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Access. The proposed plat gains access form LaBore Road, and terminates in a single cul -de -sac. This road has been revised from the original plan to include a more prominent jog adjacent to Outlot A. As a result, the cul -de -sac length has increased from 450 feet to approximately 530 feet, the size of Outlot A has been increased to .07 acres, and the size of Lot 1 has been decreased to .46 acres. Lot 1 still meets all setback and lot area requirements. The City's Subdivision Ordinance states that cul -de -sacs shall not be longer than 500 feet, including a terminal turn - around which shall be provided at the closed end, with a right -of -way radius of not less than 50 feet. The proposed cul -de -sac exceeds the maximum length allowed. The applicant has submitted an application for a variance to allow a cul -de -sac approximately 30 feet longer than what is permitted by the Ordinance. The purpose of restricting cul -de -sac length is to eliminate the need for vehicles to travel for extremely long distances with no option to turn around. The purpose of the variance process is to grant relief from the literal provisions of the Zoning Ordinance in instances where their strict enforcement would cause undue hardship because of circumstances unique to the individual property under consideration, and to grant such variances only when it is demonstrated that such actions will be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Ordinance. The proposed length only slightly exceeds the maximum requirement, due to the curvature of the road. The road was re- designed per the recommendation of the City Engineer, requesting that a straight 100 -foot approach be provided up to the intersection to allow for a perpendicular approach to LaBore Road. Moreover, there is no practical alternative that would eliminate or lessen the length of the cul -de -sac in this location due to property configuration, topography, and wetland areas. In that regard, the requested variance may be found to be justified. Grading, Drainage, and Erosion Control Plan. At the request of the City Engineer, the applicant has submitted additional information relating to the grading, drainage, and erosion control plan. The applicant shall be required to comply with all recommendations of the City Engineer, as outlined in the October 23, 2006 memo from Plowe Engineering, Inc. Utility Plan. The applicant shall be required to comply with all recommendations of the City Engineer regarding utilities, as outlined in the October 23, 2006 memo from Plowe Engineering, Inc. Stormwater. The applicant shall again be required to comply with all recommendations of the City Engineer related to stormwater, as outlined in the October 23, 2006 memo from Plowe Engineering, Inc. 3