposing the property division. Duray noted that the concerns raised deal with construction traffic, safety, snow removal and ice control, and impact on property values causing property taxes to increase. Knudsen asked if the proposed driveway location met City Code. The City Planner replied that it did and was more than 60 feet from the intersection. Jonathan Thompson, representing his parents at 597 Viking Drive, asked about the status of the two existing houses on B-2, impact on existing trees 4-