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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL APRIL 26, 2000 Morelan stated that he sees no reason for the improvement of Mitchell Trail for this development. However, if the property division is approved as submitted, Tract A would be subdividable and would need Mitchell Trail for access. That given the fact that the house at 3244 Twin Lake Road uses Mitchell Trail for access, Morelan felt that the standard size cul-de-sac radius should betaken at this time. Jim Klasness, Preferred Builders, reported that they have no use for Mitchell Trail and are providing the cul-de-sac easement and additional drainage and utility easements to assist the City. Morelan was concerned that the future subdivision of Tract A would be precluded without a fidl cul-de-sac easement being dedicated at this time. Morelan pointed out that the improvement of Mitchell Trail may never happen; however, the City should preserve the opportunity. Fahey pointed out that an improved Mitchell Trail would likely only serve two homes. Morelan felt that the easement area should be preserved now while the City has the opportunity to obtain it. Pedersen pointed out that the easement is located on Tract B and enlarging it would limit the buildable area on Tract B. Fahey agreed that enlarging the cul-de-sac impacts setbacks for Tract B. Morelan suggested that the cul-de-sac could slide further east and should touch the property at 3244 Twin Lake Road in order to provide future access should it ever be improved. The City Planner noted that the cul-de- sac should be placed in the right location so as not to preclude the future subdivision of Tract A. Morelan agreed, but pointed out that the cul-de- sac would have to serve the Klidzejs property as well. Fahey agreed that the cul-de-sac easement would have to move toward the Klidzejs house. Fahey suggested a 45-foot radius would be adequate given the limited number of houses the cul-de-sac would serve. Morelan suggested it may not be possible to move the cul-de-sac without taking some land from the Klidzejs property. Norma I{lidzejs, 3244 Twin Lake Road, pointed out that the Twin Lake Road area is a very old neighborhood. She indicated that her home was constructed 20 years ago, and since that time Codes have been changed. I{lidzejs felt it was unrealistic to go into an existing neighborhood and try to bring compliance with existing codes. Klidzejs reported that a member of the Little Canada Fire Department lives in her neighborhood and he indicated that there is no problem with access to her home via the present