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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MAY 25, 1994 Morelan stated that he would like to see Mr. Keenan allowed to build his home, however, pointed out that the Keenan's were aware when they bought their property that it did not have frontage on an improved road. LaValle suggested that at the time the property was purchased the Codes did not require frontage on an improved road. Hanson felt the hardship in this situation is that the lots are platted and the owner has been paying property taxes on them for a number of years. property without frontage on an improved road. The Planner pointed out that new development is required to meet this standard, and he was not aware of any circumstances peculiar to the land that would warrant a variance other than the fact that the property owners do not want to pay for a public improvement. If the property were unplatted, the City would require the public improvements as part of the platting process. The City Planner reported that his report outlines the concern about a public policy allowing development of Hanson agreed that if property is being public improvements should be required. property was platted many years ago bef~ standards were in effect. The Planner replied that he understands pointed out that the hardship cannot be nature. The City's ordinance says that conditions cannot be considered. newly platted, However, this ~re today's that issue, but economic in economic Scalze asked if the City would be doing something illegal in granting this variance as proposed. If so, is there a legal way to address the situation. The Planner reported that the City~s policy of requiring access on an improved street is a valid policy. The City has the option of vacating the Lake Street right-of-way and putting a driveway access easement across it. Morelan asked if there were anything in the Code which limits the length of a driveway. 4