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MINUT~S CITY COUNCIL JUNE 22, 1999 Morelan asked how many lots Oberhamer could get on the property if the road were improved to City standards. The City Planner was not sure, but thought there was enou~h room for four lots. Morelan felt that the street should go in in some fashion Scalze pointed out that the Council has indicated a willingness to reduce the size of the cul-de-sac that should accommodate a four-lot development. Oberhamer pointed out that the Public Works Director has a concern with a smaller cul-de-sac. Fahey pointed out that the City Code requires that lots front an improved public street. That requirement was deferred for the Klidzejs property until such time as the Mitchell property developed. Oberhamer asked if the City requires the street, would the Council be willing to either reduce tne cul-de-sac size or ~rant a variance so he could get a four-lot development. Scalze asked if the City was allowed to grant variances from the Shoreland Ordinance requirements. The Planner replied that they were. LaValle felt the road improvement made sense since it would then provide access for the Klidzejs property. Morelan felt there was no hardship in this case, only financial considerations relating to a request for a variance. LaValle pointed out that Oberhamer could put in three lots without the need for a road. Fahey pointed out that the City has granted variances to cul-de-sac size in the past, Viking Drive being one example. Fahey indicated that the Council understands the neighbors' objections to the road improvement, but pointed out that the Klidzejs' waived their rights when the lot split was approved in 1985. Fahey suggested that Oberhamer proceed on the assumption that the City will require the improvement street. Fahey was not sure how the issue of cul-de-sac size would come out, however. Oberhamer again pointed out that he has adequate fronta~e to divide the Mitchell property into three lots without the need for the road improvement. Scalze pointed out the need to resolve the Klidzejs situation, and indicated that the City cannot have these two homes without frontage on an improved street.